PR1MA™ Digital Pipet Controller

The PR1MA™ Digital Pipet Controller offers advanced digital functionality, superior flow control, and ergonomic comfort—making it the ideal choice for precision pipetting in research, clinical, and laboratory environments.

Featuring independent aspiration and dispense speed settings, this controller gives users maximum flexibility and control over pipetting performance. The pressure-sensitive triggers allow for ultra-precise adjustments in real time, while the enhanced digital display enables users to easily set and monitor maximum flow rates, battery life, and operation status on the fly.

With a USB-C charging port, recharging is faster and more convenient—no more searching for proprietary chargers. The upgraded click-lock stand securely holds the controller upright when not in use, preventing contamination and keeping your workspace clean.

Weighing only 6.3 oz (170 g), the PR1MA™ Digital Pipet Controller is lightweight, balanced, and ambidextrous, offering long-term comfort and fatigue-free pipetting.

Key Features

• Digital control system with max aspirate and dispense speed settings
• Pressure-sensitive triggers for precise, real-time flow adjustments
• Enhanced digital display shows speed settings and battery life
• USB-C charging port – no proprietary chargers needed
• Click-lock retractable stand ensures safe bench-top placement
• Lightweight (6.3 oz / 170 g) and ergonomically designed for left or right hand use
• Computer-balanced weight distribution for fatigue-free pipetting
• Compatible with standard serological pipettes (1 mL to 100 mL) 

Boost your pipetting precision and comfort with the PR1MA™ Digital Pipette Controller, where innovation meets user-centric design.
 

PR1MA™ Autoclavable Boxes

PR1MA™ Autoclavable Boxes are designed to provide reliable, convenient storage for laboratory pipette tips and other consumables. Built for durability and repeated autoclave cycles, these boxes offer a stable, easy-to-use solution that enhances workflow efficiency in any lab setting. Their stackable design and secure hinged lid make them simple to transport and store, while the onehand open feature allows quick access during busy procedures. Each box is fully compatible with the PR1MA™ reload/refill system, providing a cost-effective and sustainable option for routine pipetting tasks.

Main Attributes

• Easy to stack and carry for efficient storage
• Durable hinged lid for secure closure
• Compatible with the PR1MA™ reload/refill system
• Stable design prevents tipping when accessing corner tips
• Onehand open capability for fast, convenient use

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PR1MA™ Sealing Mats

PR1MA™ 96-Well PCR Sealing Mats are high-quality, reusable silicone mats designed to provide a secure, evaporation-resistant seal for 96-well PCR plates. Measuring 4.67 In. (L) x 2.90 In. (W), These mats fit standard 96-well formats and help maintain sample integrity during PCR and other laboratory workflows.

The pierceable silicone construction allows for easy sample access with pipette tips or needles without compromising the seal, reducing the risk of contamination or sample loss. PR1MA™ sealing mats are engineered to minimize evaporation, helping ensure consistent and reliable experimental results. Suitable for use across medical, pharmaceutical, food industry, and molecular biology applications, these sealing mats are rigorously tested and certified free of detectable RNase, DNase, DNA, and PCR inhibitors, making them ideal for sensitive molecular assays.

Main Attributes

• Pierceable silicone sealing mat for convenient sample access
• Evaporation-resistant seal to minimize sample loss
• Compatible with standard 96-well PCR plates
• Dimensions (L x W): 4.67 x 2.90 In.
• Suitable for medical, pharmaceutical, food, and molecular biology use
• Certified free of RNase, DNase, DNA, and PCR inhibitors

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PR1MA™ Taq

• Ideal for routine PCR applications as well as genotyping, colony PCR, and fast PCR
• Improved template affinity and solubility for higher enzyme activity and greater yields
• Proprietary buffer optimized for a variety of assay conditions
• Conveniently supplied as a 2X Master Mix or in a 2-tube format of polymerase and separate 5X buffer 

PR1MA™ Taq provides superior results for routine applications. Modified to improve DNA-binding, this polymerase offers higher solubility and greater template affinity, resulting in consistently superior performance. PR1MA™ Taq Polymerase exhibits a 5' to 3' nuclease activity, but no 3' to 5' (proofreading) activity and works well with a wide range of DNA templates including GC-rich sequences.

