FluidX Automated Plate Seal Remover

FluidX Automated Plate Seal Remover

The automated plate seal remover automatically removes seals from a wide range of microplate types with the single touch of a button. A robust and elegantly-simple automated system, it eliminates the need for repetitive, manual removal of plate seals and enables the adoption of the gold-standard operating model (sealed plates, no lids). The patented tape removal medium eliminates the need for mechanical removal mechanisms which are often prone to failure.

Can be used with a wide variety of microplates, including full-skirted PCR plates, low-base microplates and deep-well (up to 2mL) plates
Compatible with a variety of full-plate seals, including heat and pressure applied seals
Uses proprietary removal tape (X-TAPE-2000) to de-seal microplates, up to 400 seal removals per tape roll
Eliminates cross contamination common with manual seal removal techniques
Supports quality control measures requiring samples to be sealed until their moment of use
Holds the plate down whilst the seal is peeled away from the plate, eliminating another contamination issue
Operating mode minimises plate or seal damage
Integrated seal removal verification feature reduces plate handling errors
Can be used as a standalone system, or integrated into automated and robotic workflows via serial RS232 remote interface
One-touch, push-button operation to de-seal plates makes it an ideal standalone device for busy laboratories
Capacity to remove up to 200 plate seals per hour
Robust, time-proven device with hundreds of units placed globally in a range of manual and automated environments