FastGene MagnaStand 1.5ml: High-Capacity Magnetic Separation for Large Volumes
The FastGene MagnaStand (1.5ml) is a professional-grade magnetic separation rack designed for researchers performing nucleic acid purification, protein isolation, or NGS library cleanups in standard microcentrifuge tubes. While many standard stands struggle with the higher volumes associated with 1.5 ml tubes, the MagnaStand ensures a rapid and tight pellet formation. This prevents the common laboratory frustration of “drifting” beads, which often leads to sample loss during supernatant aspiration or incomplete washing cycles.
At the technical core of the device are eight high-performance Neodymium permanent magnets, specifically arranged to provide a concentrated magnetic field across the mid-section of the tubes. This design ensures that magnetic beads are pulled to the side wall rather than the bottom of the tube. By sequestering the beads on the side, the system allows for the insertion of a pipette tip directly to the base of the tube, facilitating the total removal of buffers without disturbing the sensitive pellet, even when working with larger sample volumes.
Key Benefits:
- Ultra-Strong Neodymium Magnets: Immediate Bead Capture. Utilises the highest grade of rare-earth magnets to ensure lightning-fast separation times, even in viscous solutions or high-volume samples.
- Side-Wall Pelleting: Maximised Sample Recovery. Positions the magnetic beads securely against the tube wall, allowing for safe and complete supernatant removal without the risk of bead aspiration.
- Robust Solid Aluminium Body: Stability and Longevity. The heavy-duty aluminium construction provides a stable base that prevents tipping during pipetting and offers superior durability compared to plastic alternatives.
- 8-Tube Parallel Processing: Optimised Laboratory Throughput. Designed to hold up to eight 1.5 ml microcentrifuge tubes simultaneously, making it ideal for small to medium-sized sample batches.
- Expert Ergonomics: Seamless Workflow Integration. The precision-machined slots ensure a perfect fit for all standard 1.5 ml tubes, providing easy access for pipetting while keeping the samples securely in the magnetic field.
Technical Insights
Superior Field Alignment
The 1.5ml MagnaStand is engineered to provide a uniform magnetic force across all eight positions. Unlike basic stands that use small circular magnets, the FastGene system employs larger magnetic elements that align with the conical shape of 1.5 ml tubes. This ensures that the pellet is formed in a consistent, predictable location, which is vital for reproducible results in NGS library preparations and high-purity DNA extractions.
Specifications
- Capacity: 8 x 1.5 ml microcentrifuge tubes.
- Magnet Type: High-Grade Neodymium (Permanent).
- Material: Coated Solid Aluminium.
- Pellet Position: Side-wall (conical section).
- Dimensions: Compact benchtop footprint.
- Applications: DNA/RNA Purification, NGS Cleanups (e.g., AMPure XP), Protein Isolation, Cell Sorting.