Abgene Microplate Sealing Mat 96 Well TPE Total of 38 Plate Mats

Thermo Scientific Abgene 96-Well Microplate Sealing Mat – Round Cap, 7 mm Plug Diameter, Pierceable, Thermoplastic Elastomer, Non-Autoclavable, Cleanroom Certified (MPN: AB0566 / AB-0566)

The Thermo Scientific Abgene AB0566 (also cataloged as AB-0566) is a premium, molecular-biology-grade microplate sealing mat engineered to deliver an airtight, evaporation-resistant seal for high-throughput sample processing, compound archiving, and automated workflows. Precision-molded from a proprietary thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), this 96-well CapMat configuration features round plugs with a 7 mm diameter tailored specifically for Abgene 96-round-well polypropylene storage plates and DeepWell blocks. The chemical composition is highly solvent-resistant, securely containing aggressive reagents like Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO), ethanol, and isopropanol. Validated as a pierceable, non-autoclavable module, this flexible mat allows robotic liquid handler needles and multi-channel pipettors to pass through cleanly using approximately 6N of force, ensuring efficient sample recovery without tearing the structural matrix.

Technical Performance and Design

• Robotic Pierceable Core Geometry: Formed with a low-resistance TPE thickness profile optimized for automated sample retrieval. The plugs can be pierced by standard stainless steel robotic probes or pipette tips with 6N of mechanical down-force, closing back tightly post-withdrawal to minimize cross-well evaporation.

• Outstanding Organic Solvent Resistance: The proprietary TPE compound exhibits exceptional chemical immunity against common laboratory solvents. It aggressively blocks vapor escape and resists breakdown when exposed to concentrated DMSO, ethanol, and isopropanol stocks.

• High-Contrast Alphanumeric Grid Mapping: The upper face of the mat features bold, molded-in alphanumeric grid referencing marks (A through H, 1 through 12). This geometric layout aligns perfectly with standard microplate orientations, facilitating mistake-free sample tracking.

• Cleanroom Certified Purity Matrix: Injection-molded and packaged under automated Class 100,000 cleanroom parameters. Every batch is certified free of detectable RNase, DNase, human DNA, and molecular PCR inhibitors, eliminating sample carryover or background contamination liabilities.

Product Specifications

• Catalog Number / MPN: AB0566 (Cross-listed as AB-0566 / 24A00A523)

• Manufacturer / Brand: Thermo Scientific / Abgene

• Format Grid Array: Standard 96-Well Layout (8 x 12 configuration)

• Well Plug Configuration: Round Cap Profile with a 7 mm plug entry diameter

• Material Composition: Premium Hydrophobic Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)

• Mechanical Properties: Pierceable / Non-Autoclavable (Not safe for steam sterilization loops)

• Operational Thermal Window: Performance certified across stable cold and intermediate scales from minus 20 C up to plus 55 C

• Plate Compatibility Baseline: Optimized for Abgene 96 Round-Well Polypropylene Sample Processing, MicroWell, and DeepWell storage plate profiles

• Standard Case Configuration: Case of 50 Sealing Mats total (Arranged as 5 convenient inner packs containing 10 mats per sleeve)

Key Benefits and Applications

• Automated Compound Library Storage: The baseline choice for sealing active pharmaceutical compound master plates, chemical fractions, and assay library blocks slated for automated liquid handling deck runs.

• High-Throughput PCR Setup Protection: Provides an efficient, non-adhesive top boundary overlay that prevents micro-volume evaporation headspace changes across PCR-ready multiwell processing grids.

• Reduced Needle Stalling Hazards: The flexible rubber compliance profile prevents the mechanical needle buckling, probe snapping, or tip bending common when interacting with legacy hard plastic lid systems.

• Friction-Fit Aseptic Stability: Conforms precisely to standard ANSI/SLAS dimensional footprints, guaranteeing a snug, airtight friction fitment that keeps samples isolated from room humidity without requiring adhesive chemicals.

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