96 Well ABI® Style Plates

The 4LAB™ is an automated, high-precision pipetting system specifically designed for low volume liquid handling. It is both easy-to-use and affordable. 4LAB™ is designed to replace manual PCR/qPCR sample preparation. Accuracy, precision and consistency are guaranteed, and reagent wastage is reduced.
The 4s3™ is a semi-automatic heat sealer which is compatible with a wide range of seals and plates of differing designs and heights. With variable temperature and time settings, sealing conditions are easily optimised to produce a 100% seal, eliminating sample loss.
The a4S Automatic Roll Heat Sealer provides the perfect solution for automated heat sealing of medium to high-throughput or full automation applications. It does not require an air supply, which gives it the flexibility to be used on standard lab benches as a stand-alone unit, or integrated within a robotic set‑up.
The barcode rack scanner (4ti-4000) scans 2D codes in an SBS footprint or cryorack format. Different masks are available for the different consumables. After scanning, the data can be exported in a variety of file formats for use with sample management systems.
The compact hand held barcode scanner, 4ti-4060, delivers the speed typical of laser scanners on any barcode, including both 1D and 2D codes. This scanner has universal flexibility - it can be connected to any computer, via built in USB cable, without the need for a software download. Barcodes are instantly read and displayed wherever the cursor is placed, in any software on your computer.
Designed to directly print text, linear barcodes, 2D codes and graphics on tubes using patent pending Thermal Pixel Printing technology. The TubeMarker™ 2 allows printing directly onto the surface of plastic laboratory tubes between 8 mm - 28 mm* in diameter.
FrameStar® 2-component technology reduces evaporation from PCR plates, improving your results and allowing you to reduce the volume of expensive reagents to save you money. FrameStar® plates combine the advantages of ultra-thin walled polypropylene tubes for optimum PCR results, with a rigid polycarbonate frame to increase the thermal stability of the plate during the PCR process. What results is a plate that not only provides you with highly accurate results, but also allows you to use less reagent in the process, as the polycarbonate frame does not warp and expand during rapid temperature change. This means the integrity of the seal is not compromised, preventing sample evaporation.
This semi-skirted low profile plate is recommended for use with ABI® Fast block thermal cyclers. The low profile wells of this plate are shorter than "standard" profile wells, which decrease the "dead space" between the heated lid of the thermal cycler and the sample in the well. This eliminates condensation forming on the side wall of the tubes, preventing reduction in PCR volume and increasing the efficiency of the reaction. This is especially recommended for reaction volumes below 20 µl.
The low profile wells of this plate are shorter than "standard" profile wells, which decrease the "dead space" between the heated lid of the thermal cycler and the sample in the well. This eliminates condensation forming on the side wall of the tubes, preventing reduction in PCR volume and increasing the efficiency of the reaction. This is especially recommended for reaction volumes below 20 µl.
This non-skirted plate is designed to fit all major thermal cyclers and sequencers. The rigid FrameStar® 2-component design eliminates warping and distortion during PCR, meaning seal integrity is not compromised and less of your sample is lost through evaporation.
FrameStar® Roche Style plates are designed to achieve optimised assay conditions on the Roche LightCycler® 480. This particular style of plate is in a low profile 96-well format; perfect for reaction volumes of 10-100 µl. The wells are shorter than "standard" profile wells, which decreases the "dead space" between the heated lid of the thermal cycler and the sample in the well. This eliminates condensation forming on the side wall of the tubes, preventing reduction in PCR volume and increasing the efficiency of the reaction. This is especially recommended for reaction volumes below 20 µl.
Specifically designed to be directly compatible with all major thermal cyclers, this plate can be used directly in ABI® 96 well instruments without the need for any adaptors. The rigid FrameStar® 2-component design eliminates warping and distortion during PCR, making it ideal for use with robotic systems. The semi-skirt allows for labelling or barcoding for sample tracking.
This semi-skirted plate is designed to fit all major thermal cyclers. The rigid FrameStar® 2-component design eliminates warping and distortion during PCR, making it ideal for use with robotic systems. The semi-skirted allows for labelling or barcoding for sample tracking.
The low profile wells of this plate are shorter than "standard" profile wells, which decrease the "dead space" between the heated lid of the thermal cycler and the sample in the well. This eliminates condensation forming on the side wall of the tubes, preventing reduction in PCR volume and increasing the efficiency of the reaction. This is especially recommended for reaction volumes below 20 µl.
