A dry bath incubator is used to heat samples in a variety of applications. Most dry bath incubators are made of an aluminum alloy which allows distribution of the heat in a uniform manner. Also known as dry block heaters, these devices are widely used in molecular biology and clinical and environmental laboratories.
These instruments fall into two main categories: digital dry baths and analog dry baths. While the digital units incorporate a microchip into the model which allows the temperature of the bath to be controlled through the digital interface, the analog instruments do not use microchip technology. Depending on the size of the block, the user can place a certain number of tubes in each block. Most models come in block sizes of 1, 2 and 4.
Popular Models of Dry Bath Incubators
Leading manufacturers such as Boekel Scientific and Benchmark Scientific offer high quality dry bath heaters. The key features of these units include soft touch key panel, digital temperature display, buzzer alarm and in-built over temperature protection.
Boekel Scientific Analog Dry Bath, 1-Block, 115V Incubators - These incubators are ideal for a variety of applications including restriction digests, COD denaturing DNA, BUN, melting agar, coagulation studies, in situ hybridization and Hot Start PCR. Features include:
- MaxTemp of 150ºC/90W
- Amber pilot light
- Dynamic temperature range
- Blocks that are interchangeable among Boekel digital models
MyBlock® Digital Dry Bath, Single Chamber, without Blocks, 115V - The MyBlock series from Benchmark Scientific is a "next generation" product line that offers several major advantages over traditional dry baths. They come with the following features:
- Advanced microprocessor controls
- A removable hinged lid
- Quick-Flip universal blocks
- External (optional) temperature probe
Benchmark Scientific Block, 48 x 0.2ml Tubes or 6 PCR Strips of 8 Tubes Each - Blocks are precision machined to match the conical shape of the tube size, providing unsurpassed temperature uniformity. Features include:
- Capacity of 48 tubes or 6 PCR strips with 8 tubes each
- Tube size of 0.2ml tubes or 8 PCR strip tubes
- High grade aluminum material
These versatile, compact and user-friendly dry bath incubators are available in leading online lab equipment stores. Purchase from a reliable store will ensure economical pricing.