Benchtop units
Labcycler 48S with 48-Well Silver Block 0.2 ml and Gradient Function ±10°C
Labcycler 48S: 48-well gold-coated silver block, 6x8 arrangement, 5.0°C/s heating/cooling rates
Product information
Precise PCR Analysis with Fast Silver Block Gradient System
The Labcycler 48S is specifically designed for molecular biology laboratories that value speed and precision. Thanks to the 48-well silver block for 0.2 ml tubes, this compact benchtop unit is ideally suited for research and diagnostics. The integrated gradient function of ±10 °C enables efficient optimization of PCR protocols for different primer annealing temperatures in a single run.
With a thermal conductivity of 429 W/mK, the gold-plated silver block achieves heating and cooling rates of 5.0 °C/s in real operation. The high temperature homogeneity of ±0.25 °C at 55 °C guarantees reproducible results. The system offers storage for 680 standard programs, an automatic heated lid up to 105 °C, and intuitive control via the 5.7-inch TFT touchscreen.
This powerful compact unit offers maximum reliability with a 5-year warranty for your daily laboratory routine. Request a quote for the Labcycler 48S now!
Frequently Asked Questions About This Model
What is the Labcycler 48S with gradient function used for?
The device is used for PCR amplification of DNA samples. The gradient function of ±10 °C is primarily used to optimize the annealing temperature of new primer pairs in order to increase the specificity of the reaction.
What advantage does the gold-plated silver block offer over aluminum?
With 429 W/mK, silver has a significantly higher thermal conductivity than aluminum (237 W/mK). This enables faster temperature changes of 5.0 °C/s and superior block homogeneity for more precise results.
Which laboratories and applications is the 48-well variant suitable for?
With a 6 x 8 arrangement for 0.2 ml tubes, the cycler is ideal for laboratories with medium sample throughput in research, university teaching, or molecular diagnostics that are looking for a space-saving benchtop unit.
How does the Labcycler 48S differ from standard thermal cyclers?
The 48S combines extreme compactness with the performance of large systems, offers an inter-system copy function to other Labcycler models, and features an automatic heated lid as well as a VGA color touchscreen.
What maintenance and safety features are integrated?
The device features a log function for the last 16 programs, a re-start function after a power outage, and password protection for up to 64 users to secure the protocols.