FrameStar® 384 Well Plates are designed for high-throughput PCR. They are compatible with the majority of 384 well block PCR, qPCR and sequencing instruments, and the rigid 2-component design eliminates warping and distortion during PCR making it ideal for use with robotic systems.
The dimensions of these plates are designed to achieve optimised assay conditions on the Roche LightCycler® 480, and are in a 384 well format for reaction volumes of up to 30 µl. The rigid two-component design eliminates warping and distortion during the PCR process, making it ideal for use with robotic systems.
The 4titude® black, solid bottom assay plate has been specifically designed for fluorescence, luminescence and scintillation applications. Made from polystyrene, it is also suitable for homogeneous assays employing fluorescence intensity, FRET and TR-FRET where measurements are top-read. This high quality plate assures the necessary accuracy and consistency for automated high throughput systems, generating optimum signal to noise ratios.
24 well polystyrene assay plates have flat bottom wells and have been designed for fluorescence applications. The plates give optimum results for most top-reading instruments and conform to standard SBS footprint. Black plates have a low background fluorescence and minimise light scattering.
The 96 Well Assay Plate has been specifically designed for fluorescence, luminescence and scintillation applications. It is also suitable for homogeneous assays employing fluorescence intensity, FRET and TR-FRET where measurements are top-read. This high quality plate assures the necessary accuracy and consistency for automated high throughput systems, generating optimum signal to noise ratios.
This plate has a unique shape of the well bottom with a very flat central part. The pyramid shape allows for a lower dead volume when used in automation. Centrifugation leads to a pellet in the central part of the well rather than a corner.
The 384 Well Assay Plate has been specifically designed for fluorescence, luminescence and scintillation applications. It is also suitable for homogeneous assays employing fluorescence intensity, FRET and TR-FRET where measurements are top-read. This high quality plate assures the necessary accuracy and consistency for automated high throughput systems, generating optimum signal to noise ratios.
FrameStar® Break-A-Way and Break-2-Ways plates can be easily divided into smaller plate sections, ensuring no tubes are wasted. Break-A-Way and Break-2-Ways plates use the 2-component design of the FrameStar® and FrameStrip® range. This combines the advantages of thin-walled polypropylene tubes for optimum PCR results, and a rigid polycarbonate frame for easy and reliable handling. When used as a plate the benefits of FrameStar® are realised - evaporation, particularly from corner positions and outer rows of wells, is minimal. This allows for the downscaling of reagent volumes. When used in strips the benefits of FrameStrips® are seen, where the rigid two-component design ensures the strip remains straight and stable for ease of handling and enabling 2D barcoding.
Vertically and horizontally pre-perforated plate which easily snaps into part plates, 8 well strips, 12 well strips, or even individual tubes; 96 well format plate with 0.25 ml polypropylene wells and a polycarbonate frame. Break-2-Ways plates allow for the most flexible, efficient and cost-effective use of FrameStar® PCR plates, ensuring not a single tube is wasted.
Vertically pre-perforated plate which easily snaps into strips of 8 tubes or part plates; 96-well format plate with 0.25 ml polypropylene wells and a polycarbonate frame. FrameStar® Break-A-Way plates utilise the 2-component design of the FrameStar® range, which combines the advantages of thin-walled polypropylene tubes for optimum PCR results and a rigid frame portion for easy and reliable handling.
Vertically pre-perforated plate which easily snaps into strips of 8 tubes or part plates; 96-well format plate with low profile 0.15 ml polypropylene wells and a polycarbonate frame. FrameStar® Break-A-Way plates utilise the 2-component design of the FrameStar® range, which combines the advantages of thin-walled polypropylene tubes for optimum PCR results and a rigid frame portion for easy and reliable handling.
Pre-perforated plate which easily tears into strips of tubes or part plates; based on our Standard Non-Skirted Plate, a clear polypropylene plate with 0.25 ml wells and a black grid reference. This plate is perforated under the same cleanroom conditions post-manufacture so it can be separated into part plates or individual strips of tubes.
Clear well assay microplates are ideal for colorimetric assays, ELISA, and sample storage due to the clear polystyrene frames giving superior optical clarity.
1.0 ml square wells, pyramid flat bottom, clear polystyrene. This plate has a unique shape of the well bottom with a very flat central part. The pyramid shape allows for a lower dead volume when used in automation. Centrifugation leads to a pellet in the central part of the well rather than a corner.
