SemiSkirted 96 Well PCR Plate
4ti-0771
4titude®'s FrameStar® PCR plates are a two-component design, combining the advantages of thin-walled tubes for optimum PCR results and a rigid skirt and deck for reliable precision handling.
For the tubes we use polypropylene which provides the most efficient heat transfer, as well as an inert surface with low binding capabilities for nucleic acids, proteins and other molecules. By using novel injection moulding technology the wall thickness has been reduced without compromising on tube integrity enabling 4titude® to offer a superior product for fast PCR and small reaction volumes.
By moulding the plate frame in polycarbonate the mechanical stability of the plate has been greatly improved compared with traditional single piece products. Warping, shrinkage and thermal distortion are eliminated, providing a number of advantages:
* Reduced sample loss and enhanced PCR results due to improved seal integrity.
* Well spacing and position post PCR remain accurate so that liquid handling devices can reliably add or remove the smallest quantities from the plate.
* Robotic arms can consistently grip and move cycled FrameStar® plates.
* FrameStar® plates will not stick in PCR blocks after PCR or get jammed in the stacker of robotic instruments.
* Improved flatness reduces variation of fluorescent signals in optical assays such as qPCR.
* Better sealing properties make the plate ideal for assay miniaturisation.