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Bio-NEST Equiptment
Bio-NEST offers equipment and instrumentation to support biotechnology research, development, and commercialization activities.
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°CElectroporator
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 VMicroplate 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: YesVertical 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 spacerGel-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 exposureLyophilizer
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 availableAutoclave
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 steamHigh-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 capacityProbe 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 mlShaker 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 slidesCO2 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°CWalk-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 pointsHPLC
Model: Nexera Prep
Make: Shimadzu
Columns: C18, 5µm, 4.6mm x 250mm; C18, 5µm, 20mm x 250mmPump: 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
Internal Dimensions (W x D x H) (in mm): (610 x 580 x 660)
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,
Bio-NEST Usage Policy Snapshot
- 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.
Bio-NEST Rate Card
- Basic Instrument and Wet Lab Package - Rs. 7200/month (Rs. 500/day)
- Above package includes workspace for 2 team members with storage, basic instrumentation and microbiology lab
- Add-on packs for Cell culture@ Rs. 4800/month and Molecular biology@Rs. 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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