120 µl rounded square wells, flat bottom, clear polystyrene. The non-treated clear microplate is ideal for colorimetric assays and sample storage. The rounded square wells eliminate wicking (capillary action). The flat bottom is ideal for optical reading.
2.0ml microcentrifuge tubes, clear polypropylene, graduated, with frosted window and flat, safe-lock cap
PCR tubes and cap strips are manufactured from virgin polypropylene in a 7 ISO certified cleanroom production facility. Thin-walled tubes maximise heat transfer and all of the PCR consumables are certified free from RNase, DNase, human genomic DNA and pyrogens. FrameStrip® tube strips are a unique 2-component design with thin-walled polypropylene tubes for efficient heat transfer, and a frame moulded from polycarbonate. Together, this can create a rigid tube strip for easy and reliable handling which can be 2D coded and is available in various colours. Additionally, there are individual 0.2 ml PCR tubes with either tethered flat or domed caps, and tube cap strips, in again either flat or domed form, for easy sealing of the tube strips.
Strips of 8 0.25 ml clear polypropylene PCR tubes held in a rigid polycarbonate frame. Includes strips of 8 domed or flat optical sealing caps. FrameStrip® PCR tube strips are a 2-component design, combining the advantages of thin-walled tubes for optimum PCR results and a rigid frame portion for easy and reliable handling.
0.2 ml individual clear polypropylene tubes, either with flat or domed caps. These PCR tubes are moulded from virgin polypropylene in our UK-based Class 7 ISO certified cleanroom production facility, and comply to the same stringent requirements as the FrameStar® range.
Strips of sealing caps, available in 8 to 12 strips, either domed or flat optical caps. Compatible with tube strips and 96 well PCR plates. These strips are moulded from virgin polypropylene in a Class 7 ISO certified cleanroom production facility, and comply to the same stringent requirements as the FrameStar® range.
Strips of 8 0.25 ml clear polypropylene tubes, optionally available with strips of domed or flat optical caps. These PCR tubes are moulded from virgin polypropylene in a Class 7 ISO certified cleanroom production facility, and comply to the same stringent requirements as the FrameStar® range.
Strips of 8 clear polypropylene tubes (100 µl or 200 µl well volume), with individually attached caps (flat optical caps, or domed caps). These PCR tubes with tethered caps are moulded from virgin polypropylene, comply to the same stringent requirements as the FrameStar® range and are free from RNase, DNase, and Human Genomic DNA.
Strips of 4 0.1 ml clear polypropylene tubes, with strips of caps. A range of PCR consumables are available for low to medium throughput applications. These PCR tubes and caps are moulded from virgin polypropylene to prevent any PCR background signal.
There is a wide range of PCR consumables for low to medium throughput applications. The standard one-piece PCR plates are manufactured from virgin polypropylene in a Class 7 ISO certified cleanroom production facility, and comply to the same stringent QC requirements as the FrameStar® range. The ultra-thin walled tubes of the standard PCR plates maximise heat transfer and the raised rims facilitate sealing. The range includes non-skirted, semi-skirted, and fully skirted plates, available in clear or white (for qPCR techniques), with additional colours for non-skirted plates available.
Standard non-skirted plate with 0.25 ml wells, made from clear polypropylene; the wells are perforated with a 0.6 mm precision hole in each well bottom. All of the PCR plates are moulded from virgin polypropylene under ISO certified cleanroom conditions.
Designed for and tested on Roche blocks; a white polypropylene plate with low profile 0.15 ml wells, and a cut corner at H12. This Roche Style plate is designed to achieve optimised assay conditions on the Roche LightCycler® 480. This particular style of plate is in a low profile 96-well format; perfect for reaction volumes of 10-100 µl. The wells are shorter than "standard" profile wells, which decrease the "dead space" between the heated lid of the thermal cycler and the sample in the well. This eliminates condensation forming on the side wall of the tubes, preventing reduction in PCR volume and increasing the efficiency of the reaction. This is especially recommended for reaction volumes below 20 µl.
Universal fit to standard 96 well blocks; a polypropylene plate with 0.25 ml wells, black grid reference, and a cut corner at H12. All of the PCR plates are moulded from virgin polypropylene under ISO certified cleanroom conditions.
Universal fit to standard 96 well blocks; a polypropylene plate with 0.25 ml wells, black grid reference, and a cut corner at A12. All of the PCR plates are moulded from virgin polypropylene under ISO certified cleanroom conditions.
