IntelliXcap™ Automated Screw Cap Decapper/Recapper

Description

The IntelliXcap Automated Screw Cap Decapper/Recapper from Azenta Life Sciences is a benchtop instrument designed to automate the removal and replacement of screw caps on sample storage tubes. It processes tubes presented in standard SBS footprint racks in 24, 48, and 96-well formats, with an extended-height model available for taller 96-format tubes. The system utilizes interchangeable cartridge drivers to accommodate different tube and cap types from various manufacturers, including both internal and external thread designs. Format changeover with a new cartridge is reported to take less than two minutes. The device is controlled via a touch panel interface and uses electric torque control for cap handling. According to specifications, it can decap a full rack of 96 tubes in approximately 20 seconds. The physical dimensions vary by model, with a typical footprint of 256 mm wide by 464 mm long, and a height of 340 mm. Weight ranges from 22 to 28 kilograms. It operates on standard line voltages (100-120 VAC or 220-240 VAC) and is intended for use in medium- to high-throughput laboratories managing sample repositories or compound libraries.