Surge Scientific · Model TMX100 · Thermal Mixer — Heating Only
Thermal Mixer
Heating Only · RT to 100°C
Precise Heat + Mix · 300–1500 RPM · 2 mm Orbital · LCD Touchscreen · Auto-Detect Modules · 99h Timer
Most thermal mixing workflows live between room temperature and 100°C — enzyme digestions, protein denaturations, bacterial cultures, routine reagent warming. The TMX100 delivers that range with microprocessor-grade temperature control, 300–1500 RPM orbital mixing, and programmable heat/mix sequences on an LCD touchscreen — without paying for below-ambient semiconductor cooling that wouldn't be used on the workflow anyway.
Why Heating-Only Is Often the Right Call
The instinct is to buy the full heat/cool model "just in case." But if the honest answer to "when was the last time we ran a protocol below room temperature?" is "never" — then the Peltier module costs money and bench space it doesn't earn. A cold-capable thermal mixer draws more power, costs more up front, and takes up the same footprint whether you use the cooling half or not.
The TMX100 keeps everything that matters for room-temp-and-up thermal mixing — the same brushless DC drive, the same 300–1500 RPM range, the same 2 mm orbital amplitude, the same LCD touchscreen, the same auto-detect module system, the same programmable sequences, the same microprocessor temperature control. It drops only the Peltier module, which most workflows would leave idle.
Precise Heat + Mix
Microprocessor temperature control from RT to 100°C with superior stability and uniformity. RT to 100°C in under 15 minutes.
300–1500 RPM · 2 mm Orbital
Brushless DC drive delivers 300–1500 RPM at a 2 mm orbital amplitude. Gentle cell suspensions at 300 RPM, aggressive mixing at 1500 RPM.
Programmable Sequences
Program full heat / mix sequences — ramp, hold, mix, repeat. Auto-resumption after power failure picks up where the protocol left off.
Auto-Detect Modules
Interchangeable block modules with automatic detection. The unit recognizes which block is installed — no manual configuration, no wrong-block errors.
"Same drive. Same touchscreen. Same programmable protocols. Heating only — at the right price." — The TMX100 is what you buy when your workflow never needs to drop below room temperature and you'd rather not pay for a Peltier module you won't use.
Key Features
- Temperature range RT to 100°C
- Programmable heating sequences
- Programmable mixing sequences
- Speed range 300–1500 RPM
- 2 mm orbital mixing amplitude
- Brushless DC motor — low-noise, maintenance-free
- Large LCD touchscreen display
- Intuitive navigation and programming
- Auto-detect module recognition
- Interchangeable aluminum blocks
- Auto-resumption after power failure
- Microprocessor temperature control
- Superior temperature stability and uniformity
- RT to 100°C heating time ≤ 15 min
- Timer range 0–99h 59min
- Continuous or timed operation
- Compact 220 × 300 × 170 mm footprint
- 7.9 kg weight — sturdy, bench-friendly
- Dual voltage: 100–240V, 50/60 Hz
- Lower power draw than cooling variant
- Blocks sold separately — 30+ options
- Custom blocks on request
Ideal Applications
Molecular Biology
Enzyme digests (37°C), heat-kill (65–95°C), DNA amplification prep, protein denaturation, and hybridization at above-ambient temperatures.
Cell & Bacterial Work
37°C bacterial cultures with active mixing, cell suspension incubations, enzyme-substrate reactions, and any protocol that lives at incubator temperatures.
Routine Sample Prep
Reagent warming, buffer equilibration, sample incubation with mixing, serum coagulation, and routine molecular biology workflows that never need sub-ambient cooling.
What's in the Box
The TMX100 ships ready to run — heating blocks are sold separately. The auto-detect system recognizes any block in the 30+ catalog, so swap between microtubes, 15 mL tubes, PCR plates, or cuvettes without reconfiguring the unit.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | TMX100 |
| Function | Thermal mixing — heating only |
| Temperature Range | RT to 100°C |
| Heating Time (25°C to 100°C) | ≤ 15 min |
| Speed Range | 300–1500 RPM |
| Orbital Amplitude | 2 mm (horizontal) |
| Motor Type | Brushless DC — low-noise, maintenance-free |
| Control | Microprocessor · LCD touchscreen |
| Display | Large LCD — temp + speed + status |
| Programming | Programmable heat / mix sequences |
| Module Detection | Automatic — auto-detects interchangeable blocks |
| Power Failure Recovery | Auto-resumption |
| Timer Range | 0–99h 59min |
| Operation Modes | Continuous or timed |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 220 × 300 × 170 mm |
| Weight | 7.9 kg |
| Voltage / Frequency | 100–240V, 50/60 Hz |
| Heating Blocks Included | No — sold separately |
Surge Scientific Warranty & Support
This instrument is sold through Surge Scientific, your trusted laboratory equipment partner. Our product specialists are available Monday–Friday for assistance. The TMX100 is backed by a 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty. Contact us at info@surgescientific.com or reach out directly to our support team at 855.943.3344 for pre-sales questions, module selection, custom block quotes, and technical assistance.