Bio-Rad T100 Thermal Cycler 186-10965J with Gradient and Touchscreen Control

The Bio-Rad T100 Thermal Cycler (model 186-10965J) is a versatile PCR instrument ideal for molecular biology and biotechnology laboratories. Featuring a 5.7-inch VGA color touchscreen with an intuitive user interface, it simplifies PCR protocol setup. This thermal cycler supports 96 x 0.2 ml tubes, tube strips, or 96-well plates, making it flexible for various sample formats essential in molecular diagnostics and gene editing workflows.

Key features include:

• Precise temperature control with ±0.5°C accuracy and uniformity, ensuring reproducible PCR amplification critical in synthetic biology and bioprocessing applications.
• A built-in gradient function (30–100°C) allows rapid optimization of PCR conditions, facilitating fast PCR protocol refinement essential for molecular cloning and biomanufacturing research pipelines.
• Robust design guaranteeing consistent performance across runs, supporting reliable data generation for molecular diagnostics and authentication studies.
• Memory capability for 500 standard programs expandable via USB, enabling customized protocol storage and management for diverse gene expression analyses.
• Energy efficient with compatible input power options (100–150 VAC and 220–240 VAC), aiding integration into various laboratory environments.
• Compact dimensions (26x47x23 cm) and moderate weight (9 kg) facilitate easy placement in limited bench space typical of clinical and research labs.

This unit is in used condition and sold as-is without guaranteed original performance, suitable for laboratories seeking cost-effective PCR instrumentation for routine amplification tasks in molecular biology, synthetic biology, and clinical diagnostics. It remains a practical tool for live-cell imaging preparatory PCR workflows and fluorescence-based gene expression assays.