Automated plate seal remover streamlines laboratory workflows

Removing seals from microplates may sound simple, but in high-throughput labs it’s one of those repetitive jobs that quietly eats away at time and patience. The Automated Plate Seal Remover from Azenta Life Sciences turns that task into a quick, push-button process - peeling away seals cleanly, without damaging plates or compromising samples.

In laboratories handling hundreds of plates a day, manual unsealing can easily become a bottleneck, even in facilities equipped with automated liquid handlers and robotic storage systems. This compact, hands-free device streamlines sample access, helping protect sample integrity by reducing bench exposure and the risk of cross-contamination.

Rather than relying on complex mechanical parts, the system uses a patented de-sealing tape that adheres to and gently lifts seals away in one smooth motion. Each plate is held firmly in place as it passes beneath a fresh section of tape, ensuring consistent, reliable results - even with difficult-to-remove seals.

Capable of processing up to 200 plates per hour, the Automated Plate Seal Remover boosts throughput and frees up valuable researcher time. It can operate as a standalone unit or integrate seamlessly into robotic workflows for true walk-away performance, delivering smoother, cleaner and more efficient lab operations.

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