Thermo Scientific Microplate 96 Well Full Skirt Low Profile 25 Plates

Thermo Scientific AB-0800 Armadillo™ 96-Well Full Skirt PCR Plate (0.2 ml, Low Profile)

The Thermo Scientific AB-0800 is a premium, high-performance PCR microplate engineered for maximum stability and compatibility in high-throughput automated environments. Featuring a unique two-component design, the Armadillo™ plate combines a rigid polycarbonate frame with high-quality polypropylene wells. The polycarbonate frame prevents the plate from warping or shrinking during the intense heat of thermal cycling, ensuring a consistent footprint for robotic grippers and plate readers. The thin-walled polypropylene wells are optimized for rapid and uniform heat transfer, leading to highly reproducible PCR results. With its full-skirted design and low-profile 0.2 ml wells, the AB-0800 is the ideal choice for laboratories utilizing robotic liquid handlers and automated thermal cyclers where precision and reliability are non-negotiable.

Technical Performance and Design

• Warp-Resistant Polycarbonate Frame: The rigid frame maintains dimensional stability through repeated heating and cooling cycles, eliminating the "plate bowing" commonly seen with standard polypropylene plates.

• Full-Skirted Automation Interface: The full skirt provides a large, flat surface for robotic labeling and secure gripping by automated arms, while also offering a stable base for centrifugation.

• Low Profile Well Design: Reduces the "dead volume" (headspace) between the sample and the heated lid of the thermal cycler, which minimizes evaporation and improves reaction efficiency in small-volume PCR.

• Raised Well Rims: Specifically engineered to provide a superior sealing surface for both adhesive seals and heat-sealing films, significantly reducing the risk of cross-contamination and sample loss.

Product Specifications

• Catalog Number: AB-0800

• Format: 96-Well Microplate

• Skirt Style: Full Skirt

• Profile: Low Profile

• Well Capacity: 0.2 ml (200 µl)

• Material: Polycarbonate (Frame) / Polypropylene (Wells)

• Purity: Certified DNA, DNase, and RNase-free.

• Color: Clear Wells / Clear Frame (Note: Also available in various frame colors; please verify physical unit).

Key Benefits & Applications

• Automated High-Throughput PCR: The standard choice for large-scale genomic labs using robotic platforms like the Tecan, Hamilton, or Agilent Bravo.

• qPCR & Real-Time PCR: The low-profile wells and consistent optical clarity make these plates excellent for fluorescence-based detection methods.

• Library Preparation: Frequently used in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows for DNA fragmenting and library amplification where sample integrity is critical.

• Sample Storage: The rigid construction and excellent sealing properties allow for long-term storage of DNA and RNA libraries at -80°C.

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