Argos Reservoir 12 Channel 3 ml Individually Sealed Case of 20 Basins

Cole-Parmer Argos B3135 Reagent Reservoir with Lid – 12-Channel, 3 mL, Sterile

The Cole-Parmer Argos B3135 is a premium 12-channel reagent reservoir (frequently referred to as a pipetting basin) explicitly designed for high-throughput multi-channel pipetting workflows. Manufactured from high-quality, chemically resistant polymer, this specific basin features 12 individual channels, each holding up to 3 mL of liquid. It is specifically engineered to minimize dead volume and ensure maximum sample recovery when working with expensive reagents, master mixes, or buffers. Supplied sterile and accompanied by a secure lid, the B3135 provides a clean, evaporation-resistant environment for sensitive molecular biology assays, ELISA setups, and high-precision liquid handling routines.

Technical Performance and Design

• 12-Channel Configuration: Features 12 distinct, perfectly spaced channels that correspond flawlessly with standard 8-channel or 12-channel micropipettes. This allows technicians to pool or separate discrete reagents without the risk of cross-channel contamination.

• V-Shaped Bottoms: The geometry of each 3 mL channel tapers into a precise V-shape at the bottom. This ensures that pipette tips can reach the absolute lowest point of the basin, recovering the "last drop" of expensive enzymes or low-volume samples and virtually eliminating dead volume.

• Included Protective Lid: Comes equipped with a tight-fitting lid that actively prevents airborne contamination and significantly reduces reagent evaporation during lengthy incubations or complex multi-step plate loading procedures.

• Stable, Low-Profile Design: The wide, flat base prevents accidental tipping or spilling on crowded benchtops or inside biological safety cabinets, ensuring a highly secure pipetting platform.

Product Specifications

• Catalog Number: B3135

• Manufacturer: Cole-Parmer (Argos Technologies)

• Product Type: Multi-Channel Reagent Reservoir / Basin

• Capacity: 3 mL per channel (12 channels total)

• Accessories: Includes Lid

• Sterility: Sterile

Key Benefits & Applications

• ELISA & PCR Master Mixes: The absolute ideal vessel for organizing and distributing multi-component master mixes, primers, or detection antibodies directly into 96-well or 384-well microplates.

• Cost-Effective Reagent Usage: The micro-volume 3 mL capacity combined with the V-bottom design ensures you never have to overfill a large trough just to get a proper pipette draw, saving massive amounts of expensive drug compounds or RNA extraction buffers.

• Workflow Organization: The 12-channel layout allows researchers to perform serial dilutions or load different samples into a single reservoir block, drastically reducing benchtop clutter compared to juggling a dozen individual microcentrifuge tubes.

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