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Opentrons Flex Magnetic Block

Opentrons Flex Magnetic Block (GEN 1) is a 96-well magnetic well plate holder containing static ring magnets, specifically designed for use with the Flex Robot. Use it with the Flex Gripper and skirted 96-well PCR or deep-well plates to facilitate quick and efficient separation using magnetic beads. This module is not compatible with the OT-2.

Prices listed here are valid in the US and select other territories. Please get in touch with your local team for pricing for your territory.

FLEXONLY 1

999-00204

1-Year Warranty

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Features

96 magnetic wells

High-strength neodymium ring magnets fixed to a spring-loaded bed

Use with gripper

For use with Opentrons Flex and Opentrons Flex Gripper; not compatible with OT-2

Labware compatibility

Compatible with a range of labware, various magnetic bead products, and protocols with volumes from 10 µL to 2 mL

Tech Specs

Dimensions

136 × 94 × 45 mm (l/w/h)

Weight

1.13 kg

Module Power

None, module is unpowered

Magnet Grade

N52 neodymium

Environmental Conditions

Indoor use only

Ambient Temperature

20–25 °C

Relative Humidity

30–80%, non-condensing

Accommodates

A wide range of 96-well microplates, containing volumes from 10 µL to 2 mL

Recommended labware

We recommend using Opentrons Tough PCR Plates and NEST 96 Deep Well Plates with the Opentrons Flex Magnetic Block, as they are full-skirted and have rigid frames, which are compatible with the Opentrons Flex Gripper

Resources

FAQs

The Opentrons Flex Magnetic Block GEN1 is compatible with the Opentrons Flex robot, while the OT-2 Magnetic Module GEN2 is compatible with the OT-2 robot.

The Magnetic Block is a plate-sized magnet that relies on the Opentrons Flex Gripper GEN1 to move your plates on and off the block. Conversely, the Magnetic Module is a powered unit that turns the magnets on and off, and is intended for use with a liquid handling robot without a gripper.

Yes. Compatible labware for the Opentrons Flex Magnetic Block includes:

Opentrons Tough 0.2 mL PCR well plate (full skirt)

NEST 2 mL 96 Deep Well Plate

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