--- title: Laboratory Temperature Control Tips & Techniques | cooling block description: cooling block | MéCour's blog features tips and updates on laboratory temperature control products and systems. --- [![mecour precise temperature control solutions call 978-372-6085](https://www.mecour.com/hs-fs/file-2468430422-png/images/Logo.png "mecour precise temperature control solutions call 978-372-6085")](https://www.mecour.com/) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # 978-372-6085 ### Is this how you're maintaining the temperature of your expensive samples? ### We have a better solution. [![browse our product catalog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/49801/053573f8-f95e-4a6a-b67f-eb1544c95fb9.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/49801/053573f8-f95e-4a6a-b67f-eb1544c95fb9) # laboratory temperature control tips & techniques ## [Integration of MéCour Temperature Control System with a Freeslate CM3 Automation System Provides Precise, Stable, Constant Temperature Management](https://www.mecour.com/blog/integration-of-mécour-temperature-control-system-with-a-freeslate-cm3-automation-system-provides-precise-stable-constant-temperature-management) Posted by [Ken Linehan](https://www.mecour.com/blog/author/ken-linehan) [![](https://www.mecour.com/hubfs/20151210_105239_resized.jpg) ](https://www.mecour.com/blog/integration-of-mécour-temperature-control-system-with-a-freeslate-cm3-automation-system-provides-precise-stable-constant-temperature-management) We enjoy working with our wide network of [partners](https://www.mecour.com/partners) to offer customers temperature management systems that protect the integrity of their valuable samples.  [Read More](https://www.mecour.com/blog/integration-of-mécour-temperature-control-system-with-a-freeslate-cm3-automation-system-provides-precise-stable-constant-temperature-management) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.mecour.com/blog/integration-of-mécour-temperature-control-system-with-a-freeslate-cm3-automation-system-provides-precise-stable-constant-temperature-management#comments-listing) Tags: [thermal control systems](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/thermal-control-systems), [thermal tube racks](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/thermal-tube-racks), [cooling block](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/cooling-block), [Ultralow Temperature Solutions](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/ultralow-temperature-solutions) ## [New GERSTEL Temperature Control System & "Condensation Terminator"](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/114074/New-GERSTEL-Temperature-Control-System-Condensation-Terminator) Posted by [Ken Linehan](https://www.mecour.com/blog/author/ken-linehan) [![](https://www.mecour.com/hs-fs/file-2519547474-jpg/images/gerstel_temperature_control_solution-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/114074/New-GERSTEL-Temperature-Control-System-Condensation-Terminator) ### MéCour-GERSTEL Thermal System, Part No. 80-60GL Introducing the latest in our accurate and uniform temperature control systems: [MéCour's thermal trays](https://www.mecour.com/microplates-80-60gl/) that can be configured to integrate with a GERSTEL MultiPurpose Sampler MPS WorkStation or sample preparation robot, independent of the chromatography system. Sample preparation steps are easily set up for maximum flexibility and ease-of-use without compromising sample integrity due to temperature instability. The thermal trays can be designed to accommodate any consumable plate, vial or tubes and provide a temperature range between -40˚C to +200˚C. You are able to conduct specific ramping cycles all within the same MéCour Thermal Block. [Read More](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/114074/New-GERSTEL-Temperature-Control-System-Condensation-Terminator) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/114074/New-GERSTEL-Temperature-Control-System-Condensation-Terminator#comments-listing) Tags: [thermal control systems](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/thermal-control-systems), [thermal solutions](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/thermal-solutions), [thermal tube racks](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/thermal-tube-racks), [mass spec](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/mass-spec), [MeCour Videos](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/mecour-videos), [thermal block](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/thermal-block), [heating block](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/heating-block), [cooling block](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/cooling-block), [Temperature Stability](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/temperature-stability), [temperature control systems](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/temperature-control-systems) ## [SLAS Recap: Thermal Solutions to Increase Your Sample Quality](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/108617/SLAS-Recap-Thermal-Solutions-to-Increase-Your-Sample-Quality) Posted by [Ken Linehan](https://www.mecour.com/blog/author/ken-linehan) [![](https://www.mecour.com/hs-fs/file-507413016-jpg/images/img_20140120_182436_982-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/108617/SLAS-Recap-Thermal-Solutions-to-Increase-Your-Sample-Quality) The SLAS 2014 show was a great success for MéCour in a number of ways. First and foremost, it was the first opportunity to introduce the “Mé” of MéCour Temperature Control, my oldest daughter Meghan Linehan (pictured at right) to many of MéCour’s loyal customers and friends. To say the very least, she made her Father quite proud. The large amount of consistent booth traffic did not deter her from greeting folks and introducing what MéCour does. She quickly learned the basics on MéCour’s fluid driven, circulator controlled thermal systems and the wide temperature range the company offers with precise, stable and uniform management. [Read More](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/108617/SLAS-Recap-Thermal-Solutions-to-Increase-Your-Sample-Quality) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/108617/SLAS-Recap-Thermal-Solutions-to-Increase-Your-Sample-Quality#comments-listing) Tags: [heating block](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/heating-block), [cooling block](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/cooling-block), [Controlled Freezing & Thawing](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/controlled-freezing-thawing), [Ultralow Temperature Solutions](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/ultralow-temperature-solutions), [MeCour UltraLow Temp solutions](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/mecour-ultralow-temp-solutions), [Microplate Applications](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/microplate-applications) ## [MéCour Thermal Block Systems and Circulator Set up for