LIGHT LABS is pleased to offer the Benchmark Scientific Incu-Shaker™ Mini HC Heating & 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 a lab favorite and adds Peltier-based cooling for precise temperature control from -8°C below ambient all the way up to 50°C. This broad working range unlocks a wide variety of applications that require incubation at or below room temperature, without the bulk, noise, or maintenance requirements of a compressor-based refrigerated shaking incubator.

At just 11 inches wide, the Incu-Shaker™ Mini HC is the go-to solution for labs that need genuine heating and cooling shaking incubator capability in a footprint that fits almost anywhere on the benchtop.

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What Sets the Incu-Shaker™ Mini HC Apart?

The key differentiator of the H1001-M-HC is its whisper-quiet, vibration-free Peltier cooling system using eco-friendly, HFC-free refrigerant technology. Unlike compressor-based cooling systems that generate significant vibration and noise — potentially impacting culture results and working environments — Peltier cooling delivers stable, quiet temperature performance with no moving parts in the cooling mechanism. This makes the Incu-Shaker™ Mini HC particularly well suited for open bench environments, shared lab spaces, and temperature-sensitive applications where vibration must be minimized.

Temperature performance specs are exceptional: ±0.2°C accuracy and ±0.5°C uniformity across the full working range, with adjustment in 0.1°C increments for fine-grained protocol control.

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Key Features

• Most compact heating and cooling shaking incubator available — just 11 inches wide
• Peltier cooling — whisper quiet, vibration-free, HFC-free eco-friendly refrigerant
• Temperature range: -8°C from ambient to 50°C — ideal for sub-ambient and room-temperature-sensitive applications
• Temperature accuracy ±0.2°C; uniformity ±0.5°C; resolution 0.1°C
• Full-color touchscreen for intuitive control of temperature, speed, and time
• STEP programming mode — link multiple consecutive program steps at timed intervals for complex protocols
• 19mm (¾") orbital shaking at 30–300 RPM in 1 RPM increments — optimized for aeration, mixing, and culture growth
• Brushless induction drive for smooth, quiet, long-life continuous operation
• Patented MAGic Clamp™ magnetic accessory system — swap flask clamps of any size in seconds, no tools required
• Large 11.5 x 9.5 in. work platform despite an ultra-compact exterior
• Non-slip rubber mat platform included — compatible with tissue culture flasks, Petri dishes, staining trays, and more
• Timer: 1 minute to 48 hours, or continuous operation
• Sophisticated overtemperature and over-speed safety controls
• Dual voltage: 115V or 230V, 50–60Hz, 570W
• 2-year manufacturer warranty

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The MAGic Clamp™ System — Unmatched Versatility

One of the most useful features of the Incu-Shaker™ Mini HC is the patented MAGic Clamp™ magnetic flask clamp system. With optional MAGic Clamp™ accessories, users can configure the platform to hold Erlenmeyer flasks from 50mL to 1,000mL, 15mL and 50mL conical tubes, 1.5/2.0mL microtubes, standard microplates, and more — all swappable without tools in a single second using integrated magnets. The standard included non-slip rubber mat handles tissue culture flasks, Petri dishes, and other vessels right out of the box.

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Applications

The -8°C to 50°C working range of the H1001-M-HC makes it a versatile platform for a broad range of applications, including:

• Sub-ambient cell culture and bacterial growth requiring below-room-temperature incubation
• Protein expression at controlled below-ambient temperatures (a common requirement for soluble protein yield)
• Enzyme kinetics and temperature-sensitive biochemical reactions
• Cold room alternative for orbital shaking applications where a dedicated cold room shaker is not practical
• Hybridization and staining assays with precise temperature requirements
• Tissue culture flask incubation across a wide temperature range
• Step-programmed protocols requiring changing temperature and speed parameters over time
• Microbiology, fermentation, and general orbital mixing

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Incu-Shaker™ Mini HC vs. Incu-Shaker™ Mini — Which Is Right for You?

LIGHT LABS carries both the heating-only and heating-and-cooling versions of the Incu-Shaker™ Mini. If your application only requires incubation at or above room temperature, the Incu-Shaker™ Mini (H1001-M) at $3,089.71 is an excellent and more economical choice. If you need the flexibility to incubate below ambient temperature — or simply want the precise stability and broad range that Peltier cooling provides — the H1001-M-HC at $3,396.60 is the right tool.

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Full Specifications

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Optional MAGic Clamp™ Accessories

Contact us for accessory availability and pricing.

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Ready to order or have questions? Shop the Benchmark Scientific Incu-Shaker™ Mini HC (H1001-M-HC) at $3,396.60, or browse our full selection of shaking incubators and Benchmark Scientific equipment at LIGHT LABS. Reach us at sales@lightlabsusa.com or 1-800-286-3103.