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CATALOG
A COMPLETE AND
TRACEABLE SAMPLE
STORAGE SOLUTION FOR
YOUR LABORATORY
SAMPLE STORAGE &
SAMPLE HANDLING
About Micronic
MICRONIC OFFERS A BROAD RANGE OF SAMPLE
­STORAGE TUBES FROM 0.50ML TO 7.50ML. THE TUBES FIT
IN 96-, 48- OR 24-WELL SBS STANDARD FORMAT RACKS.
TOGETHER WITH THE RANGE OF RACKS, SEALING
CAPS, 2D READERS, TUBE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
AND CAPPING/­
DECAPPING EQUIPMENT, M
­ICRONIC
IS ABLE TO PROVIDE A SUITABLE SOLUTION FOR
ALL YOUR SAMPLE STORAGE & SAMPLE HANDLING
­REQUIREMENTS.
Quality and Production
Cleanroom Class 7
Micronic products are manufactured in a clean room
environment.*
RNase and DNase
Micronic manufactured products comply with
the highest injection molding standards and are,
therefore, free of any detectable RNase and DNase
contamination.
Endotoxin (pyrogen)
By maintaining the highest possible hygiene level
during its production processes, Micronic is able to
limit the endotoxin level of produced and packaged
articles to an acceptable minimum (< 4 EU/unit).
Sterile products
Upon request, products manufactured at Micronic can
be supplied sterilized. Sterilization is carried out using
gamma radiation or ethylene oxide treatment.
* US Federal Standard 209E Class 7
** In this respect the EU directive 98/79/EC is the leading stan­dard
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FDA approval
All materials and auxiliary agents used to manufacture
sample storage products are selected on quality and
the highest purity levels and all are FDA compliant.
CE label
Micronic products comply with the CE label Class 1.
Material Safety Data Sheets are available for all our
products.**
Overview
M
icronic offers a range of sample storage tubes that can
suit most sample storage applications. The tubes are laser
etched with a permanent 2D Data-Matrix identification to ensure
sample traceability.
M
icronic tubes fit in SBS format tube racks enabling easy
integration into automated systems. Tube racks are laser
etched with a unique 1D Barcode on the side.
SAMPLE STORAGE TUBES
SAMPLE STORAGE RACKS
M
icronic screwcaps provide an ideal sealing enclosure for
cryogenic storage. For storage at -80ºC and above either a
septum pushcap or screwcap can be used. Additionally, Micronic
offers a range Adhesive Sealings products that protect your
temporarily exposed samples.
T
o facilitate simple and rapid sample identification - Micronic
offers a range of single tube and rack scanners enabling
smooth integration of sample storage information into laboratory
databases.*
D
epending on sample throughput Micronic offers a range of
manual and automated equipment for capping/decapping
applications and tube management solutions.
T
his brochure includes three compatibility charts. These
overviews will provide you a useful tool to quickly find the
different combinations of Micronic products.
* The Track-IT software is customizable to match your needs in the
­laboratory
SAMPLE STORAGE CAPS
SAMPLE STORAGE READERS
SAMPLE HANDLING I
­EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE
STARTERPACKS
TECHNICAL SPECS
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SAMPLE STORAGE I TUBES
Sample storage tubes in a SBS 96-, 48- or 24-well format
reduce the space and minimize the cost of sample storage.
Permanent laser etched tube identification (2D Data-Matrix
and Traxis) ensures that your valuable samples are traceable
throughout your sample library.
Range of 2D Data-Matrix coded tubes in
96-, 48- and 24-well format
Micronic can supply a suitable tube for every storage
application in your laboratory. For storage of micro or small
samples the 96 format storage tubes are available in a range of
0.50ml, 0.75ml, 1.10ml, 1.40ml, 2.00ml and 2.50ml.
For storage of macro (solid) samples Micronic provides a
range of sample storage tubes with a larger capacity. We offer
a 4.00ml tube (gross volume) on a 48 format and a 6.00ml and
7.50ml tube (gross volumes) on a 24 format.
Typically septum seal pushcaps are used till -80ºC. For cryo­
storage (vapor phase LN2) the screwcaps with silicon O-ring
are the most ideal solution. Both options ensure secure longterm storage of all your precious samples.