Compatible with 96 well blocks designed for skirted plates; a polypropylene plate with low profile 0.15 ml wells, black grid reference, and a cut corner at H1. All of PCR plates are moulded from virgin polypropylene under ISO certified cleanroom conditions.
Standard Non-Skirted PCR Plate divided into 8 well, 16 well, 24 well, 32 well, and 48 well segments; 0.2 ml polypropylene wells. All of the PCR plates are moulded from virgin polypropylene under ISO certified cleanroom conditions.
Pre-perforated plate which easily tears into strips of tubes or part plates; based on the Standard Non-Skirted Plate, a clear polypropylene plate with 0.25 ml wells and a black grid reference. All of the PCR plates are moulded from virgin polypropylene under ISO-certified cleanroom conditions.
There is a wide range of plates available to support different applications and levels of throughput. The storage plates are produced in cleanroom facilities which are certified free of RNase, DNase, human genomic DNA and endotoxins. The storage plates have a standard SBS footprint and are therefore compatible with robotics and automation.
This plate is designed for high density sample collection and storage, for a wide array of applications such as cell biology, molecular biology and drug discovery. The V shaped wells allow for complete sample retention with pipettes, and are ultra-flat for a completely uniform seal, either with adhesive or heat seals, or with a silicone sealing mat.
Reservoir Plates are perfect for storing volumes of samples to be pipetted into other microplates for further applications. Both plate formats - open format and 12 column format - are compatible with standard 12 and 96 well channel pipettes, and are suitable for automated systems.
These 96 deep well storage microplates are suitable for many manual and automated protocols, such as the Illumina® library and sample preparations, due to the plates' SBS footprint. Additionally, they are suitable for use on magnetic plates for bead separation protocols. Both of these plates are ultra-flat for a completely uniform seal; either with adhesive or heat seals, or with a silicone sealing mat.
These 96 deep well storage microplates are especially designed for use with magnetic separators for bead separation protocols. Due to the special shape of the stacking ribs, the plate sits much lower on the magnetic separator than standard round well plates thus facilitating the speed and efficiency of the separation process. The plates are ultra-flat for a completely uniform seal; sealing possible with either adhesive or heat seals.
These shallow 96 well storage microplates are particularly suitable for collection and preservation of samples widely used in cell biology research, molecular biology research, and drug discovery. All of these plates are ultra-flat for a completely uniform seal; either with adhesive or heat seals, or with a silicone sealing mat.
These popular plates are designed for high density sample collection and storage for a wide array of applications, such as cell biology, molecular biology and drug discovery. All of these plates are ultra-flat for a completely uniform seal; either with adhesive or heat seals, or with a silicone sealing mat.
Specifically designed for use with KingFisher™ Systems, this 96 tip comb is ideal for high-throughput nucleic acid sample prep. For a complete workflow, to be used in conjunction with the 96 Square Well Microplate, KingFisher™ Style and the 96 Square Deep Well Microplate, KingFisher™ Style.
Specifically designed for use with KingFisher™ Systems, this 96 well microplate is ideal for high-throughput nucleic acid sample prep.
For a complete workflow, to be used in conjunction with the
96 Tip Comb for Deep Well Magnets, KingFisher™ Style
and the
96 Square Well Microplate, KingFisher™ Style
Specifically designed for use with KingFisher™ Systems, this 96 well microplate is ideal for high-throughput nucleic acid sample prep.For a complete workflow, to be used in conjunction with the 96 Tip Comb for Deep Well Magnets, KingFisher™ Style and the 96 Square Deep Well Microplate, KingFisher™ Style.
UltraVision™ Plates consist of a frame and a special optically ultra-clear base which gives superior results by delivering low absorbance and high-transmission, together with low background signals. Due to the incredible optical clarity of the UV base, the UltraVision™ Plates deliver improved transmission of signals at low wavelengths when compared to standard optical films.
The main advantage of using UltraVision™ Plates is in the optically ultra-clear base of the plate, which gives superior results by delivering low absorbance and high transmission, together with low background signals. the ultra-clear base of the UltraVision™ Plate delivers improved transmission of signals at low wavelengths compared to standard optical films. It allows DNA measurements at 260/280 nm wavelengths in a medium or high throughput.
