Bio-Rad EXQuest Spot Cutter - Manual (Page 11)

Figure 1-8. Supported microplate formats.
The microplate rack accommodates plates from a variety of vendors that include Corning, Whatman,
Greiner, AxyGen and Bio-Rad. Microplates with a "U" or "V" bottom are recommended for best sample
recovery and are available from Bio-Rad (see Accessories, Section 9.1).
1.2.8 Robotics
The EXQuest robot is a precision device that moves the cutting tip between the gel cutting area, microplate
rack and wash station. Motion of the vertical axis is responsible for cutting gels and membranes. Caution, do
not place body parts or other objects inside the EXQuest spot cutter while it is in operation as this may
cause serious injury and damage to the instrument.
Figure 1-9. Robotics.
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