The H5000-WB is the water-bath / open-chamber heat block for the H5000 MultiTherm Shaker chassis — sold at $540. 4 × 2.6 × 1 in open chamber (vs hole-pattern blocks) — accommodates liquids, magnetic beads, custom vessels that don't fit standard tube / plate formats.
For full H5000 block family detail, see the H5000-02 (block-family anchor) page.
Key Specifications
| SKU | H5000-WB |
| Type | Open-chamber heat block (water bath / liquids / beads) |
| Chamber dimensions | 4 × 2.6 × 1 in |
| Compatible chassis | H5000-H, H5000-HC MultiTherm Shaker |
| Custom-format alternative | H5000-CU (custom drilled, $1,079 — for fixed-position tube/vial formats) |
| List price | $540 |
When to Pick the Open-Chamber Block
Pick the H5000-WB when:
- Workflow uses open liquid samples (water bath insert, melted gels, slurries)
- Magnetic-bead workflows at heated/shaken conditions
- Custom non-tube vessels that don't fit hole-pattern blocks
- Method-development workflows with format flexibility
Step up to H5000-CU custom-drilled ($1,079) when fixed-position drilling for specific tube/vial format is needed.
Ordering & Configuration
Pair with H5000 MultiTherm Shaker chassis.
Confirm at quote: chassis pairing, intended sample format, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard accessory terms.
H5000 block family — see H5000-02 anchor for full block ecosystem detail.