Vari-Strips™ are low profile PCR tube strips that are moulded from virgin polypropylene under cleanroom conditions. They can be used either as a stand-alone product, or with the Vari-Plate™ frames for ease of handling. The Vari-Strips™ fit securely into the Vari-Plate™ frames to form a part or complete 96 well plate, and can easily be removed for the frame to be reused.
These Vari-Plate™ frames are moulded from rigid polycarbonate for use with our polypropylene Vari-Strips™. The Vari-Strips™ are inserted into the Vari-Plate™ frames to form a complete plate, part plate, or individual strip with an easy-to-handle frame. The frames themselves are re-useable; simply purchase more Vari-Strips™ to use. Vari-Plate™ frames can be purchased separately, or pre-loaded with Vari-Strips™.
8 Well PCR Tube Strips, with low profile 0.15 ml polypropylene wells - can be used on their own or with Vari-Plate™ frames. These low profile PCR tube strips are moulded from virgin polypropylene under cleanroom conditions. They are available in either clear polypropylene for standard PCR techniques, or in white polypropylene for use in fluorescent detection applications like qPCR, as they give the highest sensitivity and consistency as all the fluorescence signal is reflected back to the detector.
The Vision Plate™ microplate range has been designed for high content screening (HCS) assays in drug development and related areas. It is also suitable for homogeneous assays employing fluorescence intensity, FRET and TR-FRET where measurements are bottom-read. This high quality optical base plate assures the necessary accuracy and consistency for automated high throughput systems, generating optimum signal to noise ratios.
Vision Plates™ have been designed for high content screening (HCS) assays in drug development and related areas. They are also suitable for homogeneous assays, employing fluorescence intensity, FRET and TR-FRET where measurements are bottom-read. The high-quality optical base plate assures the necessary accuracy and consistency for automated high-throughput systems, generating optimum signal-to-noise ratios.
Vision Plates™ have been designed for high content screening (HCS) assays in drug development and related areas. They're also suitable for homogeneous assays, employing fluorescence intensity, FRET and TR-FRET where measurements are bottom-read. The high quality optical base plate assures the accuracy and consistency necessary for automated high throughput systems and generating optimum signal-to-noise ratios.
Vision Plates™ have been designed for high content screening (HCS) assays in drug development and related areas. They are also suitable for homogeneous assays, employing fluorescence intensity. FRET and TR-FRET where measurements are bottom-read. The high-quality optical base plate assures the necessary accuracy and consistency for automated high throughput systems, generating optimum signal-to-noise ratios.
Mimetix® scaffolds for 3D cell culture are highly porous and mimic the extracellular matrix, providing an ideal environment to support the growth of cells in 3D. They are created by electrospinning the medical grade polymer poly-L-lactide (PLLA) into fibres. The Mimetix® scaffold is highly consistent well-to-well with respect to fibre diameter and pore size, resulting in excellent reproducibility of cell-based assays.
The white solid bottom assay microplates have been specifically designed for luminescence applications, such as Luciferase Reporter Assays, due to the white plate maximising signal intensity in cases of low signal from some or all the wells. The plates give optimum results from most top-reading instruments, and conform to the standard SBS footprint.
These 96 well polystyrene assay plates have flat bottom wells and have been designed for luminescence applications, such as Luciferase Reporter Assays. The white plate maximises signal intensity in cases of low signal from some or all the wells, and it is designed to give optimum results for most top reading instruments, and to conform to standard SBS footprint.
The 384 well white solid bottom assay microplate has been specifically designed for luminescence applications, such as Luciferase Reporter Assays. It reduces well-to-well crosstalk, and the solid white colour boosts signal in cases of low signal from some or all the wells.
This plate has a unique shape of the well bottom with a very flat central part. The pyramid shape allows for a lower dead volume when used in automation. Centrifugation leads to a pellet in the central part of the well rather than a corner.
4titude® offers the widest range of adhesive sealing solutions available on the market. The adhesive sheet seals are supplied with convenient tabs on both ends for ease of application. These tabs enable easy peeling for seal removal without leaving adhesive residue on the sealing surface. They also offer a number of the seals in various roll formats compatible with most roll sealers on the market, for ease of use or for automation.
Air-O-Seal is a hydrophobic gas permeable adhesive seal, it prevents evaporation and contamination whilst enabling cells to breathe. It is made of a non-woven fibre with an acrylate adhesive layer for effective sealing. The seal has a low moisture transfer rate and due to its paper-based material it should be used in wet conditions. The seal is suitable for cell culture and enables long term culture with significantly reduced evaporation. It is resistant to acids, DMSO, detergents, ethanol, glycerol, isopropanol and sodium hypochlorite (bleach).
