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(de)Cappers

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The RapidCAP2 can cap and decap cryovials ranging in size from 0.50ml to 2.00ml.

To work in the cap hopper, caps must be wider than their depth.

The cap hopper can hold up to 1,000 screw caps to allow for more walk-away time.

The RapidCAP2 has a capping throughput of 4.75 seconds per tube and a decapping throughput of 4.75 seconds per tube.

The RapidCAP2 is a plug-and-play system. Before delivery, Scinomix configures the RapidCAP2 according to the user’s needs, minimizing the setup time required at their facility.

The CS500 is compatible with ANSI/SLAS 96-well format tubes and racks from brands like Micronic, Thermo Fisher, FluidX, and LVL. Other versions are available to work with 48-well (CS510) format tubes and 24-well (CS520) format tubes.

The CS500 can cap, decap, or recap an entire row of screw cap tubes in less than 5 seconds or an entire rack in just 1 minute.

Yes. The CS500 comes with a 1-year warranty.

The CS700 is compatible with ANSI/SLAS 96-well format tubes and racks from brands like Micronic, Thermo Fisher, FluidX, and LVL. Other versions are available to work with 48-well (CS710) format tubes and racks and 24-well (CS720) format tubes and racks.

The CS700 can cap and decap entire racks of tubes in less than 30 seconds.

The Sigma96 is compatible with 96-well ANSI/SLAS format racks from brands like Micronic, FluidX, LVL Technologies, and Thermo Fisher. Other versions are available for 48-well format tubes and racks (Sigma48) and 24-well format tubes and racks (Sigma24).

The Sigma96 can cap, decap, or recap an entire rack of tubes in 30 seconds.

Yes. The Sigma96 can operate as a stand-alone instrument. It can also integrate into a fully-automated laboratory environment. Since users place the racks horizontally on the unit, robotic arms can more easily retrieve them.

The CP600 and CP610 are compatible with the complete range of Micronic 96-well format internally threaded tubes. This range includes the following tube sizes: 0.50ml, 0.75ml, 1.10ml, 1.40ml, 2.00ml, and 2.50ml. The CP600 can accommodate tubes up to 1.40ml (or 48mm tall) in size. The CP610 can accommodate tube up to 2.50ml (or 85mm tall) in size.

The CP600 and CP610 can cap internal thread tubes with push caps. These caps include the TPE Capmats, Capbands, Capclusters, and EVA Capmats from Micronic.

The CP600 and CP610 can cap entire racks of 96 tubes in approximately 7 seconds (depending on tube height).

To use the CP600 or CP610, simply pull out the drawer and place a rack filled with tubes on top of it. Place the capmat, capband, or capcluster on the tubes and then push the drawer closed. The unit will automatically start capping the tubes.

Yes. The CP600 and CP610 come with a 1-year warranty.

The CP620 is compatible with the following 96-well format tubes with internal thread from Micronic: 0.50ml, 0.75ml, 1.10ml, and 1.40ml.

The CP620 can decap an entire rack of push cap tubes in approximately 10-15 seconds, depending on tube height.

No. The CP620 has a user-friendly interface that lets you select the tube size you're working with. Therefore, adapters are not needed.

Yes. The CP620 comes with a 1-year warranty.

Code Readers

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Unlike the DR500, the DR505 has a passive anti-frost system that can be used to read frozen racks of tubes.

The DR500 and DR505 rack readers are compatible with 96-well, 48-well, and 24-well format tubes and racks from various brands.

The DR505 has a passive anti-frost system that can read racks of 2D coded tubes straight from the freezer.

The DR500 and DR505 rack readers can validate 2D Data-Matrix coded tubes. When paired with a matching side barcode reader, 1D rack barcodes can be scanned and validated as well.

The DR500 and DR505 rack readers use CIS imaging technology to capture the 2D Data-Matrix codes on sample storage tubes. The DR500/DR505 side barcode reader uses CCD imaging technology to capture 1D rack barcodes.

The DR500 and DR505 can scan a rack of tubes in 5 seconds or a single tube in 2 seconds.

The Micronic full-rack code readers work with the Micronic Code Reader Software.

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The DR710 has an active anti-frost system that can eliminate condensation on the scanner plate. The DR700 has a passive anti-frost system that can read frozen tubes more easily.

