Azenta Brooks XPeel XP-A Automated Microplate Seal Remover for High-Throughput Screening

The Azenta Brooks XPeel XP-A Automated Plate Seal Remover is engineered for efficient, automated removal of adhesive and heat-sealed microplate seals—critical in high-throughput screening, molecular diagnostics, and bioprocessing applications. Utilizing a tape-based seal removal approach, the instrument avoids mechanical arms, delivering clean, consistent seal removal at rates up to 200 plates per hour with minimal user oversight.

Key technical specifications include:

• Seal Removal Capacity: Up to 400 seals per removal tape roll
• Throughput: 200 seal removals per hour, supporting accelerated genomic and proteomic sample processing
• Sensors: Reflective seal verification sensor with adjustable sensitivity and integrated plate presence detection ensures precise operation and minimizes errors in synthetic biology workflows
• Communication Interface: Serial RS232 for integration into automated laboratory workflows and biomanufacturing pipelines
• Configurable Motion Parameters: Control of tape adhesion time, de-seal speed, plate output orientation, and peel start location for customizable operational protocols
• Power Requirements: 115 VAC, 4 A, 60 Hz with a compact footprint (35 kg, 76 lbs) designed for integration into lab automation setups
• Compatibility: Supports standard SBS microplate formats, adhesive seals, and heat-sealed plates widely used in clinical diagnostics and drug discovery automation

The instrument has undergone comprehensive in-house verification, including functionality of control panels, plate and tape sensors, carrier assembly smoothness, and door safety interlocks, ensuring reliable performance in biotechnological research environments.

The XPeel XP-A enhances laboratory throughput while standardizing plate seal removal—an essential step for high-fidelity downstream analysis in biotechnology, cell imaging, and molecular cloning workflows. Its automation-ready design facilitates seamless incorporation into synthetic biology research and clinical diagnostic labs aiming for reproducibility and efficiency in seal removal processes.

Supplies such as proprietary removal tape are required for operation; compatible consumables are available through Azenta Brooks and authorized distributors.

This pre-owned instrument ships fully tested with warranty coverage and technical support, making it a cost-effective, sustainable choice for biopharmaceutical production pipelines requiring reliable microplate processing automation.