MultiCycler™ Multi-block Thermal Cycler

Designed for laboratories wanting flexibility in their applications, Benchmark’s MultiCycler™ Thermal Cyclers offer multiple, independent cycling blocks in a single unit.

• Dual or triple block models are available, both offering extremely fast cycling profiles
• Large touchscreen interfaces
• Self-adjusting heated lids
• Gradient capabilities
• Easy-to-use program wizard.

All programming features are accessed from the large, 10” full-color touch screen. The screen can be angled towards the user when in use and then tucked away to save space. A program wizard guides users through the simple protocol setup process. Advanced programming features include gradient, adjustable ramp rates, and time increments and decrements. For multi-user labs, password protection prevents interference with an existing run. A USB provides for unlimited program storage and easy transfer of protocols between MultiCycler™ machines.

The auto-adjusting heated lid prevents condensation and evaporation of samples. Lid temperature can be programmed, and when the block temperature is below 35°C, the lid automatically shuts off. Peltier units allow for exceptionally fast heating and cooling of the blocks. Temperature change is precisely and accurately controlled within tight tolerances by a proprietary algorithm that simulates sample temperature, resulting in fast runs and reproducible results.
 
The wells are arranged in a 4×8 and 6×8 format, allowing for the use of PCR strip tubes in both models. Each block is independently controlled.

Specifications

myGel InstaView™ System | Complete System with Power Supply

• View DNA migration and separation as it happens
• Blue light illumination - won't damage DNA
• Capture high-resolution images without removing the gel from the tank

The myGel InstaView^™ comes complete with everything needed to cast, run, and view mini electrophoresis gels, including an integrated power supply. One large (10.5 x 10 cm) or small (10.5 x 6 cm) gel is accommodated by the gel tank. Gels are easily poured using the supplied trays, combs, and leak-proof casting stand. The power supply connects directly to the gel tank – no more leads to contend with. The connection is guaranteed to be right, every time.

Output voltage can be adjusted to 35V, 50V, or 100V and run time can be set for up to 99 minutes. A magnetic interlock between the gel tank and the lid prevents current from running through the system when the lid is not properly in place.

Once the myGel InstaView System is set up, simply slide the mini LED transilluminator into place under the tank and at any time turn it on to view the run in real-time. An array of blue LEDs emits bright blue light at a wavelength of 465 nm for optimal excitation of common green fluorescent stains such as SmartGlow^™, SYBYR^™ Green, and Gel Green, without damaging DNA. An orange filter is incorporated into the lid for visualizing DNA bands without any additional equipment or special glasses. When it’s time to document results, place the included gel imaging enclosure over top of the myGel InstaView, and use the camera app on any smartphone to capture high-resolution images without removing the gel from the tank.

Images are easily shared via email or text message or printed.
 

Specifications

InstaView Gel Tank

For labs that prefer to use a separate power supply, the InstaView Gel Tank is the perfect choice for running, viewing, and documenting electrophoretic separations. The InstaView Gel Tank accommodates one large (10.5 x 10 cm) or one small (10.5 x 6 cm) gel tray and is supplied with trays, combs, and a leak-proof casting stand. The gel tank lid includes attached power leads which prevent the unit from operating without the lid properly in place.

Any standard power supply can be connected, including the Accuris myVolt^™ Mini and myVolt Touch. The InstaView Gel Tank is shaped to allow the mini-LED transilluminator (included) to slide underneath. Blue light, at a wavelength of 465 nm, provides excitation of common green fluorescent stains such as SmartGlow^™, SYBR^™ Green, and GelGreen. An orange filter is incorporated into the gel tank lid for visualizing the DNA in the gel box without any additional equipment or glasses. The transilluminator can be turned on at any time during a run to track progress and automatically shuts off after 5 minutes.

After electrophoresis, simply place the included imaging enclosure over the InstaView Gel Tank to capture high-resolution images with a smartphone. Images are easily printed or shared via email or text message.

