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  • 46-6501 | Semi-Automated Screw Cap Decapper/Recapper, 8 Channel (formerly Aperio 8)
  • 46-6511 | Semi-Automated Screw Cap Decapper/Recapper, 6 Channel (formerly Aperio 6)
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Semi-Automated Screw Cap Decapper/Recapper, Single Channel (formerly Aperio™)

Semi-Automated Screw Cap Decappers/Recappers, Single Channel are compact, bench top units designed for efficient tube capping in labs with medium throughput, offering the consistency of an automated de-capping system, but at much lower cost

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

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Overview

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

Parameter Semi-Automated Screw Cap Decapper/Recapper, Single Channel
Dimensions (H x W x D) 345 x 310 x 345mm
Weight 6kg

Ordering Information

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

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Semi-Automated Screw Cap Decapper/Recapper, Single Channel Manual

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Safety, Sample Integrity and Throughput with Semi-Automated Sample Tube Decapping

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Semi-Automated Screw Cap Decapper/Recapper Video User Guide

Semi-Automated Screw Cap Decapper/Recapper Video User Guide

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Compatible Products

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68-1003-10 | FluidX 96-Format, 1.0ml External Thread, Next-Gen Jacket, Tri-Coded Tube, Capped | Barcode & HRN (Side) Detail

1.0ml Tri-coded Tube, 96-format, External Thread

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1.0ml Tri-coded Tubes, 96-format, External Thread offer unequaled sample audit traceability, enabling sample tracking and data sharing between multiple users, labs, locations and automation capabil

65-7641 | 1.9ml Tri-coded Tube, 48-format, External Thread, Capped | Barcode & HRN Detail

1.9ml Tri-coded Tube, 48-format, External Thread

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1.9ml Tri-coded Tubes, 48-format, External Thread offer unequaled sample audit traceability, enabling sample tracking and data sharing between multiple users, labs, locations and automation capabil

66-9302 | 7.6ml Tri-coded Tubes, 24-format, External Thread, Capped | Barcode & HRN Detail

7.6ml Tri-coded Tube, 24-format, External Thread

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