Square Well Deep Well Plates

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Square well deep well plates are polypropylene microplates designed with square-shaped wells instead of traditional round wells. This design maximizes liquid capacity within the standard SBS/ANSI microplate footprint, making them ideal for high-throughput laboratory workflows that require larger sample volumes. Commonly available in 96-well formats with capacities ranging from 1.1 mL to 2.2 mL per well, these plates are widely used for nucleic acid extraction, protein precipitation, compound library storage, sample preparation, and automated liquid handling.
The square-well geometry increases usable volume while maintaining compatibility with automated platforms from Hamilton, Tecan, Beckman Coulter, and Agilent. Manufactured from virgin polypropylene, square well plates offer excellent chemical resistance to DMSO, ethanol, acetonitrile, and extraction buffers, while minimizing sample binding and contamination risks.
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96-square well storage plates for sample management.
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2.2ml deep well plates for large-volume handling.
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V-bottom square well plates for maximum sample recovery.
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DNA-free deep well microplates for molecular applications.
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Medical-grade polypropylene plates for chemical durability.
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Automation-ready square well formats for robotic integration.
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Deep well plates for bead beating and high-impact use.
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Chemical-resistant 96-well plates for harsh reagents.
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<h2 data-section-id="1lthnju" data-start="1133" data-end="1179">How to Choose Square Well Deep Well Plates</h2>
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Well Volume The most common formats are 2.0 mL and 2.2 mL square well plates, which provide sufficient volume for nucleic acid extraction, protein precipitation, and compound storage workflows. Lower-profile 1.1 mL plates are useful when deck height limitations or freezer space optimization are important considerations.
Bottom Geometry V-bottom wells concentrate liquid and pellets into a single point, enabling more complete aspiration and improved recovery during centrifugation-based workflows. U-bottom wells promote better mixing and resuspension, making them suitable for microbial culture applications and serial dilutions.
Centrifugation Requirements Most square well polypropylene plates are compatible with centrifugation speeds between 4,000 &times; g and 6,000 &times; g. For demanding extraction protocols, reinforced plate designs provide additional structural stability during high-speed centrifugation.
Automation Compatibility Select plates that comply with ANSI/SLAS standards and include molded alphanumeric indexing for sample tracking. Features such as stacking lugs and raised well rims improve robotic handling and sealing performance.
Certification Standards For molecular biology applications, choose plates manufactured from virgin polypropylene and certified DNase-free, RNase-free, DNA-free, and PCR inhibitor-free. Sterile options are recommended for sensitive workflows and regulated environments.
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<h2 data-section-id="u7fdje" data-start="3248" data-end="3283">Specifications and Applications</h2>
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Square well deep well plates are typically manufactured from high-purity polypropylene and operate across a wide temperature range, often from approximately &ndash;86&deg;C to +125&deg;C. Most plates conform to ANSI/SLAS microplate dimensions (127.76 &times; 85.48 mm), ensuring compatibility with automated liquid handlers, centrifuges, incubators, and storage systems.
Today, 2.0 mL and 2.2 mL square well V-bottom plates remain the preferred format in pharmaceutical research, clinical diagnostics, genomics laboratories, and biobanking facilities due to their high volume capacity, efficient liquid recovery, and seamless integration into automated workflows.
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Datsheet

Deep Well Plate (Square well)

504002 by NEST is a sterile 96-well deep well plate with 2.2 mL square U-bottom wells, SBS-compliant footprint, and polypropylene construction. Suited for high-throughput nucleic acid extraction, SPE sample cleanup, bacterial culture, and compound library storage on automated liquid handling workstations. 5/pk, 50/case.

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1.0 ml 96-Well Deep Well Plate, U-Bottom, Square Well, non-sterile, 5/pk, 50/cs

2.2 ml 96-Well Deep Well Plate, V-Bottom, Square well, non-sterile, 5/pk, 50/cs

2.2 ml 96-Well Deep Well Plate, U-Bottom, Square Well, non-sterile, 5/pk, 50/cs

2.2 mL 96-Well Deep Well Plate, I-Shaped, U-Bottom, Square Well, Non-Sterile, 5/pk, 50/cs

2.2 mL 96-Well Deep Well Plate, I-Shaped, U-Bottom, Square Well, Sterile, 5/pk, 50/cs

4.6 ml 48-Well Deep Well Plate, U-Bottom, Square well, non-sterile, 5/pk, 50/cs

1.6 ml 96-Well Deep Well Plate, U-Bottom, Square Well, non-sterile, 5/pk, 50/cs

4.6 ml 48-Well Deep Well Plate, U-bottom, Square well, Sterile, 5/pk, 50/cs

1.0 ml 96-Well Deep Well Plate, U-Bottom, Square Well, Sterile, 5/pk, 50/cs

1.6 ml 96-Well Deep Well Plate, U-Bottom, Square Well, Sterile, 5/pk, 50/cs

2.2 ml 96-Well Deep Well Plate, U-Bottom, Square Well, Sterile, 5/pk, 50/cs

2.2 ml 96-Well Deep Well Plate, V-Bottom, Square well, sterile, 5/pk, 50/cs

16 mL 24-Well Deep Well Plates, V Bottom, Square Well, Sterile, 1/pk, 25/cs

120 ul 384 well Deep Well Plates, V Bottom, Square Well, Non-Sterile, 5/pk, 50/cs

120 ul 384 well Deep Well Plates, V Bottom, Square Well, Sterile, 5/pk, 50/cs

240 ul 384 well Deep Well Plates, V Bottom, Square Well, Non-Sterile, 5/pk, 50/cs

240 ul 384 well Deep Well Plates, V Bottom, Square Well, Sterile, 5/pk, 50/cs

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