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Dry Block Heater TDB-4E

Sometimes known as a dry bath incubator, the Thermoline dry block heater is a microprocessor-controlled unit maintaining one or more aluminium blocks at a user-defined set temperature. It's a safe and convenient tool used to heat samples in tubes and vials, which is ideal for obtaining consistent results and precise temperature stability.

Thermoline dry block heaters are designed for applications that require repeatable results and superior temperature stability. Thermoline offers a diverse range of blocks designed to accommodate various interchangeable tubes and vials, as well as blocks with no holes that can be used as small heated surfaces.

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Overview

The Thermoline Dry Block Heater is a state-of-the-art laboratory instrument designed for precise and consistent sample heating. Its advanced features and robust construction make it an essential tool in many scientific and industrial applications.

Key Features:

  1. Digital LED Display:

    • Provides clear and easy-to-read temperature and time settings.
    • Allows for precise control and monitoring of experimental conditions.

  2. 3D Digital Wheel Adjustment:

    • Enables smooth and accurate adjustments of time and temperature.
    • User-friendly interface for effortless operation.

  3. High Temperature Range:

    • Adjustable temperature up to 150°C.
    • Suitable for a wide range of laboratory applications requiring various temperature settings.

  4. Exceptional Temperature Stability:

    • Maintains high-temperature stability up to ±0.2°C.
    • Ensures reliable and reproducible results.

  5. Precision Heating Unit:

    • The machined aluminium heating block provides excellent heat conduction.
    • Guarantees uniform temperature distribution across the samples.

  6. PT1000 Temperature Sensor:

    • The included sensor allows direct temperature control in the sample vessel.
    • Ensures accurate and consistent temperature readings.

  7. Adjustable Timing Range:

    • Flexible timing options from 1 minute to 99 hours 59 minutes.
    • Ideal for both short-term and long-term experiments.

  8. Safety Features:

    • Fixed safety circuit to prevent overheating and ensure safe operation.
    • Error code display for quick troubleshooting and maintenance.

  9. Versatility:

    • Compatible with various interchangeable blocks for different sample types and sizes.
    • Accommodates a wide range of laboratory applications.

  10. Automatic Calibration:

    • External PT1000 temperature sensor facilitates automatic calibration.
    • Ensures ongoing accuracy and reliability of temperature settings.

Choose Thermoline Laboratory Dry Block Heaters for reliable, precise, and versatile temperature control in your laboratory.


Aluminium Blocks
TAB-35-4E single block, Eppendorf tubes, 20 x 1.5mL, Ø11.5mm x 36.9mm
TAB-54-4E single block, Conical tubes, 12 x 15ml, Ø17.1mm x 44.5mm
TAB-55-4E single block, vials, 6 x 50ml Ø29.0 x 47.6mm
TAB-60-4E single block, PCR tube, 30 x 0.5mL, Ø7.9mm x 27.6mm
TAB-61-4E single block, microtube combination, 6/10/5 x 0.5/1.5/2ml
TAB-62-4E single block, Microtubes, 20 x 1.5mL, Ø11.1mm x 39.1mm
TAB-63-4E single block, Eppendorf tubes, 20 x 2.0ml, Ø11.5mm x 38.1mm
TAB-64-4E single block, Corning tubes, 20 x 2.0ml, Ø10.9mm x 38.1mm
TAB-66-4E single block, centifuge tube combination, 4/3/2 x 1.5/15/50ml
TAB-67-4E single block, Round tubes, 30 x 6mm, Ø8.3mm x 48.4mm
TAB-68-4E single block, Round tubes, 24 x 10mm, Ø10.7mm x 48.4mm
TAB-69-4E single block, Round tubes, 16 x 12/13mm, Ø13.9mm x 48.4mm
TAB-70-4E single block, Round tubes, 20 x 12/13mm, Ø13.9mm x 48.4mm
TAB-71-4E single block, Round tubes, 12 x 15/16mm, Ø17.5mm x 48.4mm
TAB-72-4E single block, Round tubes, 8 x 20mm, Ø21mm x 48.4mm
TAB-73-4E single block, Round tubes, 6 x 25mm, Ø26.2mm x 48.4mm
TAB-74-4E single block, Round tubes, 4 x 35mm, Ø35mm x 47.6mm
TAB-75-4E single block, Round tubes, 12 x 17/18mm, Ø19.1mm x 48.4mm
TAB-76-4E single block, vials, 20 x 12mm, Ø12.7mm x 30mm
TAB-77-4E single block, vials, 20 x 15mm, Ø15.8mm x 35mm
TAB-78-4E single block, vials, 12 x 17mm, Ø17.8mm x 45mm
TAB-79-4E single block, vials, 12 x 19mm, Ø19.7mm x 45mm
TAB-80-4E single block, vials, 9 x 21mm, Ø21.7mm x 45mm
TAB-81-4E single block, vials, 8 x 23mm, Ø23.8mm x 45mm
TAB-82-4E single block, vials, 8 x 25mm, Ø25.8mm x 45mm
TAB-83-4E single block, vials, 6 x 28mm, Ø28.8mm x 45mm
TAB-84-4E single block, vials, 15 x 16mm, Ø16.4mm x 45mm
TAB-85-4E single block, 10x8 PCR tube strips, 0.2ml tubes
TAB-86-4E single block, 64 PCR tube strips, 0.2ml tubes
TAB-88-4E single block, 2x6 cuvettes, 12.5mm
TAB-89-4E double block to fit a single 96-well plate

