In practice, all polymerase chain reaction (PCR) procedures are performed in one room. In these circumstances, PCR cabinets are used to prepare reagents and samples to minimize contamination. Due to the large number of copies generated during PCR, it is important to prevent possible contamination of the reaction mixture.
The Esco Streamline® Laminar Flow PCR (SCR) provides a compact environment for reagent handling such as PCR mix preparation. It is equipped with simple switches to control the fan, lighting and UV. The air passing through the HEPA filter guarantees a contaminant-free environment for reliable PCR results.
Characteristics of Esco laminar flow PCR cabinets:
- Vertical laminar air flow and HEPA filtration technology with filtration efficiency of >99.99% for particles of 0.3 microns
- Sentinel™ Silver microprocessor controller
- Automatic monitoring of the working hours of the UV lamp, pre-filter and, if necessary, their replacement, an alarm is activated
- The process of UV sterilization of the PCR box is controlled by a microprocessor
- The front surface is made of polycarbonate with an ultraviolet filter, which protects the user from accidental exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
- Isocide™ antimicrobial powder coating eliminates up to 99.9% of surface bacteria within 24 hours of exposure
A brief comparison table of PCR cabinets models Esco
Models |
SCR-2A1 | PCR-3A1 | PCR-4A1 | |
Nominal size | 0,6 м | 0,9 м | 1,2 м | |
External dimensions (W x D x H) | 730 x 617 x 95 mm | 1035 x 617 x 950 mm | 1340 x 617 x 950 mm | |
Internal dimensions (W x D x H) | 630 x 538 x 550 mm | 935 x 538 x 550 mm | 1240 x 538 x 550 mm | |
Laminar air flow velocity | 0.3 m/s | |||
Pre-filter | Washable polyurethane fiber filter with 85% retention | |||
Noise level | <63 dB | <56 dB | <58 dB | |
Lighting intensity | >800 suites | >975 suites | >1230 suites | |
UV lamp | 253.7 nanometers 15 W | 253.7 nanometers 30 W | ||
Controller | Mechanical switch | Esco Sentinel™ microprocessor control | ||
Material. | The main body | Electro-galvanized steel with white epoxy-polyester powder coating.
Coated with Esco Isocide™ antimicrobial coating |
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Work surface | 1.2 mm 18 gauge 304 stainless steel | |||
Rated power output | 136 W | 135 W | 184 W | |
Net weight | 76.5 kg | 99 kg | 115.4 kg | |
Weight during transportation | 100.5 kg | 123.3 kg | 139.8 kg | |
Overall dimensions | 850 x 730 x 1150 mm | 1130 x 730 x 1150 mm | 1420 x 730 x 1150 mm |