CoolBox Cooling Workstation ice-free systems are bench top cooling workstations that provide sample cooling or freezing without ice, electricity or batteries. Cooling Workstation systems are versatile and accommodate a variety of sample formats and temperatures. The modular design enables the use of CoolRack sample modules to hold microfuge tubes, cryogenic vials, PCR tubes or plates, and more.
Specifications
| Parameter | CoolBox XT Cooling Workstation, Single Capacity |
| Internal dimensions (L x W x H) | 14.0 x 9.4 x 9.9cm* |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) | 20.0 x 16.0 x 15.0cm |
| For use with | tube and plate modules |
| Cooling** (lid open/closed) | 10 hours/16 hours |
| Freezing*** (lid open/closed) | 5 hours/8 hours |
* Internal height of open space when core is in the base
** 0.5° to 4°C
*** <0°C
Ordering Information
Use these part numbers to request a quote, a demo, or to contact an expert:
| Part number | Description |
| CoolBox XT Cooling Workstation, Single Capacity Ice-free cooling/freezing system for tube and plate modules; includes CoolBox XT base, collar, lid and 1 Cooling Core |
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| BCS-502 | purple; 1 system |
| BCS-502G | green; 1 system |
| BCS-502O | orange; 1 system |
| BCS-502PK* | pink; 1 system |
| CoolBox XT Cooling Workstation, Single Capacity System with Freezing Core CoolBox XT with Freezing Core instead of Cooling Core |
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| BCS-502-F | purple; 1 system |
| Combi packs Pre-assembled CoolBox XT systems |
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| BCS-570 | CoolBox XT PCR96 System For use with 1 96-well PCR plate, 12 x strip wells or 96 x 0.2ml tubes; includes 1 CoolBox XT and 1 SBS-compatible CoolRack XT PCR96; 1 kit |
| BCS-572 | CoolBox XT PCR Strip System For use with 6 strip wells and 12 microfuge tubes (1.5 to 2.0ml); includes 1 CoolBox XT and 1 CoolRack XT M-PCR; 1 kit |
| BCS-575 | CoolBox XT CryoTube 24 System For use with 24 x 1.0 to 2.0ml cryogenic vials with “gripping” wells for one hand tube opening/closing; includes 1 CoolBox XT and 1 CoolRack XT CFT24; 1 kit |
| BCS-57 | CoolBox XT MicroTube 24 System For use with 24 x 1.5 to 2.0ml microfuge tubes; includes 1 CoolBox XT and 1 SBS-compatible CoolRack XT M24; 1 kit |
Secure Sample Preparation
- Operates without ice, batteries or electricity
- Keeps samples cold at a uniform 0.5 to 4.0°C for up to 16 hours
- Keeps samples frozen (<0°C) for up to 8 hours
- The built-in 1-8ºC temperature indicator provides visual assurance of operational temperature while working
Broad Compatibility
- Versatile: accommodates most CoolRack modules
- Small footprint ideal for use in the hood especially in keeping temperature sensitive solutions cold
- To extend the cooling/freezing duration, keep an additional Cooling/Freezing Core in the freezer and replace the cartridge as needed
How to use, Ease of Use
- Freeze the Cooling/Freezing Core in -20°C freezer
- Place frozen core in base/holder
- Rest CoolRack module on cartridge
- Module will equilibrate and maintain temperature via thermo-conductivity
- To extend the cooling/freezing duration, keep an additional Cooling/Freezing Core in the freezer and replace the core as needed
- Dry ice may be used in place of the cores to create a compact snap freezing workstation
