DNA Thermal Cycler / PCR Instrument

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a workhorse technique of molecular biology laboratories in clinical and basic science. DNA thermal cyclers and gradient PCR units are essential in these laboratories. Selecting a good DNA thermal cycler is important. During PCR analysis, the well or tube capacity will determine the number of samples that can run at one time, including different combinations of temperature gradients (if available), MgCl2 concentrations, and primer levels within a single run. Temperature ranges, temperature ramp speeds, and programmability all influence an instrument’s versatility. PCR machines offer up to 384 well blocks, with temperatures reaching 100C. Some thermocyclers offer gradient capability and heated lids for more precise amplification protocols in PCR testing. The advantage of a PCR thermal cycler without gradient capability is low cost and applicability where thermal or concentration gradients are unnecessary.
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ItemBiometra TOneBiometra TAdvancedBiometra TRobot II – Automated Thermal CyclerqTOWER iris Series
Catalog NumberBiometra TRobot IIqTOWER iris Series
Price
Temperature Range3–99°C3–99°C (block control range)3 °C to 99 °C4 °C to 99 °C
Capacity96-well (0.2 mL); accepts tubes, 8-well strips, or 96-well microplates96-well (0.2 mL) or 384-well or 60-well (0.5 mL); interchangeable block modules96 and 384 well9 or 384 well
Heated LidYes, 30–110°C (High-Performance Smart Lid, HPSL)Yes, 30–110°C (HPSL technology)30 °C–110 °C30 °C to 110 °C
Gradient CapabilityYes (TOne 96 G model only); semi-linear gradient, 20°C max differential over 12 columns (20–99°C range)Yes (G models); up to 30°C differential across 12 rows (20–99°C range)Yes, over 12 rows or 24 rows depending on modelLinear Gradient Tool
DescriptionThe Biometra TOne is a high-performance 96-well thermal cycler offering a heating rate of up to 4°C/s, temperature uniformity of ±0.20°C at 55°C, and HPSL heated lid technology. Available with optional gradient function (TOne 96 G) across 12 columns. Designed for research and routine labs requiring ... Read MoreThe Biometra TAdvanced is a flexible high-quality thermal cycler featuring a block quick-change system with 12 interchangeable block modules. It delivers heating rates up to 6°C/s (aluminum) or 8°C/s (silver), High-Performance Smart Lid (HPSL) technology, temperature uniformity of ±0.15–0.20°C, and ... Read MoreIn addition to standard polymerase chain reaction (PCR), the Biometra TRobot II is also suitable for all other molecular biological or chemical incubations in PCR plates. For example, the generation of libraries for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) is an important step in a larger workflow where the... Read MoreThe Real-time PCR Thermocycler qTOWER iris empowers your exploration. It equips you to meet your current and future needs in qPCR, as a truly open system: You are free to choose what it takes for your venture – from consumables, assays, to color modules. The instrument can hit six targets at once. ... Read More
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