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Semi-Automated Screw Cap Decapper/Recapper, Single Channel (formerly Aperio™)

Compact and bench-top, the Single Channel Semi-Automated Screw Cap Decapper range is tailored for efficient tube decapping and re-capping in medium-throughput laboratories. They provide the consistency of automated decapping at a more affordable cost.

  • Flexible options to suit a range of tube types
  • Fast and consistent sealing performance
  • Space saving design

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Product Details


The Azenta Life Sciences range of semi-automated systems are compact, bench top units designed for efficient tube capping in labs with medium throughput.

Offers the consistency of an automated de-capping system, but at much lower cost. Can cap a single column of tubes, from a cap carrier, in under 10 seconds and will cap, or de-cap, a complete rack of 96 tubes in under 2 minutes.

Key Features

Flexible Options to Suit a Range of Tube Types
  • 4 channel capping and de-capping system compatible with screw-capped tubes in 24-format SBS racks
  • 6 channel capping and de-capping system compatible with screw-capped tubes in 48-format SBS racks
  • 8 channel capping and de-capping system compatible with screw-capped tubes in 96-format SBS racks

Your choice of model can be configured for use with one of the following tube types:

  • Azenta Life Sciences internal and external thread screw-capped tubes
  • Thermo-Matrix internal thread screw-capped tubes
  • Micronic internal and external thread screw capped tubes
  • Thermo-Nunc Bank-IT tubes
  • LVL external thread screw capped tubes
  • Please contact your local representative for the latest list of supported tubes
Fast & Consistent Sealing Performance
  • Features a set-down position that allows the simple insertion of screw caps using a Azenta Life Sciences cap carrier
  • Caps a single tube in under 10 seconds
  • Caps or de-caps a complete rack of 96 tubes in less than 2 minutes
  • Individually spring-loaded cap drivers mean easy and consistent capping
  • All caps tightened to the same torque, delivering a secure seal and peace of mind
  • Designed for ease of use by both left and right handed people
Space Saving Design
  • Small footprint
  • Fits easily onto the bench top and is easy to install in a laminar flow cabinet
Specifications
Semi-Automated Screw Cap Decapper/Recapper, Single Channel
Dimensions (H x W x D)345 x 310 x 345mm
Weight6kg
Ordering Information

Part Numbers

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Semi-Automated Screw Cap Decapper/Recapper, 8 Channel
For use with 96-format racked tubes
46-6501for Azenta Life Sciences 96-format internal thread tubes and racks; 1 capper/decapper
46-6502for Azenta Life Sciences 96-format external thread tubes and racks; 1 capper/decapper
46-6601for Matrix/Thermo 96-format internal thread tubes and racks; 1 capper/decapper
46-6602for Micronic 96-format internal thread tubes and racks; 1 capper/decapper
46-6604for LVL Technologies 96-format external thread tubes and racks; 1 capper/decapper
46-6606for Micronic 96-format external thread tubes and racks; 1 capper/decapper
Semi-Automated Screw Cap Decapper/Recapper, 6 Channel
For use with 48-format racked tubes
46-6511for Azenta Life Sciences 48-format external thread cryo tubes and racks; 1 capper/decapper
46-6512for Azenta Life Sciences 48-format internal thread cryo tubes and racks; 1 capper/decapper
46-6513for Nunc 48-format internal thread cryo tubes; 1 capper/decapper
46-6605for LVL Technologies 48-format external thread tubes and racks; 1 capper/decapper
Semi-Automated Screw Cap Decapper/Recapper, 4 Channel
For use with 24-format racked tubes
46-6521for Azenta Life Sciences 24-format external thread cryo tubes and racks; 1 capper/decapper

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