Reservoir Trough Plates

Reservoir Trough Plate

Polypropylene Reservoir Microplates

Chrom Tech’s polypropylene reservoir microplates deliver the accuracy, consistency, and chemical resistance required for automated liquid handling, high-throughput screening, assay development, and manual pipetting workflows. Each reservoir is injection-molded from high-purity polypropylene and conforms to ANSI/SLAS microplate standards, ensuring universal compatibility with robotic systems and multichannel pipettes.

  • Fully compatible with leading automated liquid handlers and manual multichannel pipettors
  • Constructed from durable, solvent-resistant polypropylene for reliable, reproducible reagent handling
  • Offered in formats from 1 to 24 cavities and heights from 19 mm to 44 mm to support a wide range of workflow requirements
  • Optional clear or black lids for sample protection, light-sensitive assays, and optical workflows
  • Ideal for assay scale-up/scale-down, buffer preparation, reagent distribution, and Design of Experiments (DoE)

These high-stability trough plates are engineered with optimized base geometries to minimize dead volume, reduce waste, and maximize reagent recovery—critical for costly or limited-availability reagents. Their robust construction and dimensional precision support consistent performance in both low-volume and large-volume workflows.

For assistance with reservoir selection, volume configurations, or custom specifications, please contact our technical support team. Our experts can help design a configuration tailored to your automation platform and assay requirements.

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Key Definitions ▸
Reservoir Microplate
A multi-cavity polypropylene trough plate designed for reagent storage, mixing, and distribution during automated or manual pipetting workflows.
ANSI/SLAS Footprint
Standardized microplate dimensions that ensure compatibility with robotic platforms, automated liquid handlers, and multichannel pipettes.
Dead Volume
The amount of liquid that cannot be aspirated from a reservoir due to geometry; minimized through optimized base design.
Multi-Cavity Format
Reservoir plates available in 1–24 cavity layouts to support small- and large-volume reagent distribution across multiple channels.
Design of Experiments (DoE)
A structured experimental planning approach that benefits from multi-cavity reservoirs for parallel testing of variables or conditions.
Reagent Recovery
Efficient retrieval of stored liquid enabled by low dead-volume geometries and angled reservoir bases.
Frequently Asked Questions ▸
Are these reservoir microplates compatible with my liquid handler?
Yes. All reservoir microplates follow ANSI/SLAS standards, ensuring compatibility with most automated liquid handlers, robotic systems, and manual multichannel pipettors.
What advantages do polypropylene reservoirs offer?
Polypropylene provides excellent chemical resistance, low extractables, and durability, making it ideal for handling buffers, solvents, assay reagents, and biological samples.
How many cavities do I need for my workflow?
Single-cavity reservoirs are ideal for bulk reagent distribution, while multi-cavity (up to 24) formats support Design of Experiments (DoE), buffer matrices, parallel condition testing, and reagent partitioning.
Do the reservoirs minimize dead volume?
Yes. The reservoirs are engineered with sloped internal geometries to reduce dead volume, maximize reagent recovery, and improve pipetting accuracy.
Are lids available for light-sensitive or contamination-sensitive workflows?
Yes. Chrom Tech offers clear lids for general protection and black lids for light-sensitive samples, fluorescence workflows, and optical assay applications.