PolyScience
ActiveOverview
PolyScience manufactures liquid temperature control solutions for laboratory, culinary, medical, chemical, and industrial markets.24 The company produces refrigerated circulators, heated circulators, chillers, recirculating coolers, water baths, and custom equipment, all designed and manufactured in the U.S.1 Its culinary division supplies sous vide circulators, tanks, vacuum sealers, and accessories like the Anti-Griddle chilling plate.4
History
PolyScience was founded in 1963 as a startup focused on temperature control solutions.1 It pioneered innovations including the first zero-switching circulators, refrigeration systems for DNA amplification, and culinary products.1 The culinary division developed purpose-built sous vide equipment in collaboration with leading chefs.7 The company has grown into a global presence spanning six continents.1
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated Circulators (lab and culinary temperature control) | Precision cooling for labs and kitchens | $1,500 - $8,000 |
| Heated Circulators (immersion heaters) | Stable heating for scientific and cooking applications | $800 - $3,500 |
| Chillers (process cooling) | Industrial and lab cooling systems | $2,000 - $10,000 |
| Sous Vide Immersion Circulators (culinary) | Professional sous vide cooking tools | $150 - $1,800 |
| Water Baths (constant temperature) | Basic lab incubation and warming | $500 - $2,000 |
| Recirculating Coolers (closed-loop cooling) | Efficient lab cooling without tap water | $1,200 - $5,000 |
Manufacturing
All products are designed by an in-house engineering team and manufactured in the U.S.A. to ISO 9001 standards.1
Notable Products
- Anti-Griddle - Chilling plate for rapid freezing and creative culinary applications.
- Sous Vide Immersion Circulators - Purpose-built circulators for precise low-temperature cooking.
- Smoking Gun Infuser - Handheld device for adding smoke flavor to foods.
- Rotary Vacuum Evaporation System - Tool for culinary concentration and extraction.
- Sonicprep Ultrasonic Emulsifier - Device for creating emulsions in professional kitchens.
Reputation
PolyScience is regarded by professionals in labs and kitchens for reliable temperature control and U.S. manufacturing quality.12 Culinary enthusiasts value its innovations like sous vide tools that enabled modern techniques.47 Some note higher price points compared to consumer brands, though justified by durability for professional use.4
Sources (7)
- https://www.selectscience.net/company/polyscience
- https://www.polyscience.com/about-us
- https://polysciences.com/pages/who-we-are-what-we-do
- https://www.zoominfo.com/c/polyscience-co/55640825
- https://www.datanyze.com/companies/polyscience/55640825
- https://www.polyscience.com/about-us/our-company
- https://www.polyscience.com/about-us/culinary-history