Novices](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/94343/M-Cour-Thermal-Block-Systems-and-Circulator-Set-up-for-Novices) Posted by [Ken Linehan](https://www.mecour.com/blog/author/ken-linehan) [![](https://www.mecour.com/hs-fs/file-14375104-png/images/circulators-resized-600.png) ](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/94343/M-Cour-Thermal-Block-Systems-and-Circulator-Set-up-for-Novices) 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](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/73887/Thermal-Circulators-for-Temperature-Control-Does-Size-Really-Matter) 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 [Read More](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/94343/M-Cour-Thermal-Block-Systems-and-Circulator-Set-up-for-Novices) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/94343/M-Cour-Thermal-Block-Systems-and-Circulator-Set-up-for-Novices#comments-listing) Tags: [thermal control systems](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/thermal-control-systems), [circulators](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/circulators), [thermal block](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/thermal-block), [heating block](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/heating-block), [cooling block](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/cooling-block), [Precise Temperature Control](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/precise-temperature-control), [Temperature Control](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/temperature-control), [Temperature Stability](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/temperature-stability), [Controlled Freezing & Thawing](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/controlled-freezing-thawing) ## [Thermal Control Solution for Maximum Extraction of Valuable Reagents](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/82921/Thermal-Control-Solution-for-Maximum-Extraction-of-Valuable-Reagents) Posted by [Ken Linehan](https://www.mecour.com/blog/author/ken-linehan) [![](https://www.mecour.com/hs-fs/file-14374746-png/images/1-1-lrd-ft-3l-bottle.png) ](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/82921/Thermal-Control-Solution-for-Maximum-Extraction-of-Valuable-Reagents) Our latest "Odd Duck" thermal control solution consists of twin, three liter bottles maintained at a five-degree pitch to allow for maximum extraction of valuable reagents. The thermal control system is maintained at 4°C with complete uniform temperature distributed to both bottles. [Read More](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/82921/Thermal-Control-Solution-for-Maximum-Extraction-of-Valuable-Reagents) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/82921/Thermal-Control-Solution-for-Maximum-Extraction-of-Valuable-Reagents#comments-listing) Tags: [reagent bottles](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/reagent-bottles), [Custom Projects](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/custom-projects), [cooling block](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/cooling-block), [Temperature Control](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/temperature-control) ## [Nine Questions When Evaluating a Circulator For Thermal Control Apps](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/57667/Nine-Questions-When-Evaluating-a-Circulator-For-Thermal-Control-Apps) Posted by [Ken Linehan](https://www.mecour.com/blog/author/ken-linehan) [![](https://www.mecour.com/hs-fs/file-14375831-gif/images/mecour-thermal-systems---ci.gif) ](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/57667/Nine-Questions-When-Evaluating-a-Circulator-For-Thermal-Control-Apps) How valuable are your samples and results to you?  Do you really know how to pick a circulator to sustain the correct and required thermal control for your application? When you set the thermostat at 4°C are you positive the sample(s) are maintained at 4°C? Where are the temperature losses in your system? [Read More](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/57667/Nine-Questions-When-Evaluating-a-Circulator-For-Thermal-Control-Apps) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/57667/Nine-Questions-When-Evaluating-a-Circulator-For-Thermal-Control-Apps#comments-listing) Tags: [thermal control systems](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/thermal-control-systems), [circulators](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/circulators), [heating block](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/heating-block), [cooling block](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/cooling-block) ## [Ice is for Cocktails Not Assays: Five Thermal Control Challenges](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/56691/Ice-is-for-Cocktails-Not-Assays-Five-Thermal-Control-Challenges) Posted by [Ken Linehan](https://www.mecour.com/blog/author/ken-linehan) [![](https://www.mecour.com/hs-fs/file-14375891-gif/images/mecourthermalcontrol-resized-600.gif) ](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/56691/Ice-is-for-Cocktails-Not-Assays-Five-Thermal-Control-Challenges) I get phone calls every day and talk to people at events about their temperature control methods and challenges. Whether they are working with chemical, immunological or biological assays or prepping and storing cells under ultra-low temperatures, the result is always the same–their conventional temperature control methods are not as effective as they want them to be.   [Read More](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/56691/Ice-is-for-Cocktails-Not-Assays-Five-Thermal-Control-Challenges) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.mecour.com/blog/bid/56691/Ice-is-for-Cocktails-Not-Assays-Five-Thermal-Control-Challenges#comments-listing) Tags: [biological assays](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/biological-assays), [immunological assays](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/immunological-assays), [thermal block](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/thermal-block), [cooling block](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/cooling-block), [Temperature Control](https://www.mecour.com/blog/topic/temperature-control) [All posts](https://www.mecour.com/blog/all) ### Subscribe to our Blog [![Product Literature](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/49801/0188f9b4-85d4-4a0f-8703-672cd47aef27.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/49801/0188f9b4-85d4-4a0f-8703-672cd47aef27) [![Resources & FAQs](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/49801/37ac10af-18a0-4c27-b970-a2a68d7d10c4.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/49801/37ac10af-18a0-4c27-b970-a2a68d7d10c4) [![Watch Videos](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/49801/f1b446a3-bee5-4962-92a5-67ece4c2ef17.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/49801/f1b446a3-bee5-4962-92a5-67ece4c2ef17) ### Posts by Category - 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