Agilent BioTek EL406 Microplate Washer Dispenser 406PUB2 with Ultrasonic Cleaning and Peristaltic Pump

The Agilent BioTek EL406 Microplate Washer Dispenser 406PUB2 is an integrated laboratory instrument designed for precise microplate washing and dispensing in biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and cell-based assay workflows. It features a versatile dual-action manifold with 192 tubes optimized for 384-well microplates, enabling fast and reproducible washing cycles with selectable parameters and crosswise aspiration to minimize residual liquids.

Key technical specifications include:

• Microplate formats supported: Primarily 384-well (upgradeable to 96/1536 wells with optional modules)
• Dispensing technology: Peristaltic pump with autoclavable 8-tip cassette; volume ranges 1–3000 μL depending on cassette type
• Dispense accuracy and precision: ±2–5% accuracy, ≤4% coefficient of variation (CV) for typical volumes
• Washing range: 25–5000 μL/well with ultrasonic cleaning to prevent clogging and maintain wash head performance
• Automation features: Programmable shaking, soaking, and chemical sterilization options facilitate diverse assay types
• Software interface: Onboard LCD display with alphanumeric soft keys and compatibility with LHC Software for protocol integration
• Buffer management: Automatic 4-buffer switching supports complex washing protocols, extendable with valve modules
• Auxiliary modules and accessories: Optional syringe pumps for multi-reagent dispensing and BioStack plate stackers enhance throughput and automation
• Applications: Widely used for ELISA, Meso Scale Discovery (MSD) assays, cell-based and bead-based assays, magnetic and vacuum filtrations, PCR setup, serial dilutions, and plate coating, making it critical in bioprocessing and molecular cloning workflows.

This model’s compact design provides a space-saving solution suitable for laboratories focused on high-throughput microvolume dispensing, fluorescence analysis, and biomedical engineering research. The ultrasonic wash feature ensures clog-free operation essential for synthetic biology and biopharmaceutical production pipelines. The system is rigorously tested for consistency, reliability, and volumetric precision across multiple plate formats, with a warranty and technical support provided.

Ideal for biotechnology and clinical diagnostics labs, the EL406 facilitates accurate, reproducible assay preparation critical in gene editing labs, molecular diagnostics, and cell imaging applications. Its robustness and modular customization make it a popular choice among molecular biology researchers seeking reproducibility and automation efficiency in microplate-based experiments.