Item: Gilson Thermostated Rack – 48-Position Aluminium Block
Condition: Excellent used condition – clean, no damage, fully functional
This Gilson thermostated rack is a high-quality water-jacketed sample holder designed for precise temperature control of up to 48 tubes (approx. 13 mm diameter). The precision-machined aluminium tube block fits inside a durable insulated housing with built-in hose barbs for connection to a circulating water bath or chiller, enabling both heating and cooling of your samples.
This rack is ideal for use with Gilson fraction collectors such as the FC 203B and FC 204, as well as Gilson GX series liquid handling platforms and Gilson 215, 241, and 271 systems.
Key Features:
48-position aluminium tube block (6 × 8 grid)
Fits common 13 mm diameter tubes (e.g., 13×65 mm or 13×100 mm)
Thermostated water jacket for sample heating or cooling
Built to last – Gilson quality engineering
Compatible with Gilson FC fraction collectors, GX liquid handlers, and other Code 30 series water-jacketed racks
Two standard hose barbs for easy connection to a circulating water bath or lab chiller
Ideal for chromatography, fraction collection, and temperature-critical sample prep
Applications:
Chromatography fraction collection
Automated liquid handling
Molecular biology and biochemistry workflows
Clinical and analytical laboratories
Any lab application requiring tube cooling or tube heating with precise control
Dimensions & Specs:
Capacity: 48 tubes (13 mm diameter)
Tube length: 65–100 mm depending on your requirements
Material: Aluminium block, insulated plastic housing
Temperature control: via external circulating bath or heater/chiller
Compatibility:
Gilson FC 203B
Gilson FC 204
Gilson GX series liquid handlers
Gilson 215, 241, 271 platforms
Fits many Gilson Code 30 series thermostated racks
Why choose this rack?
The Gilson thermostated rack ensures your samples remain at the correct temperature during collection and processing. Its water-cooled or heated design provides reliability for critical lab processes, from chromatography runs to long-term fraction collection.