PlateSeal Foil PCR 1×8 Foil SealStrips – CLEARANCE

An economical and more user-friendly alternative to PCR strip caps; no sore thumbs and fingers guaranteed! Designed for standard (non-optical) PCR, light sensitive assays, and robotics. Precision cut to a smaller dimension for sealing one PCR 8-tube strip or a single row of a 96-well PCR plate whenever rows must be selectively protected or accessed. The conformable, malleable foil allows visual verification of seal security. Foil SealStrips remove easily and cleanly with no splash back as can occur with strip caps. Each sheet contains 6 strips on a continuous backing liner for ease of use. Features two end-tabs with perforations for ease of handling, application, and removal. Certified DNase- & RNase- free.

A non-locking workstation is recommended for sample prep (e.g. 96 round-well PCR plate or deep-well storage plate). In order to minimize evaporation, we recommend removing the end-tabs at the perforations before thermal cycling. Because 8-tube strips can flex when loading them into the cycler, a final sealing step is highly recommended. If properly used and applied, SealStrips provide an excellent secure seal to minimize sample loss; evaporation rates are comparable to or better than strip caps.

• Film: Aluminum foil, 50.8µm, 2mil
• Adhesive: Acrylic, 36.8µm, 1.45mil
• Functional temperature range: -20°C to +120°C
• Usable dimensions: 81.2mm x 10.1mm

Features & Benefits:

•  An economical and more user-friendly alternative to strip-caps; no sore thumbs and fingers guaranteed!
• Precision cut to a smaller dimension to seal a single 8-well row of a 96-well plate or a single PCR 8-tube strip
• Each sheet contains 6 SealStrips on a continuous backing liner for ease of use
• Strips can be used to selectively cover individual plate rows to prevent accidental pipetting or to re-seal rows that have been pierced
• Certified DNase- & RNase- free
• 2.0ml aluminum minimizes shredding during removal
• Conformable foil allows visual verification of seal security around each well
• Pierceable with a pipet tip or robotic probe for direct sample recovery
• Specially formulated adhesive provides an excellent seal to minimize evaporation, reduce cross-contamination and prevent spillage
• SealStrips remove easily and cleanly from plate surfaces with no splash back as can occur with strip-caps
• Features two end-tabs with perforations for ease of handling, application and removal
• A non-locking workstation is recommended for sample prep (e.g. 96 round-well PCR plate or deep well block)
• Removal of the end-tabs at the perforations is recommended before cycling
• Do not fold foil around sides of tubes
• A final sealing step is highly recommended in the thermal cycler because 8-tube strips flex during handling

**Note from Manufacturer**

Removed from Long-Term Storage category.  We no longer recommend these seals or use with harsh chemicals such as DMSO.  This seal is best suited for short term storage and standard PCR.

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