Azenta Brooks FluidX IntelliXcap 24-Format Automated Screw Cap Decapper Re-Capper

The Azenta Brooks FluidX IntelliXcap 24-Format Automated Screw Cap Decapper Re-Capper is a benchtop instrument designed for automated handling of screw cap tube racks with a 24-channel format. It features an interchangeable cartridge system compatible with standard SBS-footprint racks and FluidX screw-cap tubes, enabling precise and consistent decapping and recapping of cryogenic sample tubes, essential for biobanking, clinical diagnostics, and genomics workflows.

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The unit reduces manual handling and repetitive strain injuries by automating tube cap removal and replacement, ensuring secure sealing with consistent torque control to minimize sample contamination risks. Its compact, benchtop design facilitates integration within laboratory automation setups widely used in bioprocessing, molecular cloning workflows, synthetic biology, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines. The IntelliXcap system supports efficient sample accessioning and archiving, making it critical in high-throughput clinical sample processing, drug discovery compound management, and gene editing research.

Additional features include interchangeable cartridges tailored for specific tube formats (e.g., Nunc cryo internal and external thread tubes, part no: 48-8017-04), touchscreen interface with responsive controls, and safety door mechanisms for operator protection. The instrument is serviced and tested to ensure full functionality before shipment and comes with warranty and after-sales support, making it a reliable solution for laboratories seeking to enhance throughput and consistency in automated sample management.

This device is a vital tool for laboratories in biotechnology, life sciences research, and clinical diagnostics aiming to streamline sample processing workflows with automated screw cap handling technology.