0.2 mL PCR 8-Tube Strips, Thin-Wall, Non-Sterile, PPC, Amber — 214-3456-N80 | 125/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen

0.2 mL Thin-Wall PCR 8-Tube Strips, Amber PPC — Caplugs® Evergreen (214-3456-N80)

These 0.2 mL thin-wall PCR 8-tube strips are molded from Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) in amber and supplied non-sterile in sealed 125/Bag packaging for PCR, qPCR, and reverse transcription workflows. The thin-wall construction promotes rapid thermal equilibration across standard 96-well thermocycler block positions, while the enhanced flexibility of PPC versus standard polypropylene reduces the risk of well cracking during high-speed cycling and makes clean individual tube separation straightforward. Lot-to-lot dimensional consistency ensures a reliable fit run after run.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• PCR amplification and endpoint PCR in standard 96-well thermocycler blocks
• Quantitative PCR (qPCR) where consistent well geometry and wall thickness are critical for fluorescence uniformity
• Reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) with RNA templates and enzyme mastermix reagent matrices
• Applications where individual tube separation from the strip is required mid-workflow

Chemical Resistance

Quality & Procurement

Made in USA at Caplugs® Evergreen's ISO-certified facilities, these strips are produced from virgin-grade, BPA-free, phthalate-free PPC resin. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer shipping from domestic inventory, which eliminates offshore lead-time risk and supports consistent supply for high-throughput labs and institutional procurement programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these PCR tube strips sterile?
No — the 214-3456-N80 strips are supplied non-sterile. For the vast majority of PCR and qPCR applications this is standard practice, since the amplification reaction itself does not require a sterile consumable; however, labs with specific sterility requirements should confirm their protocol needs before ordering.

Why amber rather than clear or natural polypropylene?
The amber color provides light protection for photosensitive reagents — such as certain fluorescent dyes and mastermix formulations — during setup and short-term bench storage, reducing the risk of signal degradation before the reaction begins.

Will these strips fit my thermocycler?
These tubes are dimensioned for standard 96-well 0.2 mL thermocycler block positions, the format used by the vast majority of benchtop and high-throughput cyclers. If your instrument uses a specialty block (e.g., fast-ramp 0.1 mL or tall-well formats), confirm block compatibility with your instrument manual before switching consumables.

Does each bag include lot and date information for compliance records?
Yes — sealed 125/Bag packaging is labeled.