Hoefer® Gradient Makers

Ideal for generating gradients of polyacrylamide, sucrose, and cesium chloride.

• Made of heavy acrylic plastic with high-quality, leak-free Teflon® valves
• Flat base provides stability on the magnetic stir. Comes with a support rod for attaching to a ring stand
• Takes Luer or 4 mm ID tubing. With included adapters, it can also take 2 mm ID or 22-gauge tubing

SG15, SG30, SG50 and SG100 include

• Gradient Maker with Teflon® Valves, 1/ea
• Adapter Barbed Fitting, 1/ea
• Luer Outlet Fitting, 1/ea
• 22-gauge Needle, 1/ea
• Support Rod, 1/ea 

The 500 mL SG500 Gradient Maker is made of two cylindrical acrylic chambers joined and mounted on a flat acrylic base.

• An easy-to-use push-pull valve opens and closes the passage between the reservoir and mixing chambers
• Suitable for forming polyacrylamide gradients or buffer gradients used with medium to small chromatography columns
• Ideal for use with the SE615 Multiple Gel Caster  

SG500 includes

• Gradient Maker with Push-Pull Valve, 1/ea
• Hose Clamps, 4/pk

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Hoefer® Gel Casters

Enable several gradient or homogeneous gels to be cast simultaneously. Choice of multiple-gel casters or dual-gel casters.

Gel Casters for Small Format Vertical Electrophoresis Systems (SE250, SE260, SE300)

Multiple-Gel Casters

• Pour uniform gels from the top; pump gradient gels into an inlet port at the bottom of the unit
• Sandwiches fill at the same time and at the same rate from the same solution
• The result: identical gels
• Glass plate sandwiches seal leak-free without the use of messy grease or tape
• Once cast, gels can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for several weeks

Dual-Gel Caster (SE245)

• Cast one or two gels
• Accommodates both 10 x 8 cm and 10 x 10.5 cm plates

*For use with the SE250 and SE260 Series only.
 

Gel Casters for SE600 and SE400 Series Vertical Units   

Multiple-Gel Casters

• SE675 casts up to four 16 cm long gels
• SE615 casts up to ten 16 cm long gels
• Easy to use and leak-free
• Cast homogeneous or gradient gels. Pour homogeneous gels directly into the top of the casting chamber: pump gradient gels through an inlet port at the bottom

Dual-Gel Caster (SE6015)

SE6015 Dual Gel Caster is included when you order an SE600 series unit. It can also be ordered separately.

• Casts two 8, 16, or 24 cm long gels at a time
• Double the capacity with optional divider plates
• Easy to use and leak-free
• Glass Sandwichers seal into the casting 

*For use with the SE600 Series only.

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PurePlus® Deep Well Plates

Labcon’s PurePlus® Deep Well Plates are rigorously tested to ensure they are free of RNase, DNase, ATP, and endotoxins. With our in-house microbiology lab, consistency is a top priority.

Available in sterile and non-sterile formats, these plates fit most popular instruments and can be sealed with sealing films or reusable silicone mats. Barcoding is available for both 1.2 mL and 2.2 mL plates by special order.

Ultra Clean & Ultra Clear 

PurePlus® plates feature molded-in orientation and permanent printed locating grids for ease of use. They are available in multiple formats: 96 well square hole with conical or flat bottom, 96 well round hole with round bottom, and 384 well square hole.

With volumes ranging from 0.2 mL to 2.5 mL, our plates are offered in non-sterile and validated medical-grade sterile versions, sterilized to an SAL of 10^-6 in compliance with ISO 11137.

The 1.2 mL and 2.2 mL volumes include three-sided alpha-numeric labeling grids, and their smooth interior surfaces ensure efficient pipetting. Designed for manual or robotic handling, these plates are SBS formatted for compatibility with automated systems.

Additional Features

Made from 100% virgin polypropylene, PurePlus® plates are autoclavable and freezable. Unlike "pre-sterile" products from other manufacturers, our sterile plates are fully validated for diagnostic and regulated procedures.

Specifications

ILP 240 uL, Square Well, V-Bottom MicroPlates – 384

Our 384-well plates offer quality, performance, and confidence. Ultra-flat surfaces, sturdy design, and rigidity optimize our 384-well plates for consistent handling with a variety of automated platforms for high-throughput workflows. Plates are standardized to comply with ANSI/SLAS 2004-1, guaranteeing proper fit.

