• Septum Cap Tube Capping / Decapping
• Screw Cap Tube Capping / Decapping
• AirFilm Individual Tube Thermal Seal
• AirFilm Sealer / AirFilm Piercer

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Septum Cap Tube Capping / Decapping

XAC-96 PRO  Automated Capper for 96 Well Format Sample Storage Tubes
The XAC-96 PRO (fondly referred to as "the Rhino" for obvious reasons)  provides automated capping of any 96-well format racked storage tubes. 

Compatible with FLUIDX, Matrix / Micronic tubes and Individual caps including 0.5ml, 0.75ml, 1.0ml, 1.4ml tube variants.
For robotic integration and benchtop use, with full RS232 control.

XDC-96  High Speed Automated Whole Rack Tube Capper / Decapper
The XDC-96 is a stand alone, high-speed whole rack tube capper/decapper that can automatically remove, then recap or dispose of, septum caps from a full rack of 96 tubes.

Eliminating the need to manually remove the caps dramatically improves productivity and, as septum piercing is no longer required, the the user is able to make use of a wider range of liquid handling systems.
The XDC-96 will also dispose of the caps or recap the same caps back into the same tubes. Manually recapping tubes after sampling is no longer required.

Cycle time (decapping and recapping) is 15-30 seconds, depending on tube type.
Compatible with most 96 format TPE septum sealed caps (0.5ml, 0.75ml, 1.0ml and 1.4ml).

XDC-96 PRO  Automated Whole Rack Tube Capper / Decapper - perfect for integration
A compact, high-speed whole rack tube capper/decapper that can automatically remove, then recap or dispose of, TPE septum caps from a full 96 tube rack.

Eliminating the need to manually remove the caps dramatically improves productivity and, as septum piercing is no longer required, the the user is able to make use of a wider range of liquid handling systems. The XDC-96 will also dispose of the caps or recap the same caps back into the same tubes. Manually recapping tubes after sampling is no longer required.

Cycle time (decapping and recapping) is 15-30 seconds, depending on tube type.
Compatible with most 96 format TPE septum sealed caps (0.5ml, 0.75ml, 1.0ml and 1.4ml).
Can be used either manually or in automated mode.

When using as a stand-alone system, the simple to operate LCD touch screen allows set up, calibration and settings to be changed without a PC. Integration into automated systems is made simple using the RS232 interface.

X-CAP Semi-automatic Sealer for 96 Well Format Sample Storage Tubes
The X-CAP provides electronic semi-automatic sealing of microtubes and microplates in a 96 well format rack.
Suitable for use with all 96 well format FluidX tubes with TPE septum caps, Micronic TPE capmats, Matrix Technologies sepraseals and Abgene sealing mats.

When used with FluidX racks featuring TubeLock, the X-CAP is also able to automatically lock and unlock tubes within the rack. By using an adapter set, the X-CAP can be used to automatically unlock or lock tubes into racks as needed. Many FluidX racks are dual position allowing tubes to be locked into place for added security during use. Individual tubes can be simply pulled upwards to unlock and enable removal. For a faster approach the X-CAP is able to unlock (or lock) all tubes within and 96-format rack simultaneously.

Cycle time is 20-30 seconds depending on tube type.

The depth of capping action is adjustable with the use of spacer plates, which ensures efficient capping of all
tube types. The X-CAP can seal either full and partial racks.

E-CAPIT Semi-automatic Cap Mat Sealer for 96 Format Tubes
The Xcm-eCapIt provides electronic semi-automatic sealing of microtubes and microplates in a 96 format rack.
Suitable for use with FluidX EasyTrack caps, Micronic TPE capmats, Matrix Technologies sepraseals and Abgene sealing mats. (Adapters may be required).

Cycle time is approx. 10 seconds.

The depth of the capping action is adjustable, with the use of spacer plates, ensuring efficient capping of all tube types. The E-CAPIT will seal both full and partial racks.

Screw Cap Tube Capping / Decapping

Aperio® Semi-automatic screw-cap tube capping/decapping systems
- Now available for use with 48 format Cryo Tubes!
- Consistency of an automated system but at much lower cost.
- Compatible with all FluidX screw capped tubes in 96, 48 and 24 rack formats.
- Can now be used with Matrix/Thermo and Micronic tube variants.
- Decaps a single column in under 10 seconds.
- Available in 4, 6 or 8 channel

XSD-1 Semi-automatic Single Tube Capper/ Decapper for Screw Caps or TPE Septum Caps
- Compatible with all standard sized tubes sealed with either screw caps or septum caps.
- Designed to reduce the risk of injury resulting from repetitive movements.
- Cycle time is less than 1 second.
- Suitable for use inside a laminar flow cabinet.

