Knurled insert FlexiFocus™

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Overview
The FlexiFocus slide inserts have been developed to facilitate automated analysis on Shimadzu benchtop MALDI-TOF instruments. The FlexiFocus adaptor holds a FlexiFocus insert and positions it for analysis in Shimadzu MALDI-8020 and MALDI-8030 benchtop MALDI-TOF instruments.

Key features

• Metal substrate chemically modified to produce a highly hydrophobic surface
• Adaptor to position inserts for analysis in MALDI-8020 and MALDI-8030 instruments
• Focuses sample in the centre of each well for consistent spot placement
• Designed for automated workflows
• Disposable slide inserts for simplified handling
• Available in 48‑well and 96‑well high‑capacity formats
• Reduces matrix consumption to lower per-sample cost
• Sample tracking via barcode label
• Potential for enhanced sensitivity depending on sample and application

Downloads / Documents available

• FlexiFocus brochure (latest brochure)
• FlexiFocus™ Slides: Chemically Modified Sample-Focussing MALDI Targets to Enhance Productivity and Throughput (technical report)
• FlexiFocus - User Guide (manual)

Technical specifications

• Material: metal substrate with chemical modification to yield a highly hydrophobic surface
• Compatibility: designed for use with Shimadzu MALDI-8020 and MALDI-8030 benchtop MALDI-TOF instruments (via FlexiFocus adaptor)
• Formats: 48‑well inserts and 96‑well high‑capacity inserts
• Slide type: disposable slide inserts
• Sample placement: focuses sample in centre of well for reproducible spot location
• Sample tracking: barcode label for sample identification
• Operational benefits: reduced matrix usage and potential enhanced sensitivity (application dependent)
• Included documents: brochure, technical report and user guide

Trademark note
FlexiFocus™, MALDI-8020 and MALDI-8030 are trademarks of Kratos Analytical Ltd.