Non-warping polymerase chain reaction plates

Conventional plates are susceptible to warping as a result of the temperature changes to which they are subjected during thermal cycling. This causes robotic PCR platforms to fail, and may also affect the way in which the fluorescence of PCR reactions is read, thereby compromising results integrity. In contrast, the new SuperPlate maintains all the advantages of polypropylene (low DNA/RNA/enzyme binding affinity, enhanced thermal transfer properties and high vapour retention), while offering a more efficient, even heat transfer with no warping.

The SuperPlate range features alphanumeric grid referencing in raised black letters, which are unaffected by rubbing or temperature changes and remain easy to see at all times.

Customised barcoding of plates is also available, and the range includes plates to suit many different makes of thermal cycler.

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