This aluminium foil seal has a chemically resistant silicone adhesive layer to produce a seal with high levels of solvent resistance, including to Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO).
The Double Skin Breathable Film is a gas permeable plate seal which reduces evaporation during incubation. It is suitable for sealing assay plates, microplates, and storage plates. The seal consists of a thin membrane with an adhesive layer for effective sealing. The membrane is gas permeable whilst proving an effective barrier to moisture and contamination. This seal is recommended for bacterial culture, particularly for long term incubations, where prevention of evaporation is essential. Its use can improve cell growth significantly compared to other seals and lids.
This unique seal has optically clear adhesive free windows. These windows can be imaged through, and also allow for gas exchange. The clear film is made of a porous material which allows for a uniform air and CO₂ exchange, whilst acting as a moisture barrier and preventing evaporation. The seal is coated with a strong adhesive (except for the optical windows) which has a high sealing integrity. The gas permeable seal enables long term incubations without intervention.
A double sided black adhesive microplate film to facilitate the sealing, accessing (piercing) and resealing of VariStrips™™ (4ti-0753) prior to PCR. With the use of a pierceable seal, samples can easily be added at the point of diagnostic use. The protective InterSeal makes sure there will be no damage to the Pierce Seal during transportation. They can be opened by peeling off the protective layer and accessing the sample through the Pierce Seal. The strips can then be resealed with a foil or film which is applied to the exposed black adhesive without the need for a heat sealer.
This transparent polyester-based film has a medium strength adhesive. It is designed as a low-cost sealing option, and useful for temporary storage and as a cover for applications such as centrifugation. End tabs allow for easy application and removal. This seal is removable without residue on the plate.
This aluminium foil seal has a strong acrylic adhesive which produces a seal of high integrity. It was developed for PCR and other high temperature applications due to its effectiveness in preventing sample evaporation. The PCR Foil Seal is pierceable; when pierced, the foil tears in an irregular manner which prevents the formation of a vacuum. It also has perforated end tabs for easy application and removal by peeling.
PCR Foil Seal Strong is a pierceable aluminium foil seal with a strong acrylic adhesive, recommended for PCR and low temperature storage. This seal features all of the advantages of our PCR Seal, but in a pierceable format.
PCR Seal is a durable transparent polyester film with a strong adhesive layer. The seal enables a high integrity and efficiently prevents sample evaporation. It is recommended for PCR, qPCR, and other optical applications (e.g. fluorescence or colorimetric measurements) as well as sample storage. The PCR Seal is also available in two flexible formats with perforated sheets, to enable tearing into 8 well and 12 well strips, respectively.
This strong adhesive seal was developed to facilitate easy sample removal with a manual or automated system. The seal is optically clear, being made from a transparent polyester film, and has a strong adhesive applied across the underside of the seal, except for 96 round windows which align to the 96 wells of a plate. The optical windows are cross-cut, allowing for easy access to the sample wells with a tip or probe with minimal pressure.
This strong adhesive seal was developed to facilitate easy sample removal with a manual or automated system. The seal is made from a teflon film and a red adhesive applied across the underside of the seal, except for 384 windows which align to the 384 wells of a plate. The optical windows are cross-cut, allowing for easy access to the sample wells with a tip or probe with minimal pressure.
This optically clear seal was specifically developed for optical applications, particularly qPCR. It is non sticky when removed from the packaging; this aids handling when wearing gloves. The adhesive is contained within small capsules, allowing light to pass through to ensure the optical clarity of the seal. When the seal is in position, pressure can be applied to burst the capsules, releasing a strong adhesive only where the seal touches the raised well rims of the plate - the rest of the seal area above the wells remains optically clear.
The seal is made of a durably transparent polyester film, and a strong adhesive is applied across the seal, apart from the 96 round windows. The Q-Stick™ seal is recommended for qPCR and other optical applications, such as fluorescence or colorimetric measurements.
Optically superior crystal clear strips of 8 flat caps for effective sealing of plates, part plates and strips of 8 tubes. The new CrystalStrips™ offer the perfect supplement to the existing range of PCR Cap Strips. Due to their improved optical properties and evaporation-safe fit, the strips are ideally suited for applications where small volumes are used, e.g. low volume qPCR.
