Dry Incubators – Digital Dry Bath Heating & Incubation Systems
Dry Incubators provide a clean, constant-temperature heating alternative to traditional water baths, eliminating sample contamination risks associated with water-borne microbes. Constructed with a heavy-duty housing and an anodized aluminum block chamber, these incubators ensure rapid heat-up times and superior thermal uniformity across all sample wells. The digital control panel features an easy-to-read LED/LCD screen for setting precise target temperatures and incubation run times. Designed for continuous benchtop operation, dry incubators allow seamless heating, enzyme inactivation, sample thawing, and DNA denaturation across medical and scientific workflows throughout Pakistan.
Key Applications:
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Molecular Biology & Genomics: Ideal for restriction enzyme digests, DNA/RNA extractions, PCR sample pre-heating, and nucleic acid denaturation.
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Clinical Pathology & Diagnostics: Essential for warming blood tubes, coagulation testing, enzyme assays, and incubation of diagnostic kit reagents.
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Biochemistry & Industrial QC: Suited for melting point determinations, protein denaturation, culture incubations, and sample thawing.
Specifications & Properties:
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Product Name: Dry Incubator / Digital Dry Bath Incubator
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Heating Mechanism: Dry anodized aluminum heating block system (waterless design)
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Block Compatibility: Accommodates single or multiple interchangeable blocks (for 0.2 mL, 0.5 mL, 1.5 mL, 2.0 mL, or 15 mL tubes)
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Temperature Range: Ambient +5°C up to 100°C / 120°C (with digital resolution of 0.1°C)
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Temperature Uniformity: High thermal stability ($\pm 0.2^\circ\text{C}$ to $\pm 0.5^\circ\text{C}$ across block wells)
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Control System: Microprocessor PID digital controller with clear LED display for temperature and countdown timer
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Safety Features: Over-temperature protection cut-off and internal heat insulation
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Power Supply Compatibility: 220V / 50Hz standard electrical input for Pakistani laboratory outlets
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Placement & Footprint: Compact benchtop footprint with durable chemical-resistant exterior casing.
Safety & Handling:
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Hazard Class: Electrical laboratory heating equipment. Thermal burn hazard when operating at high temperatures.
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Handling & Usage: Always use block extraction handles or tongs when removing hot metal blocks. Ensure sample tubes fit snugly into block wells for optimal heat conduction.
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Maintenance & Cleaning: Keep heating wells clean and free of moisture or spilled liquids. Wipe down aluminum blocks and exterior housing with ethanol or mild laboratory cleaner after cooling completely.
