The Thermo Scientific KingFisher Apex represents the pinnacle of automated purification for DNA, RNA, proteins, and cells. Building on decades of KingFisher product value and excellence, we’ve combined superior instrument capabilities with complete touch screen-based control to deliver unrivalled flexibility and performance. The KingFisher Apex makes sample prep simple.
- Touch screen control: A modern touch screen display and an intuitive interface puts you in control of instrument operation
- Choice of plate or tube formats: Wide 20 µl to 5 ml volume range from 96-well, 24-well, PCR plates or storage tubes
- High throughput purification: 24 to 96 samples per run, saving 50% or more touch time depending on the application
- Multiple applications: A wide range of applications and validated protocols using trusted reagents
- Heating and cooling blocks: Heat samples to 100 °C or cool them to 4 °C
- Dual-magnets - when you install two magnets and heating blocks, KingFisher Apex intelligently selects the correct magnetic head based on your protocol
- Four magnetic head options
- Barcoded and optimised plastics: Lot-specific bar codes confirm proper plate position during loading and may be used for lot tracking and documentation
- Download protocols from our library: Or easily customise protocols using Thermo Scientific BindIx software
- UV decontamination: Safeguard against contamination with two UV lamps
- Cloud and network connectivity: Connect KingFisher Apex to the cloud for even greater access and control of protocols and reports with USB device for PC, USB Wi-Fi or LAN adapter for network, RS232 for automation
KingFisher instrument services and support:
KingFisher systems include SmartStart Orientation to get you up and running quickly in your lab. The orientation includes basic familiarisation and set-up with online instrument management and on-site training.
Every KingFisher system comes with a 1 year warranty. Extended coverage service plans are also available at the time of instrument purchase. We can also customise a service solution based on your lab's needs.
96-well format: Deep well: 15 to 1000 μl, KingFisher standard: 15 to 200 μl, PCR: 10 to 80 μl
24-well format: Deep well: 30 to 5000 μl
Storage tubes: 96 tubes: 30 to 200 μl, 24 tubes: 200 to 1000 μl
Customisable protocols created with instrument user interface or BindIx software, which requires Microsoft™ Windows™ 10 operating system (version 1809 or higher) created with instrument user interface or BindIx.
