Benchmark Scientific MultiTherm H5000 HE Digital Thermoshaker with Heating and Agitation

The Benchmark Scientific MultiTherm H5000 HE Thermoshaker is a versatile benchtop laboratory instrument combining precise temperature control and uniform agitation, crucial for applications in *molecular biology*, *microbiology*, and *biotechnology*. Its speed range of 200 to 1500 rpm (in 10 rpm increments) with a 3 mm orbital motion ensures consistent mixing and pellet resuspension essential for enzyme preparation and reagent mixing.

Key technical specifications include:

• Temperature range: Ambient down to –20 °C up to 100 °C with 0.1 °C resolution and ±1 °C accuracy, supporting sensitive incubation and heating protocols.
• Heating and cooling rates: Rapid heating at 5.0 °C/min and controlled cooling at 2.5 °C/min to optimize thermally sensitive workflows.
• Capacity: Dependent on interchangeable blocks; includes a D-BLOCK accommodating 35 tubes of 2.0 ml volume, suited for common lab microtubes.
• Digital control: Simultaneous display of actual and set temperature and RPM values facilitates precise protocol adherence.
• Timer: Programmable from 1 minute up to 99 hours and 59 minutes or continuous operation, allowing flexible experimental scheduling.
• Safety features: Integrated over-temperature protection ensures operational safety during extended bioprocessing cycles.
• Power compatibility: 115/230 V, 50/60 Hz, 500 W to accommodate diverse laboratory electrical standards.
• Compact design: Dimensions of 210 × 290 × 210 mm and weight of 8 kg make it suitable for space-conscious benchtop setups.

This digital thermoshaker is essential for molecular cloning workflows, enabling reliable incubation and agitation for synthetic biology, clinical diagnostics, and biomanufacturing tasks. Its precise and uniform heat and shake functions reduce variability and improve reproducibility in biotechnology research and routine molecular biology protocols. The MultiTherm H5000 HE is widely adopted among researchers conducting live-cell imaging preparation, enzyme reaction setups, and nucleic acid handling requiring stringent thermal and mixing control.