Hard shell plates for exceptional performance
Thermo Scientific Armadillo PCR and strip plates combine the rigidity of a polycarbonate frame with thin-walled polypropylene wells to help provide excellent performance under various thermal cycling conditions. In addition, our Armadillo PCR plates are resistant to warping when subjected to high cycling temperatures and remain stable after storing in freezing temperatures.
Features of Armadillo PCR plates
Armadillo PCR plates are available in 96- and 384-well formats and in multiple frame colors. All formats are available with clear or white wells; the white wells yield exceptional qPCR results. The robust design makes Armadillo PCR plates an excellent choice for high-throughput PCR and automated handling (Figure 1).
- Polycarbonate frame for warp resistant thermal cycling and enhanced mechanical stability during robotic handling
- Thin-walled wells for optimal heat transfer and well shape optimized to enable maximum sample recovery
- Certified DNA-, DNase-, and RNase-free
- Validated with Applied Biosystems and compatible with most thermal cyclers and qPCR instruments
- Options with both clear for PCR and white colored wells for qPCR
- Barcoding and high-contrast lettering options to enable easy sample tracking
Figure 1. Anatomy of Armadillo plates.
Armadillo PCR plate offerings
The Armadillo PCR plates are available in 96- and 384-well formats. They come in assorted frame colors and in a variety of formats such as skirted, semi-skirted, low profile, and standard profile. The most popular Armadillo plates are listed in Table 1 and Table 2.
Table 1. Armadillo PCR plates with clear wells
Table 2. Armadillo PCR plates with white wells
Armadillo PCR strip plates for flexible throughput
The Armadillo 96-well PCR Strip Plates can be separated into 8-tube strips. The 96-well format is suitable for high-throughput operations while individual 8-tube strips are convenient for low-throughput applications. This flexible design enables for maximum scalability and helps minimize waste. Figure 2 highlights the features of Armadillo PCR Strip plates. Table 3 lists our bestselling Armadillo strip plates.
Figure 2. Features of Armadillo PCR strip plates.
Table 3. Armadillo PCR strip plates
All semi- and full-skirted PCR plates and storage plates can be barcoded. Choose plate type, barcode format, label size, barcode density, sequence, and positioning. The minimum order for custom barcoded product is 10,000 plates. Contact your local representative or customer service for more information.
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