The DR700 and DR710 rack readers are compatible with 96-well, 48-well, and 24-well format tubes and racks from various brands.

Yes. The DR700 and DR710 can both read and validate frozen racks of tubes.

The DR700 and DR710 rack readers can validate 2D Data-Matrix coded tubes. When paired with a matching side barcode reader, 1D rack barcodes can be scanned and validated as well.

The DR700 and DR710 rack readers use CCD imaging technology to capture the 2D Data-Matrix codes on the bottom of sample storage tubes. The DR700/DR710 side barcode reader also uses CCD imaging technology to capture 1D rack barcodes.

The DR700 and DR710 can scan a rack of tubes in 7 seconds or a single tube in 2 seconds.

The Micronic full-rack code readers work with the Micronic Code Reader Software.

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Frozen Aliquotters

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The CXT 353 can core a wide range of sample types including tissue, feces, serum, plasma, whole blood, urine, and other biofluids.

The CXT 353 can be used in several areas of research within the life science industry. Research areas include: bioanalysis to preserve biomolecular integrity, microbiome research to preserve integrity of fecal samples, molecular pathology to enhance tissue processing, and biobanking to increase sample utility and access to rare samples.

The CXT 353 works with a wide range of tubes and sample containers. Adapters can be customized to fit individual tube/container types.

The CXT 353 can extract up to 5 frozen aliquots from a single 2.00ml vial.

The LN2 tank is a 5-liter tank – it holds up to 4 liters of LN2.

Once the instrument is up to temperature, you have a working time of 1 hour before the next fill.

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No. The serrated edges of the coring probe lose their sharpness after 1 core. This means that consecutive cores will become jagged and more difficult to eject.

It takes approximately 1 minute to core a sample. This includes the time it takes to hit the core bottom and then deposit the core in the destination tube.

No, the sample will not thaw inside the coring probe. Since both the probes and parent samples are kept at -80C, there is not enough time or  temperature difference to thaw the partial sample during extraction.

General

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Whether you need a single PM visit or a multi-year service contract, we’ve got you covered. Contact us for more details about the service plans we offer for specific products.

There are several ways to contact us. You can send us an email, give us a call (01223 603778), or chat with us online. We’re available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8:30AM-5PM.

Yes, we offer warranties on our lap equipment. Most equipment in our portfolio comes with a standard 1-year warranty. Contact us for more detailed information on specific products.

Labware

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We offer the full range of 96-well, 48-well, and 24-well format sample storage tubes from Micronic.

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The 96-well format tubes from Micronic are compatible with the Micronic 96-well format ULT racks.

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The 48-well format tubes from Micronic are compatible with the Micronic 48-well format ULT racks.

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The 24-well format tubes from Micronic are compatible with the Micronic 24-well format ULT racks.

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We offer the full range of TPE Push Caps and Screw Caps from Micronic.

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Yes. We offer Tube Trial Packs for 96-well format tubes. These packs include 10 racks of tubes and 960 caps. We also offer small packs of precapped hybrid tubes and racks.

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Micronic offers two methods of sterilization for their labware: gamma irradiation and ethylene oxide. If your team requires sterilization, please let us know because additional fees will apply.

A capcluster has a black foil that users can remove once all tubes have been capped. A capmat has a fixed foil that cannot be removed once tubes have been capped. A capband is a capmat with perforated edges that can be torn into strips of 8 or 12 caps.

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Laser Markers

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The Lambda8 can laser-etch a variety of labware like sample storage tubes, ANSI/SLAS format rack, caps, and microscope slides. It can also laser-etch materials like aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium.

Yes. The Lambda8 can laser-etch tubes filled with samples.

Yes. The Lambda8 can laser-etch tubes straight from the freezer.

The Lambda8 can laser-etch 1 tube in approximately 1-3 seconds. Throughput depends on two things: the number of tubes in the adapter and the amount of information being etched onto each tube. Please note: the time needed to manually pick and place tubes into the adapter is not included in this approximation.

Tubes must have at least one opaque wall to be compatible with the Lambda8.

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The Lambda8 only laser-etches the tube surface, so there’s no risk to the sample within the tube.

Yes. The software included with the Lambda8 is comprehensive and has the option to connect/refer to other programs and/or lists (e.g. Excel).

