Falcon Microplate with Lid 48 Well PP 50 Plates

Falcon 353078 48-Well Cell Culture Plate (TC-Treated, Flat Bottom)

The Falcon 353078 is a precision-engineered 48-well microplate designed for the reliable cultivation of adherent mammalian and insect cell lines. Featuring a vacuum-gas plasma Tissue Culture (TC) treatment, the plate surface is modified to be highly hydrophilic, ensuring uniform cell attachment and consistent growth kinetics across all wells. Each plate is manufactured from high-clarity virgin polystyrene and includes a specialized low-evaporation labyrinth lid to maintain a sterile environment while minimizing "edge effects." Individually wrapped in medical-style peel-open packaging, these plates are an essential tool for scaled experiments in drug discovery, toxicology, and academic research.

Technical Performance and Design

• Reliable TC-Treated Surface: The vacuum-gas plasma treatment provides a consistent, negatively charged surface chemistry that promotes stable cell adhesion and optimal monolayer formation.

• Labyrinth Lid Technology: The unique lid design includes condensation rings and a labyrinth seal that permits gas exchange while significantly reducing evaporation and the risk of cross-contamination.

• Exceptional Optical Clarity: Constructed from crystal-grade polystyrene with a flat-bottom well geometry, providing an ideal path for inverted microscopy and bottom-reading plate readers.

• Alphanumeric Identification: Features bold, molded-in alphanumeric well coordinates to facilitate easy sample tracking and accurate pipetting during complex manual workflows.

Product Specifications

• Catalog Number: 353078

• Format: 48-Well Flat Bottom

• Cell Growth Area: 0.75 cm² per well

• Total Well Volume: Approx. 1.4 ml

• Recommended Working Volume: 0.5 – 0.8 ml

• Sterility: Sterile (Gamma Irradiated); Non-pyrogenic

• Packaging: Individually Wrapped (1 per pack / 50 per case)

Key Benefits & Applications

• Medium-Throughput Assays: The 48-well format offers a larger growth area than 96-well plates, making it ideal for experiments requiring higher cell yields per well for downstream analysis like RNA extraction or Western blotting.

• Adherent Cell Research: Specifically validated for anchorage-dependent cell lines that require a treated surface to thrive and proliferate.

• Standardized Automation: Adheres to standard ANSI/SLAS footprint dimensions for compatibility with most robotic plate handlers and automated liquid handling systems.

• Hygienic Individual Wrapping: Peel-open medical packaging ensures that each plate remains sterile until the moment of use, preventing accidental contamination in shared laboratory spaces.

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