Thermal Cycler.
Conventional PCR thermal cyclers for reliable DNA and RNA amplification — the dependable workhorse of molecular biology and diagnostics labs.
Ensure precise temperature uniformity across every well with our advanced gradient thermal cyclers. These durable machines are engineered for reliable, high-yield DNA amplification in modern genomic laboratories.
A full range of thermal cyclers — not tied to one brand.
We supply thermal cyclers from multiple international manufacturers, then match the right unit to your lab's throughput, block format and budget — from personal cyclers to gradient and high-throughput systems.
Precise temperature cycling, cycle after cycle
A thermal cycler drives PCR by rapidly heating and cooling the samples through three repeating steps — doubling the target sequence with every cycle. The product is analysed after the run, typically on a gel.
1 — Denature
High heat separates the double-stranded DNA into two single strands.
2 — Anneal
The temperature drops so short primers can bind to their matching target sequence.
3 — Extend
A polymerase builds a new complementary strand from each primer.
Repeat ×25–40
Each cycle doubles the product, giving an endpoint result that is read after the run.
What separates one thermal cycler from the next
The right cycler comes down to your sample format, the variety of protocols you run, and how fast you need results.
Block format
96-well, 384-well or interchangeable blocks for tubes, plates and strips of different sizes.
Gradient
A temperature gradient across the block optimises annealing for several primer sets in one run.
Ramp rate
Faster heating and cooling shortens run time; some protocols call for controlled ramp speeds.
Heated lid & uniformity
A heated lid prevents evaporation, while block uniformity keeps every well at the same temperature.
Where thermal cyclers are used
Conventional PCR underpins diagnostics, research and screening wherever a DNA or RNA target needs to be amplified for downstream analysis.
Infectious disease diagnostics
Amplifying viral and bacterial targets — including SARS-CoV-2, TB, dengue and influenza — for downstream detection.
Gene expression & research
Amplifying cDNA and target sequences for molecular biology, cloning and genomics research.
Food pathogen screening
Detecting Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli and other foodborne pathogens in food-safety labs.
Veterinary & agriculture
Disease screening in livestock and GMO detection in crops and seeds.
What is a Thermal Cycler used for?
A thermal cycler amplifies specific DNA or RNA sequences by cycling samples through precise temperatures. Conventional (endpoint) cyclers amplify the target for analysis after the run; real-time systems add optical detection during the run.
What are the core applications of a Thermal Cycler?
Core applications include Infectious Disease Diagnostics, Gene Expression Analysis, Food Pathogen Detection, Veterinary & Agricultural Genomics.
What are the key specifications to consider when selecting a Thermal Cycler?
Key parameters include block format (96-well / 384-well), gradient capability, ramp rate, and temperature uniformity.
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