Free Sealing Film Guide

Excel Scientific Inc. manufactures a variety of adhesive sealing films for evaporation prevention and sample protection during processing, storage, and shipment in 96-well, 384-well, and 1536-well microplates and larger-well tissue culture plates. Excel's approach to product design is application-based. The materials, properties, adhesive composition and manufacturing of each Excel sealing product are tailored to optimize performance in a specific laboratory microplate application.

Excel Scientific sealing-film products share the following features:

  • superior quality film; uniform, consistently-applied adhesive; seal without heat, avoiding damage to sensitive samples
  • two end tabs (unless otherwise noted) for easy and accurate positioning on the microplate
  • removable end-tab backing for secure sealing around ends of plate
  • perforated end-tabs (unless otherwise noted) for removal if necessary to prevent interference with automation equipment
  • packaged in zippered polymer bags, for protection from particulates and extended shelf life, within white cardboard boxes for easy stacking and storage
     

Our free sealing film guide provides a reference to the films we manufacture, their properties, and the applications for which they are intended. To view or download a PDF copy of this seal selection guide with links to product pages, click the image at right.

An HTML version of the same guide appears below.

For Excel Distributors:

The HTML code for this guide is available to authorized Excel Scientific distributors for insertion in their own web pages. To download a ZIP archive containing this code as well as a READ ME file with suggestion for insertion, click on this sentence. (Macintosh users can expand the ZIP archive with Stuffit Expander.)

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Free Application Decision Tree

The sealing film decision tree provides a convenient selection guide organized by application. To view or download a PDF copy of the decision tree with links to product pages, click the image at right.

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Distributor Support:  High-Resolution Production Files for Sealing Film Guide and Decision Tree
The latest versions of our Sealing Film Guide and Decision Tree are available for download by authorized Excel Scientific distributors as Adobe InDesign CS production files and print-ready PDF X-1a files. All images in these files are at resolution 300 dpi or higher. Copyright © Excel Scientific, Inc. The text and images in these files are the property of Excel Scientific, Inc. and may be used, modified, and/or printed with permission from Excel Scientific, Inc. solely and exclusively for the advertising of products purchased from Excel Scientific, Inc.

To minimize download time, the InDesign files and supporting graphics are provided in Zipped archives as a courtesy to Windows PC users. Macintosh users can expand these archives using Stuffit Expander. Fonts are not included in the archives and must be provided and appropriately licensed by the user. These files are large, suitable for downloading via high-speed internet connection only. Please note the file sizes and approximate download times in the links below.

The PDF files have all fonts and graphics embedded. No external fonts or graphics are necessary for proper printing of the PDF files. However, only minor text editing (e.g. catalog numbers or product descriptions) is possible, and text editing requires the full version of Adobe Acrobat, not just the free Acrobat Reader.

Excel Sealing Film Guide, 10/25/2009 (InDesign CS3 Package in Zip Archive, 9.2 MB, approx. 1 min) This archive contains the InDesign file for the guide. Major edits of text and page layouts are possible using Adobe InDesign version CS3. An InDesign Interchange file is also provided for compatibility with earlier versions of InDesign. The files are not compatible with Quark XPress.

Excel Sealing Film Guide, 10/25/2009 (Production PDF X-1a, 1.5 MB, less than 1 min) This file is suitable for high-quality printing or placement in other InDesign documents. Minor editing only (e.g., catalog numbers, product names) is possible using Adobe Acrobat full version (not the Acrobat Reader).

Excel Decision Tree, 10/25/2009 (InDesign CS3 Package in Zip Archive, 73.7 MB, approx. 10 min) This archive contains the InDesign file for the decision tree. Major edits of text and page layouts are possible using Adobe InDesign version CS3. An InDesign Interchange file is also provided for compatibility with earlier versions of InDesign. The files are not compatible with Quark XPress.

Excel Decision Tree, 10/25/2009 (Production PDF X-1a, 13.8 MB, approx. 1 min) This file is suitable for high-quality printing or placement in other InDesign documents. Minor editing only (e.g., product names) is possible using Adobe Acrobat full version (not the Acrobat Reader).

Microplate Sealing Films from Excel Scientific, Inc.

