Product Description
Eppendorf Cell Culture Plates
Experience unprecedented convenience and safety for your platebased cell culture experiments. Eppendorf Cell Culture Plates are available in 6well to 96well formats with TC treated or nontreated surfaces.
Product Information
Eppendorf Cell Culture Plates are tailored for the expansion of smaller cell numbers as well as for cell-based assays. Qualification of cell morphology and cell performance can be especially critical in those steps. We optimized the optical performance by enhancement of the planarity, material clarity, and reduction of the liquid meniscus to facilitate both manual and automated read-out. Contrast rich alphanumeric OptiTrack labeling allows for easy orientation and fast identification of individual wells. The new chimney-well design avoids inhomogeneous growth of cells in the outer ring of wells which reduces costs and increases efficiency. If cells need to spend more time outside of the incubator, filling the inter-well spaces of the plate will keep the temperature stable and prevent unwanted temperature shifts. The lid and plate bottom can easily be differentiated providing extra safety in transportation and stacking.
Improved assay results
The outer moat of the 96well plate can be filled with liquid due to the innovative new chimneywell design of the plates. Thus inhomogeneous assay results due to the "edge effect" can be minimized.
Optimized microscopical performance
The enhancement of the planarity, superior material clarity and reduction of the menicus of liquids in the wells facilitate every step where manual or automated readout is necessary. Shadow interference in imaging area is significantly reduced a shown in comparison to a competitor plate.
Safe handling
A pronounced corrugation of the plate lid and a smaller lid makes workin with Eppendorf Cell Culture Plates extremely comfortable and safe.
Features
- Easy and fast well identification by contrast rich individual well ID and OptiTrack alphanumeric labeling
- Moat surrounding the outer wells to prevent the edge effect when filled with liquid
- Chimney-well design enables filling of the inter-well spaces of the plate to level out well-to-well temperature shifts outside the incubator
- Robust stacking performance by pronounced rims on plate lid and excellent fitting of lid and base when used in stacks
- Lid taps under the plate for minimized surface contact and therefore reduced risk of contamination
- Easy differentiation of lid and plate bottom due to a pronounced corrugation and wider sized base
- Pronounced ventilation gaps for optimized gas and temperature transfer when incubating in stacks
- Optimized microscopical performance due to enhanced planarity, reduction of meniscus and clarity of the material
Applications
- Expansion and culture of adherent and suspension cells on TC treated or on non-treated polystyrene
- Performance of cell-based assays and microscopic analysis
Flexible Solutions for Every Cell Culture WorkflowSelect from TC-treated plates for optimal growth of adherent cells or non-treated designs for suspension cultures. The availability of flat, round, or U-bottom wells supports a variety of experimental needs, providing researchers with flexibility for assay development, expansion, or screening. These plates retain compatibility with common lab automation, streamlining high-throughput studies.
Quality Manufactured for Reliable PerformanceEach plate is made from optically clear polystyrene and is gamma irradiated for sterility. The plates are free from DNase, RNase, endotoxins, and pyrogens, ensuring cells are maintained in a pristine environment. With easy-open lids featuring condensation rings and orientation markings, handling is safe and intuitive, reducing the risk of contamination or mix-ups during routine tasks.
Designed for Convenience and EfficiencyStackable, lightweight, and available in individually wrapped or multi-pack configurations, Eppendorf Cell Culture Plates are engineered for seamless workflow integration. Standard microplate dimensions and easy compatibility with plate readers and robotic systems make them suitable for diverse applications, from manual research protocols to automated high-throughput screening.
FAQs of Eppendorf Cell Culture Plates:
Q: How do I choose between TC-treated and non-treated Eppendorf Cell Culture Plates?
A: Choose TC-treated plates if you are culturing adherent cells, as the surface is optimized for cell attachment and growth. Non-treated plates are suitable for suspension cells, where attachment to the plate surface is not required.
Q: What well bottom shapes are available and how should I decide which to use?
A: Eppendorf Cell Culture Plates come with flat, round, and U-bottom wells. Flat-bottom wells are ideal for imaging and spectrophotometric assays, while round and U-bottoms are preferred for cell harvesting or pelleting applications.
Q: When is it beneficial to use multi-pack versus individually wrapped plate packaging?
A: Multi-packs are convenient for high-throughput work where plates are used in quick succession, reducing waste and handling time. Individually wrapped plates are beneficial when sterility for each plate is critical or when plates are shared among different labs or experiments.
Q: Where can these plates be utilized within the laboratory?
A: These plates are suitable for a broad range of research environments, including academic, clinical, and pharmaceutical laboratories. They integrate easily with both manual workflows and automated robotic systems, expanding their utility across cell culture, screening, and assay development.
Q: What is the process to ensure plate sterility and absence of contaminants?
A: Eppendorf plates undergo gamma irradiation for sterility and rigorous quality control testing to confirm they are DNase/RNase free and have endotoxin levels below 0.1 EU/mL. This ensures a clean environment vital for sensitive cell culture applications.
Q: How does the condensation ring and orientation marking on the lids benefit users?
A: The condensation ring minimizes evaporation and prevents cross-well contamination, while the orientation marking helps users quickly and accurately align plates, enhancing workflow accuracy and repeatability.