Velp ECODryBlock Modular Dry Block Heater with COD 4 System for Precise Temperature Control

The Velp ECODryBlock with COD 4 system is a modular, digital dry block heater engineered for uniform, stable, and reproducible temperature control across multiple samples. Designed for precise thermal regulation up to 165 °C, it supports critical applications in biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and environmental testing such as Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) analysis.

Key features include:

• Modular design: One ControlPad manages up to two independent heating modules, each accommodating two interchangeable aluminum blocks, allowing simultaneous processing at different temperatures.
• Versatile block options: Supports blocks for vials, microcentrifuge tubes, PCR tubes and strips, Greiner tubes, microplates, cuvettes, and a dedicated COD 4 system block for 16 mm round-bottom tubes—well-suited for enzymatic digestion and sample preparation.
• High precision temperature control: Temperature resolution of 0.5 °C with support for external Pt100 and Pt1000 probes for direct sample temperature measurement.
• Intuitive operation: A 7" capacitive touchscreen with chemical-resistant glass provides an easy-to-navigate graphical interface with large buttons and clear icons.
• Thermal uniformity: Transparent lid maintains a warm air cushion to minimize heat loss and stratification, ensuring stable and homogeneous heating.
• Wireless connectivity and ergonomic handling: Enables clutter-free benchtops and safe, effective block handling with ergonomic accessories.

Applications span molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, clinical diagnostics, chemical analysis, and environmental sciences, making it essential for workflows involving:

• DNA/RNA extraction, enzymatic reactions, and cell culture incubation in biotechnology labs
• Protein denaturation, ELISA preparation, serological assays, and molecular diagnostics
• Thermal stability testing, melting/boiling point determination, and culture media testing
• Crucial environmental assays, including precise COD determination for water quality assessment

The Velp ECODryBlock supports advanced laboratory workflows in bioprocessing, gene editing, synthetic biology, and molecular cloning, widely adopted for its reliability in molecular biology research and biopharmaceutical production pipelines requiring high-precision thermal incubation and sample preparation.