FastGene MagnaStand 0.2ml: Precision Magnetic Bead Separation
The FastGene MagnaStand (0.2ml) is a high-performance magnetic separation rack engineered to overcome the common challenges associated with nucleic acid purification and NGS library preparation. In critical low-volume protocols, standard magnetic stands often fail to form a tight enough pellet, leading to the accidental aspiration of beads or the incomplete removal of supernatants. This device utilises ultra-strong permanent magnets to secure magnetic beads firmly against the side of the tube, ensuring maximum sample recovery and purity.
At the heart of the system are high-grade Neodymium magnets, widely recognised as the strongest permanent magnets available. These magnets generate a powerful field that rapidly separates beads from the solution, creating a stable pellet on the tube wall rather than the bottom. This side-wall positioning is crucial for modern workflows, as it allows researchers to place pipette tips at the very bottom of the tube to remove every microlitre of liquid without disturbing the DNA/RNA-bound beads.
Key Benefits:
- Ultra-Strong Neodymium Magnets: Rapid & Stable Separation. Reduces protocol time with immediate bead attraction and ensures the pellet remains stable even during vigorous washing steps.
- Side-Wall Pellet Formation: Loss-Free Supernatant Removal. Positions beads away from the tube bottom, preventing accidental aspiration and allowing for complete liquid removal.
- Adjustable Magnet Positioning: Optimised for Low Volumes. The horizontal magnet position can be fine-tuned to ensure close contact with the tube, enabling efficient purification from volumes as low as 3 µl to 5 µl.
- Robust Aluminium Construction: Durable Laboratory Tool. Built from high-quality aluminium, this stand provides a stable, heavy base that won’t tip over during pipetting and is easy to clean.
- Universal Compatibility: Versatile Workflow Integration. Designed to accommodate up to 8 standard 0.2 ml PCR tubes or 8-well strips, making it ideal for parallel processing in PCR and NGS applications.
Technical Insights
Optimised for Low Elution Volumes
The FastGene MagnaStand is specifically designed to handle the ultra-low volumes often required in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and single-cell analysis. By allowing the magnet to be moved horizontally closer to the tube, the field strength is maximised exactly where the sample sits. This unique adjustability enables elution in volumes as small as 3 µl, significantly increasing the concentration of the final DNA/RNA product.
Specifications
- Capacity: 8 x 0.2 ml PCR tubes or 1 x 8-well PCR strip.
- Magnet Type: Neodymium (Rare Earth Permanent Magnet).
- Body Material: Solid Aluminium.
- Minimum Elution Volume: ~3 µl.
- Magnet Position: Adjustable (Horizontal).
- Applications: NGS Library Prep (AMPure XP, bacteria), PCR Purification, Dynabeads separation.