A NEW range of 96-well microplates from Porvair Sciences is aimed at research laboratories and diagnostic procedures. Made of Class VI crystal polystyrene, the Elisa (enzyme-linked immunsorbet assay) microplates are said to ensure excellent results with microplate readers. This is…
Category: labware
Chromatography vial made for lab automation
MADE of borosilicate glass in either clear or amber, the Ram Vial from JG Finneran is designed around the needs of laboratory automation systems. Its 12 x 32mm external dimensions are said to be optimum for robotic arm autosamplers to…
Faster filling of petri dishes
A TIME saving of around 40% is claimed by Integra Biosciences for the new Turbo operational mode of its Mediajet automatic petri dish filler. Able to cope with up to 1100 petri dishes per hour, the Mediajet is also able…
Store big samples at low temperature
A REUSABLE sample storage rack from Micronic enables large-volume samples to be stored for long periods at cryogenic temperatures, and promises complete sample integrity and security. The Arctic Rack-24 is made of thick-walled plastic and can be autoclaved several times,…
Coded tubes will remain readable
THE LABELLING of sample tubes presents a regular challenge in the laboratory, particularly where lab automation systems are used. Micronic says the most reliable of all methods for long-term sample identification and tracking is to have a unique 2D barcode…
PCR plates optimised for cyclers and sequencers
PORVAIR Sciences polypropylene PCR plates, which are compatible with most 96- and 384-well block instruments, are summarised in a handy selection guide available from the company. Both standard and low profile 96-well plates are available with full, half, or no…
Image Petri dishes inside the workstation
A NEW Petri dish imaging system which fits inside a workstation has been launched by Don Whitley Scientific. Enabling plates to be photographed while incubation continues, and without having to remove them from the workstation, the Whitley Petrifoto uses a…
Glass centrifuge tubes suit aggressive samples
CENTRIFUGE tubes made of borosilicate glass are inert, reusable, and recyclable, and are well suited to laboratory samples containing solvents or aggressive chemicals, says Kimble Chase. The company, which claims to be the world’s largest manufacturer of laboratory glassware, makes…
More choices in cell culture roller bottles
ADDRESSING the growing global market in bioproduction, Thermo Fisher Scientific has expanded its portfolio of Nunc roller bottles with a wider choice of materials and surface treatments.These bottles are designed for adherent cell culture in the production of vaccines and…
Affordable flasks streamline cell work
A NEW range of cell culture flasks from Porvair Sciences is said to offer high quality at an affordable price. The optical purity is said to be unrivalled, thanks to the 100% USP Class VI virgin crystal polystyrene from which…