BioTek ELx50 Automated 96-Well Microplate Washer with 8-Channel Dispense/Aspiration

The BioTek ELx50 Microplate Washer is a compact, benchtop automated washer designed for efficient and precise washing of 96-well microplates. Featuring an 8-channel dispense and aspiration manifold, it supports a versatile volume range of 25 to 3000 μL per well, accommodating diverse assay requirements critical in molecular diagnostics and biotechnology research.

Key technical specifications include:

• Manifold Type: 96-well washing with 8-channel dispense/aspiration (1 x 8)
• Washing Speed: Up to 130 seconds for a 3-cycle wash at 300 μL per well, optimizing throughput in clinical diagnostics and biopharmaceutical production pipelines
• Wash Cycles: Adjustable from 1 to 10 cycles, allowing protocol customization for synthetic biology and gene editing applications
• Dispense Precision: ≤ 3% CV ensures reproducible washing essential for bioprocessing and molecular cloning workflows
• Residual Volume: ≤ 2 μL per well minimizes cross-contamination in fluorescence analysis and live-cell imaging assays
• Soak Time: Programmable from 1 to 600 seconds to enhance wash efficiency for complex sample preparations
• Shaking Capability: User-programmable speeds and timing to facilitate uniform reagent distribution and cell-based assay consistency
• Dimensions: 406 x 356 x 165 mm (DxWxH), footprint suitable for space-constrained laboratory environments
• Weight: 9.8 kg, enabling benchtop portability

This microplate washer is widely used in biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, and biomedical engineering disciplines where precision liquid handling is essential. Its design supports protocols in molecular biology, synthetic biology research, and bioprocessing, making it a critical instrument in biomanufacturing and gene editing workflows. The ELx50 delivers reliable performance that enhances assay reproducibility and sample throughput in demanding laboratory settings.