the Lab Armor Bead Bath is designed to provide researchers with a reliable and efficient solution for maintaining precise and uniform temperatures in the laboratory. Its unique features, such as always-on operation, reduced risk of contamination, and energy savings, make it a valuable tool for a wide range of scientific applications.
- Uniform Temperatures: The Bead Bath is designed specifically for Lab Armor Beads, ensuring consistent and uniform temperatures throughout the bath. Thermal uniformity is maintained at +/-1.0°C at 37°C. This level of precision is important for experiments that require stable temperature conditions.
- Always On: Unlike traditional water or oil baths that need to be turned on and off, the Bead Bath is always on and ready to use. There is no need to wait for a warm-up period. This feature allows for quick temperature adjustments, enhancing efficiency in the lab.
- Stays Clean: Contamination of samples and reagents can lead to distorted data and unreliable results. The Bead Bath reduces the risk of contamination, helping researchers achieve reproducible results and greater confidence in their work.
- Stays Organized: Unlike water baths that often require additional accessories like racks, floats, and bottleneck weights to hold samples in place, the Bead Bath naturally holds items in place without the need for such accessories. This design feature minimizes the risk of accidents caused by items floating in the bath.
- Safety and Efficiency: Bead Baths use thermal beads instead of water or oil, which reduces the risk of fire hazards, contamination, and temperature control issues. These baths can maintain a stable environment with a wide temperature range from -80°C to +180°C. Traditional water or oil baths can lose heat quickly and create condensation, which can be messy and promote bacterial growth.
- Energy Savings: Bead baths are waterless, meaning they do not evaporate like water baths. This not only improves temperature stability but also saves energy, making them more environmentally friendly and cost-effective in the long run.
BeadBath-6L | BeadBath-14L | BeadBath-20L | |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (W × D × H) | 15.9 × 12.3 × 8.5 (404 mm × 312 mm × 216 mm) |
15.9 × 18.5 × 8.5 (404 mm × 470 mm × 216 mm) |
15.9 × 23.4 × 8.5
(404 mm × 594 mm × 216 mm) |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS (W × D × H) | 12 × 6.1 × 6 (305 mm × 155 mm × 152 mm) |
12 × 12.1 × 6 (305 mm × 307 mm × 152 mm) |
12 × 17.1 × 6
(305 mm × 434 mm × 152 mm) |
VOLUME | 0.21 cu.ft. (6 L) | 0.5 cu.ft. (14 L) | 0.71 cu.ft. (20 L) |
UNIT WEIGHT (without beads) | 13.0 lbs (5.9 kg) | 18.0 lbs (5.9 kg) | 22.0 lbs (10.0 kg) |
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE | Amb +5C – 80C | Amb +5C – 80C | Amb +5C – 80C |
TEMPERATURE UNIFORMITY – MIDRANGE | 1.0 °C | 1.0 °C | 1.0 °C |
TEMPERATURE STABILITY – MIDRANGE | 0.1 °C | 0.1 °C | 0.1 °C |
CONTROLLER TYPE | Digital | Digital | Digital |
DISPLAY RESOLUTION | 0.1 °C | 0.1 °C | 0.1 °C |
POWER VOLTAGE , FREQUENCY AND CURRENT | 100-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.0 Amps
Available in 220 Volt |
100-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 4.5 Amps
Available in 220 Volt |
100-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 6.0 Amps
Available in 220 Volt |
MAX HVAC LOAD | 1.63K BTUs/hr | 2.45K BTUs/hr | 3.27K BTUs/hr |
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS | UL 61010-1, EN 61010-1, CSA 61010-1, CE | UL 61010-1, EN 61010-1, CSA 61010-1, CE | UL 61010-1, EN 61010-1, CSA 61010-1, CE |
Lab Armor Bead Bath vs. Water Bath
Bead Bath | Water Bath | Oil Bath | Sand Bath | |
High Thermal Efficiency | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Microbial/Biofilm Resistant | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Cross-contamination Resistant | Yes | No | No | No |
Minimal Cleaning | Yes | No | No | Yes |
No Refilling | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Rack & Accessory Free | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Angled Incubation Possible | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Constant Volume | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Non-Corrosive | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Broad Temperature Range (-80 to 180C) | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Non-water tight Vessel Compatibility | Yes | No | No | Yes |
No Evaporation (Instrument Burn-Out Protection) | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Always On (No Warm Up) | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Mobile or Field Use Compatible | Yes | No | No | No |
Non-combustible | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
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