The BSH1002 is the dual-position Benchmark Digital Dry Bath (accepts two blocks simultaneously (vs the single-position BSH1001)) at $723 ($143 step over the BSH1001). Two-block design supports multi-temperature workflows in a single chassis, typically with independent temperature control per block (e.g., 37 °C in one block + 65 °C in the other for sequential enzyme-reaction workflows). Same modular BSH100-* block compatibility as the single-position sister.
Author confidence note (MEDIUM): No specific BSH1002 brochure in available corpus. Specs sourced from universe label. Confirm independent-temperature-per-block control (vs single-temperature-shared-across-both-blocks) with Benchmark Scientific technical support. Independent temperature is the key workflow differentiator.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | BSH1002 |
| Type | Digital dry bath chassis, dual position (2 blocks simultaneously) |
| Block positions | 2 (dual position; likely independent temperature per block) |
| Temperature control | Digital microprocessor (confirm independent vs shared per-block control) |
| Voltage | 120 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants) |
| Sister capacity SKUs | BSH1001 (single position, $580), BSH1004 (four position, $1,118) |
| Compatible blocks | BSH100-* family (see BSH1001 parent for full block selection) |
| List price | $723 (chassis only; does NOT include blocks) |
| Safety flag | Thermal hazard: heated block surface |
Why Dual Position: Multi-Temperature Workflows
The dual-position chassis is the workhorse multi-temperature dry bath for workflows requiring two simultaneous temperatures:
- Sequential enzyme protocols. 37 °C restriction digest in one block + 65 °C inactivation in the other
- Parallel different-temperature workflows. Two investigators / two protocols simultaneously
- Method-development comparison workflows. Protocol-comparison across two temperatures simultaneously
- Multi-protocol shared bench. Single chassis serves diverse temperature workflows with rapid block-swap
Pick the BSH1002 (dual position) when:
- Workflow involves sequential or parallel multi-temperature steps where having both temperatures available simultaneously eliminates batch-by-batch sequencing
- Multi-investigator shared bench with diverse temperature protocols
- Method-development workflows comparing temperature effects
- Cost-efficient multi-temperature procurement vs procuring two separate single-position chasses ($580 × 2 = $1,160 vs $723 dual = $723.00 savings)
Stay with BSH1001 single position ($580) when single-temperature single-protocol workflows are the routine, $143 saving when the second block position is excess.
Step to BSH1004 four position ($1,118) when four simultaneous block positions are the workflow throughput driver.
BSH Dry Bath Chassis Family: Capacity Comparison
| SKU | Block positions | Voltage | List price |
| BSH1001 / -E | 1 | 120/230 V universal | $580 |
| BSH1002 / -E (this product) | 2 (dual) | 120/230 V universal | $723 |
| BSH1004 / -E | 4 (four) | 120/230 V universal | $1,118 |
Capacity Step Economics
| Procurement option | Block positions | Total cost |
| 1× BSH1001 single | 1 | $580 |
| 1× BSH1002 dual (this product) | 2 | $723 |
| 2× BSH1001 single | 2 (parallel) | $1,160 |
| 1× BSH1004 four | 4 | $1,118 |
| 4× BSH1001 single | 4 (parallel) | $2,320 |
Dual-position dry bath delivers 2-block capacity at $723.00 savings vs procuring two singles. Meaningful procurement-economics driver.
Application Profile
Multi-temperature enzyme reaction workflows. Restriction digest + inactivation, ligation + denaturation, multi-step PCR-prep workflows.
Multi-investigator shared bench. Investigators with different temperature protocols share single chassis.
Method-development workflows. Protocol-development comparing temperature effects.
Educational laboratory teaching. Undergraduate / graduate molecular biology coursework introducing multi-temperature workflow concepts.
Cell-culture facility procurement. Pre-warming + denaturation workflows simultaneously.
Pharmaceutical / biotech research bench. Multi-temperature workflow procurement at the cost-efficient dual price point.
Multi-cycler facility procurement. Facilities benefiting from one dual chassis vs two separate single chasses.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many blocks does the BSH1002 hold? Two. It is a dual-position chassis that accepts two blocks simultaneously, versus one for the single-position BSH1001.
Are sample blocks included with the BSH1002? No. The $723 price is for the chassis only. Blocks are procured separately from the BSH100-* family.
Does the dual chassis save money versus two single-position units? Yes. One BSH1002 dual ($723) delivers 2-block capacity for $723.00 less than two BSH1001 singles ($580 × 2 = $1,160).
Does each block position have independent temperature control? Dual-position dry baths typically support independent temperature per block (e.g. 37 °C in one, 65 °C in the other). Confirm independent-versus-shared control with Benchmark Scientific technical support, as it is the key workflow differentiator.
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm independent vs shared temperature control. Critical workflow differentiator. Confirm with Benchmark Scientific tech support whether the two block positions support independent temperature setpoints (typical dual-position dry bath design) or single temperature shared across both blocks before procurement.
Pair chassis with TWO blocks at first procurement. Dual chassis is workflow-incomplete with only one block. Confirm intended block formats (matching or different) and procure both at order.
Confirm voltage and plug type. 115 V / 230 V chassis; a 230 V EU-plug configuration is available by special order at the same $723.
Confirm bench-clearance for thermal envelope. Dual-block surface area is larger than single-block; bench-clearance from heat-sensitive items is correspondingly important.
Confirm at quote: voltage / plug type, intended multi-temperature workflow, independent-temperature confirmation, block-pairing inventory plan, bench-clearance, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
BSH dry bath family. Pick the right capacity:
- BSH1001 / -E, Single position ($580), single-temperature single-protocol
- BSH1002 / -E (this product): Dual position ($723), multi-temperature workflows in single chassis
- BSH1004 / -E (Four position ($1,118)) multi-block / multi-protocol facility-scale
Pick the dual-position chassis for multi-temperature workflows; sister single covers single-temperature single-protocol; sister four-position covers facility-scale multi-block. See BSH1001 anchor for full BSH family / block-selection chemistry.