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Available with an inner V-bottom or U-bottom for complete sample recovery
Inner double O-ring design to maximize filling capacity,
maintaining perfect sealing
‘Snap-Lock’ tube option to securely lock the tube in the
rack, by applying downward pressure to the tube
2D Data-Matrix codes also have a human-readable code
Resistant to most organic solvents
100% quality control on all 2D codes
Working range is approved from -80ºC to 100ºC *
2.00ml tubes in 96-well format
0.75ml amber tubes for light sensitive
samples
4.00ml screwcap tube in 48-well format
* Working range from -80ºC to 100ºC. In practice the tubes are also used
in lower temperatures till vapor phase LN2
7.50ml snapcap tubes, available with
barcode in 24-well format Comorack
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SAMPLE STORAGE I RACKS
All Micronic storage racks comply with the SBS standard and
provide an easy and automation friendly method to store your
tubes. For every tube format Micronic provides a robust and
user friendly storage rack.
Loborack-96
n Optimized to accommodate 0.50ml and 0.75ml tubes
n Low profile and space saving
n SBS format compatible
n Laser etched linear barcode on the side(s)
n Automation friendly rack design
n Resistant against most organic solvents
n Transparent lockable cover for secure storage
n Autoclavable (5-10 times)
n Tubes can be ‘snap-locked’ in the rack to prevent them
from­falling out
Roborack-96
n Optimized to accommodate: 1.10ml, 1.40ml, 2.00ml and
2.50ml tubes
n Automation friendly rack design
n SBS format compatible
n Laser etched linear barcode on the side(s)
n Sure shot contoured well top ensures positive tube lead in
n Tubes can be ‘snap-locked’ in the rack to prevent them
from ­falling out
n Autoclavable (5-10 times)
Comorack-24, Comorack-96 and Arctic Rack-24
n Comoracks are optimized to accommodate 1.40ml and
7.50ml tubes
n Arctic Racks are optimized to accommodate 6.00ml tubes
n Robust design
n Autoclavable (up to 100 times)
n Custom barcode labelling service available (Comoracks)
n Laser etched linear barcodes on the side (Arctic Racks)
Loborack-96 with laser etched barcode
and 0.50ml tubes
Loborack-96 with laser etched barcode
and 0.50ml tubes
Roborack-96 with 2D Data-Matrix tubes
Roborack-96 with 1.40ml snap tubes
Arctic Rack-24 with laser etched barcode
and new 6.00ml screwcap tubes
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SAMPLE STORAGE I CAPS
Micronic offers a range of tube capping products. For effective
cryogenic storage a screwcap with silicon O-ring can be
used. For storage from -80ºC and above either a TPE septum
pushcap (TPE capcluster) or a screwcap can be used. All tubes
have a upper inner thread or double O-ring design providing a
perfect sealing and ensuring maximum sample integrity.
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Multiple colors for easy identification
TPE Caps and Screwcaps are automation friendly
Resistant to chemical solvents
Screwcaps with Silicon O-ring for optimal closure
TPE Capcluster provides a mechanism for securely
sealing 96 tubes in one go, remove the retaining foil to
leave each tube individually capped
TPE Caps are also available in capmats or capstrips
TPE Caps are multi pierceable
Screwcaps yellow
Various colors of pushcaps
SAMPLE STORAGE I ADHESIVE SEALING FOILS
Adhesive sealing foils can be used in combination with
Micronic and other brands of storage tubes as well as deep
well blocks and microplates.
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Ideal for temporary storage
Provides a secure seal to microplates (in temperature
range of -80°C to +120°C)
Prevents cross-contamination and evaporation
Outstanding performance with autosamplers
Minimum force needed to pierce
No coring or tearing of material, no clogging of the
needle
Variety of adhesives available with different degrees of
DMSO/chemical resistance
Pattern adhesive seal films can be manufactured in roll
format for automation
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Silicone mat on 0.50ml tubes
Adhesive foil on 0.75ml tubes
SAMPLE HANDLING I READERS
To enable fast, accurate and efficient sample identification Micronic offers a range of single tube readers and whole rack
scanners. Micronic rack scanners are bench top scanners
that can read 24-, 48-, 96- and 384-format coded tubes (2D
Data-Matrix or Traxis).