These plates offer secure storage for assays, compound libraries, or storing samples for any duration. Inert medical-grade virgin polypropylene resins are ideally suited for stable, long-term high-density sample storage at -80 °C. The square well V bottom design helps maximize sample recovery. Raised rims on each well help protect from cross-contamination and make for enhanced sealing with adhesive films, silicone mats, or heat-sealing films.

Made from Virgin Polypropylene (no mold release agents or regrind); RNase, DNase, DNA, and Pyrogen Free Certification.
 

ILP 120 uL, Square Well, V-Bottom MicroPlates - 384

Our 384-well plates offer quality, performance, and confidence. Ultra-flat surfaces, sturdy design, and rigidity optimize our 384-well plates for consistent handling with a variety of automated platforms for high-throughput workflows. Plates are standardized to comply with ANSI/SBS 6-2012, guaranteeing proper fit.

These plates offer secure storage for assays, compound libraries, or storing samples for any duration. Inert medical-grade virgin polypropylene resins are ideally suited for stable, long-term high-density sample storage at -80 °C. The square well V bottom design helps maximize sample recovery. Raised rims on each well help protect from cross-contamination and make for enhanced sealing with adhesive films, silicone mats, or heat-sealing films.

Made from Virgin Polypropylene (no mold release agents or regrind); RNase, DNase, DNA, and Pyrogen Free Certification.

Specifications
 

Product Type	384 Square Well Plates
Well Shape Bottom	Pyramid – V
Material	Natural Polypropylene
Alphanumeric	Molded in
Compliance	ANSI/SBS 6-2012
Surface Treatment	None
Certified	DNase-/RNase-/Pyrogen-Free
Max Volume	130 uL
Working Volume	120 uL
Volume w/ Mat Lid	30 uL
Autoclavable	121ºC (249.8ºF) at 15 psi, 15 min.
Max RCF	4000
Max Temp.	120ºC (248ºF)
Min Temp.	-80ºC (-112ºF)

 

ILP Round Well, V-Bottom MicroPlates - 96 

Huge round top wells (with conical V-bottom) provide easier access and up to 480 µL per well of working volume in this short (14.4mm high) micro-plate.

Manufactured from chemically resistant and inert virgin polypropylene, this plate is optimized for sample collection; combinatorial chemistry; library applications, bacterial and yeast growth, storage, and sample recovery.  

The V-bottom design helps to concentrate reagents and samples, by minimizing the amount of both needed. It also improves sample recovery, while larger diameter wells improve sample access and overall volume.

The sturdy design and ANSI/SLAS 2004 compliant footprint (SBS) allow for automated usage with grippers, stackers, and heater/cooler blocks.

Raised rims on each well make for easy and secure sealing with adhesive films, silicone mats, or heat-sealing films, help prevent cross-contamination, and reduce sample loss in storage.

Lot to lot tested and certified to be free of RNase, DNase, and Pyrogen contamination.

Specifications

ILP Round Well, U-Bottom Glass Coated MicroPlates – 96

• Glass-coated, polypropylene microplates. The 200 nm thick coating of silicone dioxide creates a cradle of non-binding and inert glass to protect your sample.
• This SiO2 coating helps to:
• Reduced binding
• Increase chemical resistance
• Protect the same from any potential compounds leached from the plastic.

300 uL plate design

• Assists in mixing and provides low residual volumes after pipetting (<0.1 l)
• Designed for automated systems
• Raised rims on each well help protect from cross-contamination and make for enhanced sealing with adhesive films, silicone mats, or heat-sealing films
• Made from Virgin Polypropylene; no mold release agents or regrind
• RNase, DNase, DNA, and Pyrogen Free Certification

500 uL plate design

• Holds up to 500 uL per well of working volume in a 14.4 mm high micro-plate
• The unique open-bottom design maximizes volume, while larger diameter wells improve sample access and mixing
• ANSI/SLAS 1-2004 compliant footprint (SBS) allows for automated usage with grippers, stackers, and heater/cooler blocks.
• Raised rims on each well make for easy and secure sealing with adhesive films, silicone mats, or heat sealing films, help prevent cross-contamination, and reduce sample loss in storage
• Manufactured from chemically resistant and inert virgin polypropylene
• Lot to lot tested and certified to be free of RNase, DNase, and Pyrogen contamination

ILP Round Well, V-Bottom Glass Coated MicroPlates – 96

Glass coated, polypropylene microplates. The 200 nm thick coating of silicone dioxide creates a cradle of non-binding and inert glass to protect your sample.

• This SiO2 coating helps to
• Reduced binding
• Increase chemical resistance
• Protect the same from any potential compounds leached from the plastic. 