The properties of currently available Excel sealing films appear in the table below. For details on any product, click on the product name or image.

Applications ELISA and General Incubation Robotics, Processing, Sample Recovery Fluorescence Luminescence PCR and Sample Storage Cold Storage Microbiology Applications
Product SealPlate® Films SealPlate®
MiniStripsTM Films
ThinSealTM Films EZ-PierceTM Films Zone-FreeTM Films X-PierceTM Films AbsorbMaxTM Films BrightMaxTM Films ThermalSeal® Films ThermalSeal®
MiniStripsTM Films
ThermalSeal ATM Films ThermalSeal RTTM Films ThermalSeal RT2RRTM Films ThermalSeal RTSTM Films AlumaSeal IITM Films AlumaSeal 96TM Films AlumaSeal 384TM Films AlumaSeal CSTM Films AeraSealTM Films Product
Image SealPlate microplate sealing film for ELISA MiniStrips microplate sealing film for ELISA ThinSeal microplate sealing film for ELISA EZ-Pierce pierceable microplate sealing film Zone-Free pierceable adhesive-free microplate sealing film for robotics X-Pierce microplate sealing film for robotics AbsorbMax black vinyl microplate sealing film for fluorescence BrightMax white vinyl microplate sealing film for luminescence ThermalSeal microplate sealing film for PCR MiniStrips microplate sealing film for PCR ThermalSeal microplate sealing film for PCR ThermalSeal microplate sealing film for real-time PCR ThermalSeal microplate sealing film for real-time PCR ThermalSeal microplate sealing film for real-time PCR and protein crystallization AlumaSeal pierceable microplate sealing foil for PCR AlumaSeal pierceable microplate sealing foil for PCR AlumaSeal pierceable microplate sealing foil for PCR AlumaSeal pierceable microplate sealing foil for cold storage AeraSeal breatheable microplate sealing foil for cell and tissue culture Image
Nonsterile
Item No.
100-SEAL-PLT SP-2x8-50 100-THIN-PLT EZP-100 ZAF-PE-50 XP-100 BK-50 WT-50 100-THER-PLT TS-2x8-50 TSA-100 TS-RT2-100 (2 mil)
TS-RT5-100 (5 mil)
TS-RT2RR-100 TSS-RTQ-100 AF-100 F-96-100 F-384-100 FC-100 B-100 Nonsterile
Item No.
Sterile
Item No.
STR-SEAL-PLT SPS-2x8-50 STR-THIN-PLT EZPS-25 ZAFS-PE-25 XPS-25 BKS-25 Not Available STR-THER-PLT Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available AFS-25 Not Available Not Available FCS-25 BS-25 Sterile
Item No.
ELISA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes                             ELISA
PCR                 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes     PCR
Tissue Culture                                     Yes Tissue Culture
Autosampling       Yes Yes Yes                           Autosampling
Storage             Yes   Yes Yes Yes     Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes   Storage
Freezer storage                             Yes     Yes   Freezer Storage
Special Properties eliminates edge effects 2x8-well strips good optical clarity easily pierceable, chemical-resistant, conforms to plate easily pierceable, chemical-resistant, adhesive-free area over each well pre-cut,
pierceable,
resealing,
printed well guides
black, light-absorbing white, light-reflecting chemical-resistant, good moisture barrier 2x8-well strips chemical-resistant, good moisture barrier best optical clarity best optical clarity high clarity, low autofluorescence, DMSO resistant chemical-resistant, light-blocking, good moisture barrier chemical-resistant, light-blocking, good moisture barrier, fits raised-rim plates chemical-resistant, light-blocking, good moisture barrier chemical-resistant, light-blocking, good moisture barrier breathable Special Properties
Minimum Temp. -40 °C -40 °C -40 °C -40 °C -40 °C -40 °C -40 °C -40 °C -40 °C -40 °C -40 °C -40 °C -40 °C -70 °C -80 °C -40 °C -40 °C -80 °C -20 °C Minimum Temp.