Specifications 

Safety	Physical interlock between lid and tank
Buffer Volume	230 mL
Gel Capacity	1-10.5 x 10 cm or 1-10.5 x 6 cm gels, 0.5 cm thick
Transilluminator	Blue LED, 465 nm
WxDxH (w/enclosure)	7.5 x 8.25 x 5 in /19 x 21 x 14 cm
Weight	1.65lb/0.75kg
Electrical	115V, 60Hz or 230V, 50Hz
Warranty	2-year

  

System & Accessories

 
PR1MA™ High Fidelity Polymerase

• 50X higher fidelity than Taq DNA polymerase
• Works with crude DNA sample
• Ideal for cloning, mutagenesis and microarrays
• Produces blunt end products, to clone directly into blunt end vectors
• Optimized buffer system with unique PCR enhancers

For applications requiring highly accurate amplification, choose PR1MA™ High Fidelity DNA polymerase. Modified for better solubility and higher activity across a broad range of ionic conditions, this polymerase will amplify a wide range of targets, including those that are GC or AT rich as well as crude samples.

A 3'-5' proofreading exonuclease activity and an error rate of 4.55×10-7 makes PR1MA™ High Fidelity DNA Polymerase the perfect partner for cloning applications. The supplied 5X buffer with dNTPs is optimized for compatibility with a variety of targets.

 

Specifications

StripSpin 12 Mini Centrifuge has been discontinued. A replacement model (C2248) can be found here.

StripSpin 12 Mini Centrifuge

• Unique rotor for 12-strip PCR tubes
• Also can be used with 8-strip and individual PCR tubes
• Starts and Stops with opening/closing the lid
• Tiny benchtop footprint and affordability
• Place a StripSpin at the bench, thermal cycler & water bath for convenience.

Specifications:

 
PR1MA™ High Fidelity Hot Start Master Mix

• Leaves an A-overhang for TA cloning
• Ideal for difficult, high GC content sequences
• 10x fidelity of native Taq
• Ideal for long PCR, up to 10kb targets

PR1MA™ High Fidelity Hot Start Mix is a hot start 2x formulation which provides excellent sensitivity in low-copy number assays with 10x higher fidelity than Taq polymerase. The 2x master mix contains proprietary enhancers, an antibody-mediated hot-start mechanism, and a proofreading component for trouble-free PCR reaction assembly and performance.

The pre-optimized Hot Start Master Mix is supplied in a single tube, reducing the number of pipetting steps while improving throughput and reproducibility. The highly efficient buffer formulation and hot-start blend provide the ideal conditions for high-performance PCR and inactivity at room temperature thereby eliminating non-specific amplification.

PR1MA™  High Fidelity Master Mix

• Leaves a blunt end
• Rapid extension: up to 1 kb per 15 seconds
• 100x fidelity of native Taq
• Ideal for shorter, less complex targets

A 2x formulation which provides extreme sensitivity in low copy number assays with 100x the fidelity of native Taq, PR1MA High Fidelity Master Mix is perfect for shorter, less complex targets. The 2x master-mix contains proprietary enhancers and a proof-reading component for trouble-free PCR reaction assembly and performance. High Fidelity Master Mix delivers a unique balance of PCR sensitivity, high fidelity, versatility, and tolerance to inhibitors.

The pre-optimized Master Mix is supplied in a single tube, reducing the number of pipetting steps while improving throughput and reproducibility. The highly efficient buffer formulation provides the ideal conditions for high-performance PCR.

PR1MA™ qMAX One-Step RT-qPCR Kits

• RNA to cDNA to qPCR in one tube
• High purity enzyme formulation for enhanced stability and performance
• PR1MA Hot-Start Taq allows for preparation at room-temperature
• Compatible with all qPCR instruments
• Available for green fluorescence or probe detection

Both One-Step Kits are compatible with standard and fast cycling protocols and provide increased sensitivity, speed and reproducibility for a broad range of samples and targets.  The polymerase mix is available with different levels of ROX reference dye for compatibility with all qPCR instruments.

