The H2606-30 is the SureTemp Oven 30 L — Benchmark Scientific's 30 L benchtop laboratory oven at $1,327. NEW PRODUCT FAMILY: SureTemp laboratory ovens — distinct from the SureTemp Dual Convection Incubator (H2505) family by temperature range: laboratory ovens reach much higher temperatures (typical 250–300 °C) for glassware drying / dry-heat sterilization / sample drying workflows.
Author confidence note (MEDIUM) — name/electrical mismatch: Universe name says "115 V" but electrical column says "120 V or 230 V" — likely indicates a universal-input chassis with the product name unchanged from an earlier 115 V-only generation. Confirm exact voltage compatibility at order. No specific SureTemp Oven brochure in available corpus — confirm temperature range (typical lab ovens reach 250–300 °C; some go to 400 °C), temperature uniformity, ramp time, chamber dimensions, and shelf material 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 | H2606-30 |
| Type | 30 L benchtop laboratory oven |
| Voltage | 120 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (per universe electrical; name "115V" likely legacy) |
| Chamber capacity | 30 L |
| Larger sister formats | H2606-50 (50 L, $1,635), H2606-150 (150 L, $2,967) |
| Compared to incubator | SureTemp Dual Convection Incubator H2505 family ($2,380–$3,922; lower temperature range) |
| List price | $1,327 |
Why a Laboratory Oven vs Incubator
Laboratory ovens and incubators look superficially similar but serve different temperature regimes:
| Feature | SureTemp Incubator (H2505) | SureTemp Oven (H2606, this family) |
| Typical max temperature | ~80 °C | 250–300 °C+ |
| Primary applications | Cell / bacterial culture, controlled incubation | Glassware drying, dry-heat sterilization, sample drying / curing |
| Temperature stability | Tight (±0.5 °C typical) | Adequate for drying / sterilization workflows |
| Shelf material | Stainless (incubator-rated) | Stainless (oven-rated, higher temperature) |
| List price (40 L vs 30 L) | $2,380 (40 L incubator) | $1,327 (30 L oven) |
Pick the H2606-30 SureTemp Oven 30 L when:
- Glassware drying workflow at bench scale (post-wash drying for reuse)
- Dry-heat sterilization (160 °C × 2 hr standard for glassware sterility)
- Sample drying / curing at moderate temperatures
- Dry-bake protocols for membrane / paper / sample-prep workflow
- Bench-scale workflow at 30 L volume
Step up to H2606-50 (50 L, $1,635) for higher-capacity workflows — $308 step-up for 67% more chamber volume.
Step up to H2606-150 (150 L, $2,967) for production-scale workflows.
Pick SureTemp Incubator (H2505 family) instead for incubation workflows (cell culture, bacterial culture, low-temperature controlled incubation).
SureTemp Oven Family
| SKU | Chamber | List | $/L |
| H2606-30 (this product) | 30 L | $1,327 | $44.23 |
| H2606-50 | 50 L | $1,635 | $32.70 |
| H2606-150 | 150 L | $2,967 | $19.78 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a laboratory oven different from an incubator? Ovens reach much higher temperatures (typically 250–300 °C) for glassware drying, dry-heat sterilization, and sample drying, whereas convection incubators such as the H2505 family run at roughly 80 °C for culture and incubation.
What is the chamber capacity of the H2606-30? 30 L.
What larger sizes are available in the SureTemp Oven family? H2606-50 (50 L, $1,635) and H2606-150 (150 L, $2,967).
What voltage does it use? 120 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (the product name reads "115 V," which is likely legacy for a universal-input chassis — confirm at order).
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm temperature range and ramp specifications with Benchmark Scientific tech support.
Plan ventilation clearance for high-temperature heat dissipation — laboratory ovens generate substantial radiated heat at full operating temperature.
Confirm at quote: voltage / plug type, intended workflow context (drying / sterilization / curing), temperature range, ventilation clearance, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
SureTemp Oven family: H2606-30 (this product, 30 L, $1,327), H2606-50 (50 L, $1,635), H2606-150 (150 L, $2,967). Pick by chamber volume — laboratory ovens are distinct from SureTemp Convection Incubators (H2505 family) by their higher operating-temperature range.
