The R2020 is the RotoMini Tube Rotator — Benchmark Scientific's compact bench-mini end-over-end tube rotator at $450. NEW SUB-FAMILY: RotoMini — distinct from the Roto-Therm (H2020 / H2024) family by lacking temperature control. Lower-cost option for rotation-only workflows at compact bench format.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | R2020 |
| Type | Compact tube rotator (end-over-end, fixed speed, no heating) |
| Voltage | 115 V / 60 Hz or 230 V / 50 Hz |
| Speed control | Fixed |
| Step-up alternatives | H2020 Roto-Therm Incubated Rotator ($693, +$243 for temperature control), H2024 Roto-Therm Plus variable-speed ($925) |
| List price | $450 |
When to Pick the RotoMini
Pick the R2020 RotoMini when:
- Rotation-only workflow — no incubation temperature control required
- Room-temperature mixing workflows — antibody-binding at RT, tube-tumble for pellet resuspension, gentle continuous mixing
- Cost-optimized rotation procurement — $243 saving vs H2020 Roto-Therm with temperature control
- Bench-mini scale workflow — compact footprint
Step up to H2020 Roto-Therm Incubated Rotator ($693) when temperature-controlled rotation required (4 °C cold-hold, 37 °C incubation).
Step up to H2024 Roto-Therm Plus ($925) for variable-speed + universal-voltage chassis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RotoMini R2020? A compact bench-mini end-over-end tube rotator with fixed speed and no temperature control, at $450.
What voltage does the R2020 use? 115 V / 60 Hz or 230 V / 50 Hz.
How does the RotoMini differ from the Roto-Therm rotators? The R2020 is rotation-only; the H2020 Roto-Therm ($693) adds temperature control, and the H2024 Roto-Therm Plus ($925) adds variable speed and a universal-voltage chassis.
When should I choose the R2020 over a Roto-Therm? When the workflow is room-temperature rotation-only — it saves $243 versus the H2020 Roto-Therm's temperature-controlled option.
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm tube format compatibility with Benchmark Scientific tech support.
Confirm at quote: voltage / plug type, intended workflow context, tube format, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
Tube rotator family decision:
- R2020 RotoMini (this product, $450) — Fixed-speed, no temperature control
- H2020 Roto-Therm ($693, +$243 for temperature control)
- H2024 Roto-Therm Plus ($925, variable-speed + universal-voltage)
Pick by temperature-control + speed-control needs.