Note: TAB-89-4E - This block fits in TDB-2-4E (1x block) and TDB-4-4E (2x blocks) only.

A lab dry block heater, also known as a dry bath incubator, is a versatile piece of laboratory equipment used for precise heating and temperature control of samples. Some common uses for the Thermoline dry block heater are:

  1. Sample Preparation: Heating samples to specific temperatures to prepare them for analysis or further processing.
  2. Enzyme Preservation: Maintaining enzymes at optimal temperatures to preserve their activity and extend their shelf life.
  3. Enzyme-Substrate Reactions: Providing a controlled environment for enzyme reactions, which often require specific temperatures.
  4. DNA Amplification: Supporting processes like Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), which requires precise temperature cycling to amplify DNA.
  5. Electrophoresis Gel Degeneration: Heating gels to specific temperatures to denature proteins or nucleic acids, making them easier to analyze.
  6. Serum Coagulation: Controlling temperatures for blood serum coagulation tests.
  7. Cell and Tissue Culture: Incubating cultures at precise temperatures to ensure optimal growth conditions.
  8. Temperature-Dependent Reactions: Facilitating any chemical or biochemical reactions that require controlled heating.
  9. Melting Point Determination: Heating samples to determine their melting points for identification and purity analysis.
  10. Quality Control Testing: Maintaining consistent temperatures for various quality control tests in pharmaceuticals, food, and other industries.

Specifications

Dimensions
  TDB-1-4E TDB-2-4E TDB-4-4E
External 
WxDxH (mm) 152x190x86 152x300x86 152x465x86
Internal
WxDxH (mm) 96x77x51 96x153x51 96x305x51
Block (each)
WxDxH (mm) 95x76x51

 

Technical Specification
  TDB-1-4E TDB-2-4E TDB-4-4E
Block Capacity 1 2 4
Temperature Range Ambient +5°C to +150°C
LED Display Resolution 0.1°C
Temperature Stability within the Blocks +/-0.5°C < 60°C
+/-1.0°C > 60°C
Temperature Uniformity +/-0.2°C < 60°C
+/-0.2°C > 60°C		 +/-0.5°C < 60°C
+/-0.5°C > 60°C		 +/-0.5°C < 60°C
+/-1.0°C > 60°C
Heat up rate (external sensor) K/min 5 4.5 4
Timer Setting Range 1min - 99h 59min
Electrical 165W/230V 250W/230V 430W/230V
Weight 1.5kg 2.5kg 7.5kg
Support Rod and Clamp Optional Optional Optional

 

Safety
  TDB-1-4E TDB-2-4E TDB-4-4E
Over Temperature Safety 180°C

 