The Tracxer Code Reader RS210 is a small bench top rack
scanner that can read both 2D Data-Matrix and Traxis codes
within 5 seconds, which is fast enough to maintain the sample
temperature. The Tracxer Code Reader features an easy to
use single tube reading option. The user friendly software
provides an ideal solution to optimize your sample traceability.
A low cost solution rack reader is the Tracxer Code Reader
RS297. This scanner identifies a whole rack with 2D DataMatrix or Traxis tubes within 15 seconds. The user friendly
software enables easy transfer of the tube ID’s into any other
(database) program.
The 1D Rack Barcode Reader BC210 is available as
accessory for the Tracxer Code Reader RS210. By making
use of these two products simultaneously, the Tracxer
software can read both the 1D barcode of the rack and the
2D codes of the tubes within 5 seconds.
To identify single tubes we offer an easy to use singe tube
reader. The Single Tube Reader TS201 can read any 2D
Data-Matrix coded tube within 0.5 seconds. Simply place
one tube in the adapter and the tube ID will appear in any
program using keyboard wedge technology (USB connection,
no software installation).
Tracxer Code Reader RS210
Tracxer Code Reader RS297
Tracxer Code Reader RS210 with 1D
Rack Barcode Reader BC210
Single Tube Reader TS201
The Wireless Single Tube Reader can quickly and reliably
read 1D linear or 2D Data-Matrix codes. The codes will
appear in a database or spreadsheet (USB connection, no
software installation).
Wireless Single Tube Reader (1D & 2D)
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SAMPLE HANDLING I SOFTWARE
Micronic’s Track-IT software is a Laboratory Sample Management System which allows you to organise and manage your
storage needs while enabling you to keep track of individual
samples within your laboratory. Full integration with Micronic
Tracxer code reader software enables users to directly trigger
tube or rack barcode scanning from the Track-IT program.
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Modular based system
Manage samples, equipment, reagents and more
Web based access
1D and 2D Data-Matrix code compatible
Cross database searches
Compatible with other information systems
Track-IT user interface
Track-IT sample data input
SAMPLE HANDLING I CAPPING
Micronic offers a wide range of manual and automated
­capping and decapping solutions. In every laboratory it is
­important to open and close your samples quickly and ­reliably
without cross contamination. Micronic offers decapping and
capping products to suit all throughput and budget needs.
Manual Capmat Sealer
n Easy and efficient option to cap 96 tubes within seconds
n Adapters available for all tube sizes
n Integrity of your samples ensured
Univo Electric Capper CP480
n No adapters needed
n Caps entire rack of 96 tubes within 7 seconds
n Compatible with Micronic 96-format racks and tubes
ranging from 0.50ml up to 1.40ml
n Robust and user friendly bench top device
n Controlled pressure to press all caps down evenly
n Easy to use: auto-start when closing sleigh
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Manual Capmat Sealer
Univo Electric Capper CP480
SAMPLE HANDLING I DECAPPING
Univo Electric Decapper DC480
n Decaps 96 TPE pushcaps within 8 seconds
n User friendly and robust benchtop device
n Minimizes cross contamination while decapping
n Compatible with tube sizes up to 1.40ml
n Increases productivity
n Can be used as a stand-alone instrument or in a fully
automated environment
Automatic Decapper
n An automated solution for capping and decapping
screwcap tubes
n Opens and closes 8 or 12 tubes in a row or column and
opens 96 tubes in less than 1 minute
n Prevents cross contamination
Univo Electric Decapper DC480
Automatic Decapper
SAMPLE HANDLING I EQUIPMENT
Tubesorter Systems
For cherry picking or re-arraying your sample storage ­library
the Tubesorter can quickly transfer tubes from one rack to
­another whilst maintaining sample identity. Reliable ­robotics
allow for the unattended processing of up to 20 tube racks
at a time.
Tubesorter XL9
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Work list based processing, fast and reliable operation
Tube level check and Analytical balance option
Integrated 2D Data-Matrix reader
Volumecheck
To determine the exact volume in your storage tubes the
Volumecheck is a non contact inspection system.
