What Is a Plate Sealer?
A plate sealer is an essential laboratory device designed to securely seal samples within microplates using either heat or pressure.
It employs two primary sealing techniques: heat sealing, where a film is thermally bonded to the plate, and pressure sealing, which uses mechanical force to ensure a tight seal. These methods are crucial for maintaining sample integrity by preventing contamination and evaporation. Plate sealers are prized for their reliability in sealing, operational efficiency, user-friendly interface, safety enhancements, and the ability to handle diverse types of plates and films.
Commonly utilized in fields such as biomedical research, clinical diagnostics, food safety analysis, and environmental testing, plate sealers support a variety of assays and processes including PCR, ELISA, and DNA sequencing. They are equipped with features like adjustable heating plates, pressure adjustment mechanisms, precise temperature controls, and timing functions to optimize and simplify the sealing process.