Maximum Temp. +120 °C +120 °C +120 °C +90 °C +90 °C +90 °C +80 °C +80 °C +120 °C +120 °C +125 °C +120 °C +120 °C +100 °C +120 °C +120 °C +120 °C +120 °C +80 °C Maximum Temp.
Pierceable     Semi Yes Yes Yes                 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Pierceable
RNase/DNase Free                 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes   RNase/DNase Free
Material Polyester Polyester Polyester Polyethylene Polyethylene/
Polypropylene
Vinyl Vinyl Vinyl Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polyester Polyester Polyolefin Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Rayon Material
Adhesive Strength Medium Medium Medium Low Very Strong Very Strong Very Strong Strong Strong Strong Strong Stronger Very Strong Very Strong Strongest Available Very Strong Very Strong Very Strong Very Strong Strong Adhesive Strength
Image SealPlate microplate sealing film for ELISA MiniStrips microplate sealing film for ELISA ThinSeal microplate sealing film for ELISA EZ-Pierce pierceable microplate sealing film Zone-Free pierceable adhesive-free microplate sealing film for robotics X-Pierce microplate sealing film for robotics AbsorbMax black vinyl microplate sealing film for fluorescence BrightMax white vinyl microplate sealing film for luminescence ThermalSeal microplate sealing film for PCR MiniStrips microplate sealing film for PCR ThermalSeal microplate sealing film for PCR ThermalSeal microplate sealing film for real-time PCR ThermalSeal microplate sealing film for real-time PCR ThermalSeal microplate sealing film for real-time PCR and protein crystallization AlumaSeal pierceable microplate sealing foil for PCR AlumaSeal pierceable microplate sealing foil for PCR AlumaSeal pierceable microplate sealing foil for PCR AlumaSeal pierceable microplate sealing foil for cold storage AeraSeal breatheable microplate sealing foil for cell and tissue culture Image
Product SealPlate® Films SealPlate®
MiniStripsTM Films
ThinSealTM Films EZ-PierceTM Films Zone-FreeTM Films X-PierceTM Films AbsorbMaxTM Films BrightMaxTM Films ThermalSeal® Films ThermalSeal®
MiniStripsTM Films
ThermalSeal ATM Films ThermalSeal RTTM Films ThermalSeal RT2RRTM Films ThermalSeal RTSTM Films AlumaSeal IITM Films AlumaSeal 96TM Films AlumaSeal 384TM Films AlumaSeal CSTM Films AeraSealTM Films Product
Comments ColorTab plate sealing film for ELISA
Available with ColorTabTM End Tabs
US and foreign patents pending
SP-IDG-100
SP-IDL-100
SP-IDO-100
SP-IDR-100
SP-IDB-100
SP-IDA-10
SPS-IDA-10
  ColorTab pierceable plate sealing film
EZ-Pierce pierceable plate sealing film
Available with printed well guides and ColorTabTM End Tabs
US and foreign patents pending
EZP-PRNA-10
EZPS-PRNA-10
US and foreign patents pending Patented Applications in Fluorescence Analysis Applications in Luminescence Analysis and Microscopy   Fits within the edges of raised-rim plates Also applicable for Protein Crystallography Fits within the edges of raised-rim plates Also applicable for HTS Storage and Protein Crystallography   AlumaSeal pierceable plate-sealing foil for PCR
Replacement for Corning/Costar #6570

 
Fits within the edges of raised-rim plates
AlumaSeal pierceable plate-sealing foil for PCR
Replacement for Corning/Costar #6569
Specially designed for Cold Storage   Comments
 
Copyright © 2009. Excel Scientific, Inc. All rights reserved. "AlumaSeal", "SealPlate" and "ThermalSeal" are registered trademarks. "AbsorbMax", "AeraSeal", "AlumaSeal", "AlumaSeal II", "AlumaSeal CS", "AlumaSeal 96", "AlumaSeal 384", "BrightMax", "ColorTab", "EZ-Pierce", "MiniStrips", "ThermalSeal A", "ThermalSeal RT", "ThermalSeal RTS", "ThermalSeal RT2RR", "ThinSeal", "X-Pierce", and "Zone-Free" are trademarks of Excel Scientific, Inc. X-PierceTM films are patented. U.S. and foreign patents are pending for ColorTabTM and Zone-FreeTM products.