Plate design

The 96 round well V-bottom design minimizes reagent usage and provides the lowest residual volumes after pipetting (<0.1 l); designed for colorimetric assays and compound storage/ libraries, especially with automated systems.

• Consistent automated handling – ultra-flat surfaces, sidewall gripper lugs, and rigidity
• Durable – withstands repeated freeze/thaw cycles down to -20ºC without adversely affecting dimensional integrity
• Raised rims on each well help protect from cross contamination and make for enhanced sealing with adhesive films, silicone mats, or heat sealing films.
• Manufactured of exceptionally clear and inert virgin polypropylene (no mold release agents or regrind)
• Certified RNase, DNase, DNA, and Pyrogen Free.

Specifications
 

Number of Wells	96
Number of Plugs	96
Plug Shape	Conical – V
Well Shape Top	Round
Well Shape Bottom	Conical – V
Material	USP Class VI Polypropylene
Adhesive Material	SiO2; 0.0079mil
Color	Natural
Alphanumeric	Molded in
Compliance	ANSI/SBS 6-2012
Surface Treatment	SiO2
Certified	DNase-/RNase-/Pyrogen-Free
Overall Height	14.60 mm
Well Depth	10.90 mm
Overall Length	127.00 mm
Adhesive Thickness	SiO2; 0.0079 Mil
Width	85.00 mm
Top Width	81.10 mm
Well Diameter Bottom	6.58 mm
Well Diameter Top	6.96 mm
Top Length	122.90 mm
Well Bottom To Deck	2.85 mm
Max Volume	360 uL
Working Volume	300 uL
Volume With Mat Lid	235 uL
Plug Depth	10.90 mm
Plug Diameter	6.58 mm
Autoclavable	121ºC (249.8ºF) at 15 psi, 15 min.
Max RCF	4,000 RCF
Max Temp.	120ºC (248ºF)
Min Temp.	-80ºC (-112ºF)

 

ILP Round Well, U-Bottom MicroPlates – 96

300 uL MicroPlates

The 300 uL plate design assists in mixing and provides low residual volumes after pipetting (<0.1 l); designed for colorimetric assays and compound storage, especially with automated systems. Ultra-flat surfaces, sidewall gripper lugs, and rigidity optimize this plate for consistent automated handling.

Manufactured of exceptionally clear virgin polypropylene, this plate can withstand repeated freeze/thaw cycles down to -20ºC without adversely affecting dimensional integrity. Raised rims on each well help protect from cross-contamination and make for enhanced sealing with adhesive films, silicone mats, or heat-sealing films.

500 uL MicroPlates 

The huge 500 uL round U-bottom wells provide easier access and up to 500 uL per well of working volume in a 14.4 mm high micro-plate. Manufactured from chemically resistant and inert virgin polypropylene, this plate is optimized for sample collection; combinatorial chemistry; library applications, bacterial and yeast growth, storage, mixing, and sample recovery. Ideal for assay work, the unique open bottom design maximizes volume, while larger diameter wells improve sample access and mixing.

The sturdy design and ANSI/SLAS 1-2004 compliant footprint (SBS) allow for automated usage with grippers, stackers, and heater/cooler blocks. Raised rims on each well make for easy and secure sealing with adhesive films, silicone mats, or heat-sealing films, help prevent cross-contamination, and reduce sample loss in storage.

Lot to lot tested and certified to be free of RNase, DNase, and Pyrogen contamination.
 

ILP Round Well, Flat Bottom Assay Plates - 96
  

Our flat bottom 96-well assay plates are ideal for general (non-tissue culture) applications including microbiology, serology, and fluorescence assays.

Black plates are solid black and opaque in color with no transparency, quenching light, and limiting background autofluorescence. These plates allow for top-read measurements.

White plates are solid white and opaque in color with no transparency, maximizing signal strength and reflection. These plates allow for top-read measurements.

Natural plates allow for top-read or bottom-read measurements in the visible range. Made from high optic transmission grade polystyrene.

They come in standard 8×12 configuration and have molded-in alpha-numeric position markings. Each well offers a working volume of 200 µl.

• Made of polystyrene
• Uniform wall thickness
• Rigid automation-friendly design is compatible with stackers, grippers, heater/cooler blocks
• ANSI/SLAS 2004-1 (SBS) compliant footprint
• Assay plates are tested on a lot-to-lot basis to be RNase, DNase, and pyrogen free.
• Plates are available in sterile and non-sterile and non-treated.

