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Polar Block™

Applications

Features

  • Intermediate term storage of restriction enzymes, DNA libraries, other labile reagents
  • Ethanol precipitation
  • Any application that will benefit from the convenience of a bench-top freezer
  • Maintain temperatures 35° to 39°C below ambient (typically -15°C)
  • Accomodates one machined block
  • LCD is easily seen throughout the lab
  • Peltier technology is environmentally safe. No compressors or CFC's
  • Active cooling eliminates worry of leaving samples on bench too long in freezer blocks
  • Supplied with one machined block with capacity of 14 x 1 .5 ml microtubes and flat plastic lid
  • Additional blocks as well as blocks for 0.5 ml and combination 0.5 and 1 .5 ml tubes are also available.
Specifications
Temperature Range 35°C to 39°C below ambient
Performance -15°C (typical)
Accuracy ±1°C from set point
Sample Well Dimensions L X W X H 5.7 cm x 8.4 cm x 5.1 cm (2 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 2")
Samples Accomodated One Mini-Block
Dimensions W X D X H 24.8 cm x 28.6 cm x 18.4 cm (9 3/4" x 11 3/4" x 7 1/4")
Net Weight 4.5 kg (10 lbs)
Electrical 115 VAC 50/60Hz 100W or 230VAC 50/60Hz 100W
Ordering Information
Description Catalog/Model Number
Polar Block II 115VAC Model 260013
Polar Block II 230VAC Model 260013-2
Block Accessories for Coolers
Catalog # Capacity
260152 14 x 1.5 ml tubes
260052 14 x 0.5 ml tubes
260055 7 x 1.5 ml & 7 x 0.5 ml tubes

Mini-blocks for TropiCooler and Polar Block
Blocks are 5.4 cm (2 1/4") x 8.3 cm (3 1/4") x 3.8 cm (1 1/2") H and include self-contained block extractor.

Standard Blocks For MiniFridge
These blocks can be accomodated by Boekel Dry Bath Incubators as well as MiniFridge II.