Volumecheck
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Accuracy +/- 10ul to +/- 15ul
Non contact acoustic volume measurement
Compatible with almost every SBS format labware
Throughput 1 minute for 96 wells/tubes
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SAMPLE STORAGE I STARTER PACKS
To quickly start using a 2D-coded tube system - Micro­nic
­offers cost effective and complete Starter Packs in a range of
sizes: S, M, L and XL. The Starter Packs are available with a
choice of either TPE pushcap or screwcap tube closure, and
contain racked 2D coded tubes with caps, a 2D barcode reader
including operating software, a ­
capping device and some
manual tube handling tools for selec­ting and decapping tubes.
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Complete package at an attractive price (save up to 20%)
Enables users to start storing and sealing their samples
Choice between TPE pushcaps or screwcaps
Starter packs available for 0.75ml and 1.40ml tubes
Micronic TPE Starterpack L
MICRONIC I OVERVIEWS
RACKS OVERVIEW AND SPECS
LOBORACK-96
Tube Volumes (nominal)
Height (low cover)
Height (standard cover)
Height (high cover)
Height (extra high cover)
Available Barcoded
Available Laser Etched Barcoded
Twistlock
Available Sterile
Available DNA free (EtO)
Sureshot design*
Rack locking system (cover)
Autoclavable
Cleanroom produced
Temperature range
Chemical resistance
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ROBORACK-96
1.10ml, 1.40ml, 2.00ml, 2.50ml
23.8mm 1.10ml with TPE Pushcap 41.2mm
1.10ml with EVA ­Pushcap
49.1mm
31.7mm 1.10ml with Screwcap
1.40ml with TPE Pushcap
1.40ml with EVA Pushcap
56.1mm
38.7mm 1.40ml with Screwcap
2.00ml with TPE Pushcap 88.0mm
n/a
2.00ml with Screwcap
2.50ml with TPE Pushcap
2.50ml with EVA Pushcap
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
-80°C – +100°C
-80°C – +100°C
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0.50ml, 0.75ml
0.50ml with TPE Pushcap
0.50ml with EVA Pushcap
0.50ml with Screwcap
0.75ml with TPE Pushcap
0.75ml with EVA Pushcap
0.75ml with Screwcap
n/a
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COMORACK-96
ARCTIC RACK-24, COMORACK-24
1.40ml
n/a
n/a
1.40ml with TPE Pushcap 52mm
1.40ml with EVA Pushcap
n/a
n/a
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
-80°C – +140°C
+
n/a
n/a
6.00ml, 7.50ml
n/a
6.00ml with screwcap
7.50ml with hinged
cap
n/a
n/a
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
-100°C – +80°C
++/+
n/a
58mm
n/a
n/a
TUBES OVERVIEW AND SPECS (96-FORMAT)
Storage Rack
Pushcap and/or Screwcap
Inner tube shape
Max. working volume Pushcap*
Max. working volume Srewcap*
Tube height
Tube height with TPE cap
Tube height with Screwcap
2D Data-Matrix coded
TraXis coded
Alphanumeric
Non Coded
Capping options
Available pre-capped
Thread type options
Twistlock
Snaptube option
Available Sterile
Available DNA free (EtO)
Cleanroom Class 7 produced
Minimum storage temperature
Availability
0.50 ML
0.75 ML
Loborack-96
Loborack-96
0.75 ML
1.10 ML
1.40 ML
1.40 ML
1.40 ML
2.00 ML
2.50 ML
Roborack-96 Roborack-96 Roborack-96
Comorack-96
P+S
P+S
P+S
P+S
P
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P+S
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U
V or U
V
U
V or U
V
0.27ml
1.70ml
1.12 or 1.19ml
0.52ml
2.68ml
0.52 or 0.57ml
0.87ml
0.19ml
1.60ml
1.09 or 1.16ml
0.44ml
n/a
n/a
0.78ml
18.5mm
59mm
44mm
26mm
82.4mm
26mm
36.5mm
19.5mm
60mm
45mm
27mm
83.4mm
27mm
37.5mm
25.6mm
66.1mm
51.1mm
33.1mm
n/a
n/a
43.6mm
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
Yes
No
Yes
