Thermal Cycler (PCR)
- Make: Bio-rad
- Model: T100
- Sample Capacity: 96 x 0.2ml tubes, 0.2 ml tube strips, or 1 x 96-well plate
- Maximum Ramp Rate: 4°C/sec
- Temperature Range: 4°C-100°C
- Gradient Range: 30°C-100°C
- Temperature Differential Range: 1°C-25°C
Bio-NEST Equiptment
Bio-NEST offers equipment and instrumentation to support biotechnology research, development, and commercialisation activities.
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Electroporator
- Make: Bio-rad
- Model: Gene Pulser XcellTM
- Waveform: Exponential or square
- Capacitance: 10–500 V: 25–3,275 µF in 25 µF increments; 500–3,000 V: 10, 25, 50 µF
- Resistance (parallel): 50–1,000 Ω in 50 Ω increments, plus infinity
- Sample Resistance: 20 Ω minimum at 10–2,500 V; 600 Ω minimum at 2,500–3,000 V
Microplate Reader
- Make: PerkinElmer
- Model: VictorⓇ NivoTM S
- Modes: Absorbance (spectrometer), Fluorescence and Luminescence
- Filters: 405/10, 480/30, 530/30, 700/IR Blocker, Unfiltered LUM,
- TRF Filters: 320/75, 615/8, 355/40, 435/20, 460/30, 495/20, 540/30, 580/20, 625/30, 640/30, 685/30
Horizontal Gel Electrophoresis
- Make: Bio-rad
- Model: Mini-Sub Cell GT
- UV-transparent Tray: 7x10cm, 15x15cm
- Comb: 15- and 20-well
- Casting System: Yes
Vertical Gel Electrophoresis
- Make: Bio-rad
- Model: Mini-Protean® Tetra System
- Comb: 10-well
- Gel Capacity: Maximum 4 at a time
- Precast: 8.6 x 6.8 cm; handcast: 8.3 x7.3 cm
- Plates: with 1mm integrated spacer
Gel-Doc
- Make: Bio-rad
- Model: ChemiDoc™ Imaging System High-sensitivity imaging of DNA/protein gels and chemiluminescent western blots Data transfer through LAN and USB interface Pre-defined protocols Auto exposure
Lyophilizer
- Make: Lyophilization Systems
- Model: Lyolab 3S
- Shelf Temperature: -60°C to +65°C
- No. of shelves: 3
- Total Shelf Area: 3.75 sq ft
- Vacuum: 10mT
- Cycles: Freeze dry, Defrost, Semi-Auto Fully Programmable Software with real-time monitoring and data logging, recipe management, protocol transfer and data report 3 probes for sample temperature monitoring; Nitrogen backfill and vial stoppering available
Autoclave
- Make: Equitron
- Model: 7441FA
- Capacity: 110 L
- Digital control unit Fully programmable with cycle time and temperature control Low water level alarm Stale air purging and auto-release of steam
High-speed Refrigerated Centrifuge
- Make: Thermofisher Scientific
- Model: Sorvall Legend X1R
- Speed: 300-15200 rpm (max 25830 x g)
- Temperature Range: -10°C to +40°C
- Rotors: Swinging bucket with 36 x 15ml/ 16 x 50ml/ 4 x 400ml capacity fixed-angle with 8 x 15ml/ 8 x 50ml/ 30 x 2ml capacity
Probe Sonicator
- Model: Q500
- Make: Qsonica
- Pulse On/Off: 1 sec to 1 min
- Total Programme Time: 10 hrs
- Frequency: 20 kHz
- Probes: Part no. Diameter Processing volume #4220 12.7 mm 20-250 ml #4418 3.2 mm 1-15 ml #4420 6.4 mm 5-50 ml #4209 25.4 mm 100-1000 ml
Shaker Incubator
- Model: ORBITEK® - LE4676
- Make: Scigenics Biotech Private Limited
- Temperature Range: 5°C to 80°C
- Speed Range: 25-400 RPM
- Humidity Display: 0-100%
- Modes: Programme, Continuous
- Data Logging: Yes, USB drive
- Dimensions: (Internal) 850 x 612 x 453 mm
- Flask Holding Capacity: 100ml Erlynmeyer flask (4), 250ml Erlynmeyer flask (8), 500ml Erlynmeyer flask (5), 1000ml Erlynmeyer flask (5), 2000ml Erlynmeyer flask (5), 5000ml Erlynmeyer flask (3)
