BioTek ELx405 Plate Washer with Bottles – Introduction

The BioTek ELx405 Microplate Washer with Bottles is an automated microplate washing system developed by BioTek Instruments (now part of Agilent Technologies) for reliable, high-throughput washing and liquid handling applications in life science laboratories. Designed for applications such as ELISA, cell-based assays, immunoassays, molecular biology workflows, and biochemical research, the ELx405 provides precise dispensing, efficient aspiration, and excellent washing consistency for 96-well and 384-well microplates.

The ELx405 Plate Washer is widely recognized for its robust performance, ease of operation, and flexibility. The system integrates programmable washing protocols, precision fluid delivery technology, and convenient reagent/waste bottle management to improve laboratory productivity. The included supply and waste bottles allow users to perform continuous washing operations with reduced manual intervention, making it suitable for routine analytical workflows and high-throughput screening environments. 

A key advantage of the BioTek ELx405 Microplate Washer is its advanced Dual-Action Manifold Technology, which provides independent control of dispensing and aspiration functions. This design ensures uniform washing across all wells, improves liquid removal efficiency, and helps reduce assay variability. The system supports multiple washing cycles, adjustable dispense volumes, soaking steps, and shaking functions, allowing researchers to optimize washing protocols for different assay requirements.

The ELx405 supports a wide range of microplate formats, including 96-well and 384-well plates, depending on the installed manifold configuration. It can be configured for standard microplate washing, cell-based assays, magnetic bead applications, and specialized workflows. The instrument is compatible with different accessories, including multiple reagent bottle configurations and automation solutions for integration into laboratory workflows. 

The instrument provides flexible liquid handling capabilities with programmable wash volumes and cycles. Users can adjust dispensing volume, aspiration speed, soak time, and shaking parameters to achieve optimal assay performance. The system can store multiple washing protocols, enabling laboratories to quickly switch between different applications.

The BioTek ELx405 is operated through an intuitive onboard interface and can also be controlled through computer software for advanced protocol programming and data management. Its compact design, reliable mechanical structure, and simple maintenance requirements make it suitable for research laboratories, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical laboratories, and clinical research facilities.

Due to its excellent reliability and long service life, refurbished BioTek ELx405 Plate Washer with Bottles systems remain popular in the global used laboratory equipment market. They provide laboratories with an economical solution for automated microplate washing while maintaining high performance and repeatability.

BioTek ELx405 Plate Washer with Bottles Technical Specifications