Shaking Water Baths

Labec Shaking Water Baths are ideal for shaking cultures and samples while maintaining a constant temperature during incubation. With high-quality stainless steel interiors for easy maintenance and excellent durability, our models have optional racks for test tubes and Petri dishes and operate within the temperature range of ambient +5°C to 99°C.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does a shaking water bath do in the lab?

The purpose of a shaking water bath is to shake, mix and agitate samples while maintaining a constant temperature. 

How fast is the shaking water bath?
Our shaking water bath is the reciprocating type and has a speed range of 20-180 rpm.

How does a shaking water bath combine both temperature control and agitation for various laboratory applications?

A shaking water bath consists of a built-in platform that shakes at adjustable speeds. The samples are immersed in temperature-controlled water while being gently agitated at the same time.

What types of experiments or procedures benefit from the use of a shaking water bath?

Shaking water baths are used for applications such as culturing cells, hybridisation, molecular biology assays, and testing for food and beverages.