Fluorescent Cell Imager
- Model: Zoe™
- Make: Bio-Rad
- Multi-channel merging (upto 4) Touch screen Interface Brightfield and three fluorescent channels
- Blue Ex: 355/40 nm Em: 433/36 nm
- Green Ex: 480/17 nm Em: 517/23 nm
- Red Ex: 556/20 nm Em: 615/61 nm
- Compatible with Flasks: T25, T75, or T225
- Multiwell Plates: 6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, 96-, or 384-well microplates
- Dishes: 35 mm, 60 mm, or 100 mm
- Slides: Chamber slides or standard glass microscopy slides
CO2 Incubator
- Model: FormaTM Steri-cycle TM i160
- Make: Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Capacity: 165 L
- Relative humidity: <93% at 37°C
- CO2 Concentration Range: 1 to 20%
- CO2 Sensor Technology: IR Sensor
- Temperature Range: Ambient +3°C to 55°C
Walk-in cold chamber
- Model: Custom make
- Make: Swastik Enterprises
- Area: ~140 sq. ft.
- Temperature Range: 4°C to ambient temp.
- 2 x work benches; 1 x shelf rack 1 x wash basin; 4 x power points
HPLC
- Model: Nexera Prep
- Make: Shimadzu
- Columns: C18, 5µm, 4.6mm x 250mm; C18, 5µm, 20mm x 250mm
- Pump: Binary, 0.01-150ml/min
- Sample loop size: 20µl, 500µl, 2ml, 5ml
- Fraction collector: Yes
FPLC
- Model: Akta Pure 25 M1
- Make: Cytiva
- Flow rate: 0.001 to 25ml/min (normal range), 0.01 to 50ml/min (sample pump)
- Injection modes: loop, direct, sample pump Detectors: multi-wavelength UV, pH, Conductivity
- Operating pressure: <20 MPa
- Fraction Collector: Yes
Biosafety Cabinet
- Model: AC2-2E8
- Make: ESCO Biotech
- ULPA Filter Efficiency: >99.99% at 0.1 to 0.3 micron
Gas Chromatograph
- Model: GC-2014c
- Make: Shimadzu
- Column temperature: (Room temperature +10°C) to 400°C
- Carrier gas control: Digital setting by electronic flow controller (AFC)
- Sample injector: Dual for packed, single for packed
Usage Policy Highlights
- Facility timings are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The facility will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays and other public holidays as per the Ahmedabad University Calendar.
- All instruments need to be booked before usage, either offline through a log sheet or online through the booking portal. Usage charges will be levied as per the rate card.
- Access to any instrument is subject to its availability. Users must check instrument availability, functionality, and booking and cancellation terms before booking any instrument.
- Users will be allowed to handle instruments only after undergoing basic training. Usage of certain instruments may only be allowed under supervision. PPE such as a lab coat, gloves, safety goggles or other items required must be brought in by the user.
- Users are required to bring their own consumables. Generic items like plasticware and chemicals can be provided based on availability at extra charges as applicable.
Rate Card
- Basic Instrument and Wet Lab Package. INR 7200/month (INR 500/day)
- Above package includes workspace for two team members with storage, basic instrumentation and microbiology lab
- Add-on packs for Cell culture@ INR 4800/month and Molecular biology@ INR 3600/month
- Billing will be processed at the beginning of each month, on a monthly basis. We do not have a GST number.
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