Running out of the right heat block in the middle of a protocol means stopping everything — swapping blocks, re-equilibrating, and losing precious incubation time. LW Scientific Dry Bath Heat Blocks let you keep dedicated blocks for every tube size your lab uses, so you never have to interrupt a run. These anodized aluminum blocks drop into any LW Scientific dry bath incubator base unit and reach thermal equilibrium quickly thanks to high-conductivity aluminum construction.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Drop-In Compatibility | Designed exclusively for LW Scientific dry bath incubators (DBL series). Blocks lift out and install in seconds without tools or adapters |
| Three Tube Size Options | Choose 20-place for 1–2 mL microcentrifuge tubes, 12-place for 6–15 mL conicals (OD 17 mm), or 4-place for 50 mL conicals (OD 28.5 mm) |
| Dedicating separate blocks to different protocols | keep a 2 mL block permanently set up for PCR prep and a 15 mL block for enzyme digestions without constant swapping |
| Type | Replacement heat block |
| Material | Anodized aluminum |
| Fits | LW dry-bath incubators |
| Country of origin | Made in USA |
Compare the Dry Bath Incubator Family
| Model | Blocks | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| DBL-40PL-02DP | Two 20-place | 40 × 2 mL tubes |
| DBL-24PL-15DP | 24-place | 24 × 15 mL tubes |
| DBL-08PL-50DP | 8-place | 8 × 50 mL tubes |
| DBL-16PL-11DP | Combo (50 mL + 15 mL) | Dual-block |
| DBP-Series (this model) | Replacement heat block | Spare / add-on block |
DBL units: digital PID, ambient +5°C to 150°C, Made in USA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which LW Scientific dry baths are these blocks compatible with?
These blocks fit all LW Scientific DBL-series digital dry bath incubators, including the DBL-40PL-02DP, DBL-24PL-15DP, DBL-08PL-50DP, and DBL-16PL-11DP. They are not compatible with dry baths from other manufacturers.
Do I need tools to swap heat blocks?
No. Each block has a lifting handle and drops directly into the dry bath well cavity. Swap time is under 10 seconds. Allow the new block to reach thermal equilibrium before loading samples.
Can I use two different block sizes in the same dry bath at once?
Yes. LW Scientific dry baths accept two blocks side by side. You can install any combination — for example, one 2 mL block and one 50 mL block — and both will heat to the same controller setpoint.
Are replacement blocks sold individually?
Yes. Each block is sold as a single unit. Since LW Scientific dry baths hold two blocks, order two if you want a matched pair of the same size.
