

The AELAB AE-BH101 Block Heater is a precision laboratory heating instrument designed for controlled sample warming up to 120°C. It features a digital LED display, timer functionality, and compatibility with various block types, making it ideal for research, clinical, and diagnostic applications. Built for reliability and uniformity, it ensures consistent results in demanding lab environments.
A block heater is a device used to warm the engine of a vehicle, making it easier to start in cold weather conditions. It typically consists of a heating element installed in the engine block or the coolant system, which heats the engine coolant and, by extension, the engine itself. This not only facilitates smoother starts but also reduces wear and tear on engine components by maintaining a more consistent operating temperature. Block heaters are particularly useful in regions with harsh winters, helping to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and prolong the lifespan of the vehicle. They can be plugged into a standard electrical outlet and are often used with a timer to optimize heating duration and energy use.
Features:

Block Ordering Detail:
| Ordering No. |
Capacity | Diameter Depth |
Ordering No. |
Capacity | Diameter Depth |
| A101 | 0.2mLx54 | 6.4mm 15mm |
F101 | 50mLx8 | 29.8mm 48mm |
| B101 | 0.5mLx40 | 8.2mm 26.4mm |
G101 | 0.2mL+0.5mL+1.5/2mL 18+18+18 |
|
| C101 | 1.5mLx40 2mLx40 |
11mm 34.7mm |
H101 | 96 or 384 well plate | |
| D101 | 5/15mLx28 | 17mm 48mm |
I101 | 8 PCR strips and 96 PCR microplate |
|
| E101 | 5mL blood collection tube x 45 |
13.5mm 48mm |
J101 | Two-in-one block, bead bath/water bath |
The AE-BH101 Block Heater operates by transferring thermal energy via aluminum block inserts that securely hold your samples. Once powered, the internal heating system raises the block temperature uniformly, monitored precisely via embedded sensors. The user can program target temperature and time via the LED interface, ensuring consistent thermal conditions. Overheating protection adds safety and reliability to every operation.
🔒 Superior Safety: Integrated overheating protection at 140°C
🔁 Versatile Use: Wide block options for tubes, PCR strips, and plates
🎯 Precision Heating: Uniform temperature distribution (±0.5°C)
🕒 Flexible Timing: Programmable timer up to nearly 100 hours
💡 User-Friendly Interface: LED digital display for easy monitoring
🧱 Modular Design: Compatible with multiple block formats for different lab protocols
| Use Case | Recommended Block Types |
|---|---|
| Educational Labs | A101, B101 (low-volume samples) |
| Research Centers | C101, D101, G101 |
| QC/QA Laboratories | F101, E101 |
| Molecular Biology | H101, I101 |
| Clinical Diagnostics | J101 (dual-purpose bath) |
Clinical diagnostics labs
Biotechnology and pharmaceutical research
Food and beverage quality testing
Environmental analysis
Molecular biology and PCR applications
Blood collection sample processing
Specifications :
| Model | AE-BH101 |
| Functions | Heating |
| Temperature range | Room temp.-120°C |
| Temperature control accuracy [at 37℃] | ± 0.5°C |
| Temperature uniformity | ± 0.5°C |
| Max. heating rate | 5.5°C/min |
| Timer | 1min-99h59min |
| Screen | LED |
| Overheating protection | 140°C |
| Adapter block material | aluminum |
| Voltage, Frequency | 100-120V/220-240V,50Hz/60Hz |
| Power | 160W |
| Dimension [D×W×H] | 175 x 290 x 85mm |
| Weight | 3kg |
| Model | AE-BH101 |
| Functions | Heating |
| Temperature range | Room temp.-120°C |
| Temperature control accuracy [at 37℃] | ± 0.5°C |
| Temperature uniformity | ± 0.5°C |
| Max. heating rate | 5.5°C/min |
| Timer | 1min-99h59min |
| Screen | LED |
| Overheating protection | 140°C |
| Adapter block material | aluminum |
| Voltage, Frequency | 100-120V/220-240V,50Hz/60Hz |
| Power | 160W |
| Dimension [D×W×H] | 175 x 290 x 85mm |
| Weight | 3kg |
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