FrameStar PCR plates maximize thermal stability at high temperatures, which prevents sample loss by minimizing thermal expansion during PCR. The two-component design combines the advantages of thin wall polypropylene tubes for optimum PCR results, and a rigid polycarbonate skirt and deck for the highest thermal stability and rigidity. In contrast to standard one-piece PCR plates, evaporation from the corner positions of the plate and outer rows of wells is minimal, which allows for the downscaling of reagent volumes and therefore saves costs.
This means that compared to a standard polypropylene plate, the FrameStar plate will not warp and expand during rapid heating and cooling, meaning the integrity of seals will remain consistent and therefore less of your sample will evaporate. This in turn means you can spend less money on expensive reagents, as you are retaining more during the PCR process. Our FrameStar plates are available in a 384 well and 96 well format. Choice of multiple well-frame color combinations. Recommended for low volume PCR. The 96 well PCR plates are available in low and standard (high profile), and come with a variety of skirt lengths (non, semi and fully skirted).
Our divisible FrameStar PCR plates offer all the flexibility of tube strips, in a plate format. They can be easily divided into smaller plate sections, ensuring no tubes are wasted. More on divisible plates.