Welcome to the 2012 edition of the Porvair Sciences Microplate Catalogue. Many scientists around the world have come to rely upon the Porvair catalogue as a primary source of information that enables them to choose the right microplate or tissue culture consumable. LIFE SCIENCES This revised edition for 2012 brings together information on Porvair Sciences comprehensive microplate and microplate instruments product range, together with our newly introduced Epigenetics & Tissue Culture Plastics range. Reflecting our commitment to continuous microplate technology innovation, the 2012 catalogue introduces...

Contents Application table Page 13 Page 18 Page 20 Page 24 Page 28 Page 30 Page 31 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 45 Page 47 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 56 Page 56 Page 57 Tissue Culture & Epigenetics Introduction Epigenetics supplies Tissue and cell culture plastics Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Custom manufacture Chemical compatibility chart SOLID PHASE EXTRACTION Automation accessories Reservoir trays Equipment Vacuum manifolds MiniVap microplate evaporator Ultravap RC microplate evaporator Mat Capper and De-capper MicroSeal manual thermal plate...

Solid bottom Glass bottom Quartz bottom Clear bottom Bacti-growth plates Filtration plates AUTOMATION ACCESSORIES MaxiLute CombiLute Equipment Manifolds Thawing station TISSUE CULTURE & EPIGENETICS CUSTOM MANUFACTURE LIFE SCIENCES SOLID PHASE EXTRACTION Automation Reservoir trays

Ramp 30°C/min Initial temp 70°C Hold 2 min Final temp 310°C Hold 5 min Results from the GC-MS showed good performance from the Porvair microplate, with a clean caffeine peak and no significant levels of leachable or extractable compounds. Plate B shown here, is a typical example of the other commercial microplates tested, which included two major German manufacturers and several other well-known suppliers. These variously displayed extra peaks with a variety of retention times across the run, indicating several different contaminants. Further analysis of these extra peaks revealed that they were,...

LIFE SCIENCES The family of 96 square well plates was designed so that it would make the interchange of plates simpler in automated systems. All three plates have the same geometry and the only variable is the well depth. Tested for low extractables Tight specification levels V bottom to allow total liquid removal, partial collection and to aid re-suspension No inner edges to allow better collection of magnetic beads Manufactured under DNase/ RNase free environment Raised well rims to improve heat sealing SOLID PHASE EXTRACTION Made from virgin polypropylene Conical base which aids sample concentration,...

The plates are made in virgin polypropylene to minimise extractables. Working volume is 1 ml per well and total volume is 1.1 ml. Coloured plates aid identification when retrieving from storage. Black plates are suitable for storing light sensitive compounds. Manufactured from pre-tested Alphanumeric grid-referencing DNase/ RNase free Packed in sealed sleeves of 5 plates Rimmed version to stop cross contamination and enable a better Non rimmed version to allow insertion of vials, or where the seal Cylindrical well with round bottom for optimal mixing and recovery Very easy to use with automated...

SOLID PHASE EXTRACTION LIFE SCIENCES Porvair Sciences has developed a number of storage/collection plates to help in the fields of cell biology, molecular biology, drug discovery, combinatorial chemistry, screening and genomics. The plates are manufactured under clean room conditions and a significant number are DNase/RNase free. They are mainly made from polypropylene, an inert material giving heat and solvent resistant qualities. Porvair Sciences offers the largest combination of well shape, number of wells and well volume on the market. Each is made to the ANSI/SLAS format for compatibility...

Allows stacking in higher densities Minimises space needed for compound storage Pure virgin polypropylene Matching snug-fitting cap mat Dimensioned drawing available on request. 96-well round low profile Description 96-well round low profile plate 96-well glass vial storage plate 44mm height Chemically resistant No trace impurities for UHPLC Prevent evaporation with matching cap mat TISSUE CULTURE & EPIGENETICS Store aggressive solvents in glass vials AUTOMATION ACCESSORIES The new Porvair glass vial storage plate combines 96 borosilicate glass vials of 700µl into a rigid polypropylene carrier...

Porvair Sciences has a selection of 384-well polypropylene plates to suit most applications. All of them are made from pre-tested polypropylene in Class 100000 clean rooms. Manufactured for high density sample collection I storage working volume Each are designed to allow almost total removal of liquid sample Extra flat - allows plate sealing Storage temperature down to -80°C Available sterile and non sterile nnnnnnnnnn nnnnnn nnnnnnnnnn innnnnn nnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnn nnnnnn nnnnnnnnnn nnnnnn Well shape, top & bottom

STORAGE/COLLECTION – LARGE VOLUME Large volume SOLID PHASE EXTRACTION 24-well features: ● 24 wells with a working capacity of 10ml/well ● Standard height (44mm) of a deep well plate ● Sterile or non sterile versions ● Lidded version available LIFE SCIENCES The range of large volume plates is designed to meet special requirements. Focused on the combinatorial, environmental and food technology markets, it allows large volumes of samples to be transported in recognised ANSI/SLAS format microplates, to allow greater automation. Plates will accept the Porvair universal lid (see page 55). All plates...

STORAGE/COLLECTION – LARGE VOLUME SOLID PHASE EXTRACTION LIFE SCIENCES CENTRIFUGE SUPPORT PLATE CUSTOM MANUFACTURE TISSUE CULTURE & EPIGENETICS AUTOMATION ACCESSORIES

PCR plates – polypropylene Porvair premium PCR plates are made from polypropylene for extra rigidity. These plates are compatible with the majority of 96- and 384-well block PCR and sequencing instruments, including FAST sequencers. Our expanded range includes traditional no-skirt, half-skirt and fully skirted plates with standard 350µl wells and in addition 200µl Low Profile versions of these. The latest ‘elevated’ or ‘chimney’ well plates are also catered for with several new products. To ensure full compatibility with robotic systems, these new DNase/RNase- and pyrogen-free thermal cycler...