The DC9602 is the DryChill 96 × 0.2 mL passive cooling block — sold at $421. Pre-cooled in freezer / refrigerator then maintains cold PCR-tube sample temperature on the bench without electrical input. 96-well-density format at PCR-tube / 0.2 mL strip-tube scale — highest-density DryChill format.
For full DryChill rationale, see the DC0650 (DryChill family anchor) page.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | DC9602 |
| Type | Passive cooling block (no electrical input) |
| Capacity | 96 × 0.2 mL PCR tubes / strip tubes |
| Pre-cooling | Required (freezer / refrigerator pre-cool before bench use) |
| Voltage | NA — passive operation, no electrical |
| Family anchor | DC0650 (6 × 50 mL, $475) |
| Sister format | DC1215 (12 × 15 mL, $475) · DC4020 (40 × 1.5 / 2.0 mL, $421) |
| List price | $421 |
DryChill Format Decision
| Block | Format | Tube positions | List |
| DC0650 | 6 × 50 mL | 6 | $475 |
| DC1215 | 12 × 15 mL | 12 | $475 |
| DC4020 | 40 × 1.5 / 2.0 mL | 40 | $421 |
| DC9602 (this product) | 96 × 0.2 mL | 96 | $421 |
Pick the DC9602 when:
- Workflow involves cold-hold of 0.2 mL PCR tubes / strip tubes during bench operations
- 96-well-density parallel processing at PCR-tube scale
- PCR / qPCR sample-prep workflows — cold-hold reagent / template tubes during plate setup
- Highest-density DryChill format for plate-format cold-hold workflow
Frequently Asked Questions
What tube format does the DC9602 hold? 96 × 0.2 mL PCR tubes / strip tubes — the highest-density format in the DryChill line.
Does the DC9602 need to be plugged in? No. It is a passive cooling block with no electrical input — it is pre-cooled in a freezer or refrigerator, then maintains cold PCR-tube temperature on the bench.
How does the DC9602 differ from the DC4020? The DC4020 holds 40 × 1.5 / 2.0 mL microtubes; the DC9602 holds 96 × 0.2 mL PCR tubes. Both list at $421.
What is the list price of the DC9602? $421 — the same as the DC4020 microtube format.
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm pre-cooling protocol with Benchmark Scientific tech support.
Plan freezer storage capacity for the block when not in use.
Confirm at quote: pre-cooling protocol, intended workflow context, freezer storage planning, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
DryChill family — see DC0650 anchor for full passive-cooling decision rationale.
