The H5000-H is the MultiTherm Shaker with Heating Only — Benchmark Scientific's heating + shaking benchtop chassis at $2,499. NEW PRODUCT FAMILY: MultiTherm Shaker — combines dry-bath heating + orbital shaking with interchangeable H5000 block accessories for sample-format flexibility. 115 V / 230 V chassis (115 or 230 V, 500 W). Same chassis platform as the heat-and-cool step-up H5000-HC ($3,364, +$865 for sub-ambient cooling capability).
SAFETY FLAG (caution): High-temperature heating surface burn hazard — operator PPE required during operation and block change-out.
Author confidence note (MEDIUM): No specific MultiTherm Shaker brochure in available corpus. Confirm exact temperature range (heat-only — no sub-ambient capability), RPM range (block accessories suggest 200–1200 range across formats), and platform footprint 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 | H5000-H |
| Type | MultiTherm Shaker (heating only) |
| Voltage | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants) |
| Power | 500 W |
| Compatible H5000 blocks | H5000-02 (96 × 0.2 mL PCR), H5000-05 (54 × 0.5 mL), H5000-12 (24 × 12 mm), H5000-15 (35 × 1.5 mL), H5000-20 (35 × 2.0 mL), H5000-150 (12 × 15 mL), H5000-500 (6 × 50 mL), H5000-1232 (24 × 2 mL HPLC vial), H5000-5MT (15 × 5 mL conical), H5000-CMB (15 × 0.5 mL + 20 × 1.5 mL combo), H5000-CU (custom drilled), H5000-DWMP (1 × deep-well microplate) |
| List price | $2,499 |
Why MultiTherm Shaker Architecture
Traditional dry-bath heat blocks are fixed-format — one chassis, one block, one tube format. Workflow expansion forces multiple chasses or compromises on format flexibility.
MultiTherm Shaker (H5000) approach:
- Single chassis + interchangeable block ecosystem (12 documented block formats)
- Format-swap workflow — pop one block out, snap another in, change sample format
- Heat + shake combined — dry-bath heating with active shaking (vs static dry-bath alternative)
- Sub-ambient option via H5000-HC step-up (heat-and-cool variant)
Pick the H5000-H Heat-Only when:
- Above-ambient heating + shaking workflow routine (incubation, denaturation, hybridization, dissolution)
- Multi-format laboratory — single chassis + multiple blocks vs multiple dedicated chasses
- No sub-ambient capability needed — saves $865 vs heat-and-cool sister
- PCR / sample-prep / molecular biology workflows at moderate-throughput
Step up to H5000-HC ($3,364) for sub-ambient cooling capability (RNA-prep cold-hold, enzyme-storage, cold-shock workflows).
H5000 Block Decision Matrix
| Block SKU | Format | List |
| H5000-02 | 96 × 0.2 mL PCR | $455 |
| H5000-05 | 54 × 0.5 mL | $383 |
| H5000-12 | 24 × 12 mm tube | $540 |
| H5000-15 | 35 × 1.5 mL | $383 |
| H5000-20 | 35 × 2.0 mL | $383 |
| H5000-150 | 12 × 15 mL | $540 |
| H5000-500 | 6 × 50 mL | $540 |
| H5000-1232 | 24 × 2 mL HPLC vial | $540 |
| H5000-5MT | 15 × 5 mL conical | $540 |
| H5000-CMB | 15 × 0.5 + 20 × 1.5 mL combo | $383 |
| H5000-CU | Custom drilled (≤40 mm tall) | $1,079 |
| H5000-DWMP | 1 × deep-well microplate | $540 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the H5000-H offer cooling? No. It is heating-only. For sub-ambient cooling, step up to the H5000-HC (heat and cool, $3,364).
What sample formats does the H5000-H support? Interchangeable H5000 blocks cover formats from 96 × 0.2 mL PCR and 0.5 / 1.5 / 2.0 mL tubes through 15 mL, 50 mL, HPLC vials, and a deep-well microplate.
How much more is the heat-and-cool version? The H5000-HC is $3,364 — an $865 premium over the H5000-H, adding sub-ambient cooling. Both share the same H5000 block ecosystem.
Is there a burn hazard? Yes. The high-temperature heating surface is a burn hazard — operator PPE (heat-resistant gloves) is required during operation and block change-out.
Ordering & Configuration
Plan block inventory — match blocks to intended sample-format mix (typical labs procure 2–4 blocks per chassis to cover routine formats).
Plan operator PPE for high-temperature operation + block change-out — heat-resistant gloves required.
Confirm at quote: voltage / plug type, intended sample-format mix, block inventory, intended workflow temperature range, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
MultiTherm Shaker family:
- H5000-H (this product) — Heat only ($2,499)
- H5000-HC — Heat and Cool ($3,364, +$865)
Pick by sub-ambient cooling need; both chasses share the same H5000 block ecosystem.
