The DC1215 is the DryChill 12 × 15 mL passive cooling block — sold at $475 (same price as DC0650 6 × 50 mL anchor). Pre-cooled in freezer / refrigerator then maintains cold sample temperature on the bench without electrical input.
For full DryChill rationale (passive cooling vs ice bucket, pre-cooling protocol, application context), see the DC0650 (DryChill family anchor) page.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | DC1215 |
| Type | Passive cooling block (no electrical input) |
| Capacity | 12 × 15 mL conical tubes |
| Pre-cooling | Required (freezer / refrigerator pre-cool before bench use) |
| Voltage | NA — passive operation, no electrical |
| Family anchor | DC0650 (6 × 50 mL, $475) |
| Sister format | DC4020 (40 × 1.5 / 2.0 mL, $421) · DC9602 (96 × 0.2 mL, $421) |
| List price | $475 |
DryChill Format Decision
| Block | Format | Tube positions | List |
| DC0650 | 6 × 50 mL | 6 | $475 |
| DC1215 (this product) | 12 × 15 mL | 12 | $475 |
| DC4020 | 40 × 1.5 / 2.0 mL | 40 | $421 |
| DC9602 | 96 × 0.2 mL | 96 | $421 |
Pick the DC1215 when:
- Workflow involves cold-hold of 15 mL conical tubes during bench operations
- 12-tube parallel processing at 15 mL volume scale
- Cell-culture / enzyme-prep workflows at the 15 mL conical format
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the DC1215 need power? A: No — it is a passive cooling block with no electrical input. Pre-cool it in a freezer or refrigerator, then it maintains cold sample temperature on the bench.
Q: How many tubes does it hold? A: 12 × 15 mL conical tubes.
Q: How long does it stay cold on the bench? A: A typical −20 °C freezer pre-cool yields roughly 1–2 hours of cold-hold time on the bench; confirm the pre-cooling protocol with Benchmark Scientific.
Q: What other DryChill formats are available? A: DC0650 (6 × 50 mL, $475), DC4020 (40 × 1.5/2.0 mL, $421), and DC9602 (96 × 0.2 mL, $421).
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm pre-cooling protocol with Benchmark Scientific tech support — typical -20 °C freezer pre-cool yields 1-2 hours of cold-hold time on bench.
Plan freezer storage capacity for the block when not in use.
Confirm at quote: pre-cooling protocol, intended workflow context, freezer storage planning, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
DryChill family — see DC0650 anchor for full passive-cooling decision rationale.
