Round Well Deep Well Plates

<h2 data-section-id="8npnrj" data-start="0" data-end="40">What are Round Well Deep Well Plates?</h2>
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Round well deep well plates are polypropylene microplates manufactured to ANSI/SLAS (SBS) footprint standards, featuring cylindrical wells that provide greater sample volumes than standard PCR or assay plates. Typical formats include 96-well plates with capacities of 1.2 mL, 2.0 mL, or 2.2 mL per well, designed for automated sample processing, nucleic acid extraction, microbial culture, compound storage, and high-throughput laboratory workflows.
The round well geometry promotes uniform mixing, consistent liquid movement during shaking, and efficient magnetic bead collection during automated extraction procedures. Unlike square well plates, which maximize storage volume, round well plates are preferred when sample recovery, mixing performance, and magnetic bead handling are critical.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What you will find:</h2>
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96-round well storage plates
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1.2ml deep well plates
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2.0ml round well plates
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Sterile deep well microplates
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DNase and RNase-free plates
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U-bottom deep well plates
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Polypropylene storage plates
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Automation-compatible round well plates
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Silicone sealing mats
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<h2 data-section-id="m2xmka" data-start="1392" data-end="1436">How to Choose Round Well Deep Well Plates</h2>
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Well Volume
Select well volume based on sample input and workflow requirements.
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<li data-section-id="3mkg5c" data-start="1524" data-end="1636">1.2 mL plates are ideal for lower-volume nucleic acid extraction, sample preparation, and compact storage.</li>
<li data-section-id="rjpr7e" data-start="1637" data-end="1738">2.0 mL plates are the most commonly used format for DNA, RNA, and protein extraction workflows.</li>
<li data-section-id="1072h5q" data-start="1739" data-end="1877">2.2 mL plates provide additional working capacity for larger sample volumes, bacterial culture, and high-yield extraction protocols.</li>
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Always verify both total well volume and recommended working volume before use.
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Bottom Geometry
The well bottom design affects sample recovery and mixing performance.
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<li data-section-id="182gv0z" data-start="2053" data-end="2186">U-bottom wells support efficient mixing and magnetic bead collection, making them the standard choice for extraction workflows.</li>
<li data-section-id="1p5386a" data-start="2187" data-end="2311">V-bottom wells concentrate liquids and pellets at a single point, improving aspiration efficiency and pellet recovery.</li>
<li data-section-id="r2dzsm" data-start="2312" data-end="2438">Flat-bottom wells are occasionally used when optical measurements or specialized assay workflows require a flat surface.</li>
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Sterility Requirements
Non-sterile plates are suitable for most nucleic acid extraction, sample storage, and analytical workflows.
Sterile, gamma-irradiated plates (SAL 10⁻⁶) are recommended for:
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<li data-section-id="ydfqln" data-start="2643" data-end="2670">Cell culture applications</li>
<li data-section-id="jk993f" data-start="2671" data-end="2695">Microbiology workflows</li>
<li data-section-id="h3us3i" data-start="2696" data-end="2718">Live-cell processing</li>
<li data-section-id="ks2663" data-start="2719" data-end="2755">RNA extraction from cultured cells</li>
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Centrifugation and Sealing
Most polypropylene round well plates withstand centrifugation between 4,000 &times; g and 6,000 &times; g, depending on design.
For storage and automated processing, confirm compatibility with:
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<li data-section-id="4fcinj" data-start="2977" data-end="3001">Adhesive sealing films</li>
<li data-section-id="iije9l" data-start="3002" data-end="3019">Heat-seal foils</li>
<li data-section-id="heq5ts" data-start="3020" data-end="3043">Silicone sealing mats</li>
<li data-section-id="lwrx1p" data-start="3044" data-end="3069">Automated plate sealers</li>
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Raised well rims improve sealing performance and reduce evaporation during storage.
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Automation Compatibility
Quality round well deep well plates conform to ANSI/SLAS dimensions (127.76 &times; 85.48 mm), ensuring compatibility with automated platforms including:
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<li data-section-id="q4p84b" data-start="3335" data-end="3361">Hamilton liquid handlers</li>
<li data-section-id="wzgiqr" data-start="3362" data-end="3377">Tecan systems</li>
<li data-section-id="1dww473" data-start="3378" data-end="3405">Beckman Coulter platforms</li>
<li data-section-id="h37j4t" data-start="3406" data-end="3434">Agilent automation systems</li>
<li data-section-id="1ry8qtt" data-start="3435" data-end="3461">Magnetic bead processors</li>
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Alphanumeric indexing (A&ndash;H and 1&ndash;12) supports automated sample tracking and workflow management.
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<h2 data-section-id="1jl751w" data-start="4818" data-end="4843">Specifications Context</h2>
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Round well deep well plates are manufactured from high-purity polypropylene and are commonly rated for temperatures from &minus;80&deg;C to +121&deg;C, supporting freezer storage and autoclave sterilization. Premium plates are produced from USP Class VI resins and tested for DNase, RNase, DNA, and PCR inhibitor contamination.
The 96-well 2.0 mL U-bottom round well plate remains one of the most widely used formats for automated nucleic acid extraction, biobanking, bacterial culture, and sample preparation workflows due to its balance of volume capacity, automation compatibility, and reliable magnetic bead performance.
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96-well Deep Well Plates, Polypropylene

96 well x 2.0 ml/96 well x 1.1 ml.\r\nV-Bottom.\r\nSquare Wells.\r\nClear.\r\nRNase/DNase/Human DNA free.\r\nNon-pyrogenic.\r\n

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2.0ml 96-well Deep Well Plate, Polypropylene, 2.0 mL, Clear, V-Bottom, Square Wells, 10/Pk, 5 Pks/Cs

2.0ml 96-well Deep Well Plate, Polypropylene, 2.0 mL, Clear, U-Bottom, Square Wells, 10/Pk, 5 Pks/Cs

2.0ml 96-well Deep Well Plate, Polypropylene, 2.0 mL, Clear, U-Bottom, Round Wells, 10/Pk, 5 Pks/Cs

1.1ml 96-well Deep Well Plate, Polypropylene, 1.1 mL, Clear, U-Bottom, Round Wells, 10/Pk, 5 Pks/Cs

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96-well Deep Well Plates, Polypropylene

common:SKU : DWP-20-SQV