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Yes
No
Yes
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Yes
Yes
No Cap
No Cap
No Cap
No Cap
No Cap
No Cap
No Cap
Screwcap
Screwcap TPE Pushcap
Screwcap
Screwcap
TPE Pushcap TPE Pushcap
TPE Pushcap TPE Pushcap
TPE Pushcap TPE Pushcap
Screwcap
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
None
Internal
Internal
Internal
Internal
None
None
Internal
None
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
-80ºC
Vapor LN2
-20ºC
Vapor LN2
Vapor LN2
-80ºC
-80ºC
Vapor LN2
-80ºC
Bulk, Rack Bulk, Refill, Rack Bulk, Refill, Rack Bulk, Rack Bulk, Refill, Rack Bulk, Refill, Rack Bulk, Refill, Rack Bulk, Rack
Bulk, Rack
Loborack-96
Roborack-96
Roborack-96
Comorack-96
P
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1.11ml
n/a
44mm
45mm
n/a
No
No
Yes
Yes
No Cap
TPE Pushcap
Roborack-96
Comorack-96
P
V or U
1.12 or 1.19ml
n/a
44mm
45mm
n/a
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No Cap
TPE Pushcap
*Max. working volume at room temperature
CAPS OVERVIEW AND SPECS
EVA CAPBAND BREAK-OFF EVA CAPBAND
Capping per # tubes
Format
Material
Colours
Pierceable
Available as pre-split
Re-usable
Chemical resistance
Available Sterile
Available DNA free (EtO)
Cleanroom produced
Minimum storage temperature
8 or 1
Strip of 8
EVA
Transparent
No
No
No
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Yes
Yes
Yes
-40ºC
8
Strip of 8
EVA
Transparent
No
No
No
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Yes
Yes
Yes
-40ºC
EVA CAPMAT
96
Mat of 96
EVA
Transparent
No
No
No
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Yes
Yes
Yes
-40ºC
TPE CAPMAT
96 or 12 or 8
Mat of 96
TPE
10 different colours
Yes
Yes
No
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Yes
Yes
Yes
-80ºC
TPE CAPCLUSTER
SCREWCAP
96 or 1
Mat of 96 individual caps
TPE
10 different colours
Yes
Yes
No
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Yes
Yes
Yes
-80ºC
1
Single cap
PP-Silicone O-ring
8 different colours
No
No
Yes
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Vapor LN2
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TUBES OVERVIEW AND SPECS (48- AND 24-FORMAT)
4.00 ML
6.00 ML
7.50 ML
Coming soon Arctic Rack-24 Comorack-24
Storage Rack
Pushcap and/or Screwcap
Inner tube shape
Max. working volume Pushcap*
Max. working volume Srewcap*
Tube height
Tube height with TPE cap
Tube height with Screwcap
2D Data-Matrix coded
TraXis coded
Alphanumeric
Non Coded
Capping options
S
U
n/a
2.70ml
44mm
n/a
51.8mm
Yes
No
No
No
No Cap
Screw Cap
S
Flat
n/a
4.60ml
42.9mm
n/a
50.7mm
Yes
No
No
No
No Cap
Screw Cap
Hinged cap
Flat
6.33ml
n/a
44mm
44mm
n/a
Yes
No
No
Yes
Flipcap
Available pre-capped
Thread type options
Twistlock
Snaptube option
Available Sterile
Available DNA free (EtO)
Cleanroom Class 7 produced
Minimum storage temperature
Availability
Yes
Internal
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
-80ºC
Bulk, Rack
Yes
Internal
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
-80ºC
Bulk, Rack
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
-20ºC
Bulk, Rack
Manual Decapper-1
Manual Decapper-8 (Aluminium)
Laser etched Alphanumeric coded tubes
*Max. working volume at room temperature
Micronic has a broader product range than the products shown in this
brochure. For our complete product portfolio contact Micronic Europe
at +31 (0)320 277070 or send your e-mail to [email protected].
WHERE TO BUY
Mediq Suomi Oy
Luomanportti 3, PL 115
02201 Espoo, puh. 020 112 1510
[email protected], www.mediq.fi
www.micronic.com
MICRONIC
Platinastraat 51
8211 AR Lelystad
THE NETHERLANDS