ALPAQUA 96S Super Magnet Plate A001322 – 96-Well Ring Magnets, Spring Cushion Technology

The ALPAQUA 96S Super Magnet Plate (A001322) is a high-performance magnet plate designed for magnetic bead separations in 96-well microplates. It features ring-shaped magnets and integrated spring cushion base to enhance aspiration accuracy, maximize supernatant removal, and improve consistency across wells.

Product Details

• Manufacturer: ALPAQUA Engineering
• Part Number: A001322
• Type: 96-well super magnet plate, ring magnet style
• Magnets: Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB), strong grade suitable for viscous samples
• Materials: Acetal copolymer body, aluminum and stainless steel components
• Dimensions: ~127.8 mm × 85.6 mm × 16.7 mm
• Weight: ~475 g (net)

Applications

• Magnetic bead cleanups (e.g., DNA/RNA purification, library prep)
• High throughput workflows with 96-well plates
• Use with samples of moderate to high viscosity (serum, cell lysates)
• Large volume separations up to ~1 mL per well

Features

• Spring Cushion Technology to compensate for plate/tip variability and improve consistency in aspiration
• Ring magnets pull beads to the well perimeter, enabling more complete supernatant removal
• SBS/ANSI footprint, compatible with standard liquid handling robots
• Suitable for non-skirted, semi-skirted, PCR plates, deep wells, etc.

Condition

• Could be new, open box, or lightly used depending on the specific unit
• May show minimal signs of handling if previously owned
• Functionality depends on the integrity of magnets and plate surface
• Ships securely packaged