VWR Laboratory Dry Bath Heat Block 13259-005 with 5°C to 150°C Temperature Range and ±2°C Stability

The VWR Heat Block Model 13259-005 is a compact, benchtop laboratory dry bath designed to deliver reliable and precise temperature control essential for biotechnological workflows such as *cell culture activation*, *immunoassays*, and various incubation protocols. This unit operates within a temperature range starting at 5°C above ambient up to 150°C, maintaining stability within ±2°C to ensure consistent experimental conditions critical in molecular biology and synthetic biology research.

Key technical specifications include:

• Temperature range: 5°C above ambient to 150°C
• Temperature stability: ±2°C, supporting reproducible heating conditions
• Control interface: Front-mounted analog controls for straightforward temperature adjustment
• Dimensions: 6.0 x 8.0 x 5.0 in (15.24 x 20.32 x 12.70 cm), optimized for space-limited laboratory environments
• Power supply: 120V, 50/60 Hz

The device’s robust build and tested factory calibration make it indispensable for research fields requiring precise thermal regulation, including bioprocessing, molecular diagnostics, and biomedical engineering. Its compact design fits seamlessly on crowded lab benches, facilitating workflows in gene editing and biomanufacturing applications where temperature control reliability impacts experimental integrity.

This heat block supports critical steps in molecular cloning workflows, widely adopted in synthetic biology research, and serves as an essential tool in biopharmaceutical production pipelines requiring stable thermal incubation. Its analog control system provides simplicity without compromising accuracy, making the VWR 13259-005 a preferred dry bath heat block for laboratory environments focused on biotechnology research and clinical diagnostics applications.