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====== Agilent PlateLoc Thermal Microplate Sealer ======

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**About**\\
The Agilent PlateLoc is a fully automatic thermal microplate sealer designed for fast, easy, and reliable microplate sealing. It uses a roll-fed thermal sealing mechanism with a heated hot plate that descends and presses the seal onto the microplate, automatically sensing and adjusting for variations in microplate height. With a cycle time of approximately 8 seconds per plate and no required cool-down periods between runs, the PlateLoc is well suited for both standalone manual operation and high-throughput robotic integration. Its compact footprint and touchscreen interface make it straightforward to operate, and its extended-travel plate stage, RS-232 serial port, and ActiveX control enable seamless integration into larger automation workstations. A variety of aluminum and clear seal rolls — including pierceable and peelable options — accommodate a broad range of plate sealing requirements across assay, PCR, deep-well, and compound storage microplates.

====== Seal Selection Guide ======

^ Seal Type         ^ Material          ^ Temperature Range       ^ Best For                                      ^
| Aluminum peelable | Aluminum foil     | -20°C to 80°C           | General assays, short-term storage            |
| Aluminum pierceable | Aluminum foil   | -20°C to 120°C          | Compound storage, DMSO samples                |
| Clear peelable    | Clear laminate    | -80°C to 110°C          | PCR, cryogenic storage, optical access needed |
| Clear pierceable  | Clear laminate    | -80°C to plate softening | Automated liquid handling with fixed tips     |