MJ Research PTC-225 DNA Engine Tetrad Multiblock PCR Thermal Cycler for High Throughput Applications

The MJ Research PTC-225 DNA Engine Tetrad is a robust multiblock PCR thermal cycler designed for high throughput molecular diagnostics and biotechnological workflows. It features four interchangeable alpha blocks enabling simultaneous PCR cycling of multiple samples without compromising temperature accuracy or uniformity. Key technical specifications include a thermal range of -5°C to 105°C, thermal accuracy of ±0.3°C at 90°C, and thermal uniformity within ±0.4°C in 30 seconds, supporting consistent amplification results essential for gene editing and molecular cloning workflows.

This system supports both gradient and non-gradient thermal cycling, suitable for optimizing PCR protocols critical in synthetic biology and molecular diagnostics research. The integrated high-density display paired with intuitive point-and-click onboard software navigation facilitates precise control and monitoring. Real-time temperature feedback ensures reliability during delicate bioprocessing steps. Connectivity options include an 8-bit parallel printer port and RS-232 serial interface for seamless integration into laboratory data management systems.

Weighing approximately 30 kg, the PTC-225 is suited for biopharmaceutical production pipelines requiring robust, flexible PCR platform solutions. Despite cosmetic wear, this preowned unit maintains full functionality and is widely used in biotechnology research fields such as cell imaging support assays and neurogenetics studies. Note: power supply and computer interface are not included.

This thermal cycler is essential for molecular cloning workflows, widely adopted in synthetic biology research, and critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines where reproducible PCR results and high throughput capabilities are paramount.