Falcon Microplate 12 Well Clear Flat Bottom Case of 50 Plates

Falcon 353043 12-Well Cell Culture Plate (TC-Treated, Flat Bottom)

The Falcon 353043 is a premier 12-well microplate engineered for the consistent attachment and expansion of adherent mammalian and insect cell lines. Featuring a vacuum-gas plasma Tissue Culture (TC) treatment, the plate surface is modified to ensure uniform surface chemistry and optimal growth kinetics across all wells. Each plate is constructed from high-clarity virgin polystyrene for superior microscopic imaging 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 a staple for medium-scale experiments in drug discovery, molecular biology, and academic research.

Technical Performance and Design

• Reliable TC-Treated Surface: The vacuum-gas plasma treatment creates a stable, hydrophilic surface that promotes rapid cell attachment, spreading, and uniform monolayer formation.

• Labyrinth Lid Technology: The patented lid design includes condensation rings and a labyrinth seal that facilitates uniform gas exchange while significantly reducing evaporation and the risk of contamination.

• Exceptional Optical Clarity: Manufactured from crystal-grade polystyrene with a flat-bottom well geometry, providing an ideal path for high-resolution inverted microscopy and bottom-reading assays.

• Alphanumeric Identification: Features bold, molded-in alphanumeric well coordinates (A-C, 1-4) to facilitate easy sample tracking and accurate pipetting during manual or automated workflows.

Product Specifications

• Catalog Number: 353043

• Format: 12-Well Flat Bottom

• Cell Growth Area: 3.8 cm² per well

• Total Well Volume: 6.0 ml

• Recommended Working Volume: 1.5 – 2.2 ml

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

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

Key Benefits & Applications

• Medium-Scale Expansion: The 12-well format provides a significant growth area (3.8 cm²) per well, ideal for experiments requiring substantial cell harvests for downstream RNA, DNA, or protein extraction.

• Consistent Data Generation: The uniform surface treatment and specialized lid design minimize "edge effects," ensuring that data from peripheral wells is as reliable as that from central wells.

• Standardized Automation: Adheres to standard ANSI/SLAS footprint dimensions for full compatibility with 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, a critical feature for maintaining aseptic conditions in the laminar flow hood.

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