Hamilton LabElite Automated Capper DeCapper with 48-Format 8-Channel Head Unit 5 for Cryovial Automation

The Hamilton LabElite Capper DeCapper is a precision automated laboratory instrument designed for efficient capping and decapping of cryovials and tubes, optimized for high-throughput sample processing workflows critical in biotechnology and molecular diagnostics.

Key technical features include:

• 48-format 8-channel head supporting rapid processing of tube racks up to 48 vials, suitable for 1.5 mL to 4 mL tubes including FluidX, FluidX OEM (FCR), LVL, and Micronic cryovials.
• Cycle speed: Approximately 8 seconds per rack and 20-40 seconds per row depending on tube type, enabling processing of up to 12 racks per run.
• Adjustable grip strength and torque settings to ensure secure cap engagement and preservation of sample integrity across diverse tube and cap types.
• Integration capabilities with automated liquid handling systems and robotic arms, facilitating fully automated workflows in biobanking, bioprocessing, and molecular cloning environments.
• Control interface: Operable via a user-friendly touchscreen or PC-based control software (version 2.0.0) with customizable protocols, enhancing user control and automation flexibility.
• Compact dimensions (60 x 38 x 44 cm) to fit benchtop or robotic platform setups within clinical diagnostics, synthetic biology, or pharmaceutical research laboratories.

This instrument reduces manual handling and cross-contamination risks, making it essential for genomics, proteomics, and drug discovery applications requiring reproducible high-throughput sample capping and decapping. The LabElite Capper DeCapper supports critical biomanufacturing processes where consistent sample sealing and unsealing integrity are paramount.

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Applications:

• High-throughput sample processing in genomics and proteomics research
• Automated capping/decapping for biobanking and cryostorage
• Streamlined workflows in drug discovery and molecular diagnostics
• Contamination risk reduction in clinical and biotechnology laboratories

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Included Components:

• LabElite DeCapper Unit (p/n 193600)
• 48 Format 8 Channel Head (p/n 193621)
• Cap Adapters (p/n 193511/01, Qty. 8)
• Cap Holder and Adapter Block
• Standard power cord

*Note: Tubes, racks, and caps are consumables and not included.*

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This model is widely adopted in synthetic biology research and molecular biology workflows where automated tube handling and sample integrity during capping are critical. Its ability to integrate with robotic liquid handling systems adds considerable value to bioprocessing and molecular cloning labs aiming to automate repetitive sample preparation tasks safely and efficiently.