Since the Lambda8 "burns" into the plastic of each tube, the air must be extracted and cleaned during operation.

The Lambda576 can hold up to 6 ANSI/SLAS format racks of sample storage tubes at once.

Once the user places each rack into the Lambda576, a gripper arm selects a tube and carries it to the camera. The camera detects the laser-friendly part of the tube, and then the gripper arm positions the tube in front of the laser. The laser etches a permanent marking onto the tube, and then the gripper arm returns it to its original position in the rack. The gripper arm picks up the next tube and repeats this process for every tube in the unit.

The Lambda576 can laser etch various markings, including: 2D codes, 1D barcodes, logos, text, or sample IDs.

Tubes must have at least one opaque wall to be compatible with the Lambda576.

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The Lambda576 only laser-etches the tube surface, so there’s no risk to the sample within the tube.

The software included with the Lambda576 is comprehensive and has the option to connect/refer to other programs and/or lists (e.g. Excel).

Since the Lambda576 "burns" into the plastic of each tube, the air must be extracted and cleaned during operation.

Tube Handlers

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The HT500 can hold up to 20 96-well ANSI/SLAS format racks from Micronic. During each run, at least one target rack and one source rack must be specified. Contact us to learn more about the compatibility with other rack brands.

The HT500 is compatible with the following 96-well format tubes from Micronic: 0.30ml, 0.40ml, 0.50ml, 0.75ml, 0.80ml, 1.10ml and 1.40ml. Contact us to learn more about the compatibility with other tube brands.

The HT500 can pick and place up to 400 sample storage tubes per hour.

Yes. Customers can use a USB stick to load a “pick list” from a LIMS system into the HT500. The HT500 will then pick and place the desired tubes into the target rack(s). At the end of the run, users can export the rack content in a CSV file.

The HT700 can hold up to 24 96-well ANSI/SLAS format source racks and 1-3 96-well ANSI/SLAS format target racks. Because of its cassette design, the HT700 allows for short distances between the source racks and target racks. This shorter distance facilitates a faster sorting process compared to other more platform-based units.

The HT700 is compatible with the following 96-well format tubes from Micronic: 0.30ml, 0.40ml, 0.50ml, 0.75ml, 0.80ml, 1.10ml and 1.40ml. Contact us to learn more about the compatibility with other tube brands.

The HT700 can pick and place up to 550 samples storage tubes per hour.

Yes. A “pick list” generated from a LIMS system can be loaded into the HT700 via a USB stick. The HT700 will then pick and place the desired tubes into the target rack(s). At the end of the run, users can export the rack content in a CSV file.

Tube Labelers

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The Sci-Print VX2 has a 6-position work deck that can hold up to 600 tubes. The Sci-Print VXL has a 12-position work deck that can hold up to 1200 tubes.

The Sci-Print VX2 and the Sci-Print VXL can accommodate a range of tubes from 0.50ml to 50.00ml in size. Tubes or vials can have a maximum height of 120mm and a maximum diameter of 35mm. Please contact us to inquire about your specific tube type.

The Sci-Print VX2 and the Sci-Print VXL can label up to 425 tubes per hour. If the base unit includes additional modules e.g. filling or scanning, throughput might be affected.

Yes. Besides labeling, the Sci-Print VX2 and Sci-Print VXL can receive bulk tubes, sort racked tubes, uncap and recap tubes, fill tubes, and/or scan 2D barcodes.

Yes. We offer a range of label kits that work with different tube types. These labels can withstand extreme temperatures and exposure to organic solvents. If necessary, users can customize labels to meet their needs.

Yes. Depending on your needs, three service plans are available for the Sci-Print VX2 and Sci-Print VXL. Contact us today for more details.

Web Shop

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You can buy labware and smaller equipment online like rack readers, cappers, and bench-top devices.

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To shop online, you'll first need to create an account. Once you create an account, you can see pricing and add items to your cart.

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To shop online, you'll first need to create an account on our website. Click on the Login / Sign Up button in the top navigation menu and then complete the webform. We'll create your account for you and then contact you via email with your login details.

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Right now, we accept Purchase Orders as payment for online orders. If you’re submitting a PO, please enter the PO number in the notes section on the checkout page.