A wide variety of experimental assays require a series of washes. Microplate washers are laboratory instruments designed to control the procedure of washing experimental samples arranged in plate-based formats. Users load a plate and select a program; microplate washers then dispense, soak and aspirate liquids from the plate in seconds. Compared to manual alternatives, microplate washers tremendously improve the speed and accuracy of many different washing procedures, and are particularly useful for Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISAs). Microplate washers are also employed to wash cell cultures, protein arrays, Western blots and beads as well as applied in DNA purification protocols. The capabilities of microplate washers are determined by several parameters. Microplate format compatibility (48, 96 or 384 wells), the number of channel heads (6, 8, 16, 96 or 384), the number of liquids dispensed (1 to 5) and the range of volumes dispensed and aspirated (10 microliters to 3 milliliters) all vary by instrument model. In general microplate washers are designed to leave only 2 microliters of residue per well and operate with an accuracy of <3% CV per well and a uniformity of <4% CV across a plate. All microplate washers enable users to program tank selection, volumes, step times, and cycles for customized procedures.
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| Company | Molecular Devices, LLC | Molecular Devices, LLC |
| Item | AquaMax Microplate Washers | MultiWash+™ Microplate Washer |
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| Catalog Number | AquaMax | MultiWash+ |
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| Dimensions | 8.3 (H) x 18.3 (W) x 20.3 (D) | 8.3" x 17.3" x 8.3" (WxHxD) |
| Cycle Time | 96 wash head, 300 µL/well Single cycle: 11 sec., Three cycles: 26 sec.
384 wash head 100 µL/well Single cycle: 12 sec., Three cycles: 28 sec. | Adjustable |
| Description | Efficient cell washing with minimal cell loss and optimal assay performance. The AquaMax® Microplate Washer is a fully self-contained system, configurable for both 96- and 384-well microplates. Use preconfigured wash, soak, and aspiration protocols or create your own multi-step protocol using the Efficient cell washing with minimal cell loss and optimal assay performance. The AquaMax® Microplate Washer is a fully self-contained system, configurable for both 96- and 384-well microplates. Use preconfigured wash, soak, and aspiration protocols or create your own multi-step protocol using the simple touchscreen interface. For biochemical assays, the washer removes unbound material and unreacted reagents. For cell-based assays, the washer has the option for 96- or 384-well cell wash heads with angled pins to allow extremely gentle washing of weakly adherent cell types. Trouble-free operation Comprehensive cleaning protocols can be activated at the touch of a button for trouble-free operation. A standby feature keeps the washer primed and probe tips submersed in buffer for instant startup. Versatility Precise dispense and aspiration control allow processing without cell disruption. Fast sequential, continuous, and bottom washing options reduce wash times to a minimum.
Flexibility -
By using automatically-detected, interchangeable 96 and 384 wash heads, the AquaMax washer configures easily to meet current and future, higher-density microplate application requirements.
Automation -
The washer is easy to integrate with the latest automation tools. It is compatible with the Molecular Devices StakMax® Microplate Stacker and many robotic plate handlers.
Other features and benefits include:
- Install easily
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Eliminate plate indexing
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Run multiple wash protocols
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The MultiWash+™ Microplate Washer is an automated, compact, quiet, efficient washer with 20 different wash protocol options. The variations include adjustable speed and volume, adjustable aspiration speed and time, Compact microplate washer with maximum flexibility in a minimum footprint.
The MultiWash+™ Microplate Washer is an automated, compact, quiet, efficient washer with 20 different wash protocol options. The variations include adjustable speed and volume, adjustable aspiration speed and time, adjustable soak times, and three modes of shaking. Four wash/rinse bottles are included and configurable for both 96- and 384-well plates.
Walk-up usability -
The 20 different wash protocols include up to eight cycles within each protocol for walk-up usability and flexibility.
Configurable Washing -
Settings include adjustable speed and volume, adjustable aspiration speed and time, and adjustable soak times, with three modes of shaking available to mix solutions.
Other features and benefits include: - Achieve efficiency
- Eliminate pressurized bottles
- Gain benefits for lower throughputs
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| Plate Formats | 96 or 384 Well Plates | 96 and 384 well plates |
| Manifold Channels | Inquire | 16 |
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