Techne - Techne TC 3000 Well Thermal Cycler

Applications & Use Cases

• Routine PCR amplification for gene expression analysis and genotyping.
• Educational settings for teaching molecular biology techniques.
• Basic research laboratories requiring reliable DNA amplification.
• Personal use in small labs with limited bench space.
• Diagnostic applications requiring consistent thermal cycling.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Commonly available with interchangeable blocks for 25 x 0.2 mL microtubes or 20 x 0.5 mL microtubes.

Temperature range

Typically operates from 4 °C to 99 °C.

Heating/cooling rate

For this class of equipment, heating rates can be up to 3.6 °C/s and cooling rates up to 2 °C/s.

Block uniformity

Units of this type commonly offer ±0.1 °C block uniformity at 50 °C.

Heated lid temperature

Typically adjustable from 100–115 °C.

Footprint

Compact, often around 33 x 17 cm for this model.

Power supply

Commonly operates on standard laboratory mains power, typically 230V, 50Hz for UK use.

Weight

Units of this type are typically around 5 kg.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of PCR tubes are compatible with this thermal cycler?

  This unit is typically compatible with standard 0.2 mL or 0.5 mL PCR tubes and strips, depending on the installed block. The heated lid accommodates various tube types by preventing condensation.

• Is this unit suitable for quantitative PCR (qPCR)?

• How important is the heated lid feature?

• What maintenance is typically required for a thermal cycler of this type?

• Can this thermal cycler be integrated into automated workflows?

• What is the typical lifespan of a Peltier-based thermal cycler?