Hard-Shell 96-well 480 PCR plates are optimized to work on the Roche LightCycler 480 real-time PCR system. Hard-Shell plates are specifically designed to withstａnd the stresses of heat sealing, thermal cycling, and robotic handling. The patented* two-component microplate design provides superior stability and flatness, allowing precise positioning for automation. The low-profile wells are optimized for low-volume reactions and fast PCR.

Key Features and Benefits

Polycarbonate shell — prevents plate warping when thermal cycling in the Roche LightCycler 480

Extremely uniform wells — reduce well-to-well variability in optical assays performed in real-time PCR

Black lettering — facilitates well identification

Rigid shell — ideal for heat sealing methods with instruments such as the PX1™ PCR plate sealer

Additional Details

White-well option for increased fluorescent signal strength

Bar-coded on row A side for convenient database tracking

Footprint and well spacing match ANSI/SBS standard dimensions

Reaction volumes of 5–125 µl (200 µl maximum)

Process sampling and testing to ensure that plates are free of DNase, RNase, and human DNA

Compatible PCR Instrument

Roche LightCycler 480 real-time PCR system

* Hard-Shell plates are covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents or their foreign counterparts owned by Eppendorf AG: U.S. Patent Numbers 7,347,977; 6,340,589; and 6,528,302.