Finding The Best Thermal Cycler For Your Needs

Jul 16 '07
Thermal cyclers are the programmable heating blocks that control and maintain the temperature of the sample through the three temperature-dependent stages that constitute a single cycle of PCR: template denaturation; primer annealing; and primer extension. There are many factors to consider when purchasing a thermal cycler and the list that follows includes a number which are of particular importance. Perhaps the primary consideration is the number of PCR reactions that will be run on a regular basis. Thermal cyclers are available that hold from a mere 16 tubes to blocks which hold 384 tubes. Thermal cyclers which hold multiple blocks of 384 allow for truly high throughput PCR or allow several different PCR reactions to be carried out simultaneously. Blocks of different sizes are often interchangeable and this enables even greater flexibility. Another feature present in some thermal cyclers is a gradient function which allows different annealing temperatures in different parts of the block. This can be an invaluable feature when optimization of a PCR reaction is necessary. Check out the thermal cyclers below to get started on your search for the assay that best suits your needs.

Boyd Scott
Senior Research Scientist
Vitae Pharmaceuticals

Company	Applied Biosystems	Applied Biosystems
Item	Applied Biosystems 2720 Thermal Cycler	Auto-Lid Dual 384-Well GeneAmp® PCR System 9700
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Description	This personal-sized Thermal Cycler is the ideal instrument for budget-conscious labs that want to perform a full range of PCR applications. Get Applied Biosystems proven PCR performance at an affordable price. Save lab space without sacrificing results... More...	The Auto-Lid Dual 384-Well GeneAmp® PCR System 9700 is designed for high-throughput PCR and cycle sequencing applications. The Auto-Lid system opens and closes automatically and features a unique plate ejection system that allows a robot arm to easily access and remove each 384-well plate from the sample... More...
Catalog Number	4359659	4314487
Features	The 2720 thermal cycler´s exceptionally small footprint enables you to fit it almost anywhere. And because its cooling vents are in the back, you can safely place it in tight spaces to save valuable bench space.	Automated heated lid delivers precision movement with a 15-second opening and closing time. Unique plate ejection system allows easy access by a robotic arm
Volts	VAC ~100/120 - 50/60 Hz; VAC~220/230/240 - 50/60 Hz; Max Power 360VA	Request Info
Lid Type	Heated	Heated, Motorized
Number of Wells	96	2 x 384
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