BioLife Solutions CFT2 ThawSTAR® Automated Dry Cell Thawing System

The BioLife Solutions CFT2 ThawSTAR® Thawing System is an automated cell thawing device optimized for dry, water-free thawing of frozen cells in cryotubes, eliminating contamination and operator variability. Utilizing patented STAR sensing technology, it standardizes the thawing process, achieving reproducible results critical in biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and cell therapy workflows. The system supports cryotubes of 1.0 to 2.0 mL volume with diameters between 11.9 and 12.5 mm and heights above 44 mm.

Key technical features include:

• Automated monitoring and hands-free operation ensuring consistent thawing without subjective handling
• Thaw time: typically under 3 minutes, adaptable to sample volume and freezing temperature (starting below -70°C)
• Silent pop-up of cryotubes upon thaw completion for immediate retrieval, minimizing DMSO toxicity exposure
• Compatible with samples frozen in dry ice, -80°C freezers, and liquid nitrogen
• Compact footprint: 145 mm height x 109 mm depth
• Power: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3 A
• Weighs 700 g (excluding AC adapter of 500 g)

This system is widely adopted by research professionals engaged in bioprocessing and cell-based assay workflows, ensuring reliable and standardized thawing essential for synthetic biology and biomanufacturing pipelines. It supports critical operations in molecular biology, clinical diagnostics, and live-cell imaging applications where cell viability and consistency are paramount.

Note: This listing is for a used unit sold as-is; functionality and performance might vary from factory-new specifications.