Product Description
LIGHT LABS is proud to offer the Benchmark Scientific Incu-Shaker™ Mini HC Heating and Cooling Shaking Incubator (Cat # H1001-M-HC) — the most compact heating and cooling shaking incubator in its class. The HC model builds on everything that made the Incu-Shaker™ Mini (H1001-M) a lab favorite and adds whisper-quiet Peltier-based cooling for precise temperature control from -8°C below ambient all the way up to 50°C — unlocking a wide range of applications that require incubation at or below room temperature without the bulk, noise, or maintenance requirements of a compressor-based system.
Powered by eco-friendly, HFC-free Peltier cooling technology, the H1001-M-HC delivers quiet, vibration-free temperature control with excellent stability across the full working range. The full-color touchscreen control panel provides intuitive precision management of temperature, speed, and time, and the advanced STEP programming mode allows users to link consecutive program steps — ideal for complex protocols requiring changing parameters over time.
Despite its remarkably small 11-inch wide footprint, the Incu-Shaker™ Mini HC provides a spacious 11.5 x 9.5 inch work platform capable of accepting a wide variety of flasks, tubes, Petri dishes, tissue culture flasks, microplates, and other common laboratory vessels. The patented MAGic Clamp™ magnetic accessory system allows users to instantly swap flask clamps of any size in seconds, without tools. LIGHT LABS is your trusted source for Benchmark Scientific shaking incubators and laboratory equipment.
KEY FEATURES
- Most compact heating AND cooling shaking incubator in its class — just 11 inches wide
- Peltier-based cooling — whisper quiet, vibration-free, and eco-friendly HFC-free refrigerant
- Temperature range: -8°C from ambient to 50°C — ideal for below-ambient incubation applications
- Temperature accuracy: ±0.2°C; uniformity: ±0.5°C; increments: 0.1°C
- Full-color touchscreen control for precise, intuitive management of temperature, speed, and time
- 19mm (3/4") horizontally circular shaking orbit optimized for aeration and mixing
- Speed range: 30–300 RPM in 1 RPM increments
- STEP programming mode for linking multiple consecutive program steps at timed intervals
- Patented MAGic Clamp™ magnetic accessory system — instantly swap flask clamps of any size in one second, without tools
- Brushless induction drive for smooth, quiet, long-life continuous operation
- Sophisticated overtemperature and over-speed safety controls for sample and equipment protection
- Accepts up to two 1-liter Erlenmeyer flasks with optional MAGic Clamp™ platform
- Standard non-slip rubber mat platform included — ideal for tissue culture flasks, Petri dishes, staining trays
- Large 11.5 x 9.5 in. work platform despite ultra-compact exterior dimensions
- Timer: 1 minute to 48 hours or continuous operation
- Dual voltage: 115V or 230V, 50–60Hz, 570W
- 2-year manufacturer warranty
SPECIFICATIONS
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Catalog Number | H1001-M-HC |
| Brand | Benchmark Scientific |
| Product Name | Incu-Shaker™ Mini HC Heating & Cooling Shaking Incubator |
| Temperature Range | -8°C from ambient to 50°C |
| Temperature Accuracy | ±0.2°C |
| Temperature Uniformity | ±0.5°C |
| Temperature Increments | 0.1°C |
| Operating Temp Range | +4°C to +65°C |
| Cooling Technology | Peltier (HFC-free, eco-friendly) |
| Shaking Speed Range | 30–300 RPM |
| Speed Increments | 1 RPM |
| Shaking Orbit | 19mm (3/4") horizontally circular |
| Platform Dimensions | 9.5 x 11.5 in. / 24 x 28 cm |
| Exterior Dimensions (W x D x H) | 11 x 21.3 x 13 in. / 28 x 64 x 33 cm |
| Height with Lid Open | 25 in. / 63 cm |
| Timer | 1 min. to 48 hours / continuous |
| Control Interface | Full-color touchscreen |
| Drive Type | Brushless induction motor |
| Included Platform | Non-slip rubber mat |
| Electrical | 115V or 230V, 50–60Hz, 570W |
| Weight | 36.4 lbs / 16.5 kg |
| Warranty | 2 years |
APPLICATIONS
- Sub-ambient cell culture and bacterial growth requiring below-room-temperature incubation
- Enzyme kinetics and temperature-sensitive biochemical reactions
- Cold room alternative for orbital shaking applications
- Protein expression at controlled below-ambient temperatures
- Tissue culture flask incubation across a broad temperature range
- Hybridization and staining assays requiring precise temperature control
- Microbiology, fermentation, and general orbital mixing
- Applications requiring step-programmed temperature and speed changes over time
ORDERING INFORMATION
| Cat # | Description | Voltage |
|---|---|---|
| H1001-M-HC | Incu-Shaker™ Mini HC Heating & Cooling Shaking Incubator with Non-Slip Rubber Mat | 115V / 230V (US Plug) |
| H1001-M | Incu-Shaker™ Mini Shaking Incubator (heating only) with Non-Slip Rubber Mat | 115V / 230V (US Plug) |
| H1001-M-E | Incu-Shaker™ Mini Shaking Incubator (heating only) with Non-Slip Rubber Mat | 230V (EU Plug) |
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (MAGic Clamp™ System)
| Cat # | Description |
|---|---|
| H1000-MR | MAGic Clamp™ Platform for Incu-Shaker Mini (without flask clamps) |
| H1000-MR-CMB | MAGic Clamp™ Combination Platform Kit |
| H1000-MR-50 | MAGic Clamp™ for 50mL Erlenmeyer Flasks |
| H1000-MR-125 | MAGic Clamp™ for 125mL Erlenmeyer Flasks |
| H1000-MR-250 | MAGic Clamp™ for 250mL Erlenmeyer Flasks |
| H1000-MR-500 | MAGic Clamp™ for 500mL Erlenmeyer Flasks |
| H1000-MR-1000 | MAGic Clamp™ for 1000mL Erlenmeyer Flasks |
| H1000-MR-1550 | MAGic Clamp™ for 1.5mL/2.0mL Microtubes |
| H1000-MR-T15 | MAGic Clamp™ for 15mL Conical Tubes |
| H1000-MR-T50 | MAGic Clamp™ for 50mL Conical Tubes |
| H1000-MR-MP | MAGic Clamp™ for Microplates |
| H1000-P-MP | Dedicated Platform for 4 Standard Microplates |
| H1000-P-SP | Dedicated Platform for Sample Preparation |
