System for filling, sealing and identifying CBS™ High Security straws
Automation for the packaging in straws of liquid biological samples including ink-jet identification.
Starting from an open primary sample tube, MAPI fills and thermally seals the programmed number of straws and prints on each of them an identification code. In-line barcode reading validates the identification on each straw and the various steps of the process are checked on-line through several sensors.
MAPI is a flexible system that can handle the different sample aliquoting protocols of a laboratory, different identifications and variable numbers of straws. Straw feeding hoppers with different colors are easily interchangeable.
The MAPI consists of the straw handling system, a control box, a special ink-jet printer and a PC with the MAPI pilot software. A special ergonomical laboratory bench for the unit completes the system.
MAPI is the aliquote packaging system for laboratories with large study projects where important numbers of samples are to be aliquoted in straws. Thanks to its versatility it can be shared resource or technical platform equipment. The in-line printing enables the perfect correspondence of primary tube and aliquot identification numbers.
The MAPI pilot software features barcode reading or keyboard entry of codes to be printed, validation of number of filled and printed straws and export of production files. MAPI can be combined with Cryo Bio System storage management software.
MAPI is compatible with CBS™ High Security 0.3 mL and 0.5 mL straws with standard plugs and white jackets. Sample is filled into the straw with a disposable filling nozzle at the open end and an aspiration nozzle at the plug end of the straw.
Output is dependent on study protocol, more specifically on the number of straws per primary tube.
Technical specifications
Setup, maintenance and shutdown time are approximately 15 minutes per day. Potentially contaminated parts of the system can be cleaned with ethanol or non-corrosive decontamination fluids.
Dimensions
Straw handling system
L x W x H: 760 x 260 x 470 mm
Weight: 35 kg (77 lb)
Support bench
L x W x H: 1200 x 600 x 900 mm
Height with automate included: 1260 mm
Control box
L x W x H: 430 x 380 x 190 mm
Weight: 14 kg (31 lb)
Printer control box
L x W x H: 650 x 450 x 375 mm
Weight: 16 kg (35 lb)
Flexible to printer head: 4 m
Electrical requirements:
220V/50 Hz or 110V/60 Hz