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BioTek - BioStack 4

Manufactured by  BioTek
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BioStack™ is a compact and versatile microplate stacker compatible with BioTek’s washers, dispensers, detectors and imaging systems

BioStack™ is a compact and versatile microplate stacker compatible with BioTek’s washers, dispensers, detectors and imaging systems. BioStack offers rapid plate exchange speeds to increase throughput and enhance productivity, accommodating assay workflows both with and without plate lids. BioStack models equipped with a rotational gripper allow ergonomically friendly instrument panel access and compact integration positioning. Automate washing, detection and liquid handling processes with 96- and 384- well microplates. The new, patented BioStack 4 model offers efficient de-lidding and re-lidding of microplates for sensitive cell-based assays. BioStack Microplate Stackers are available with 10, 30, or 50 microplate storage stacks, all removable and interchangeable to accommodate individual throughput needs. Faster processing and walk away automation means increased throughput and greater productivity!
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Features of BioStack 4
  • <10 seconds plate exchange time             
  • Range of formats including 24-, 48-, 96-, 384- and 1536-well             
  • 10, 30, or 50 standard height microplates per interchangeable stack             
  • De-lidding and re-lidding capability with BioStack 4             
  • Rotational gripper for ergonomic and compact integration             
  • Restacking capability             
  • Optional barcode scanner             
  • Direct control through washer and dispenser interface or via LHC™ or Gen5™ PC software             
  • Small footprint conserves precious bench top space             
  • Walk away automation
General Specifications
Depth 54 cm
Width 21 cm
Power Requirements 100 - 240 Volts AC 50/60 Hz
Weight11.3 kg
Additional Specifications

Microplate types            
ANSI/SBS Standard and low profile 96, 384 and 1536 wells           
24- and 48-well plates           
Max plate height: 23.2 mm           
De-lidding compatibility            
96-, 384- and 1536-well lidded plate compatible.           
Max height, incl. lid: 16.9 mm.           
Microplate capacity            
10 and 30 plate stacks are removable and interchangeable (50-plate stacks may be used with non-lidded plates only)           
96-/384-well plates: Up to 30 plates (with lids)           
1536-well: Up to 75 plates                
Barcode scanner            
Landscape or portrait orientation, Code 39, Codabar, UPC/EAN, Code 128 compatible           
Processing speed (plate exchange time)     
<20 seconds (with de-lidding)            
<12 seconds (without lids)           
Direct control            
Washers and dispensers with keypad interface can directly control BioStack           
PC software            
LHC2 for liquid handling instruments (optional)           
Gen5 2.0 for readers

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