BioTek ELx405U Automated 96/384-Well Microplate Washer with Dual-Action Manifold

The BioTek ELx405U Microplate Washer is a precision benchtop automated washer engineered for thorough cleaning of 96-well and 384-well microplates, essential in molecular diagnostics, biotechnology research, and clinical assay workflows. Featuring a patented Dual-Action manifold with 96 dispense and aspirate tubes, it ensures uniform reagent delivery and efficient removal of wash solutions critical for ELISA, fluorescence analysis, and chemiluminescence assays.

Key technical specifications include:

• Support for both 96-well and high-density 384-well microplates, accommodating a diverse range of assay formats in synthetic biology and bioprocessing laboratories.
• Programmable interface capable of storing up to 75 customized wash protocols allowing precise control over dispense volumes, flow rates, and aspiration speeds to optimize wash stringency from gentle to vigorous.
• User interface equipped with a 2-line x 24-character LCD display for intuitive programming and monitoring.
• Powered by 120V AC supply, ensuring standard laboratory power compatibility.
• Compatible with BioTek’s Bio-Stack Microplate Stacker for automated workflow integration, beneficial in high-throughput molecular cloning and gene editing pipelines.
• Compact footprint and a weight of 14.7 kg facilitate benchtop placement in constrained lab environments.

This microplate washer supports key applications in biotechnology research fields such as molecular diagnostics, cell-based assays, and biopharmaceutical production processes where consistent plate washing is critical to assay reliability and reproducibility. Its programmable nature and compatibility with automation accessories make it an indispensable tool widely used in synthetic biology research and biomanufacturing settings requiring high-throughput screening and precise fluid handling.