Description
Cap tool for applying and removing caps on PCR plates is a dedicated laboratory accessory that simplifies sealing and unsealing of PCR plate lids. Made from polyamide (PA), the tool is shaped to press caps evenly onto plate wells and to lift them again without excessive force on the plastic. Consistent cap seating helps maintain a reliable seal through thermal cycling, while controlled removal reduces the risk of splashing or well deformation when plates are opened after a run. This accessory from manufacturer Brand is intended for everyday use beside PCR and qPCR workstations where strip caps or plate lids are handled repeatedly. The compact polyamide body is lightweight yet sturdy enough for frequent bench use in molecular biology, diagnostics, and teaching laboratories. By standardising how caps are applied and taken off, the tool supports cleaner workflows, less hand strain, and more uniform sealing across 48-well and other common PCR plate formats. Supplied as a single piece, it is a practical addition to any set of PCR plastics and sealing consumables.
This article is part of PCR plates, tubes & strips, in Microplates, PCR & reaction tubes.
Key features
- Pack size: 1 pc
- Product type: PCR cap tool
- Function: Applying and removing caps on PCR plates
- Material: Polyamide (PA)
- EAN: 4033378484475
- Technical Information Sheet:
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Cap Tool for attaching and detaching, caps on PCR plates, PA is the article on this page. Luminix Health distributes BRAND for laboratory use. It sits in PCR plates, tubes & strips, inside Microplates, PCR & reaction tubes, in Lab consumables.
PCR plates, tubes and strips are thin-walled so a thermal cycler can change the sample temperature quickly. A skirted plate is what a robot grips. White wells reflect light for qPCR. A standard 1.5 mL tube in a cycler block does not make proper contact.
A microplate is an array of wells so the same step can be done many times. A deep-well plate holds more volume. A PCR plate or a strip of tubes is thin-walled so the temperature of a cycler reaches the liquid quickly. A seal keeps the well from evaporating. The well number, the working volume and whether the plate is skirted for a robot are the choices. Diagnostic test systems are listed under ISO in vitro diagnostic systems. Methods are on PubMed.
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