Prasad Lab Equipment

Laboratory Water Baths are essential pieces of equipment used for various heating applications in scientific and industrial labs. They provide a controlled environment for samples by immersing them in heated water, which allows for uniform and gentle heating without direct exposure to a heat source. Laboratory water baths are widely used in applications such as sample incubation, warming reagents, melting substances, conducting chemical reactions, and culturing cell lines in biology, chemistry, and microbiology labs.

Types of Laboratory Water Baths

1. Standard/General Purpose Water Baths:

   • Used for common heating tasks at temperatures typically ranging from ambient to around 99°C. They are suitable for basic heating requirements where precise temperature control is less critical.

2. Circulating/Precision Water Baths:

   • Equipped with pumps for water circulation, these provide uniform temperature distribution, making them ideal for applications requiring precise temperature control and even heating.

3. Shaking Water Baths:

   • Designed with a built-in shaking mechanism to agitate samples, these are useful in applications like cell culture, hybridization, and enzyme assays where constant movement is beneficial for sample consistency.

4. Refrigerated Water Baths:

   • Capable of maintaining temperatures below ambient, often down to 0°C or lower, these baths are ideal for temperature-sensitive applications, such as enzyme storage or studying reactions at low temperatures.

A Viscometer Water Bath is a specialized laboratory water bath designed to maintain precise temperature control during viscosity measurements. Accurate temperature control is critical when testing the viscosity of liquids, as viscosity is highly sensitive to temperature changes. Viscometer water baths are commonly used with glass capillary viscometers, rotational viscometers, and other instruments in labs studying the flow properties of materials, including oil, polymers, chemicals, and biological fluids.

Key Features of a Viscometer Water Bath

1. Precise Temperature Control:

   • Equipped with highly accurate temperature settings, typically ranging from ambient to around 100°C, with some models offering cooling options for sub-ambient temperatures.
   • Temperature precision can reach within ±0.1°C, essential for obtaining reliable viscosity measurements.

2. Uniform Temperature Distribution:

   • Includes a water circulation system that ensures uniform temperature throughout the bath, maintaining consistency across multiple samples or viscometers.

3. Compatibility with Viscometers:

   • Designed to securely hold capillary or rotational viscometers in place, often with adjustable mounting brackets or slots for safe positioning.

A Viscometer Water Bath is a specialized laboratory water bath designed to maintain precise temperature control during viscosity measurements. Accurate temperature control is critical when testing the viscosity of liquids, as viscosity is highly sensitive to temperature changes. Viscometer water baths are commonly used with glass capillary viscometers, rotational viscometers, and other instruments in labs studying the flow properties of materials, including oil, polymers, chemicals, and biological fluids.

Key Features of a Viscometer Water Bath

1. Precise Temperature Control:

   • Equipped with highly accurate temperature settings, typically ranging from ambient to around 100°C, with some models offering cooling options for sub-ambient temperatures.
   • Temperature precision can reach within ±0.1°C, essential for obtaining reliable viscosity measurements.

2. Uniform Temperature Distribution:

   • Includes a water circulation system that ensures uniform temperature throughout the bath, maintaining consistency across multiple samples or viscometers.

3. Compatibility with Viscometers:

   • Designed to securely hold capillary or rotational viscometers in place, often with adjustable mounting brackets or slots for safe positioning.