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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.
High-strength neodymium ring magnets fixed to a spring-loaded bed
For use with Opentrons Flex and Opentrons Flex Gripper; not compatible with OT-2
Compatible with a range of labware, various magnetic bead products, and protocols with volumes from 10 µL to 2 mL
136 × 94 × 45 mm (l/w/h)
1.13 kg
None, module is unpowered
N52 neodymium
Indoor use only
20–25 °C
30–80%, non-condensing
A wide range of 96-well microplates, containing volumes from 10 µL to 2 mL
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
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:
