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MicroCaster microarray system

MicroCaster System, 8-pin system hand tool, MicroCaster 8-pin system slide holder, MicroCaster pin conditioner and spare replicator pins, 1/pk

Synonym(s):

microarray system

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
41100000
NACRES:
NB.22

packaging

pack of 1

manufacturer/tradename

Maine Mfg 10485047

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General description

MicroCaster System includes:
MicroCaster 8-Pin System Hand Tool
MicroCaster 8-Pin System Slide Holder
MicroCaster Pin Conditioner
Spare Replicator Pins
Handheld Microarraying System
The MicroCaster is an economical, entry-level manual microarraying system for principle and pilot studies. With the MicroCaster 8-pin hand tool, samples can be loaded from 96 well or 384 well microtiter plates.

The MicroCaster slide holder accommodates two slides. It has a built-in indexing system that enables precise printing of up to 768 spots in an array of 32 x 24 spots. It is very easy to set up and use with processing time of 5 to 20 minutes per slide.

The MicroCaster is designed for 1-pad FAST Slides with 20 x 51 mm pad size and is compatible with other slide surfaces.

MicroCaster accessories can be used to increase the flexibility of the manual arrayer system by providing accurate source-plate indexing and reliable pin-tool cleaning.

The MicroCaster accessories are compatible with standard 96 well microplates and they reduce hassle with pin-tool cleaning.

Specifications:
  • Number of spots: up to 768
  • Horizontal pitch: x-axis 1250 μm
  • Vertical pitch: y-axis 750 μm
  • Spot size: 500 to 1000 μm
  • Print volume: (varies with buffer and viscosity) 20 to 70 nL

Other Notes

Field of Use : For internal research use only. Products are not intended for diagnostic use or resale.

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