The polymerase is supplied with a 5X buffer containing MgCl2 and a proprietary mix of enhancers (dNTP's not included). For convenience, PR1MA Taq is also available in a ready-to-use 2X Master Mix - just add primers and template DNA. Our "Red Dye" Master Mix incorporates a red-loading dye that allows amplified samples to be loaded directly on an agarose gel.  The red color aids in visualization during pipetting, and higher density of the buffer ensures that the samples will drop into the gel wells.

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PR1MA™ SmartGlow™ DNA Safe Stain

• Replaces hazardous Ethidium Bromide (EtBr)
• Better sensitivity than EtBr
• Detect as little as 0.1ng of DNA
• Two types available
• PS Pre Stain
• LD Loading Dye
• Excitation by UV light or blue light
• Compatible with Accuris SmartBlue™ Transilluminator
• Ships at ambient temperature (stored at 4°C)

PR1MA™ SmartStain™ PS (Pre-Stain) can be used as a direct replacement for Ethidium Bromide in agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. The stain emits green fluorescence when bound to dsDNA or ssDNA and emits red fluorescence when bound to RNA. PR1MA™ SmartStain™ PS exhibits excitation peaks at 290 nm and 490 nm, allowing it to be used with UV and blue light.

Protocol:

• Prepare 100 mL of agarose or polyacrylamide solution.
• Add 5 uL of PR1MA™ SmartStain™ to the gel solution before pouring gels.
• For enhanced results, add PR1MA™ SmartStain™ PS to the running buffer at a ratio of 5 uL per 100 mL. Adding PR1MA™ SmartStain™ PS to the running buffer will result in increased sensitivity and better detection of small quantities of nucleic acid.
• After electrophoresis is complete, view the gel using a UV or blue light illuminator

PR1MA™ Taq Plus

• Higher fidelity for long PCR amplicons, up to 35 kb
• Ideal for problematic templates
• Better sensitivity and higher activity for low-copy and long PCR
• Enzyme of choice for TA cloning

PR1MA™ Taq Plus, an optimized blend of our Hot Start Taq and a proofreading polymerase, provides 5X better fidelity than wild-type Taq and increased enzyme activity. It is the perfect choice for GC and AT rich templates, low copy number, and long PCR.

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PR1MA™ qMAX™ Probe qPCR Mix

• Same high efficiency for multiplex and singleplex reactions
• Includes PR1MA™ Hot Start Taq Polymerase for greater specificity and accuracy
• Compatible with popular hydrolysis and beacon probes
• Ready to use 2X mastermix
• Early Ct values and detection across a broad dynamic range 

Optimized for use with TaqMan™, Scorpions^® and molecular beacon probes, qMax Probe qPCR Mix is a ready-to-use formulation for real-time quantitative assays. qMax Probe utilizes PR1MA™ Hot Start Taq Polymerase or robust PCR with a variety of templates. A specially formulated buffer provides optimal conditions for both superior polymerase function and probe detection, resulting in earlier Ct values and a broad detection range. Complicated, multiplex reactions can be performed without any loss in performance or decrease in detection. The 2X mix requires little, if any optimization and can be used with both fast and standard protocols.

PR1MA™ qMax Probe qPCR Mix can be used to detect any DNA template, including genomic DNA and cDNA. Available in high, low and no ROX formulations, qMax Probe is compatible with most qPCR instruments.

*Please note these products ship on dry ice. Appropriate shipping charges apply unless otherwise noted on a quote.

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PR1MA™ Mini Gel Electrophoresis System

• Complete system, includes gel box, power supply and casting sets
• Quick and easy gel casting, no tape, clamps or spacers required
• Compact design, footprint: 7 x 5.1 In. 

The PR1MA™ Mini Gel electrophoresis system includes all of the equipment that you need to get up and running: gel tank, power supply, and two casting sets. Ideal for personal use, small laboratories, or the classroom, this gel box/power supply combination is compact and easy to use.

The mini gel box attaches directly to the power supply for a secure connection every time. Selectable parameters include 3 preset voltages – 35V, 50V or 100V – and a 99-minute timer. All are set using the membrane keypad.

The safety lid is vented to help dissipate heat generated during electrophoresis and features a viewing area above the gel. Current will only run through the system when the lid is properly in place on top of the gel box.

Trays and casting stands for both 10.5 x 6 cm and 5 x 6 cm gels are included with the PR1MA™ Mini system, as are double-sided combs. The smaller tooth combs are compatible with multi-channel pipettes. Casting is quick and easy – just place the tray in the casting stand and pour. The trays feature a dark contrast strip to help visualize wells while loading and lines that fluoresce under UV and blue light to track the progress of the run.

