VWR PolyScience WBE05 Digital Water Bath

VWR PolyScience WBE05 Digital Water Bath

The VWR PolyScience WBE05 Digital Water Bath is a compact laboratory water bath designed to provide precise, uniform temperature control for sample warming, reagent preparation, incubation, thawing, microbiological procedures, and general laboratory applications. Featuring a 5-liter stainless steel reservoir, digital microprocessor controls, and a full-color display, the WBE05 delivers dependable heating performance while occupying minimal bench space. This refurbished VWR PolyScience WBE05 from American Instrument Exchange offers a cost-effective alternative to new equipment while providing the temperature stability and reliability required by biotechnology, pharmaceutical, clinical, research, and industrial laboratories.

VWR PolyScience WBE05 Digital Water Bath Key Features

• VWR PolyScience WBE05 digital water bath

• 5-liter stainless steel reservoir

• Digital microprocessor temperature controller

• Full-color TFT display

• Displays actual and setpoint temperature simultaneously

• Temperature range from ambient +5°C to 100°C

• Temperature stability of ±0.1°C

• Temperature uniformity of ±0.2°C

• Programmable temperature presets

• Integrated timer

• Hinged gable cover

• Compatible with waterless bath beads

• Refurbished and tested by American Instrument Exchange

• 90-day warranty included from American Instrument Exchange

VWR PolyScience WBE05 Digital Water Bath Overview

The VWR PolyScience WBE05 is engineered to provide accurate, repeatable temperature control for routine laboratory procedures while minimizing the amount of valuable bench space required. The digital microprocessor controller provides precise temperature regulation, while the intuitive user interface displays both the actual bath temperature and the programmed setpoint simultaneously. The hinged gable cover helps reduce evaporation while accommodating taller laboratory vessels, and programmable temperature presets allow users to quickly recall frequently used operating conditions. The corrosion-resistant 304 stainless steel reservoir provides excellent durability for continuous laboratory operation.

Common Applications for the VWR PolyScience WBE05 Digital Water Bath

The VWR PolyScience WBE05 is commonly used for warming laboratory reagents, thawing biological samples, enzyme reactions, media preparation, microbiological incubation, sample conditioning, molecular biology workflows, pharmaceutical testing, and general laboratory heating applications. The gentle, uniform heating provided by a laboratory water bath helps protect temperature-sensitive samples while maintaining excellent reproducibility between experiments.

Ideal Lab Types for the VWR PolyScience WBE05 Digital Water Bath

This digital water bath is well suited for biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, university research laboratories, clinical laboratories, environmental testing facilities, food and beverage laboratories, hospital laboratories, and industrial quality control departments. Facilities utilizing biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, laboratory incubators, and laboratory refrigerators frequently incorporate compact water baths into daily sample preparation and analytical workflows.

VWR PolyScience WBE05 Digital Water Bath Key Specifications

Specifications compiled from PolyScience manufacturer literature, VWR technical references, distributor technical references, and American Instrument Exchange product information.

Refurbishment and Testing Process

At American Instrument Exchange, each refurbished water bath is inspected and evaluated by our technicians prior to shipment. Testing procedures may include temperature accuracy verification, controller functionality testing, heater operation assessment, display verification, timer testing, safety control evaluation, reservoir inspection, and general operational testing. Components showing excessive wear are serviced or replaced as needed to help ensure dependable laboratory performance. Final cleaning and inspection are completed before packaging and shipment.

Shipping and Installation Considerations

The VWR PolyScience WBE05 should be installed on a stable, level laboratory bench capable of supporting the bath when filled with water. Buyers should verify electrical compatibility and provide adequate clearance around the unit for ventilation and maintenance. Distilled or deionized water is recommended to minimize mineral buildup and prolong heater life. The compact footprint makes the WBE05 an excellent choice for laboratories where bench space is limited.

Related Laboratory Equipment

Laboratories purchasing laboratory water baths often also require biosafety cabinets, laboratory incubators, centrifuges, laboratory refrigerators, freezers, and hotplate stirrers. American Instrument Exchange offers a wide selection of refurbished laboratory equipment to support sample preparation, incubation, analytical testing, and research workflows.

VWR PolyScience WBE05 Digital Water Bath Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of the VWR PolyScience WBE05?

The WBE05 features a 5-liter stainless steel reservoir, making it ideal for routine laboratory heating applications where a compact benchtop footprint is preferred.

What temperature range does the WBE05 support?

The water bath operates from approximately 5°C above ambient temperature up to 100°C, making it suitable for a wide variety of sample warming, incubation, and reagent preparation procedures.

Can I save frequently used temperatures?

Yes. The WBE05 includes programmable temperature presets that allow users to quickly recall commonly used operating temperatures and timer settings.

Can the WBE05 be used with waterless bath beads?

Yes. The WBE05 is compatible with waterless bath beads, providing laboratories with an alternative to traditional water baths for selected applications.

What warranty is included?

This refurbished VWR PolyScience WBE05 Digital Water Bath includes a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange.