'Choosing the correct combination of microplate closure for each type of
microplate is important to achieving best laboratory practice and to avoid
unnecessary work further downstream.
Microplates are a convenient method
for storing, transporting and handling compounds and samples, but they have
common problems associated with them. Evaporation can occur from the wells of
the plate which can affect concentration readings. Contamination from dust,
spores or other atmospheric detritus may occur and spillage is a constant
danger whenever microplates are used for transport. Add to this the general
risks of cross-contamination in the denser formats such as 96- and 384-well
plates and it is easy to see why a closure device of some sort is to be
preferred.
Microplates can be closed in a number
of ways. The most common groups of closures are:
- Single-use
closures such as Thermal seals (Sheets) and Adhesive seals
- Reusable
closures such as Friction seals (Cap Mats) and Moulded Sealing Mats
- Continuous
rolls of Thermal seals (Rolls) for use with automated heat sealing
instruments
We offer a comprehensive range of
sealing films and foils for thermal and adhesive sealing of microplates,
re-usable cap mats for friction sealing of microplates plates including moulded
liners that lock into the vials, specialist sealing films for PCR and cold
storage, cell and tussue culture, ELISA, EIA and similar arrays, along with
universal lids for microplates.
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