Product Details
The CoolBoxâ„¢ XT Starter Cooling Workstation provides a simple and reliable solution for keeping temperature-sensitive samples cold during laboratory workflows.
Its modular design accommodates a wide range of CoolRackâ„¢ and CoolSinkâ„¢ sample modules, allowing the system to support microcentrifuge tubes, cryogenic vials, PCR tubes, PCR plates, assay plates and other common laboratory sample formats.
The system uses a pre-frozen Cooling Core to provide uniform cooling through thermoconductivity, eliminating the need for melting ice, electricity or batteries.
Secure Sample Preparation
The CoolBox™ XT Starter maintains samples at a uniform temperature between 0.5°C and 4°C for up to 4 hours.
A built-in 1–8°C temperature indicator provides visual confirmation of the operating temperature while samples are being processed.
For applications requiring extended cooling periods, an additional Cooling Core can be stored in a -20°C freezer and exchanged as required.
Broad Compatibility
The open-platform design accommodates most CoolRackâ„¢ and CoolSinkâ„¢ modules, providing flexibility across a wide range of laboratory applications.
Its low-profile design and compact footprint make it particularly suitable for use on crowded benchtops or inside laboratory hoods when temperature-sensitive solutions need to remain cold.
How It Works
- Freeze the Cooling Core in a -20°C freezer.
- Place the frozen Cooling Core into the CoolBoxâ„¢ XT Starter base.
- Position the required CoolRackâ„¢ or CoolSinkâ„¢ module on top of the Cooling Core.
- The sample module equilibrates and maintains temperature through thermoconductivity.
- For extended cooling, replace the Cooling Core with an additional frozen core as required
Specifications
Dimensions (L × W × H)            16.2 × 12.1 × 6.1 cm
Temperature Range               0.5°C to 4°C
Cooling Duration                 Up to 4 hours
For Use                         With CoolRack™ and CoolSink™ tube and plate modules
Power Requirement               None
Cooling Core Preparation          Freeze at -20°C
Why Choose the CoolBoxâ„¢ XT?
The CoolBoxâ„¢ XT Starter Cooling Workstation provides a clean and convenient alternative to traditional ice buckets. Its modular design delivers consistent sample cooling while helping reduce the mess, contamination risk and temperature variability associated with melting ice.
Ordering Information
CoolBox™ XT Starter Cooling Workstation – Open Platform, Single Capacity
Combi Packs
Pre-assembled CoolBoxâ„¢ XT Starter systems combining the cooling workstation with a compatible CoolRackâ„¢ module.
Part Number Description
BCS-556 CoolBox™ XT Starter PCR96 – for one 96-well PCR plate, 12 strip-wells or 96 × 0.2 mL tubes. Includes 1 CoolBox™ XT Starter + 1 CoolRack™ XT PCR96; 1 kit
BCS-557 CoolBox™ XT Starter M-PCR – for 12 × 1.5 or 2.0 mL microcentrifuge tubes and 6 rows of PCR strip-wells. Includes 1 CoolBox™ XT Starter + 1 CoolRack™ XT M-PCR; 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 it Woks: Easy to 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
