The H2012 is the Incu-Shaker 10LR (Refrigerated) — Benchmark Scientific's production-scale refrigerated incubator-shaker at $10,916. KEY DIFFERENTIATOR: integrated refrigeration for sub-ambient incubation during shaker workflows. $3,194 step-up over non-refrigerated H2010 ($10,916.00).
Author confidence note (MEDIUM): No specific Incu-Shaker 10LR brochure in available corpus. Confirm exact temperature range (typical refrigerated incubator-shakers cover 4–60 °C+, but verify sub-ambient floor), refrigeration ramp-down time, RPM range, and platform compatibility with Benchmark Scientific tech support.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | H2012 |
| Type | Refrigerated production-scale benchtop incubator-shaker |
| Refrigeration | Integrated — sub-ambient temperature control |
| Chamber size class | 10 L (per "10LR" naming) |
| Voltage | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants) |
| Power | 450 W |
| Compatible platforms | H1010-MR, H1010-P-MP, H1010-P-SP, H1010-SH (same as H2010) |
| List price | $10,916 |
Why a Refrigerated Incubator-Shaker
Non-refrigerated incubator-shakers (H1001-M, H2010) cover ambient-and-above temperature workflows (typically 25–60 °C). For sub-ambient workflows the chassis cannot reach the target — and that is where the refrigerated 10LR (H2012) wins: cold-cycle bacterial culture at 16–25 °C for cold-shock protocols, RNA-prep workflows that hold samples cold during shaker steps, enzyme assays with heat-labile enzymes at sub-ambient temperatures, cold-room workflow consolidation that removes cold-room dependency, and method-development workflows spanning 4 °C to 50 °C+ on a single chassis.
Pick the H2012 Refrigerated 10LR when:
- Workflow requires sub-ambient incubation during shaking
- Heat-sensitive samples (RNA, enzymes, proteins, heat-labile reagents)
- Cold-room workflow consolidation — bring the cold-cycle out of the cold room
- Method-development workflows spanning broad temperature range
Stay with H2010 non-refrigerated ($10,916.00) for ambient-and-above workflows — saves $3,194 when sub-ambient capability isn't required.
Refrigeration Decision Matrix
| Feature | H2010 Incu-Shaker 10L (non-refrigerated) | H2012 Incu-Shaker 10LR (this product, refrigerated) |
| Refrigeration | No | Yes — integrated sub-ambient cooling |
| Temperature range | Ambient–60 °C (typical) | Sub-ambient–60 °C+ (typical) |
| Heat-sensitive workflow support | Limited (cold-room only) | Full — refrigerated cycle on bench |
| List price | $10,916.00 | $10,916 |
| Premium for refrigeration | — | +$3,194 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the H2012 different from the H2010? The H2012 adds integrated refrigeration for sub-ambient incubation — a $3,194 step-up over the non-refrigerated H2010 ($10,916.00).
What chamber size and power does the H2012 have? A 10 L chamber (per the "10LR" naming), 450 W.
What voltage does the H2012 use? 115 V or 230 V at 50–60 Hz (discrete variants); the 230 V variant is by special order at the same price.
Which platforms are compatible? The H1010-MR, H1010-P-MP, H1010-P-SP, and H1010-SH platforms — the same as the H2010.
When should I choose the H2012 over the H2010? When workflows require sub-ambient incubation during shaking for heat-sensitive samples such as RNA, enzymes, or heat-labile reagents; otherwise the H2010 saves $3,194.
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm exact temperature range with Benchmark Scientific tech support — sub-ambient floor varies by model.
Plan rear-ventilation clearance for refrigeration system heat dissipation.
Confirm at quote: voltage / plug type, intended sub-ambient workflow, ventilation clearance, platform inventory, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
Incu-Shaker family — refrigeration decision:
- H1001-M / -E Mini ($3,635) — non-refrigerated, mini scale
- H2010 10L ($10,916.00) — non-refrigerated, 10L scale
- H2012 10LR (this product, $10,916) — Refrigerated 10L scale
Pick refrigerated 10LR for sub-ambient temperature workflows; non-refrigerated H2010 saves $3,194 for ambient-and-above workflows.