TAB Blocks
Block Code Description
TAB-35-4E Single block, Eppendorf tubes, 20 x 1.5mL, Ø11.5mm x 36.9mm
TAB-54-4E Single block, Conical tubes, 12 x 15ml, Ø17.1mm x 44.5mm
TAB-55-4E Single block, vials, 6 x 50ml Ø29.0 x 47.6mm
TAB-60-4E Single block, PCR tube, 30 x 0.5mL, Ø7.9mm x 27.6mm
TAB-61-4E Single block, microtube combination, 6/10/5 x 0.5/1.5/2ml
TAB-62-4E Single block, Microtubes, 20 x 1.5mL, Ø11.1mm x 39.1mm
TAB-63-4E Single block, Eppendorf tubes, 20 x 2.0ml, Ø11.5mm x 38.1mm
TAB-64-4E Single block, Corning tubes, 20 x 2.0ml, Ø10.9mm x 38.1mm
TAB-66-4E Single block, centrifuge tube combination, 4/3/2 x 1.5/15/50ml
TAB-67-4E Single block, Round tubes, 30 x 6mm, Ø8.3mm x 48.4mm
TAB-68-4E Single block, Round tubes, 24 x 10mm, Ø10.7mm x 48.4mm
TAB-69-4E Single block, Round tubes, 16 x 12/13mm, Ø13.9mm x 48.4mm
TAB-70-4E Single block, Round tubes, 20 x 12/13mm, Ø13.9mm x 48.4mm
TAB-71-4E Single block, Round tubes, 12 x 15/16mm, Ø17.5mm x 48.4mm
TAB-72-4E  Single block, Round tubes, 8 x 20mm, Ø21mm x 48.4mm
TAB-73-4E Single block, Round tubes, 6 x 25mm, Ø26.2mm x 48.4mm
TAB-74-4E Single block, Round tubes, 4 x 35mm, Ø35mm x 47.6mm
TAB-75-4E Single block, Round tubes, 12 x 17/18mm, Ø19.1mm x 48.4mm
TAB-76-4E Single block, vials, 20 x 12mm, Ø12.7mm x 30mm
TAB-77-4E Single block, vials, 20 x 15mm, Ø15.8mm x 35mm
TAB-78-4E Single block, vials, 12 x 17mm, Ø17.8mm x 45mm
TAB-79-4E Single block, vials, 12 x 19mm, Ø19.7mm x 45mm
TAB-80-4E Single block, vials, 9 x 21mm, Ø21.7mm x 45mm
TAB-81-4E Single block, vials, 8 x 23mm, Ø23.8mm x 45mm
TAB-82-4E Single block, vials, 8 x 25mm, Ø25.8mm x 45mm
TAB-83-4E Single block, vials, 6 x 28mm, Ø28.8mm x 45mm
TAB-84-4E Single block, vials, 15 x 16mm, Ø16.4mm x 45mm
TAB-85-4E Single block, 10x8 PCR tube strips, 0.2ml tubes
TAB-86-4E Single block, 64 PCR tube strips, 0.2ml tubes
TAB-88-4E Single block, 2x6 cuvettes, 12.5mm

 

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Support & FAQs

At Thermoline, we strive to supply helpful customer support to ensure that you get the most out of our products. We are committed to providing whatever support our customers need, wherever they are in the world. If you can't find your solution in the below FAQs or Knowledge Base, please contact our friendly support team.

What is a dry block heater?
A dry block heater, also know as a dry bath incubator or simply dry bath, is used to heat samples in a variety of applications. The blocks are made of an aluminium alloy which allows the distribution of heat in a uniform manner. Dry block heaters are widely used in molecular biology and clinical and environmental laboratories.
Why would you use a dry block heater?
The term "dry" means that the samples are heated without a liquid bath, making it a convenient and versatile heating solution for many laboratory applications. The purpose of dry block heaters is to control the temperature so that it’s uniform, stable, and precise during heating and cooling applications. Dry block heaters generally provide excellent temperature control and uniformity. 
What are dry block heaters used for?

A dry block heater is a laboratory instrument that is used to heat a variety of samples to a set temperature for a range of applications, including but not limited to:

  1. Molecular biology: For processes such as PCR (polymerase chain reaction), where a constant temperature is required to amplify DNA.

  2. Biochemistry: For enzymes assays, protein denaturation and other chemical reactions.

  3. Materials science: For the preparation of samples prior to analysis, or for applications such as thermal analysis.

  4. Environmental testing: For the determination of the thermal stability of a sample.

Can Thermoline manufacture custom blocks?
Yes, Thermoline can provide dry blocks with holes in various diameters.Please get in touch to discuss any special blocks you may need to suit your application.