Description
The SWISSCI 3-Lens Crystallization Plate is a premium 96-well sitting drop platform engineered to maximize screening efficiency. Perfectly optimized for both nanoliter crystallization screening and microliter optimization, this innovative plate combines industry-leading optical clarity with a high-density layout to accelerate your structural biology workflow.
Facts
- ANSI/SLAS 1-2004 Standard
- 288 wells
- Available in 3 polymers
Key Features
- Optically perfect wells
- Micro-numbering
- Optimised for crystal mounting
The SWISSCI 3-Lens Crystallization Plate is a premium 96-well sitting drop platform engineered to maximize screening efficiency while minimizing valuable sample and mother liquor consumption. By providing three independent crystallization lenses per reservoir, this advanced platform transforms a standard 96-well format into a 288-condition powerhouse—allowing researchers to dramatically accelerate their path to high-resolution diffraction.
Key Benefits
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Triple-Drop Optimization: Screen three different protein-to-precipitant ratios, drop sizes, or additives against a single reservoir condition, reducing plate consumption by 66%.
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Space-Saving Formats: Available in standard Midi or space-saving Low Profile (LP) heights to perfectly match your incubator and storage constraints.
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Optically Perfect Geometry: Conically-shaped wells act as a natural lens, ensuring flawless light transmission, uniform illumination, and crystal-clear imaging.
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Zero-Background Birefringence: Available in our proprietary UVXPO polymer for advanced cross-polarized light applications with absolutely zero optical noise.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Midi Plate | Low Profile (LP) Plate |
| Plate Height | 11.7 mm | 7.75 mm |
| Format | 96-Well Reservoir / 288 Crystallization Wells | 96-Well Reservoir / 288 Crystallization Wells |
| Standard | ANSI/SLAS 1-2004 Compliant | ANSI/SLAS 1-2004 Compliant |
| Reservoir Volume | 20 µL – 40 µL | 20 µL – 40 µL |
| Drop Volume Range | 50 nL – 5 µL | 50 nL – 5 µL |
| Material Options | PS, UVP, UVXPO | PS, UVP, UVXPO |
Deep Dive Features
Midi vs. Low Profile (LP): Same Volumes, Smarter Storage
Whether you choose the standard 11.7 mm Midi plate or the 7.75 mm Low Profile version, you get the exact same optical performance and working volumes. The Low Profile version is ideal for high-density storage, automated hotel systems, and labs looking to optimize incubator real estate.
Advanced Optics & Micro-Tracking
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Micro-Numbering: Integrated, microscopic well-numbering is molded directly into the plate, allowing for immediate, error-free sample identification under the microscope.
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Conical Lens Effect: The wide, conical design of each drop well eliminates dark edges and distortion, allowing automated imaging systems to scan and capture crystals perfectly.
Next-Generation Polymer Options
Tailor your plate to your exact detection method. The 3-Lens plate is available in three performance-grade polymers:
- PS: The industry standard for reliable, day-to-day visible light microscopy.
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UVP: Enhanced UV-transmissible polymer for distinguishing protein from salt via UV fluorescence.
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UVXPO: Our premium polymer, offering exceptional UV transmittability and Uniform (Zero) Background interference when using cross-polarized light.
Frustration-Free Crystal Harvesting
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Raised, Wide Wells: No deep, awkward pockets. The crystallization drops sit in elevated, wide-entry wells that offer maximum clearance for loops and micromanipulators, eliminating the risk of scraping the well walls and losing a fragile crystal.
Vapor-Lock Sealing & Zero Evaporation
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Ultra-Flat, Rigid Matrix: A highly robust internal framework completely prevents central bending or bowing, ensuring a uniform plane across the entire plate.
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Wide Partition Walls: Generous surface area between the reservoirs guarantees a tight, reliable bond with sealing tapes, protecting your nanoliter drops from evaporation during long-term trials.
Order Information
Item: MRC 3 Lens Crystallisation plate
Codes:
Midi: UVXPO-3LENS 3W96T-PS 3W96T-UVP
LP: UVXPO-3LENSLP 3W96TLP-PS 3W96TLP-UVP
Details: Box of 100
Request Technical Data & Samples: sales@swissci.com
Datasheet
Technical Drawing
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