Description
Professional Laboratory Dry Bath (Digital Block Heater)
The Professional Laboratory Dry Bath is a high-performance, microprocessor-controlled heating system designed for precise, uniform temperature regulation of samples held in microcentrifuge tubes, PCR tubes, vials, and plates. Widely used in molecular biology, clinical diagnostics, and analytical chemistry laboratories, this versatile instrument eliminates the need for traditional water baths, eliminating evaporation and contamination risks while delivering exceptional thermal stability.
Key Features & Benefits
1. High-Density Machined Aluminum Heating Blocks
Engineered for supreme thermal performance, the dry bath utilizes solid, precision-machined aluminum blocks that provide rapid heat transfer and exceptional well-to-well temperature uniformity. Samples are heated perfectly evenly, ensuring consistent reaction rates across all tube positions.
2. Advanced PID Microprocessor Control
The unit is driven by an intelligent digital PID controller that maintains target temperatures with minimal overshoot or fluctuation. The clear, bright digital display panel shows both the target temperature and real-time actual values, backed by an integrated digital timer for automated, unattended incubation runs.
3. Interchangeable Block Layout
Designed for ultimate laboratory workflow flexibility, the single or multi-block chassis accommodates a wide array of interchangeable aluminum blocks. Technicians can easily switch blocks out to fit 0.2ml, 0.5ml, 1.5ml, or 2.0ml tubes, as well as 96-well PCR plates and custom flat-bottom sample vials.
4. Compact & Safety-First Design
The low-profile, space-saving footprint fits effortlessly into crowded laboratory benches or biosafety hoods. Built-in safety mechanisms include an automatic over-temperature safety cutoff switch and a visual hot-surface warning indicator to protect laboratory operators during high-temperature procedures.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Temperature Range | Ambient +5°C to 150°C (High-temperature models available up to 200°C) |
| Temperature Stability | ±0.2°C |
| Temperature Uniformity | ±0.3°C (at 37°C across the heating block) |
| Heating Time | Reaches 100°C from room temperature in under 15 minutes |
| Controller Type | Digital PID Microprocessor with Dual-Window LED Screen |
| Timer Range | 1 to 9999 minutes or continuous hold mode |
| Safety Features | Over-temperature thermal limiter, element sensor fault alarm, insulated outer shell |
Product Size & Weight (Standard Single-Block Configuration)
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Standard Block Cavity Dimensions: Approx. 95 mm x 75 mm x 50 mm (3.7″ x 2.9″ x 1.9″)
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External Overall Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 200 mm x 110 mm x 290 mm (7.8″ x 4.3″ x 11.4″)
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Net Weight (NW): Approx. 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) excluding aluminum blocks.
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Gross Weight (GW): Approx. 4.8 kg (10.5 lbs) shipped in a shock-absorbing, dense foam-lined shipping carton.
Ideal Applications
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Molecular Biology & Genetics: DNA/RNA extraction, restriction enzyme digestion, PCR sample preparation, and sample denaturation.
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Clinical & Diagnostic Chemistry: Serum coagulation processing, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) determinations, and immunoassays.
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Microbiology & Industrial Labs: Culturing biological samples, melting agar, inactivating cultures, and chemical synthesis incubation.
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Genomics & Proteomics: Supporting high-throughput screening, enzyme reactions, and general sample preservation at specific thermal intervals.
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