LW Scientific Digital Dry Bath Incubator - DBL-16PL-11DP | Combo 50mL + 15mL Blocks

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.

PID microprocessor control holds temperatures from ambient +5°C to 150°C with minimal overshoot. The dual LED display confirms both setpoint and actual temperature at a glance. Built in Atlanta, Georgia with durable metal construction and a universal 90–240 VAC adapter, this incubator is ready to handle mixed-tube workflows in any laboratory worldwide.

Features and Benefits

• Mixed-Volume Configuration: Ships with one 4-place 50 mL block (OD 28.5 mm) and one 12-place 6–15 mL block (OD 17 mm) — run two different tube sizes simultaneously without swapping blocks mid-protocol.

• 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.

• PID Microprocessor Accuracy: Digital PID regulation continuously adjusts heater output, holding your setpoint stable for extended incubation runs without the temperature drift common in analog dry baths.

• Ambient +5°C to 150°C Range: Covers gentle enzyme activation at 37°C, serum inactivation at 56°C, and high-temperature denaturation beyond 95°C — all from one benchtop unit.

• Interchangeable Block System: Both blocks lift out and swap in seconds. Purchase additional blocks for 2 mL microcentrifuge tubes or matched pairs of any size to reconfigure as protocols change.

• Dual LED Display: Simultaneously shows set temperature and real-time measured temperature for instant verification of thermal equilibrium before loading samples.

• USA-Built Durability: Designed and assembled in Atlanta, Georgia. Insulated metal housing, suction-cup feet, and included block-lifting handle ensure stable, safe daily operation.

Specifications

Laboratory Applications

• Simultaneous incubation of 50 mL media aliquots and 15 mL enzyme reaction tubes at 37°C during cell culture and molecular cloning workflows

• Warming mixed-volume reagent sets for ELISA, Western blot, or immunohistochemistry protocols where buffers and antibody dilutions come in different tube sizes

• Clinical sample preparation where both large-volume specimens (50 mL) and smaller aliquots (10–15 mL) need controlled heating before analysis

• Teaching laboratories running student experiments that require multiple tube volumes heated to the same temperature simultaneously

• Serum complement inactivation and reagent thawing in mixed-tube batch processing for immunology and virology research

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.

Quality Assurance

LW Scientific instruments are designed, engineered, and assembled in Atlanta, Georgia under rigorous quality standards. Each dry bath incubator undergoes functional temperature verification before shipment. Direct US-based technical support and warranty service are included with every unit.

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