The main advantage of the Automated Roll Heat Sealer is that it does not require an air supply, which gives it the flexibility to be used on standard lab benches as a stand-alone unit, or integrated within a robotic set‑up. The sealer’s rapid heating element enables a fast start-up, and the stand-by function saves energy when the unit is not in use. The Automated Roll Heat Sealer is compatible with a wide range of SBS footprint plates, including all PCR plate formats from 96 well to 1536 well, assay plates, deep well storage plates and microplates. Varying plate heights, from 3mm to 60mm can be accommodated with minimal adjustments of the instrument. Plates are presented in portrait format and the plate position on the shuttle allows good access for robotic integration. Where flexibility in applications utilising different plate types is required in automation platforms, lightweight adaptors are available which allow the robotics to interchange the adapter.

Rolls with a width of between 75-85mm can be loaded in either of two roll positions, depending on roll length and available space, enabling the entire instrument to fit under the gantry of most liquid handling robots. The width and length of the applied seals are set to precisely cover an SBS footprint plate without interfering with plate stacking. The seal position can be adjusted to give an overhang at one end of the plate to facilitate ease of seal removal.

No need for compressed air: installation is fast and flexible
2 positions for different roll sizes: increased flexibility
Optional roll cover provides seal protection for sensitive applications
Colour touch screen with intuitive user interface for ease of use
Unlimited password protected protocols: 3 security levels save personalised and SOP set temperatures and times
Rapid heating: fast start up time, block uniformity is maintained to ±1°C
Variable time/temperature controls: adjustment of time and temperature settings enables the perfect seal to be established for any sealer friendly, high-quality plate type, e.g. all Azenta Life Sciences plates
Up to 5,000 seals without manual intervention: true walk-away-system
Reproducible sealing: fixed pressure and accurate time and temperature controls ensure consistent sealing
High sealing pressure: improved seal uniformity on a wide range of plates
Sealing cycle time of less than 15 sec: time saving
Compatible with a wide range of plate types, from racked tubes to 1536 well PCR plates
Flexibility of seal material choice
Compatible with gas permeable heat seals: no instrument modification necessary for maximum convenience
Auto standby mode: saves energy and extends component life
Extremely versatile leaving you the freedom to expand and configure your systems such as adding robotic plate handling
This means they can be "plug and play" connected with other instruments, such as readers, robotic arms and liquid handlers, to give a custom automated system without the need to write expensive custom drivers
Full communication protocol available: operate the instrument and record sealing conditions for each seal using the RS232 communication port
Dims, w x l x h: 230 x 507 x 276mm
Sealing temperature range: 100 - 195°C
Sealing time range: 0.1 - 10 sec
Weight (without roll): 27kg
Power supply: V in: AC 100 - 240V; V out: DC 24V 320W
Power consumption: 700W (max)
Working temperature range: 10 - 30°C
Operating humidity (RH): 0 - 85%
Connection: RS-232 serial port, USB port