The Integra Mediajet, available from Scientific Laboratory Supplies, is designed for high-volume microbiological media users who are typically handling up to 20,000 plates per week.
It provides a faster, more automated method of filling Petri dishes while saving laboratory benchtop space.
Easy handling is an important feature of the Mediajet as all functions can be controlled via a full-size, easy-to-view screen.
Once the dish-filling process has started it continues the cycle through to completion without the need for input or monitoring, allowing operators to work on other tasks.
The system is designed for reliable and independent operation as the dishes are mechanically guided through the process and monitored by a set of sensors during the filling process.
Typical variations in the diameter or shape of disposable plastic dishes, as well as inconsistencies in the rims or lids are also compensated for by the system, so the potential for dish jams is eliminated.
Maintaining a clean environment during the dispensing process is essential to ensure a consistent agar plate quality.
For this reason the surface of the filling chamber in the system is constructed with an easy-clean, one piece of resistant PE which eliminates potential sources of contamination to ensure convenient and efficient cleaning.
Other features include, a built-in 'Agar Spread Function' which ensures a homogenous distribution and even surface of the agar.
This helps to minimise the agar level in the Petri dish and ensures a significant reduction in media costs.
Finally, all the features necessary to support the individual needs of quality control and all relevant process information can be documented using a standard label printer, or by transferring the data to a PC.