Most labs don't run just one tube size. A typical bench protocol might call for enzyme reactions in 15 mL conicals and reagent warming in 50 mL tubes — all at the same temperature, all at the same time. The LW Scientific DBL-16PL-11DP Digital Dry Bath Incubator ships with both block sizes pre-installed: one 4-place 50 mL block and one 12-place 15 mL block, giving you sixteen wells of mixed-volume heating capacity in a single compact unit.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Ambient +5°C to 150°C |
| Control | Digital PID microprocessor |
| Blocks | Interchangeable |
| 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 (this model) | Combo (50 mL + 15 mL) | Dual-block |
| DBP-Series | Replacement heat block | Spare / add-on block |
DBL units: digital PID, ambient +5°C to 150°C, Made in USA.
Applications
16-Tube Total Capacity: Four 50 mL positions plus twelve 15 mL positions accommodate the most common conical tube workflow combinations in molecular biology and clinical labs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tube sizes does the DBL-16PL-11DP accommodate out of the box?
This unit ships with two blocks: one holds four 50 mL conical tubes (OD 28.5 mm) and the other holds twelve 6–15 mL tubes (OD 17 mm). Both blocks heat to the same temperature from the single digital controller.
Can both blocks be set to different temperatures?
No. Both blocks share a single heating chamber and PID controller, so they operate at the same temperature. If you need independent temperature zones, you would need two separate dry bath units.
Can I replace the included blocks with different sizes?
Yes. All LW Scientific dry bath blocks are interchangeable. You can purchase 20-place 2 mL blocks (SKU: DBP-20PL-0277), additional 50 mL blocks (SKU: DBP-04PL-5077), or additional 15 mL blocks (SKU: DBP-12PL-1577) and swap them in seconds.
Is this the same base unit as the other LW Scientific dry baths?
Yes. The DBL-16PL-11DP uses the identical base unit, PID controller, and housing as the DBL-40PL-02DP (2 mL), DBL-24PL-15DP (15 mL), and DBL-08PL-50DP (50 mL). The only difference is which heat blocks are included.
What power supply does this dry bath require?
The included adapter operates on 90–240 VAC, making it compatible with standard power outlets worldwide. No external voltage converter is needed.
