The H3710-H is the Digital Hotplate, Benchmark Scientific's 10 × 10-inch digital benchtop hotplate at $634. NEW PRODUCT FAMILY: digital hotplates / hotplate stirrers. Universal-input chassis (120 V or 230 V, 500 W). Sister stirrer variant H3710-HS at $882 (+$248 for integrated magnetic stirring).
SAFETY FLAG (caution): high-temperature surface burn hazard. Hotplate surfaces reach hundreds of °C. Heat-resistant gloves required during operation; heat-resistant beakers / vessels required; bench-clearance for radiated heat. Operator training on burn prevention required before deployment.
Author confidence note (MEDIUM): class flag: Universe labels this SKU consumable but the digital hotplate is clearly capital equipment (durable bench instrument). Flagging FQ-class for tech-support clarification at brand closeout. No specific brochure in available corpus. Confirm exact temperature range, ramp time, control resolution (digital implies setpoint precision better than analog dial), and surface material (typical ceramic-coated or aluminum) with Benchmark Scientific.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | H3710-H |
| Type | Digital hotplate (heat only, no stirring) |
| Surface size | 10 × 10 in |
| Voltage | 120 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (universal-input) |
| Power | 500 W |
| List price | $634 |
When to Pick the Hotplate (No Stirring)
Pick the H3710-H Hotplate when:
- Heat-only workflow. Sample heating without stirring requirement
- Solid-sample heating (drying / curing on the surface)
- Vessel pre-heating before transferring to other workflow steps
- $248 cost saving over the stirrer sister when stirring isn't required
Step up to H3710-HS Hotplate Stirrer ($882) for simultaneous heat + magnetic stirring workflows (solution preparation, slow dissolution at temperature, controlled-rate heating with mixing).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the H3710-H include stirring? A: No. It is heat-only. For simultaneous heat + magnetic stirring, step up to the H3710-HS Hotplate Stirrer ($882, +$248).
Q: What is the surface size and power? A: A 10 × 10 in surface, 500 W, on a universal-input 120V/230V chassis.
Q: What safety precautions are required? A: The surface reaches hundreds of °C, heat-resistant gloves and vessels are required, plus bench clearance for radiated heat and operator burn-prevention training.
Q: When is the heat-only hotplate the right choice? A: For heat-only workflows (solid-sample drying/curing, vessel pre-heating) where stirring isn't needed, saving $248 over the stirrer variant.
Ordering & Configuration
Plan bench clearance for radiated heat. High-temperature operation generates substantial radiated heat above and around the hotplate.
Plan operator PPE. Heat-resistant gloves, eye protection from steam if liquid samples.
Confirm at quote: voltage / plug type, intended workflow (heat-only vs heat-with-stirring), surface area requirements, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
Digital hotplate decision:
- H3710-H (this product): Hotplate only ($634 each)
- H3710-HS: Hotplate Stirrer ($882 each, +$248 for integrated stirring)
Pick stirrer variant when workflow requires simultaneous heat + magnetic stirring.
