Thermo Scientific Heratherm IMH180 Incubator - Thermo Scientific Heat Block

Applications & Use Cases

• Sample incubation and reaction heating in molecular biology.
• Enzyme reactions and immunoassays requiring precise temperature control.
• Denaturation of nucleic acids and proteins.
• Sample preparation for analytical techniques such as chromatography.
• General laboratory heating for various chemical and biological assays.

Typical Specifications

Temperature Range

Typically ambient +5°C to 130°C for this class of equipment.

Temperature Stability

Commonly less than ±1.0°C uniformity and ±0.5°C accuracy at 37°C.

Control System

Units of this type typically feature a PID controller for precise temperature and time management.

Timing

Programmable timers, often up to 99 hours and 59 minutes, are standard.

Block Configuration

Designed for interchangeable blocks to accommodate various tube and vial sizes.

Power Supply

Typically operates on standard laboratory single-phase electrical supplies (e.g., 230V, 50Hz in the UK).

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of samples can a heat block accommodate?

  Heat blocks are designed with interchangeable blocks to fit various laboratory consumables such as microcentrifuge tubes, PCR tubes, test tubes, and vials. Buyers should confirm the specific block types included or available for this unit.

• How accurate is the temperature control on these units?

• Can this heat block be used for continuous operation?

• What maintenance is required for a heat block?

• Is calibration necessary for heat blocks?