Sample Storage Equipment Models | Thermo Fisher Scientific

Select the equipment that’s right for your lab and throughput needs

Whether you are seeking to improve speed and efficiency with a single processing task or across the workflow, we offer a selection of equipment to help meet your needs. Select from manual or automated equipment for reading barcodes, sealing plates and capping/decapping tubes and vials.

Barcode readers

Thermo Scientific VisionMate Barcode Readers deliver user friendliness, accuracy and performance. Versatile data export, intuitive software and high-speed scanning can make them a welcome addition to your lab’s sample tracking and management process.

VisionMate ST	VisionMate HSX
Throughput
Low - Single tubes	High Racked tubes and racks
Read/Scan Capability
2D barcoded tubes	2D barcoded tubes 24, 48, 96, 384 format racks of tubes 2D rack barcodes Linear rack barcodes
Data export
CSV Rotation XML COM port ODBC TCP	CSV XLS XML Image ODBC TCP/IP
Models
3125	312850

Case Study: Investigating the labeling workflow and incorporation of automation for increased collaboration

Sample storage tubes

Robust codes are direct-printed onto white patches on tubes

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Cappers/Decappers

Easily and quickly apply and remove screw caps from Thermo Scientific Matrix and Nunc tubes and you can gain confidence in sample security with the precise torque applied. Select from handheld, manual or fully automated and integrated systems.

Handheld Capper/Decapper	Capit-All Flex
Description
Manual operation One row of caps at a time	Manual Automated Whole rack at a time
Throughput
Low 3-5 racks per day	High 30+ racks per day
Tube compatibility
Matrix tubes in 96 format racks or Nunc tubes in 96 and 48 format racks	Matrix tubes in 96 format racks or select Nunc tubes in 48 or 96 format racks
Models
4105MAT 4105NUN	4120-FLEX

Matrix tubes

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Plate sealers


ALPS 30 Heat Sealer	ALPS 50V Heat Sealer	ALPS3000 Microplate Heat Sealer	ALPS5000 Microplate Heat Sealer
Throughput
Low	Low to medium 10-15 second/plate	High 6 plates/minute	High 3 plates/minute
Plate Compatibility
Microplates Deep-well plates	Microplates Deep-well plates	Microplates Deep-well plates	Microplates Deep-well plates
Compatible Seal Type
Single heat seal sheets	Single heat seal sheets	Heat seal rolls	Heat seal rolls
Automation Friendly
no	no	yes	yes
Models
AB-0400	AB-1443A	AB-3000	AB-5000

Technical Note: Efficient and reliable plate sealing with the ALPS5000 Automated Plate Heat Sealer

Storage plates

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For general laboratory use.