 Specifications
 

Number of Plugs	96
Plug Shape	Round – FLAT
Well Shape Top	Round
Material	Polystyrene
Adhesive Material	None
Color	Varies
Alphanumeric	Molded in
Compliance	ANSI/SBS 6-2012
Certified	DNase-/RNase-/Pyrogen-Free
Max Vol.	390 uL
Working Vol.	340 uL
Vol. w/ Mat Lid	240 uL
Autoclavable	No
Max RCF	2,000 RCF
Max Temp.	70ºC (158ºF)
Min Temp.	-40ºC (-40ºF)

ILP Round Well, Flat Bottom Assay Plates - 384
  

Our black flat bottom 384-well assay plates are ideal for general (non-tissue culture) applications including microbiology, serology, and fluorescence assays. Specially packaged sterile, individually wrapped, with a non-reversible clear polystyrene lid. These completely black, polystyrene, flat-bottom assay plates provide the best signal: noise ratio in top-read fluorescence.

Our white flat bottom 384-well assay plates are ideal for luminescence and applications seeking increased signal sensitivity. These completely white, polystyrene, flat-bottom assay plates were specifically designed for luminescence applications. The highly reflective solid white color boosts signal while reducing well-to-well crosstalk.

Our clear flat bottom 384-well assay plates are ideal for general (non-tissue culture) applications including microbiology, serology, and absorbance/colorimetric assays (400-900nm wavelength). Made from high optic transmission grade polystyrene, these clear flat bottom assay plates allow for top-read or bottom-read measurements in the visible range.

They come in standard 8×12 configuration and have molded-in alpha-numeric position markings. Each well offers a working volume of 110ul. The rounded corner well design eliminates capillary action that can occur with square-cornered plates.

Ultra-flat surfaces, sturdy design, and rigidity optimize our 384-well assay plates for consistent handling with a variety of automated platforms for high throughput workflows.
Plates are standardized to comply with ANSI/SLAS 2004-1 guaranteeing proper fit.

• Made from polystyrene
• Uniform wall thickness
• Rigid automation-friendly design with gripper lugs
• Fits all ANSI/SLAS 2004-1 (SBS) compliant fixtures and equipment
• Lot tested and certified RNase, DNase, and pyrogen free
• Plates are available in sterile and non-sterile and non-treated

Specifications

Number of Plugs	384
Plug Shape	Square - Flat
Well Shape Top	Square
Material	Polystyrene
Adhesive Material	None
Color	Varies
Alphanumeric	Molded in
Compliance	ANSI/SBS 6-2012
Certified	Dnase-Rnase-/Pyrogen-Free
Max Vol.	130 uL
Working Vol.	110 uL
Vol. w/ Mat Lid	30 uL
Autoclavable	No
Max RCF	2,000 RCF
Max Temp.	70ºC (158ºF)
Min Temp.	-40ºC (-40ºF)

 

Hoefer® Mighty Small precast gels are high-performance mini polyacrylamide gels commonly used for protein separation. Utilizing the Bis-Tris buffer system, they effectively minimize protein modifications during electrophoresis, resulting in sharper and clearer protein bands with higher resolution.

• High loading capacity: 50 uL max. sample volume
• High resolution: Upgraded bis-Tris system for clearer, sharper separation bands and higher resolution
• Ready to use and easy to store: No solution preparation or gel casting is required, saving time. Store at 2 to 8ºC
• Good Repeatability: Fully automated gel casting process, minimal batch-to-batch variation, high stability, and good repeatability
• Highly effective: Max 40 min for electrophoresis
• Safe and non-toxic: No hazardous reagents need to be handled 

Compatible with Hoefer® Mighty Small II Vertical Electrophoresis Systems and the Hoefer® miniVE Vertical Protein Electrophoresis and Blotting Systems.  

Specifications
 

Item #	MSGT	MSGF
Plate Size	3.94 x 3.15 In. | 10 x 8 cm
Gel Size	3.35 x 2.76 In. | 8.5 x 7 cm, 1mm thickness
System/Buffer	Bis-Tris System, MOPS-SDS Buffer	Bis-Tris System, MOPS Buffer
Wells	12-well, 15-well
Storage	Store at 2 to 8°C. (35.6 to 46.4ºF) Do not freeze.
Concentration	Gradient Gels: 4 to 12%, 4 to 20% | Homogenous Gels: 10%, 12%
Loading Vol.	For 12 wells: max 50 uL (recommended: ≤ 25 uL) | For 15 wells: max 30 uL (recommended: ≤ 15 uL)