ThawHome Automated Cell Thawing Instruments

As the fundamental structural and functional units of life, cells represent the cornerstone of research in many fields. In laboratory workflows, the cryopreservation and subsequent thawing of cellular samples are routine yet critical procedures. The efficiency of the thawing phase directly determines post-thaw cell viability, functional recovery, and the validity of downstream experimental outcomes.

Although conventional water bath methods are straightforward, they are inherently limited by low throughput, poor thermal reproducibility, and a high risk of waterborne cross-contamination. To mitigate these operational risks, Amerigo Scientific offers a portfolio of automated dry cell thawing systems, including two dedicated configurations optimized for cryovials and cryobags. Integrating fully automated operation, real-time alarm monitoring, and robust data management, these instruments significantly enhance the standardization, reproducibility, and viability of cell recovery processes.

Automated Dry Cell Thawing Instruments

The ThawHome series utilizes precision resistance heating, programmable thermal profiles, and responsive low-temperature sensing technologies to execute rapid, high-efficiency thawing. This optimized thermal transfer quickly restores cellular biological activity while maximizing total cell recovery and post-thaw viability.

Vial Thawing Systems: Feature a 4-slot layout that supports parallel processing of multiple cryovials, with each slot operating under independent control. The ThawHome-AB configuration allows for the simultaneous, flexible layout of cryovials ranging from 1.5 mL to 5 mL.
Bag Thawing Systems: Specially engineered to rapidly thaw live biological cells cryopreserved in 50 mL cryobags or blood component bags.

Product Portfolio

Configuration	Model	Throughput / Application
Vial-Based	ThawHome-A	Parallel, independent thawing of up to four 1.5 mL–2.0 mL cryovials.
	ThawHome-B	Parallel, independent thawing of up to four 4 mL–5 mL cryovials.
	ThawHome-AB	Parallel, independent thawing of up to two 1.5 mL–2.0 mL and two 4 mL–5 mL cryovials.
Bag-Based	ThawHome-C	Dedicated thawing of a single 50 mL cryobag.

Product Appearance

ThawHome-A/B/AB Cell Thawing Instrument

ThawHome-C Cell Thawing Instrument

Product Advantages

ThawHome thawing instruments deliver exceptional performance coupled with an intuitive user experience, making them ideal for standardizing the recovery of diverse cryopreserved cell types.

Fully Automated Workflows: Equipped with an intelligent touchscreen interface, the system simplifies operation. Users only need to load the cryovials/cryobags and configure the run parameters; the thawing cycle proceeds with zero manual intervention. This maximizes throughput while mitigating user-dependent variability and operational errors.
Real-Time Critical Alerts: The instrument continuously monitors critical environmental parameters, including temperature and humidity. Any deviation from specified thresholds triggers an immediate alarm, prompting timely intervention to protect valuable samples from thermal stress or degradation.
Data Traceability and Integrity: An integrated data management architecture enables real-time tracking, comprehensive monitoring, and detailed logging of the entire cell thawing profile.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: Operating at a maximum rated power of just 120W, the instrument offers a sustainable, highly energy-efficient, and cost-effective alternative to traditional water baths.
Superior Run-to-Run Reproducibility: By leveraging advanced temperature control algorithms and high-precision, low-temperature sensing technology, the system ensures stringent control over thermal ramps and duration, ensuring highly reproducible thawing profiles across every batch.

Technical Specifications

Operational Specifications

Thawing Slot	Type A	Type B	Type C
Tube/ Bag Capacity	1.5 mL–2.0 mL Vial	4 mL–5 mL Vial	50 mL Bag
Sample Volume Capacity	0.5 mL–1.8 mL	2.0 mL–4.5 mL	15 mL–45 mL
Thawing Duration	2–3 minutes	3–5 minutes	5–8 minutes
Thawing Mechanism	Dry heating

Physical and Electrical Specifications

Operating Environment	Temp: 5°C to 35°C; Relative Humidity: ≤ 75%
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C
User Interface / Display	Touchscreen; real-time monitoring of thermal chamber and sample status
Data Logging	Export of uneditable thawing temperature curves via PC software
Rated Power	120W
Power Input/Output	AC 100–240V / DC 12V / 50–60Hz (via Power Adapter)
Output Current	15A
Power Plug Types	US, UK, EU
Dimensions (L x W x H)	300 x 270 x 170 mm
Regulatory Compliance	CE Certified

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