Hamilton LabElite Capper DeCapper with 48-Format 8-Channel Head for Automated Tube Handling

The Hamilton LabElite Capper DeCapper is a precision automated instrument designed for efficient capping and decapping of tubes in high-throughput laboratory settings. Featuring a 48-format 8-channel head, it enables simultaneous handling of multiple vials, significantly streamlining sample preparation tasks in molecular diagnostics, bioprocessing, and biomanufacturing workflows.

Key technical features include:

• Compatibility with various cryovials including 1.5 mL to 4 mL FluidX, FluidX OEM (FCR), LVL, and Micronic tubes, optimizing flexibility across biotechnology and clinical diagnostics applications.
• Cycle speed of approximately 8 seconds per 48-vial rack, with throughput up to 12 racks per run, supporting rapid processing demands common in genomics and proteomics research.
• Adjustable grip strength and torque settings, ensuring secure, consistent capping pressure to maintain sample integrity and reduce contamination risk critical in biobanking and synthetic biology research.
• Integration capabilities with automated liquid handling systems and robotic platforms, promoting seamless workflows in automated bioprocessing and drug discovery environments.
• Operates via an intuitive touchscreen interface or PC-based software (version 2.0.0) offering customizable protocols tailored to diverse laboratory needs.
• Compact dimensions (60 x 38 x 44 cm) facilitate benchtop installation in biotechnology and clinical labs where space-efficient automation is essential.

This device comes with essential accessories including cap adapters, cap holders, and power cords; consumables like tubes, racks, and caps are not included. The LabElite Capper DeCapper supports robust, automated tube handling workflows widely adopted in molecular biology, biopharmaceutical production pipelines, and biomedical engineering, making it a critical instrument for researchers aiming to enhance throughput, reproducibility, and contamination control.

Overall, this instrument is engineered for high-throughput sample processing, enabling laboratories to optimize capping/decapping efficiency, reduce operator variability, and support critical workflows such as gene editing sample prep, live-cell imaging sample handling, and clinical specimen management.

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