Two versions of our One-Step qPCR Kits are available:

qMAX™ Green One-Step Kits incorporate our proprietary intercalating dye which exhibits higher fluorescent and lower PCR inhibition than other popular dyes such as SYBR.

qMAX™ Probe One-Step Kits are optimized for use with popular TaqMan, Scorpions, and molecular beacon probes.

*Please note these products ship on dry ice.  Appropriate shipping charges apply unless otherwise noted on a quote.

 
PR1MA™ SmartCheck DNA Ladders

• Ready-to-use formulation includes loading buffer and tracking dye
• 500 µL suitable for 100 lanes (5 µL per lane)
• Higher intensity reference bands
• Ultra pure production allows economical ambient shipping

Technical Details
 

Protocol: Briefly vortex the tube and use 5 µL per lane. Additional loading buffer is not required.

Concentration: 0.1 mg/mL

Tracking dye: bromophenol blue and xylene cyanol

Buffer formulation: 10mM Tris-HCl (pH 8.0), 5mM EDTA, 12.5% glycerol, 0.008% bromophenol blue, 0.008% xylene cyanol

Shipping and Storage: SmartCheck™ DNA Ladders are shipped at ambient temperature. On arrival, store at -20°C for optimum stability and long-term storage up to 15 months.

Production: SmartCheck™ ladders are produced from proprietary plasmids, digested to completion. A multistep chromatography method is used to ensure purity and DNA quality.

Quality Control: Each lot of SmartCheck™ DNA Ladders is tested with a spectrophotometer to confirm DNA concentration, as well as agarose electrophoresis to confirm band sharpness.

Item	Description	Volume
PR4005-100	PR1MA™ SmartCheck™ 50bp DNA Ladder	500 µL / 100 Lanes
PR4005-500	PR1MA™ SmartCheck™ 50bp DNA Ladder	5 x 500 µL / 500 Lanes
PR4010-100	PR1MA™ SmartCheck™ 100bp DNA Ladder	500 µL / 100 Lanes
PR4010-500	PR1MA™ SmartCheck™ 100bp DNA Ladder	5 x 500µL / 500 Lanes
PR4100-100	PR1MA™ SmartCheck™ 1kb DNA Ladder	500 µL / 100 Lanes
PR4100-500	PR1MA™ SmartCheck™ 1kb DNA Ladder	5 x 500 µL / 500 Lanes

  

PR1MA™ Mammalian Genotyping Kit

• DNA extraction and amplification in 1 hour
• Proprietary lysis buffer optimized for ear punches, tail snips and other mammalian tissues
• Single tube - no organic solvents or clean up procedures
• Enhanced PR1MA Hot Start Polymerase included

Traditionally, mammalian genotyping protocols have involved Proteinase K digestion, neutralization, organic extraction and lots of hands on time to get PCR-ready DNA.

The PR1MA Mammalian Genotyping Kit is quick and easy to use - add sample to the proprietary lysis buffer and incubate for 5-10 minutes, then add the deactivation buffer and incubate for 10 minutes. The crude lysate can then be amplified using fast PCR PR1MA Hot Start Taq Master Mix with red loading dye (included). The kit contains everything needed - just add sample and primers.

 
 
PR1MA 1 Hour Mammalian Genotyping Kit 

 
 
 PR1MA Genotyping Hot Start Master Mix, 2X Concentration with Red Dye

IBI RT-PCR Certified and Nuclease-Free Water is ideal for all applications in a molecular biology lab including PCR, RT-PCR, restriction enzyme
assays, modifying enzyme assays, transfection, cloning, transformation, and all general molecular biology lab procedures.

IBI PCR Grade water is manufactured under stringent conditions. The purification process includes continuous deionization, reverse osmosis,
UV-treatment, 0.2µm filtration, followed by steam sterilization in an autoclave.

• RNA to cDNA to qPCR, in one tube
• High purity enzyme formulation for enhanced stability and performance
• Accuris Hot-Start Taq allows for preparation at room-temperature
• Blue dye facilitates pipetting and visualization in plates
• Available for green fluorescence or probe detection
• Multiplex formulation available for multiple target amplification