Thermo Scientific™ Flat Caps for UTW PCR Plates, strips of 8, optical clear

Catalog No.	Quantity
TCS1080	120 Strips

Catalog No. TCS1080 Supplier Thermo Scientific™ Supplier No. TCS1080

Description

Minimize vapor loss with these flat cap strips for use with Thermo Scientific™ Piko™ 24-well plates in the Piko Thermal Cycler and the PikoReal Real-Time PCR System.

All our sealing products are designed to provide the ultimate protection while also being easy to use. Thermo Scientific qPCR sealing options are optically clear to deliver maximum and consistent signal transmission, critical for accurate qPCR results.

These flat cap strips provide an extremely tight seal in UTW (ultra-thin walled) PCR plates. They are an ideal choice for low volume reactions where it is important to minimize vapor loss. In addition, our optically-clear flat caps provide great transmission for all fluorescence detection applications, such as qPCR.

Highlights

• 8-cap strip
• Optically clear for fluorescence detection
• Tight sealing for low-volume samples and consistent quantification results
• Ideal for sealing 24-well Piko UTW PCR plates

Specifications

• Color: Clear
• Material: Polypropylene
• No. of Wells: 8
• Quantity: 120 Strips
• Format: Strips of 8 Optical Caps
• Product Type: PCR Plate Cap Strip
• Product Line: Piko
• Certified RNase/DNase-free: Yes
• Plate Compatibility: 96-well Plate

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Are ultra thin wall (UTW) vessels compatible with real-time experiments?

Yes. All of the UTW plastics we provide are well suited for qPCR reactions.

Will ultra thin wall (UTW) vessels automatically speed up reactions on my conventional thermal cycler?

To realize the time savings of the UTW plastics on conventional thermal cyclers, optimization of the protocol is required. This typically involves reducing hold times and changing the actual hold temperatures.

Are ultra thin wall (UTW) vessels prone to break more often because of their thinner walls?

When used as instructed, these vessels are remarkably robust and can handle typical laboratory conditions, without fracturing or resulting in loss of volume. It is recommended that, when applying caps, a proper tray be used to protect the bottom of the tubes from excessive force that is typically used.