Compatible with tube strips and 96 well PCR plates. These strips are moulded from virgin polypropylene in a Class 7 ISO certified cleanroom production facility, and comply to the same stringent requirements as the FrameStar® range.
FrameSeal™ utilises a sheet of standard 4titude® heat sealing material mounted onto a disposable, rigid plastic frame. A FrameSeal™ can be places either manually, or with a robotic gripper, onto a wide range of skirted and semi-skirted microplates (including PCR plates). After sealing, there is the option to remove the frame by tearing along pre-cut lines to leave the heat seal in place on the plate surface.
Heat sealing is the gold standard method for plate and tube sealing. It prevents sample loss and maximises sample security, by facilitating a 100% complete seal and preventing evaporation, leakage and contamination.
The 96 INDI™ Seal is a foil-based heat seal which consists of 96 individual round seals held on a convenient to handle sealing sheet. The sheet has 4 pin holes which enable accurate alignment with the plate or tube rack to be sealed, when a suitable adaptor is used. The seal is applied using a manual or semi-automated heat sealer. Following application of this seal, the frame can be removed to leave 96 individually sealed wells or tubes. The individual seals can be removed as required, by hand or using forceps, via the seal removal tab
Black Seal is a foil-based heat seal which is coated on the sealing surface with a low fluorescence black pigment. This renders it ideal for manual, semi-automated, and automated heat sealing of light-sensitive samples, and for fluorescence and luminescence detection applications.
Clear Seal is an optically clear polymer film forming a peelable seal to polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, polycarbonate and cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) plates. Samples can also be accessed by pre-piercing with a blade, needle or pierce plate.
Clear Seal 3730 is an optically clear polyester backed film, forming a pierceable seal to polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene and cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) plates. The optical clarity of this seal enables its use for sealing plates required for imaging use, including fluorescent detection methods such as qPCR and colorimetric assays. Its pierceability renders it useful for automation and for use on needle, capillary and tip based liquid handling systems.
Clear Seal Plus is an optically clear polymer film forming a peelable seal to polypropylene, polystyrene and cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) plates. The excellent tensile strength of this seal enables its use for sealing of microplates during homogenisation or disruption of seeds or other material such as bead mill applications. Clear Seal Plus forms a complete seal to a plate also enabling short term sample storage.
Clear Weld Seal Mark II is an optically clear polymer film forming a permanent seal to polypropylene plates. The optical clarity of this seal enables its use for sealing plates required for imaging use, including fluorescent detection methods such as qPCR and colorimetric assays. The Clear Weld Seal Mark II forms a complete seal to a plate, enabling both low and very high temperature uses, including low temperature storage and high temperature incubations.
DMSO Resistant Peel Seal is a foil seal compatible with polypropylene and forming an excellent seal to cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) plates. The solvent resistance of this seal enables its use for low and room temperature compound storage in Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) and organic solvents. 100% DMSO can be stored at room temperature for 12 months without deterioration of the seal.
Foil Seal is compatible with polypropylene and polystyrene plates. This seal demonstrates moderate solvent resistance and can be used for low temperature compound storage in DMSO and organic solvents and short term room temperature storage. The Foil Seal can be pierced with a pipette tip, manually or by liquid handling robots, or it can be removed by peeling. It can be resealed by applying another Foil Seal directly on top of a previously pierced seal.
Gas Permeable Clear Seal is based on our Clear Seal, with the addition of 3mm slits across the width of the seal. These slits render the seal gas permeable, whilst retaining evaporation to a minimum, compared to the use of lids. The seal can be removed by peeling, or it can be pierced with a pipette tip manually, using a liquid handling robot or with a pierce plate. It can be used for insect and seed storage, as it enables gas exchange, whilst providing an inert surface with no adhesive to interfere with the well contents.
Gas Permeable Seal Mk2 is made from a woven material and is designed for use in cell culture, due to its porous nature. The small pore size - <20µm - of this material enables gas exchange, per 24 hours of >20 g/m², whilst evaporation is reduced to a minimum. It can be removed by peeling, or it can be pierced with a pipette tip manually, using a liquid handling robot or with a pierce plate. Gas Permeable Seal Mk2 can be utilised for effective overnight incubations, during which it demonstrates significant reductions in evaporation compared to lids. It can also be used for insect and seed storage as it enables gas exchange, whilst providing an inert surface with no adhesive to interfere with the well contents.
