Anachem has added the Flexus Junior compact sample processor to the Flexus range of automated liquid handling solutions.
The flexible instrument shares many of the features offered by the larger versions, including flexible application software and interaction with a range of peripherals for automating many liquid handling tasks.
Flexus Junior is a compact, single-tipped sample processor that Anachem claimed is both simple and cost-effective to operate, enabling users to perform low-throughput applications at an affordable price.
Flexus Junior features a micro-annular gear pump that provides high precision and accuracy over a wide pipetting volume range.
To maximise platform space the slim-line pump is contained within the robotic arm, allowing for more labware storage.
The pump can be used for both precision pipetting and for bulk fluid dispensing from a reservoir.
The Flexus Junior sample processor can accommodate either washable or disposable tips and has a large dynamic volume range of between 1ul to 2ml.
The disposable tips can be operated with or without liquid level sensing and are available in a range of sizes, including 30ul, 400ul and 1,000ul.
The instrument's deck can accommodate up to 12 microtitre plates or other labware of equivalent size, including tube racks and tip boxes.
In addition, the versatile gripper stacks plates and tips, increasing capacity, and provides interaction with other peripheral devices including the barcode reader, plate shaker and vacuum station.