XPeel® Automated Plate Seal Remover
XPeel® automatically removes seals from a wide range of microplate types with the single touch of a button, eliminating the need for repetitive, manual removal of plate seals and enables the adoption of the gold-standard operating model (sealed plates, no lids)
- Universal fit to all microplate and seal types
- Preserves sample integrity
- Easy to use, easy to integrate
Overview
- XPeel® automatically removes seals from a wide range of microplate types with the single touch of a button
- A robust and elegantly-simple automated system, XPeel® 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 XTape® removal medium eliminates the need for mechanical removal mechanisms which are often prone to failure
- XPeel® is highly reliable and can be used manually or integrated into automated systems with external robotics
Key Features
Compatible with virtually all microplate and seal types
- 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 XTape® to de-seal microplates, up to 400 seal removals per XTape roll
Preserves sample integrity
- 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 minimizes plate or seal damage
- Integrated seal removal verification feature reduces plate handling errors
Easy to use, easy to integrate
- 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 XPeel® 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
Specifications
Parameter | XPeel® Automated Plate Seal Remover |
Seal removal capacity | up to 400 per XTape® roll |
Seal verification sensor | reflective with sensitivity adjustment |
Communication | serial RS232 |
Motion parameters | XTape® adhere time, se-seal speed, plate output orientation, begin peel location |
General parameters | auto XTape® advance, plate verification, menu language |
Weight | 35kg (76lbs) |
Power requirements | 115VAC, 4A, 60Hz 230VAC, 2A, 50Hz |
Throughput | up to 200 plate seal removals per hour |
Ordering Information
Use these part numbers to request a quote, a demo or to contact an expert:
Part number | Description |
XPeel® Automated Plate Seal Remover compatible with virtually all microplate and seal types |
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XP-A | 115V, version for North America; 1 unit |
XP-A_100V | 100V, version for Asia; 1 unit |
XP-A_230V | 230V, version for Europe; 1 unit |
Compatible tapes | |
X-Tape_2000 | XTape® roll; 5 rolls |
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