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Specifications:
| Application | Nucleic Acid Extraction |
| Storage Temperature | Room Temperature |
| Product Type | Accessory |
| Product Brand | Cytiva |
| Product Grade | Molecular Biology |
The Whatman™ Uni-Core Punch is a disposable manual punch tool designed for clean and efficient sampling from Whatman™ FTA® Cards, FTA® Elute Cards, and EasiCollect™ devices. Each punch incorporates a case-hardened, polished stainless-steel cutting tip housed in a lightweight plastic handle, ensuring precise sample retrieval while minimizing contamination risks.
With each tip capable of up to 500 punches before disposal, the Uni-Core Punch is ideal for laboratories with low to moderate sample throughput (1–5 samples per day) where manual punching is preferred over automated systems.
Key Features
- Wide Range of Diameters – Available in sizes from 0.35 mm to 12.0 mm to suit different sample collection needs.
- Durable Cutting Edge – Case-hardened stainless-steel tip provides sharp, precise coring for up to 500 uses.
- Disposable Format – Designed for single-use tip replacement to prevent carryover contamination.
- Manual Operation – Best suited for labs with smaller sample volumes.
- Compatibility – Specifically developed for Whatman™ FTA Cards, FTA Elute Cards, and EasiCollect™ devices.
Applications
- Punching precise sample discs from FTA® Cards for downstream DNA or RNA analysis.
- Ideal for molecular biology, forensic, clinical, plant, and animal genetic studies.
- Used in workflows including PCR, RT-PCR, sequencing, and other nucleic acid amplification technologies.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Whatman™ |
| Manufacturer Part No. | WB100029 |
| Product Type | Disposable manual punch |
| Tip Material | Case-hardened polished steel |
| Handle Material | Plastic |
| Tip Life | Up to 500 punches |
| Diameter Range | 0.35 – 12.0 mm |
| Quantity per Pack | 4 punches |
Unique Advantages
- Contamination control through disposable design and cleaning procedure compatibility.
- Provides consistent, reproducible punch sizes for accurate downstream analysis.
- Simple, low-cost alternative to automated punching systems for small labs.
The Whatman™ Uni-Core Punch is a versatile, cost-effective sampling tool for laboratories requiring reliable manual punching of FTA® Cards and related devices. With its durable, disposable tip system and wide diameter range, it supports accurate nucleic acid sample preparation while minimizing contamination risk—making it an excellent choice for labs processing low sample volumes daily.