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