The MS1000-PCR2 is the strong-bond optically clear qPCR sealing film for the Accuris SmartSeal Semi-Automated Plate Sealer — sold as pack of 100 seals. The strong-bond adhesive is engineered for polypropylene (PP) plates that will see freeze-thaw cycles, transit, or extended storage where the peelable MS1000-PCR1 adhesion would be insufficient. Optical clarity supports qPCR fluorescence excitation and emission read-through during thermal cycling — the seal stays in place across the qPCR run AND the subsequent storage / archival workflow.
Key Specifications
| SKU | MS1000-PCR2 |
| Type | Optically clear qPCR sealing film — strong-bond adhesive |
| Pack quantity | 100 seals |
| Plate-format compatibility | Polypropylene (PP) plates |
| Compatible chassis | MS1000 SmartSeal Semi-Automated Plate Sealer |
| Adhesion type | Strong bond (vs MS1000-PCR1 peelable) |
| Optical clarity | Yes — supports qPCR fluorescence read-through |
| List price | $166 (pack of 100) |
When to Pick Strong-Bond vs Peelable vs Pierceable Clear Films
The SmartSeal qPCR clear-film family includes three optical-clarity variants, each engineered for a specific qPCR-workflow seal-removal scenario:
| Seal SKU | Adhesion | Plate compatibility | Seal-removal mechanism |
| MS1000-PCR1 | Peelable | Most plate types | Operator peels seal off after qPCR cycle |
| MS1000-PCR2 (this product) | Strong bond | PP plates | Strong adhesion — for plates that will see freeze-thaw / transit / storage; seal removal requires more force |
| MS1000-PCR3 | Pierceable | Most plate types | Instrument tips pierce the seal for downstream automation access |
Pick the MS1000-PCR2 strong-bond film when:
- The workflow is PP-plate qPCR with downstream cold storage / archival — the post-qPCR plate stays sealed for cold storage, transit, or archival; strong adhesion prevents seal failure during freeze-thaw or extended storage
- The workflow needs secure transit between sites — strong-bond sealing prevents accidental seal opening during plate shipment
- The lab runs PP-format plates specifically (the strong-bond adhesive is optimized for PP-plate surface chemistry)
- Optical clarity is required during qPCR but easy seal removal is not the priority (workflow doesn't need post-qPCR seal access for downstream pipetting)
Skip this SKU when: the workflow needs operator-friendly seal removal (use MS1000-PCR1 peelable instead) or instrument-tip access through the seal (use MS1000-PCR3 pierceable instead).
Design Architecture
Per-plate consumable. Each qPCR plate-sealing operation consumes one seal; the SmartSeal chassis applies the seal via heat-seal mechanism with the PCR plate adapter.
qPCR run-through optical clarity. The clear film transmits the standard qPCR excitation wavelengths (typically blue / green / yellow LED in qPCR instruments) and the fluorescence emission wavelengths back through to the instrument's detector — qPCR cycle data is captured through the seal without interference.
The strong-bond adhesion advantages are freeze-thaw stability (surviving the freeze-thaw cycles common in qPCR archive workflows), transit security (plates ship between facilities without seal failure), and extended-storage compatibility (long-term archive plates retain seal integrity). The trade-off is that seal removal requires more force — for workflows needing repeated seal access during multi-step processing, the peelable MS1000-PCR1 may be the better fit — and, like all SmartSeal films, the seal is single-use, consumed at first application.
Application Profile
qPCR with downstream archival — the workhorse application. qPCR plates that go into freezer archive after the cycling run benefit from the strong-bond seal that survives freeze-thaw cycles.
Inter-facility qPCR plate shipment — multi-site research collaborations or contract-research workflows where qPCR plates ship between facilities benefit from the strong-bond adhesion that prevents transit-related seal failure.
PP-plate qPCR optimization — labs standardized on PP-plate format for qPCR benefit from the strong-bond film engineered for PP-surface chemistry.
High-throughput qPCR with batch archival — production-scale qPCR workflows where post-cycle plates are batch-archived benefit from the consistent strong-bond closure across the batch.
Multi-protocol qPCR facilities — facilities running mixed peelable / strong-bond / pierceable workflows stock the MS1000-PCR2 alongside the sister SKUs for protocol-specific seal selection.
Ordering & Configuration
Per-plate workflow consumable. Each qPCR plate-sealing operation uses one seal. Plan procurement to match the workflow's per-month or per-quarter qPCR-batch cycle count.
Pair with PCR plate adapter. The SmartSeal chassis ships with a PCR plate adapter; the MS1000-PCR2 film works with the PCR plate adapter for qPCR-format plates.
Confirm at quote: chassis pairing (MS1000 SmartSeal in inventory), workflow seal-removal scenario (strong-bond archival vs peelable removal vs pierceable instrument-access), pack-quantity needs, plate format (PP vs other), and lead time.
Warranty: Per Accuris standard consumable terms — confirm at quote.
Accuris SmartSeal qPCR optically-clear film family:
- MS1000-PCR1 — Peelable, most plate types (qPCR with operator-peel seal removal)
- MS1000-PCR2 (this product) — Strong bond, PP plates (qPCR with downstream archival / transit)
- MS1000-PCR3 — Pierceable, most plate types (qPCR with instrument-tip seal access)
Pick the strong-bond film for archival / transit workflows; sister films cover peelable and pierceable seal-removal scenarios.