Peel Seal is a laminate seal compatible with polypropylene plates. It can be removed from polypropylene plates by peeling, even with a plate which has been removed directly from -80°C storage. Peel Seal forms a complete seal to a plate enabling very low temperature uses, including very low temperature storage, and high temperature uses, such as PCR (when used with a pressurised heated lid). The seal demonstrates moderate solvent resistance and can be utilised for short term compound storage at room temperature.
Pierce Seal is compatible with polypropylene and polystyrene plates. This seal demonstrates good solvent resistance and can be used for low temperature and room temperature compound storage in DMSO and organic solvents. Pierce Seal can be pierced with a pipette tip manually, or by a liquid handling robot. This seal can be resealed by applying another Pierce Seal straight on top of a previously pierced seal.
Pierce Seal Strong is compatible with polypropylene and COC plates. This seal is peelable from COC plates and gives a weld seal to polypropylene plates. Demonstrating good solvent resistance it can be used for low temperature and room temperature compound storage in DMSO and organic solvents. The seal can be pierced with a pipette tip manually, or by a liquid handling robot.
Polystyrene Foil Seal produces a stronger seal to polystyrene plates than our standard Foil Seal. It is compatible with polypropylene and polystyrene plates. This seal demonstrates moderate solvent resistance and can be used for low temperature compound storage, in DMSO and organic solvents, and short term room temperature storage. Polystyrene Foil Seal can be pierced with a pipette tip manually, by a liquid handling robot, using a Pierce Plate, or it can be removed by peeling. It can be resealed by applying another Polystyrene Foil Seal directly on top of a previously pierced seal.
Thermal Bond heat seal is a heavy duty laminate foil seal suitable for providing a very strong, but peelable seal. The seal is compatible with polypropylene plates to provide a high degree of sample protection. It demonstrates very good solvent resistance and can be used for very low temperature compound storage, in DMSO and organic solvents, and long term room temperature storage such that it is recommended as suitable for sample transportation. The seal can be pierced only by using a blade or using a Pierce Plate.
These microplate lids are designed to give a quick and easy sealing solution to the range of FrameStar® PCR Plates, Vision Plates™ and other microplates. A variety of lids are available.
These cap mats are made of silicone rubber, a material that is highly durable to high temperatures, and so can be used to seal storage plates being used for high-temperature storage to protect samples from evaporation.
This FrameStar® plate holder offers and effective platform support for 384-well plates, to improve the application and adhesion of adhesive seals. The plate holder's design ensures that a plate is held perfectly flat so that even pressure can be applied by the roller to give a complete, even and consistent seal.
To obtain the best sealing results when using the Adhesive Seals, use the Adhesive Seal Roller. This application roller ensures even pressure is applied across the seal for complete and secure application to your plate, across every well. The roller handle is made of a durable plastic, with a semi-hard padded rolling wheel.
The SBS-sized cooling blocks, available in pink and yellow, are the perfect PCR accessory. Once frozen for 8 hours at -20°C, they turn from pink to purple and from yellow to green respectively and maintain a temperature of 4°C for about 2.5 hours. At 7°C, the blocks return to their original colour, clearly showing when they are no longer refrigerating the samples. As Ergo Freeze Blocks are in SBS-format, they are also suitable for automated use. Their 96 well format is suitable for cooling plates and tubes, compatible with standard and low profile PCR tubes, strips of tubes, part plates and 96 well plates.
The Optical Film Compression Pad is a soft silicone foam mat laminated to a non-stick PTFE film. When used in conjunction with an adhesive seal and a thermal cycler heated lid, the pad enhances the adhesion between the seal and the PCR plate. This in turn improves results by reducing sample evaporation. The 96 holes align with the wells of the PCR plate, ensuring the mat is compatible with qPCR instrumentation which image through the top of the well.
This useful tool is a machine-engineered metal block with 96 pins aligned central to each well of a 96 well plate. The pierce plate's 96 pins pierce every well of a heat or adhesive-sealed 96 well PCR or microplate (pierceable seals only). Enables instant access to samples with a single or multichannel pipette or automated system.
Thermal Test Film can be used in conjunction with a roll fed or sheet fed heat sealer to check the uniformity and reproducibility of the heat sealing block of the instrument. The film can be used to effectively test the temperature of the heating block between 160 - 200°C.
This white marker pen is ideal for labelling our Vision Plates™, FrameStar® plates, FrameStrips® and other coloured microplates or PCR plates. The resulting waterproof ink cannot be removed using aqueous or organic solvents.