MéCour has been at it for 14+ years now. We've been listening to customers and their various needs for reliable and stable temperature control for their plates, tubes, media bottles, you name it. We provide the temperature to it. For automation or benchtop applications in Big Pharma, BioTech or local academic institutions or start-up companies, it’s all the same. It doesn’t matter if the required temp is 4°, 37°, -80° or +250°C. All the circulators connect to MéCour Thermal Blocks in the exact same manner. The system technically operates in the same manner as well. No matter what you call them

Circulators, water baths, thermostats (depending where you live in the world) re-circulators, or whatever you call them, there will always be an outgoing and return fluid line from the circulator to Thermal Block (process) and a thermostat dial that allows you to set temperature(s). They all run off of electricity, thus have a power cord and plug. They require a little bit of bench or floor space, don’t make much noise and are generally quite loyal as evidenced by their ongoing functional performance.

We simply incorporate your application requirements (number of plates, tubes, bottles or all of the above), design the Thermal Blocks, note the required temperatures, any temp ramping, speed, etc. and choose from 400 different circulators the one that will provide the stable temp you need. Most of our thermal systems (-10°C to +200°C) are turn-key, right out of the box systems ready for set-up via installation instructions provided by both MéCour and circulator manufacturer. Just connect two insulated hoses to the Thermal Block, add thermal fluid (water/glycol mixture or whatever MéCour specifies) to the “bath”, plug the circulator in and check for any leaks (at hose connections). Finally, set desired temperature and sit back and proceed with your application.

Contrary to some old beliefs:

• No thermal fluid ever comes in contact with your consumable or sample
• All MéCour thermal systems have a "sealed fluid loop," meaning thermal fluids pumped out of circulator bath to and from Thermal Block in a continuous process
• In our history, there have been no situations involving the hoses breaking and spraying super-hot or cold thermal fluid at humans

These circulators are found in virtually every lab in the world and are highly reliable and robust for maintaining temperature to your samples. If you need help or have any questions, feel free to contact the MéCour ciruclator helpline at 978-372-6085 or download our handy circulator guide here (PDF).