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News Release from: Velocity11 | Subject: BenchCel and VStack labware racks
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 02 July 2007
More labware racks for BenchCel and
VStack
Velocity11 has expanded the range of labware racks available for its BenchCel microplate handling system and VStack labware stacker
Velocity11 now offers three different labware rack types to best suit the diverse application needs of its customers The existing economy rack will continue to be supplied as standard equipment on the BenchCel microplate handling system and VStack labware stacker
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 11 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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A new slot-style rack will be optionally available in four sizes (tall, standard, small and extra-small).
The slot-style rack has been designed to allow users to simply load a stack of Ansi compliant labware (microplates, lidded microplates, tube racks and disposable tip boxes) by sliding them in from the top of the rack down in a continuous path.
Additionally, a new front opening door-style premium rack will be available in two sizes - standard and extra small.
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For users who want to avoid lifting labware above the top of a rack, the door-style rack features easy front loading even while attached to the BenchCel microplate handler or VStack stacker.
Users can choose to load labware either by using the opening-door feature or load as with the slot-style racks.
The front door mechanism has a positive locking feature to ensure the labware is held securely.
The door-style rack in extra-small size is ideal for instruments placed in safety hoods, where access for loading labware is limited and taller racks will not fit due to the height limitation of the hood.
All three rack styles work with Velocity11 products in a forward or reverse position, so racks can be conveniently accessed for instruments that are positioned away from users.
The latest R-Series BenchCel microplate handler is a robust benchtop microplate handling system that delivers the speed and precision of much larger and more expensive automation platforms.
BenchCel features a unique high-speed plate shuttle that accesses the integrated microplate stacks and peripheral instruments.
Even the smallest R-series can support three peripheral instruments allowing customers to create highly configurable workstations that combine a broad range of functionality, including barcode labeling, microplate sealing, plate reading, centrifugation as well as sophisticated liquid handling using Velocity11 or third-party peripherals.
Users can choose from two, four, or six-labware rack instrument configurations, and from four different sizes of removable racks with capacities of 15 to 70 standard microplates.
The VStack automated plate stacker is a sophisticated device for dispensing and receiving microplates from robotic systems.
VStack provides the compact size and speed demanded in today's automated systems.
It can be ordered with the standard-equipment rack, the slot-style rack, or the door-style rack for convenient access to plates.
Its versatile design accommodates all types of microplates as well as pipette tip boxes and pin tools.
Designed to hold a single type of plate per run, the VStack's compact size allows for multiple stackers to be used in your system, increasing the speed and efficiency of your automated protocols.
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