Complete Product Description

For high-throughput applications or busy labs, the MJ Research Thermo Cycler PTC-225 or Tetrad DNA Engine. Tetrad may be the way to go. This allows up to eight separate blocks to run synchronous or independent reactions. A compact footprint is maintained by housing the power supply separately outside the chassis, good for tight spaces or robotic applications. All of the features of the PTC-200 are present in this model as well.

The PTC-100 cyclers incorporate a Peltier heating element into a more economical model that can be configured to accommodate plates, slides, or tubes. An optional heated lid is available as well as slide griddle adapters for amplifying up to four slides at a time. A large memory that holds up to 320 programs means that even crowded labs have ample programming space.

For small labs or those that want an auxiliary cycler, the PTC-150 MiniCycler series may be just the ticket. Incorporation of the Peltier-Joule heat pump increases cycling speed with ramping rates up to 2.4C/second. The temperature may be programmed to allow refrigeration after completion of the reaction. The compact, lightweight unit can be easily transported to different areas of the lab. Power failure protection resumes cycling after temporary power loss up to 12 hours.

Two models are available for in situ work. The PTC-200/225 models mentioned above allow use of the Twin Tower block that can hold up to 16x2 slides. The PTC-100-16MS is a dedicated configuration of the PTC-100 series, able to hold up to 16 double- or single-thickness slides. The sample block is made from oxygen-free copper milled from a single ingot and then plated in nickel for durability. Memory for 200 programs, power-failure protection, printer port, and a two-year warranty are standard.