Dry Bath Incubator
The Dry Bath Incubator range from Vertex Analytical provides compact and affordable temperature control for laboratories that require accurate heating or heating and cooling of samples in tubes, plates, cuvettes, and microcentrifuge formats. These systems combine the functionality of a dry block heater, digital dry bath, and heating block incubator within a compact benchtop design suitable for routine laboratory workflows.
The range includes the DB100C heating and cooling model and the DB100 heating-only model. Both systems support interchangeable heating blocks for multiple sample formats, including centrifuge tubes, blood tubes, cuvettes, ELISA plates, and culture plates. As a result, the units are suitable for research laboratories, universities, industrial facilities, and testing laboratories throughout South Africa.
Overview
The Vertex Analytical Dry Bath Incubator range is designed for laboratories that require stable temperature control with flexible block configurations. The DB100C model provides both heating and cooling, with an operating range from 15°C below ambient temperature to 100°C. The DB100 model offers heating from ambient temperature +5°C to 100°C.
Both models feature a display precision of 0.1°C and temperature stability of ±0.5°C, which supports reliable routine laboratory operation. In addition, the compact benchtop footprint allows the instrument to fit easily into crowded workspaces.
The DB100C model also includes programmable multi-step operation with storage for programs P1 to P9, helping laboratories simplify repetitive heating and incubation procedures.
Heating and Cooling Functionality
The DB100C Dry Bath Incubator combines heating and semiconductor cooling within a single unit. Consequently, laboratories can perform incubation, sample warming, cooling, and temperature conditioning using one compact system.Multi-Program Operation
The programmable controller on the DB100C allows users to store and run up to nine programs. Therefore, laboratories can standardise workflows and reduce repeated manual adjustments during routine applications.Compact Benchtop Design
The compact dimensions of 170 × 160 × 102 mm make the unit suitable for laboratories with limited bench space. Despite the small footprint, the system still accommodates larger block capacities than many small-format incubators.Fast Heating Performance
The system heats from 25°C to 100°C within approximately 12 minutes. Furthermore, the cooling model can cool from 15°C to 0°C within 20–25 minutes, supporting applications that require rapid temperature adjustment.LED Display and Simple Controls
The front LED display clearly shows temperature, timing, and operating parameters. In addition, the simplified control panel improves ease of use during routine laboratory operation.Compatible Block Options
The Dry Bath Incubator range supports a wide selection of interchangeable blocks, available separately depending on laboratory requirements. Because of these interchangeable options, the heating block incubator adapts easily to changing laboratory methods and sample formats.Applications
This Dry Bath Incubator is suitable for many routine laboratory applications. The interchangeable block system also makes the unit practical for laboratories that process multiple sample formats during daily operation, including:- PCR and molecular biology preparation
- Sample incubation
- Enzyme reactions
- Clinical laboratory preparation
- Blood tube temperature conditioning
- ELISA workflows
- Cuvette heating applications
- Industrial quality control testing
- General laboratory sample preparation
Safety and Reliability
The Vertex Analytical Dry Bath Incubator range includes several safety and reliability functions for routine laboratory environments. These features help support reliable laboratory operation while reducing the risk of sample overheating. Some key features include:- Over-temperature protection
- Failure detection alarm
- Automatic power recovery after interruption
- Stable temperature regulation
- LED monitoring display
Intelligent Temperature Control maintains excellent temperature uniformity, reducing errors and ensuring reliable results
Multiple Block Options support various tube sizes, microplates, cuvettes, and laboratory applications
Heightened Lid Design accommodates larger tubes and sample containers, expanding application flexibility and capacity