 Cell Harvesters
THE BENCHMARK FAMILY OF 96 WELL HARVESTER
The Harvester 96® harvests cells simultaneously from the 96 well format of either microplates or microtubes. The difference between the models is in the filter format. Each model is designed to provide the maximum filter area spot that can be accommodated by the corresponding scintillation counter.
Flexible Programming
Since the automated Harvester 96 is fully programmable, the user's creativity can be the controlling factor in setting up protocols. From the front panel, the user maybe set up to 16 protocols to meet individual criteria. Once established, programs may be recalled or modified at any time. Programmability eliminates the variables of cell harvesting, thus enabling the user to achieve repetitive precision every time.
Cell Harvester Models :
Mach II : Cat. #96-2 (Automatic) - 6x16 format on 15mm Centers – Supports Filter Mats
Mach III-FM : Cat. #96-3-FM (Automatic) - 8x12 format on 9mm Centers – Supports Filter Mats
Mach III-FP-1 : Cat. # 96-3-FP-1 (Automatic) - 8x12 format on 9mm Centers – Supports 100µL Filter Plates
Mach III-FP-3 : Cat. #96-3-FP3 (Automatic) - 8x12 format on 9mm Centers – Supports 300µL Filter Plates
Short, Fast Aspirate Pathways
The unique removable tip design of the Harvester 96 adds wash buffer to the top of each well. This washes down the sidewalls to the aspirate tube located at the bottom of the sidewalls to the aspirate tube located at the bottom of the well. The well contents are aspirated directly to the filter mat which is sealed with a double "O" ring arrangement. The advanced ascending area design of the vacuum pathways assures uniform, rapid transfer from the microplate to the filter mat, eliminating dissociation. Each of the 96 wells is surrounded by an overflow vacuum ring. During the addition of wash, should a well overflow because of an air bubble, the overflow is captured, preventing loss of the adjacent wells. Aspirate extender tubes may be added to accommodate various deep well plates or microtubes.
For those protocols using Trichloracetic Acid, a special stainless steel / polypropylene head is available to withstand the aggressive corrosion created by TCA.
Durable Head Design
The unique double "O" ring seal prevents cross talk between filter mat circles. If necessary, the user can easily remove the "O" rings and screens for cleaning or replacement. Durable 3/4" anodized aluminum plates have a roller locking device. The clamping pressure may be simply adjusted by the user.
User Serviceable for Convenience
The most vital aspect of maintaining any Harvester is keeping it clean. The Harvester 96 provides fast, efficient, automatic rinse cycles. Wash tips may be easily removed for ultrasonic cleaning or replacement. The only internal moving parts are five stainless steel solenoid valves. The Harvester 96 is a reliable instrument that can be easily maintained by the user.
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Cell Harvesters
