Ordering DLAB and CliniEco Incubators in Canada: Specs, Price and Support
Which Models Are Available in Canada?
Three units cover most of the demand. The DLAB HB105-S1 dry bath incubator is the with-lid unit at CAD 599 with a 20 well block, and the 24 well CliniEco unit covers a single bench at CAD 379. The DLAB line adds a lid and a wider block range, at CAD 549 for the DLAB HB120-S LED digital dry bath incubator with its interchangeable block and CAD 599 for the 20 well HB105-S1 with a lid, and the voltage is confirmed against the bench at order.
| Model | Block | List price | Voltage | Fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CliniEco 24-hour incubator | 24 wells | CAD 379 | 110–120 V | One to three sterilizers, daily vials |
| DLAB HB120-S | Interchangeable block | CAD 549 | 110–120 V | Clinics wanting a block swap later |
| DLAB HB105-S1 | 20 wells, lid | CAD 599 | confirm on order | Group sites, labs, multi-autoclave benches |
What Actually Differs Between the Two Brands?
Two things: block flexibility and price position. CliniEco's unit is built around the 24-hour BI vial and priced for a single bench; DLAB sells the same category as a platform, where the 20 well dry bath incubator with lid holds BI vials at one setpoint today, and a second unit covers a different tube format later. If the block will never change, the platform advantage is theoretical.
How Does the Ordering Process Work?
Four steps, and the second is the one that causes delays: confirm the model and block, confirm the vial or tube diameter the block must accept, confirm voltage and plug, then confirm who services the unit. Orders placed against a purchase order typically ship from Canadian stock; special block configurations are the exception and carry a lead time.
What Does Support Look Like After Delivery?
The first support question is almost always temperature, not hardware: a unit that reads low is usually sitting in a cold room or loaded with cold vials. After that, the warranty route matters. Buying through a Canadian distributor means the claim is handled domestically, the replacement ships from local stock, and there is no brokerage invoice attached to a repair.
What Should Be on the Purchase Order?
Model, block, voltage, quantity, and the name of the person who will run the commissioning check. Include a spare block if a format change is likely, and note the incubation temperature on the order so the receiving staff can verify the set point on arrival rather than during the first live run.
How Do You Compare the Two on Total Cost?
Add vials, controls, and the cost of one service event over three years to the unit price. On that basis the entry unit and the 20 well platform converge for a two-sterilizer clinic and diverge sharply for a lab, where a second unit is the honest answer rather than a bigger block.
For laboratories, see our diagnostic laboratory supplies for incubators, blocks and monitoring consumables. Institutional lines are listed in the B2B wholesale collection.
Ordering for a clinic, lab or care home? Wholesale and multi-site ordering covers case pricing and account setup. Reselling? become a distributor.
References
- Public Health Ontario — Reprocessing (checked 18 October 2026)
Printable companion: the compliance log sheets record incubator model, serial and set point, which is what a service call asks for first.
Adding a second unit? The clinic supply planner compares vial throughput against block size before you order.
Not sure how this applies to your own setup? Ask a sterilization compliance specialist — you’ll get a written answer specific to your equipment and province, with the regulation or standard cited.
Related Reading
- Dry-Block and Traditional Incubators in Canada: Full Market Comparison
- Rapid Reader vs Traditional Incubator: Choosing Your BI Monitoring Setup
- Questions to Ask Before Buying a Rapid-Readout Incubator for a Canadian Clinic
Frequently Asked Questions
Are DLAB incubators sold in Canada?
Yes. DLAB dry bath incubators are stocked for Canadian buyers in 110–120 V versions, and the HB105-S1 and HB120-S models are listed with Canadian pricing rather than converted at checkout.
What is the difference between a dry bath and a biological indicator incubator?
The hardware is the same class of device. A dry bath is a block heater with interchangeable blocks; an incubator sold for biological indicators is the same unit with the block configured for 24-hour BI vials.
Who handles warranty service in Canada?
The Canadian distributor does. That is the practical reason to buy through a Canadian listing rather than a cross-border order, because the claim, the replacement and the shipping all stay inside the country.
Can I order both brands on one purchase order?
Yes, where both lines sit with the same distributor; that is usually the simplest route for a lab that wants one block size for BI vials and another for tube work.
Last updated: October 2026. CliniEco Medical is a licensed medical device establishment (MDEL #35334).
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