The SB0012 is the SB-12L Shaking Water Bath — Benchmark Scientific's combined heated water bath + shaking platform at $3,670. NEW PRODUCT FAMILY: SB-series shaking water baths — combines water-bath heating with shaking-platform mixing in a single chassis. Includes universal spring platform that accommodates tubes, bottles, and flasks via spring-tension grip (same mounting concept as H1000-P-SP but integrated with water-bath chassis).
Author confidence note (MEDIUM): No specific SB-series brochure in available corpus. Confirm exact temperature range (typical water baths reach ambient–95 °C), water capacity (12 L per "12L" naming), shaking speed range (RPM), shaking orbit, and platform / accessory compatibility with Benchmark Scientific tech support. Universe consumable class is incorrect for a capital instrument; flagging FQ-class.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | SB0012 |
| Type | Shaking water bath (heating + shaking combined) |
| Water capacity | 12 L (per "SB-12L" naming) |
| Voltage | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz |
| Platform | Universal spring platform (tubes / bottles / flasks via spring-tension grip) |
| Compared to incubator-shakers | Incu-Shaker family (H1001-M / H2010 / H3020 — air heating, no water immersion) |
| List price | $3,670 |
Why a Shaking Water Bath
Water-bath heating delivers different thermal performance than air-heated incubator-shakers:
| Feature | Air-heated (Incu-Shaker family) | Water bath (SB-series, this product) |
| Thermal medium | Air | Water |
| Sample heat transfer | Slower (low air thermal conductivity) | Faster (water has 4× air's thermal conductivity) |
| Temperature uniformity | Good (with active fan) | Better (water convection self-equilibrates) |
| Sample-vessel sealing requirement | Standard caps OK | Tight seals required (water exposure) |
| Workflow vessels | Flasks / tubes / microplates | Tubes / bottles / flasks (water-immersion-rated) |
| List price (mid-tier example) | H2010 10L Incu-Shaker $7,722 | SB0012 12L $3,670 |
Pick the SB0012 SB-12L when:
- Water-bath thermal performance required for sample workflows (faster heat-up, tighter temperature uniformity)
- Standard cell-culture workflows at 37 °C with shaking — water bath delivers consistent thermal profile
- Method-development workflows requiring rapid temperature equilibration during shaking
- Cost-optimized procurement vs Incu-Shaker family for similar throughput
Pick Incu-Shaker family (H1001-M / H2010 / H3020) for air-heated workflows where sample-vessel water immersion isn't desired (open-cap workflows, microplate-format workflows).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the water capacity of the SB0012? A: 12 L, per the SB-12L naming.
Q: How does a shaking water bath differ from an incubator-shaker? A: The SB0012 heats via water, which transfers heat to samples faster and self-equilibrates for tighter temperature uniformity than air-heated incubator-shakers; it does require tight vessel seals to prevent water ingress.
Q: What vessels does it accommodate? A: The universal spring platform grips tubes, bottles, and flasks via spring-tension mounting.
Q: What voltage does it use? A: 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz. The 230 V variant is available by special order.
Ordering & Configuration
Plan water management — water-bath chassis requires water fill / refill / drainage workflow; verify water-treatment requirements (deionized vs tap).
Plan vessel sealing — water immersion requires tight caps to prevent water ingress into samples.
Confirm at quote: voltage / plug type, intended workflow context, vessel sealing strategy, water management, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
SB-12L family detail: New family in cohort — water-bath alternative to air-heated Incu-Shaker family.
