Bio-Rad Strip Cap Tool for 8 or 12 Tube Strips

Bio-Rad ECT2000 Strip Cap Tool for 8-Tube or 12-Tube PCR Strips

The Bio-Rad ECT2000 Strip Cap Tool is an ergonomic hand tool designed to streamline the sealing of 0.2 mL PCR tube strips and microplates in molecular biology workflows. Specially engineered to fit standard 8-tube and 12-tube strip caps (including domed and flat cap designs), this tool allows operators to apply uniform, firm pressure across all caps simultaneously. By eliminating manual finger-pressing, the ECT2000 prevents repetitive strain injuries (RSI) while ensuring complete, air-tight, and leak-proof sealing across every well. Proper sealing minimizes sample evaporation, cross-contamination, and thermal gradient loss during PCR, qPCR, and post-amplification thermocycling protocols.

Technical Performance & Structural Attributes

• Dual-Sided Cap Alignment Interface: Molded contact surface accommodates both 8-cap and 12-cap strips for versatile multi-format PCR setup.
• Uniform Pressure Distribution: Ensures even downward force along the entire cap strip length to form a consistent, vapor-tight seal across all reaction tubes.
• Evaporation Loss Prevention: Guarantees tight closure to prevent fluid loss during elevated temperature cycling and hot-lid pressure cycles.
• Ergonomic Lightweight Construction: Curved, smooth plastic body fits comfortably in hand, reducing fatigue during high-throughput sample preparation.
• Chemical & Alcohol Resistant: Durable polymer body permits surface decontamination with 70% ethanol or mild bleach solutions.

Product Specifications

• Catalog / Part Number: ECT2000
• Primary Manufacturer: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
• Compatibility: Standard 8-Tube and 12-Tube PCR Cap Strips (Flat and Domed Caps)
• Material Composition: Molded High-Impact Polymer
• Dimensions: Ergonomic Benchtop Handheld Profile
• Sterility & Autoclavability: Non-Sterile; Surface Disinfectable
• Packaging Configuration: Single Strip Cap Tool

Key Benefits & Applications

• High-Throughput PCR Reaction Setup: Rapidly caps multi-well PCR tube strips without risking loose caps or sample leakage.
• Ergonomic Strain Reduction: Reduces finger soreness and hand fatigue during repetitive cap-sealing operations in genomics and clinical labs.
• Quantitative PCR (qPCR) Integrity: Ensures complete, uniform seal seating critical for preventing optical path obstruction and evaporation in qPCR assays.

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