SCILOGEX Portable Dry Ice Maker with BSI341 Valve – Compact CO2 Dry Ice Block Generator

The SCILOGEX Portable Dry Ice Maker is a compact, efficient device designed for on-demand production of dry ice blocks critical for laboratory cryogenic workflows. Powered by liquid CO2 cylinders with siphon tubes and equipped with a BSI341 valve configuration, this dry ice maker fabricates 2.2 lbs (~1 kg) blocks in approximately 1 minute without electricity, enabling rapid sample freezing and cold storage in molecular diagnostics, bioprocessing, and pharmaceutical transport.

Key technical features include:

• Dimensions: 8.9" Tall x 6.3" Wide x 6.3" Depth, producing blocks sized 7.0" x 3.2" x 4.3"
• Operates with standard CGA-320 valve or optional BS341 No.8 valve, adaptable to various CO2 supply cylinders
• Produces 5-6 blocks per 75 lbs liquid CO2 cylinder at room temperature, increasing yield at lower ambient temperatures (up to 7-8 blocks at 41°F)
• No electrical power needed; ideal for flexible placement within laboratories
• Suitable for diverse applications including pre-cooling tissue samples, rapid clinical sample freezing, chemical reaction analysis, and local sample transport/storage

Operational Workflow Highlights:

• Connect to liquid CO2 cylinder via supplied steel hose and plastic washer
• Regulate cylinder valve pressure incrementally for optimal dry ice block formation without CO2 waste
• Visual vapor discharge signals completion of dry ice block formation
• Instant reuse capability with zero cleanup, enhancing lab efficiency

This device is essential for biotechnology laboratories engaged in molecular cloning workflows, synthetic biology research, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines where immediate, cost-effective access to dry ice is critical. The portable dry ice maker supports enhanced sample integrity in live-cell imaging, fluorescence analysis, and clinical diagnostics by providing reliable cryogenic temperatures (-109.3°F / -80°C) for tissue preservation and transport.

The SCILOGEX Portable Dry Ice Maker addresses common challenges related to dry ice logistics by eliminating dependency on bulk deliveries and reducing waste from sublimating unused dry ice, thus optimizing laboratory budgets and workflows. It offers a practical solution widely adopted in research fields such as neuroscience, biotechnology, and biomedical engineering where precise temperature control and sample preservation are paramount.

*Note: Always wear waterproof cryogenic gloves when handling dry ice for safety.*