46-6501 | FluidX Aperio™ 8-Channel Semi-Automatic Screw Cap Tube Rack Decapper/Capper for FluidX 96-Format Internal Thread Tubes and Racks
46-6511 | FluidX Aperio™ 6-Channel Semi-Automatic Screw Cap Tube Rack Decapper/Capper for FluidX 48-Format External Thread Tubes and Racks | Closeup
46-6521 | FluidX Aperio™ 4-Channel Semi-Automatic Screw Cap Tube Rack Decapper/Capper for FluidX 24-Format External Thread Jacket Cryo Tubes and Racks | Operation Detail
FluidX Aperio™ Semi-Automatic Screw Cap Tube Rack Decapper/Capper
FluidX Aperio™ semi-automated systems 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
Overview
FluidX Aperio™ Semi-Automatic Screw Cap Tube Rack Decapper/Capper; suitable for 96, 48 and 24-format racked tubes
- The Aperio™ 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
- Aperio™ 4: 4-channel capping and de-capping system compatible with screw-capped tubes in 24-format SBS racks
- Aperio™ 6: 6-channel capping and de-capping system compatible with screw-capped tubes in 48-format SBS racks
- Aperio™ 8: 8-channel capping and de-capping system compatible with screw-capped tubes in 96-format SBS racks
Your choice of Aperio model can be configured for use with one of the following tube types:
- FluidX 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 and consistent sealing performance
- Aperio™ has a set-down position that allows the simple insertion of screw caps using a FluidX 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
Technical specifications
| Parameter | FluidX Aperio™ Semi-Automatic Screw Cap Tube Rack Decapper/Capper |
| Dimensions | 345mm (H) x 310mm (W) x 345mm (D) x |
| Weight | 6kg |
Driver and cap compatibility
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Ordering
Product codes
| Part number | Description |
| FluidX Aperio™ 8-Channel Semi-Automatic Screw Cap Tube Rack Decapper/Capper for use with 96-format racked tubes |
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| 46-6501 | for FluidX 96-format internal thread tubes and racks; 1 capper/decapper |
| 46-6502 | for FluidX 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 |
| 46-6603 | for Nunc Bank-It 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 |
| FluidX Aperio™ 6-Channel Semi-Automatic Screw Cap Tube Rack Decapper/Capper for use with 48-format racked tubes |
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| 46-6511 | for FluidX 48-format external thread jacket cryo tubes and racks; 1 capper/decapper |
| 46-6512 | for FluidX 48-format internal thread cryo tubes and racks; 1 capper/decapper |
| 46-6513 | for Nunc 48-format internal thread cryo tubes in 65-7541 racks; 1 capper/decapper |
| 46-6605 | for LVL Technologies 48-format external thread tubes and racks; 1 capper/decapper |
| FluidX Aperio™ 4-Channel Semi-Automatic Screw Cap Tube Rack Decapper/Capper for use with 24-format racked tubes |
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| 46-6521 | for FluidX 24-format external thread jacket cryo tubes and racks; 1 capper/decapper |
