Water Baths
Water baths are essential laboratory equipment designed to provide precise temperature control for samples immersed in water, ensuring stable and uniform heating during various biological, chemical, and medical procedures. Their versatility supports applications ranging from incubations and enzyme reactions to thawing and warming reagents safely and efficiently with minimal temperature fluctuation.
Used widely across clinical, veterinary, and research laboratories, water baths enhance experimental reproducibility by maintaining constant thermal environments ideal for sensitive tests. Their easy-to-use design and reliable temperature regulation make them indispensable for everyday laboratory workflows involving temperature-sensitive tasks.
Types of Water Baths Your Laboratory Could Need
Bath Circulator: Precision Temperature Control
Bath circulators offer advanced temperature control by circulating heated water uniformly within the bath, ideal for applications requiring stable and accurate thermal conditions such as chemical reactions, sample incubations, and quality control tests. Their ability to maintain consistent temperatures reduces gradients that could affect experimental results.
This equipment is designed with digital temperature displays and precise thermostats to allow fine adjustments and ensure operational safety. Bath circulators enhance laboratory productivity by providing faster heating times and better temperature stability compared to traditional water baths.
Oil Bath: High-Temperature Applications
Oil baths serve laboratories needing consistent heat at temperatures beyond the boiling point of water, commonly used in chemical synthesis, melting point determinations, and polymer studies. Their use of oil instead of water enables safe, controlled heating to higher ranges without evaporation issues.
These baths feature robust heating elements and temperature control systems that prevent overheating and support uniform heat distribution, allowing sensitive samples to be processed at elevated temperatures with precision and safety.
What You Need to Know Before Selecting a Water Bath and Making an Investment
Key Factors to Consider
Key factors to consider when choosing a water bath include temperature range, accuracy, capacity, and uniformity of heat distribution, all critical to ensuring experimental reproducibility and sample integrity.
Additional considerations involve the type of thermostat used, safety features like over-temperature protection, ease of cleaning, and maintenance convenience to enhance long-term reliability and laboratory workflow efficiency.
Market Price Range
Water bath prices vary widely depending on capacity, temperature control features, and brand. Entry-level models typically start at lower prices, while advanced ones with precise digital controls cost more, reflecting their performance benefits.
Understanding the market price range allows laboratories to balance budget constraints with technical requirements, ensuring the selected water bath provides good value and meets operational needs without unnecessary overspending.
Quality-Price Ratio
The quality-price ratio of water baths depends on build quality, temperature stability, and service support. High-quality models offer durability and accurate temperature control that justify their higher initial investment with long-term benefits.
Choosing a water bath from a reputable brand ensures better material quality and components, providing consistent performance that justifies costs through extended service life and minimal downtime.
Lifespan Expectancy Based on Use and Maintenance
The lifespan expectancy of water baths depends largely on usage intensity and maintenance practices such as regular cleaning, water replacement, and timely calibration to avoid corrosion and electrical faults.
Proper upkeep including checking for leaks, using distilled water, and following manufacturer guidelines extends water baths’ operational life, maximizing return on investment and ensuring safe laboratory conditions.
KALSTEIN WATER BATHS
Among so many products, at Kalstein you can find the ideal water bath for your Clinic
If you’re uncertain about which water bath to buy, we offer a comprehensive range designed to fit specific laboratory needs, including various capacities, temperature ranges, and control systems to ensure accurate and reliable performance in your everyday tasks, helping you make an informed decision with confidence.
Water bath YR05066 // YR05074
The YR05066 // YR05074 Water Bath is a must-have tool for laboratories needing precise temperature control. This series…
Viscometer circulating bath YR04985
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Water Bath YR05901 // YR05903
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Oil bath YR04973 // YR04976
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Our most sold water bath
The YR05066 // YR05074 Water Bath is a must-have tool for laboratories needing precise temperature control. This series features a robust chamber and lid made of 304 stainless steel, providing excellent corrosion resistance and long-lasting durability. The integrated stamped chamber includes an optimized drainage system, making it easy to use and maintain. With a microcomputer PID controller, the water bath ensures precise temperature regulation with an accuracy of 0.1 °C.
Prices for the YR05066 // YR05074 Water Baths range from 200 to 350 USD, depending on the model size and selected features. This competitive pricing makes them an excellent choice for laboratories and institutions needing high-quality thermal control without overspending. Investing in this equipment guarantees reliable performance and advanced functionality, making it a smart addition to any lab.
| Model (Integrated Chamber) | YR05066 | YR05067 | YR05068 | YR05069 |
| Controller | PID | |||
| Voltage | 220V / 50Hz 110V / 60Hz | |||
| Power (W) | 300W | 600W | 800w | 1 200w |
| Temperature – Range °C | RT +5~100 °C | |||
| Temperature Resolution | 0.1°C | |||
| Temperature Fluctuation | ≤± 0.5°C | |||
| Division Accuracy | ≤± 1°C | |||
| Timer | 999 minutes | |||
| Safety | Overcurrent protection, Over temperature alarm; Prevent dry burning function | |||
| Chamber Size (mm) | 160x160x130 | 305x160x130 | 305x305x130 | 470x305x130 |
| Product Size (mm) | 200x200x220 | 345x200x220 | 345x345x220 | 510x345x220 |
| Packing Size (mm) | 250x250x270 | 400x250x270 | 400x400x270 | 550x400x270 |
| Net Weight | 3 Kg | 4 Kg | 6 Kg | 8 Kg |
| Gross Weight | 3.5 Kg | 5 Kg | 7 Kg | 9 Kg |
| Model (Integrated Chamber) | YR05071 | YR05072 | YR05073 | YR05074 |
| Controller | PID | |||
| Voltage | 220V / 50Hz 110V / 60Hz | |||
| Power (W) | 300W | 600W | 800w | 1 200w |
| Temperature – Range °C | RT +5~100 °C | |||
| Temperature Resolution | 0.1°C | |||
| Temperature Fluctuation | ≤± 0.5°C | |||
| Division Accuracy | ≤± 1°C | |||
| Timer | 999 minutes | |||
| Safety | Overcurrent protection, Over temperature alarm; Prevent dry burning function | |||
| Chamber Size (mm) | 160x160x130 | 305x160x130 | 305x305x130 | 470x305x130 |
| Product Size (mm) | 200x200x220 | 345x200x220 | 345x345x220 | 510x345x220 |
| Packing Size (mm) | 250x250x270 | 400x250x270 | 400x400x270 | 550x400x270 |
| Net Weight | 3 Kg | 4 Kg | 6 Kg | 8 Kg |
| Gross Weight | 3.5 Kg | 5 Kg | 7 Kg | 9 Kg |
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Water Bath YR05901 // YR05903
Water Baths YR05076 // YR05079
Transparent Water Bath YR05080 // YR05082
Water bath YR05066 // YR05074
Cooling and heating circulating pump YR05001 // YR05004
Thermostatic Magnetic Stirring Bath YR02311 // YR02312
Oil bath YR04973 // YR04976
Heating circulating bath YR04977 // YR04984
Kalstein offers reliable, high-performance water baths.
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