LW Scientific Digital Dry Bath Incubator - DBL-24PL-15DP | 24-Place 15mL PID Control

Heating 15 mL conical tubes in a water bath means dealing with floating tubes, water splashing onto labels, and the constant risk of contamination through imperfect cap seals. The LW Scientific DBL-24PL-15DP Digital Dry Bath Incubator solves every one of those problems with solid-state aluminum block heating. Twenty-four wells across two interchangeable blocks hold your 15 mL tubes upright and secure, heated to any temperature from ambient +5°C to 150°C with PID microprocessor precision.

Designed and assembled in Atlanta, Georgia, this compact unit features dual LED readout of setpoint and actual temperature, a durable insulated metal housing, and universal 90–240 VAC power. When your protocol shifts to 2 mL or 50 mL tubes, swap the blocks in seconds — no tools, no downtime, no second instrument needed.

Features and Benefits

• 24-Tube Capacity: Two 12-place anodized aluminum blocks hold twenty-four 6–15 mL conical tubes (OD 17 mm), enabling high-throughput batch incubation of mid-volume samples.

• PID Temperature Control: Digital PID microprocessor continuously adjusts heater output, maintaining stable setpoints with minimal overshoot — essential for temperature-sensitive enzyme reactions and cell preparations.

• Ambient +5°C to 150°C Range: Supports protocols from gentle warming at 37°C through high-temperature denaturation at 95°C and thermal inactivation beyond 100°C without switching instruments.

• Dual LED Display: Shows both target and measured temperature at a glance, eliminating the need for a separate calibration thermometer and allowing immediate verification of equilibrium.

• Interchangeable Block Design: Blocks lift out and swap in seconds. Additional blocks available for 2 mL, 50 mL, or mixed configurations from the same base unit.

• USA-Made Metal Construction: Insulated metal body with suction-cup feet keeps the unit stable on any bench surface. Block-lifting handle included for safe hot-block removal.

• Universal Power Adapter: 90–240 VAC adapter included — operational on any mains voltage worldwide without an external transformer or converter.

Specifications

Laboratory Applications

• Incubating 15 mL restriction enzyme digestions and ligation reactions at 37°C for molecular cloning workflows

• Warming reagent aliquots and buffer solutions to 37°C before adding to cell culture flasks — prevents thermal shock to sensitive cell lines

• Serum complement inactivation at 56°C for 30 minutes in 15 mL aliquots for immunology and tissue culture applications

• Point-of-care clinical specimen incubation where water bath contamination poses an infection control risk

• Paraffin embedding and deparaffinization workflows requiring controlled dry heat in histology and pathology labs

Frequently Asked Questions

What tube sizes fit the DBL-24PL-15DP heat blocks?
The included blocks accept standard 6–15 mL conical tubes with an outer diameter of 17 mm. This covers the most common 10 mL and 15 mL centrifuge tubes from all major manufacturers.

Can I switch to smaller or larger tubes later?
Yes. The LW Scientific dry bath uses interchangeable blocks. You can purchase separate blocks for 2 mL microcentrifuge tubes (SKU: DBP-20PL-0277) or 50 mL conical tubes (SKU: DBP-04PL-5077) and swap them into the same base unit without tools.

How accurate is the PID temperature control?
The PID microprocessor continuously adjusts heater power to hold the setpoint with minimal overshoot. The LED display shows both set and actual temperature in real time so you can verify equilibrium before loading samples.

Is this dry bath compatible with international power supplies?
Yes. The included adapter accepts 90–240 VAC input, making it operational on standard power outlets in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions without a transformer.

Why choose a dry bath over a water bath for 15 mL tube incubation?
Dry baths eliminate water contamination risk, require no water changes or biocide treatment, and hold tubes securely upright rather than allowing them to float. They also recover temperature faster when cold tubes are loaded and occupy less bench space than most water baths.

Quality Assurance

LW Scientific instruments are designed, engineered, and assembled in Atlanta, Georgia under strict quality controls. Every dry bath incubator undergoes functional temperature testing before shipping. LW Scientific backs each unit with direct US-based technical support and warranty service.

Academic and Institutional Pricing

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