The H5000-HC is the MultiTherm Shaker with Heating AND Cooling — premium variant of the H5000 MultiTherm Shaker chassis at $3,364. KEY DIFFERENTIATOR over the heat-only H5000-H ($3,364.00): sub-ambient cooling capability. $865 step-up for cooling. Same H5000 block ecosystem.
For full MultiTherm Shaker family rationale and H5000 block ecosystem detail, see the H5000-H (anchor) page.
SAFETY FLAG (caution): High-temperature heating surface burn hazard.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | H5000-HC |
| Type | MultiTherm Shaker (heating AND cooling) |
| Voltage | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants) |
| Power | 500 W |
| Heat-only alternative | H5000-H ($3,364.00 — saves $865 when no cooling needed) |
| Compatible H5000 blocks | Same 12-block ecosystem as H5000-H — see H5000-H anchor |
| List price | $3,364 |
Why Heat + Cool
Sub-ambient cooling during shaking enables temperature-sensitive workflows the heat-only H5000-H cannot support: RNA-prep cold-hold during shaker steps, enzyme cold-storage during shaker-mixed reaction setup, cold-shock bacterial culture at 16 °C during shaking, and method-development workflows spanning a broad temperature range on one chassis. Block accessories such as the H5000-12 / H5000-150 / H5000-500 explicitly cite an "Ambient -10 °C to 100 °C" range — these blocks pair specifically with the heat-and-cool chassis for the full range.
Pick the H5000-HC when:
- Sub-ambient temperature workflows during shaking are routine
- Heat-sensitive sample workflows (RNA / enzyme / heat-labile reagents)
- Method-development workflows spanning sub-ambient through 100 °C
- Block-pairing utilization of sub-ambient-capable blocks (H5000-12 / -150 / -500)
Stay with H5000-H heat-only ($3,364.00) for above-ambient workflows — saves $865 when sub-ambient capability isn't required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the H5000-HC add over the H5000-H? Sub-ambient cooling capability — a $865 step-up over the heat-only H5000-H ($3,364.00).
What voltage and power does the H5000-HC use? 115 V or 230 V at 50–60 Hz, 500 W (discrete variants); the 230 V variant is by special order at the same price.
Does the H5000-HC use the same blocks as the H5000-H? Yes — the same H5000 block ecosystem; pair sub-ambient-rated blocks (H5000-12 / -150 / -500) to fully use the cooling capability.
When should I choose the H5000-HC over the H5000-H? When sub-ambient workflows are routine (RNA, enzymes, or other heat-labile samples); otherwise the heat-only H5000-H saves $865.
Is there a burn hazard? Yes — a caution flag applies for the high-temperature heating surface; operator PPE and bench clearance are required.
Ordering & Configuration
Plan rear-ventilation clearance for refrigeration system heat dissipation.
Plan block inventory — same H5000 ecosystem as H5000-H; pair sub-ambient-rated blocks (H5000-12 / -150 / -500) to fully utilize cooling capability.
Confirm at quote: voltage / plug type, intended sub-ambient workflow, block inventory, ventilation clearance, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
MultiTherm Shaker family detail: See H5000-H anchor for full MultiTherm Shaker family detail and H5000 block ecosystem.