XSD-4 High Speed Single Column Tube Capper/Decapper for Screw Caps in 24 Format
- Automatically removes and replaces (or disposes of) caps from single column of a 24 format rack of tubes.
- Takes 15 seconds to decap a column, 18 seconds to recap a column.
- Able to remove all caps from a complete rack of 24 tubes (column by column).
- Compatible with all standard tubes with screw cap in 24 format.

XSD-6 High Speed Single Column Tube Capper/Decapper for Screw Caps in 48 Format
- A benchtop, high-speed whole rack tube capper/decapper that can automatically remove and dispose of screw caps from a single column of a 48 format tube rack.
- Alternatively, the screw caps can be held within the XSD-6 while the user fills, or accesses, the tubes. Caps can then be automatically re-inserted into the same tubes.
- Compatible with all standard tubes with screw cap in 48 format.
- Takes 15 seconds to decap a row, 18 seconds to recap a row.
- Can be used to decap/recap a whole rack, column by column.
- Able to remove all caps from a complete rack of 48 tubes in 120 secs. (column by column).

XSD-8 High Speed Single Column Tube Capper/Decapper for Screw Caps in 96 Format
- A benchtop, high-speed whole rack tube capper/decapper that can automatically remove and dispose of screw caps from a single column of a 96 format tube rack.
- Alternatively, the screw caps can be held within the XSD-8 while the user fills, or accesses, the tubes. Caps can then be automatically re-inserted into the same tubes.
- Compatible with all standard tubes with screw cap in 96 format.
- Takes 15 seconds to decap a row, 18 seconds to recap a row.
- Can be used to decap/recap a whole rack, column by column.
- Able to remove all caps from a complete rack of 96 tubes in 240 secs. (column by column).

XSD-24 High Speed Whole Rack Tube Capper/Decapper For Screw Caps in 24 Format
- A benchtop, high-speed whole rack tube capper/decapper that can automatically remove and dispose of screw caps from a whole rack of tubes in 24 format.
- Alternatively, the screw caps can be held within the XSD-24 while the user fills, or accesses, the tubes.
- These caps can then be automatically re-inserted into the same tubes.
- Compatible with all standard tubes with screw cap in 24 format.
- Takes 22 seconds to decap a whole rack, 31 seconds to recap a whole rack.

XSD-48 High Speed Whole Rack Tube Capper/Decapper for Screw Caps in 48 Format
- A benchtop, high-speed whole rack tube capper/decapper that can automatically remove and dispose of screw caps from a whole rack of tubes in 48 format.
- Alternatively, the screwtop caps can be held within the XSD-48 while the user fills, or accesses, the tubes.
- These caps can then be automatically re-inserted into the same tubes.
- Compatible with all standard tubes with screw cap in 48 format.
- Takes 22 seconds to decap a whole rack, 31 seconds to recap a whole rack.

XSD-96  Automated Whole Rack Screw Cap Tube Capper / Decapper, for 96 well format racks
- A benchtop, high-speed whole rack tube capper/decapper that can automatically remove and dispose of screw caps from a whole rack of tubes in 96 format.
- Alternatively, the screw caps can be held within the XSD-96 while the user fills, or accesses, the tubes.
- These caps can then be automatically re-inserted into the same tubes, alternatively new caps can be inserted using - the FluidX cap carrier system.
- Compatible with all 96-format screw capped tubes from major suppliers (either internal or external thread).
- Takes 34 seconds to decap a whole rack, 44 seconds to recap a whole rack.

XSD-BIOFILL Automated Dispenser for XSD Tube Capper/Decapper
- Combine with a FluidX screw cap tube capper/decapper to create a complete filling system.
- Automatically decap, dispense liquids and then recap screw-capped storage microtubes positioned in a 24, 48 or 96 format SBS footprint rack.
- Microprocessor controlled precision peristaltic pump for accurate dispensing.

AirFilm Individual Tube Thermal Seal

The single-use AirFilm aluminium film is designed for the individual sealing of polypropylene microtubes in 96 well format or 384 well format racks.
 
Impenetrable Barrier
Creates an air-tight seal that can be easily removed by peeling. Ideal for low temperature sample storage (-196°C).
 
Reduce Risk of Sample Damage
Heat transfer during sealing process is lessened by the embossed seal construction which creates an air pocket between the seal and tube.
 
Ideal for Automated Use
AirFilm seals can be pierced with suitable liquid handling tips.

AirFilm Sealer / AirFilm Piercer

AirFilm Tube Sealer
For use with AirFilm individual tube thermal seals in 96 or 384 format.
Also able to accommodate standard plates, deep-well blocks and differing PCR plate designs.
Selectable temperature and time settings.

AirFilm Piercing System
Ideal for medium throughput applications.
Compatible with 96 or 384 format racked tubes sealed with AirFilm.
Also compatible with all commonly-used plates including standard 96 and 384-well plates (square or round well), PCR and deep well plates.