Finnzymes PIKO Thermal Cycler Model 5000 PCR Thermal Cycler for Molecular Biology Applications

The Finnzymes PIKO Thermal Cycler Model 5000 is a benchtop PCR thermal cycler designed to deliver rapid and accurate temperature cycling for molecular biology and biotechnology research. Featuring a compact footprint (16 × 17 × 23 cm) and a lightweight build (4 kg), it supports efficient DNA amplification critical in molecular cloning, gene editing, and synthetic biology workflows.

Key technical features include:

• 24-well aluminum block for reliable multiplex PCR assays and consistent sample throughput.
• Proprietary heat pump technology ensuring exceptional thermal uniformity ±0.3°C and accuracy within ±0.2°C, critical for reproducible qPCR and molecular diagnostics.
• Motorized heated lid with adjustable pressure to prevent sample evaporation and optimize reaction conditions.
• High-speed ramp rate exceeding 8°C per second for accelerated PCR protocols, reducing overall cycling times to as low as 10 minutes, ideal for high-throughput bioprocessing.
• User-friendly backlit LCD display enables intuitive programming and protocol management.
• Extensive on-board storage capacity with 40 folders, each holding up to 99 programmable protocols, facilitating complex synthetic biology experiment setups.
• Multiple communication ports including Ethernet and serial interfaces for integration into laboratory information management systems (LIMS), supporting traceability in clinical diagnostics and biomanufacturing pipelines.
• Designed to operate with power failure recovery ensuring uninterrupted runs.
• Certified to comply with CE, CSA, and ISO9001 standards, meeting rigorous quality and safety benchmarks for research-grade laboratory instruments.

The PIKO 5000 is particularly suitable for biotechnology research areas including gene expression analysis, molecular cloning workflows, and synthetic biology experiments requiring fast, precise thermal cycling. Its compact, efficient design makes it a valuable tool in space-constrained laboratories engaged in cutting-edge molecular diagnostics and biopharmaceutical production.

This unit is made in the USA, tested for full functionality, and while used, guarantees reliable operation with minor cosmetic wear. The combination of rapid thermal cycling, precision temperature control, and user programmability makes the Finnzymes PIKO Thermal Cycler 5000 a core instrument widely adopted in advanced molecular biology and biotechnological research settings.