Description
The Thermo Scientific KingFisher Presto is a versatile benchtop sample preparation instrument that integrates with a compatible robotic liquid handler (required) for hands-free automation. It offers consistent, ultrahigh-throughput extraction and purification of DNA, RNA, proteins, and cells. Many automated liquid handling systems and purification instruments move reagents into and out of wells to perform the different steps of nucleic acid isolation. In contrast, Thermo Scientifc KingFisher Sample Purification Systems use permanent magnetic rods with disposable tip combs to collect beads from solution, then release them into successive wells, each containing reagents for the next step of isolation. This highly effective method of bead collection and transfer leads to clean extractions, efficient results, and preservation of sample. Using a simple process (bind, wash, elute), KingFisher instruments can automate the extraction of any analyte of interest that can be bound to a bead, even from challenging samples.
Features Specific to Presto Model:
- Automated ultrahigh-throughput purification: 24–96 samples per run
- Compact size: Easy fitting to automation systems
- Designed for integration: Compatible with selected liquid handling instruments
- Choose from two plate formats: Wide 20 µL–5 mL volume range
- Heating capability: For applications requiring elevated temperatures
Specifications:
- Instrument Size: Benchtop; integrates with robotic liquid handler
- Throughput level: Ultrahigh
- Processing Volume Range: 50–150 µL: KingFisher 96-well plate, 50–1,000 µL: 96 deep-well plate, 200–5,000 µL: 24 deep-well plate
- Samples per run: 24 or 96
- Software Included: Bindlt
- Customizable Protocols: Yes (with Bin)
- Heating/Cooling: From 5ºC above ambient temperature to 115ºC
- Ultraviolet Lamp: No
- User-Selectable Magnetic Heads: No
- Standalone Use: No, must be integrated with a liquid handler, and there is protocol test run capability through Bindlt software
- Size: 36 x 46.5 x 40 cm
- Weight: 24 kg