• Convenient cDNA synthesis and PCR in a single tube from 1 pg total RNA
• Formulated for highly specific and sensitive RT-PCR from any RNA templates
• Incorporates thermostable reverse transcriptase and Hot-Start Taq for preparation at room temperature

The PR1MA™ One-Step RT-PCR Kit has been formulated for cDNA synthesis and subsequent PCR in a single tube for end-point analysis. This latest generation RT-PCR Kit consists of an MMLV-derived, thermostable Reverse Transcriptase (45°C to 55°C), an advanced RNase Inhibitor and PR1MA™ Hot Start Taq for ultra-sensitive one-step RT-PCR from as little as 1pg total RNA starting material.

The optimized buffer chemistry allows for efficient reverse transcription and PCR of problematic sequences with significant secondary structure (such as GC-rich targets). The PR1MA One-Step RT-PCR Kit is ideal for determining the presence or absence of RNA templates and quantifying expression through qualitative analysis of RNA transcription levels. The kit also efficiently synthesizes double-stranded cDNA for subsequent gene expression analysis.

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 Item PR2110-100 has been discontinued by the manufacturer;
however, we will be continuing to supply the other quantities.

 

In place of item PR2110-100, please order items PR2110-50 or PR2110-200

PR1MA™ qMAX™ cDNA Synthesis Kits

PR1MA™ now offers two cDNA Synthesis Kits, to meet a range of requirements.
 
The original cDNA Synthesis Kit is a 2-tube format for easy reaction setup and is ideal for 4 pg to 0.5 µg of input RNA. One tube includes our exceptionally stable Reverse Transcriptase combined with a potent RNAse inhibitor, and the other tube contains a 5X reaction buffer with an optimal mixture of anchored oligo (dT) primers and random hexamers to produce a non-biased population of cDNA. 
 
The 1st Strand cDNA Synthesis Flex Kit includes four components: a high-capacity Reverse Transcriptase, an optimized 5X buffer, separate solutions of oligo (dT) primers, and random hexamer primers. This multi-component format is ideal for 10 pg to 2.0 µg of input RNA and allows for greater flexibility in assay design.

 
PR1MA™ qMax cDNA Synthesis Kits
  

Item	Description	Volume (20 µL)
PR2100-C-S	PR1MA™ qMax™ cDNA Synthesis Kit	10 Reactions (Sample)
PR2100-C-25	PR1MA™ qMax™ cDNA Synthesis Kit	25 Reactions
PR2100-C-100	PR1MA™ qMax™ cDNA Synthesis Kit	100 Reactions
PR2100-C-250	PR1MA™ qMax™ cDNA Synthesis Kit	250 Reactions

 

PR1MA™ qMax First Strand cDNA Synthesis Flex Kits  
 

Item	Description	Volume (20 µL)
PR2110-S	PR1MA™ qMax™ First Strand cDNA Synthesis Flex Kit	10 Reactions (Sample)
PR2110-50	PR1MA™ qMax™ First Strand cDNA Synthesis Flex Kit	50 Reactions
PR2110-100	PR1MA™ qMax™ First Strand cDNA Synthesis Flex Kit	100 Reactions
PR2110-200	PR1MA™ qMax™ First Strand cDNA Synthesis Flex Kit	200 Reactions

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PR1MA™ dNTPs

• Supplied as a ready-to-use 40 mM mix or a set of 4 separate 100 mM solutions
• Free of impurities and inhibitors that reduce sensitivity and yield
• No nuclease, protease or nickase activity
• >99% pure, purified by HPLC
• 24-month shelf life

PR1MA™ dNTP's are purified by HPLC in a strict process that results in greater than 99% purity. The stringent purification process eliminates PCR inhibitors such as tetraphosphates and pyrophosphates that can interfere with the sensitivity of your PCR and reduce yields.
The 40 mM dNTP Mix is a single tube that contains premixed dNTPs at a concentration of 10 mM each. The 100 mM dNTP Set contains four individual tubes, one each of dATP, dCTP, dGTP and dTTP. The nucleotides are supplied in ultra-pure water as an ammonium salt. Both the set and mix are stable for 24 months when stored at -20ºC.

Extensive quality control testing is performed to ensure the dNTPs are free of nuclease, protease and nickase activity. Each lot is performance tested in standard PCR, long PCR and qPCR reactions to assess reproducibility and sensitivity.
 

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