LW Scientific Digital Dry Bath Incubator - DBL-08PL-50DP | 8-Place 50mL PID Control

Running 50 mL conical tube incubations in a water bath means fishing around for floating tubes, dealing with soggy labels, and risking cross-contamination every time a cap seal fails. The LW Scientific DBL-08PL-50DP Digital Dry Bath Incubator replaces all of that hassle with solid aluminum dry heating. Two 4-place blocks hold eight 50 mL centrifuge tubes in secure, upright wells — delivering uniform temperature from ambient +5°C to 150°C under PID microprocessor control.

Built in Atlanta, Georgia, this compact benchtop unit features a dual LED display for real-time monitoring of both setpoint and actual temperature, suction-cup feet for bench stability, and a universal 90–240 VAC power adapter for worldwide deployment. Interchangeable blocks let you swap to 2 mL or 15 mL configurations whenever your protocol changes — one incubator for every tube size in the lab.

Features and Benefits

• 50 mL Tube Capacity: Two 4-place anodized aluminum blocks hold eight 50 mL conical centrifuge tubes simultaneously — ideal for batch cell culture, large-volume enzyme reactions, and media warming.

• PID Microprocessor Control: Digital PID regulation eliminates temperature overshoot and maintains stable setpoints for extended incubations, critical when working with heat-sensitive proteins or live cell preparations.

• Ambient +5°C to 150°C Range: Covers protocols from gentle thawing and enzyme activation at 37°C through high-temperature denaturation at 95°C+ without switching equipment.

• Dual LED Display: Real-time temperature and setpoint shown simultaneously so you know exactly when thermal equilibrium is reached before committing samples.

• Interchangeable Block System: Swap blocks in seconds to accommodate 2 mL microcentrifuge tubes, 6–15 mL tubes, or mixed-size configurations from a single base unit.

• Solid Metal Construction: Insulated body with durable housing and block-lifting handle withstands years of daily laboratory use. Suction-cup feet prevent bench movement during operation.

• Universal 90–240 VAC Power: Ships with a multi-voltage adapter for plug-and-play operation in any country — no external transformer required.

Specifications

Laboratory Applications

• Warming 50 mL volumes of cell culture media to 37°C before adding to flasks — eliminates thermal shock to adherent and suspension cell lines

• Incubating large-volume restriction enzyme digestions or ligation reactions in 50 mL conical tubes at controlled temperatures

• Pre-heating reagent buffers and wash solutions for protein purification, histology staining, or immunohistochemistry protocols

• Serum inactivation at 56°C for 30 minutes in 50 mL aliquots — standard complement inactivation for tissue culture and immunology applications

• Clinical specimen warming for point-of-care testing where water bath contamination is unacceptable

Frequently Asked Questions

What size tubes fit the DBL-08PL-50DP dry bath?
This unit includes two 4-place blocks designed for standard 50 mL conical centrifuge tubes with an outer diameter of 28.5 mm. You can purchase additional interchangeable blocks for 2 mL, 6–15 mL, or mixed tube sizes.

Can I incubate 15 mL tubes in this dry bath?
Not with the blocks that ship with this unit. However, you can purchase 12-place 15 mL blocks (SKU: DBP-12PL-1577) separately and swap them into the same base unit in seconds.

What is the maximum temperature of this dry bath incubator?
The unit heats from ambient +5°C up to 150°C, covering standard lab protocols from enzyme incubation (37°C) through DNA denaturation (95°C) to sterilization-range temperatures.

How does PID control benefit my incubation results?
PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) control continuously adjusts heater output to minimize overshoot and maintain a stable setpoint. This is particularly important for temperature-sensitive reactions where even a 2°C overshoot could denature enzymes or kill cells.

Does this unit require a specific voltage?
No. The included power adapter accepts 90–240 VAC, making it compatible with power systems worldwide without a separate transformer.

Quality Assurance

LW Scientific instruments are designed, engineered, and assembled in Atlanta, Georgia under rigorous quality standards. Each dry bath incubator is functionally tested before shipment to verify accurate temperature control and reliable operation. LW Scientific provides direct technical support and warranty service from their US-based engineering team.

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