Bringing Industrial Automation to Your Laboratory!
The HF PQ, Decapper, High-Speed Liquid Transfer Station is a sophisticated laboratory automation system that enhances sample processing with its high-speed robotics, automated pipetting, and fully integrated optional modules. Designed as part of HF’s comprehensive end-to-end automation solution, it integrates directly with laboratory LIMS systems. Constructed with robust industrial automation components, this system guarantees both reliability and efficiency in laboratory workflows.

- Scalable Automation
Seamlessly integrates with HF’s fully automated end-to-end systems, allowing for the gradual addition of modules to evolve into a completely automated laboratory. - Enhanced Workflow Efficiency
Dramatically reduces manual handling with automated de-capping and recapping, and high-speed liquid transfers, preventing strain injuries and improving throughput. - Precision and Accuracy
Utilises high-speed robotics and precise pipetting to ensure exact sample handling and dilution, which is critical for consistent and reliable results. - Integration and Compatibility
Designed to integrate seamlessly with existing LIMS, enhancing data synchronization and sample tracking without disrupting existing workflows.
- Flexible Tray Configurations
Adapts to various tray layouts, supporting barcode, QR code, and RFID scanning. - High-Speed Sample Handling
Features a Cartesian robot that ensures rapid, accurate sample transfer. - Automated Bottle De-Capping and Recapping
Capable of handling tightly sealed bottle caps, allowing for easy manual reopening when needed. - High-Speed Liquid Transfer
Efficiently transfers samples from bottles to test tubes or vials for further analysis. - Hot-Swapping Drawers
Supports continuous operation by allowing trays to be swapped without pausing the system.
- Automated Visual Inspection: Checks for color, turbidity, and floating films.
- Density Determination: Employs oscillating U-Tube technology for precise density measurements.
- Barcode Scanning: Guarantees correct sample tracking.
- Automated Crackle Test: Detects moisture contamination.
- Auto Diluter for ICP Samples: Prepares test tubes automatically for ICP analysis.
- Particle Count: Integrates with PAMAS or visual measurement systems for detailed particle analysis.
- Clinical Laboratories
For sorting blood, urine, and other body fluid samples for diagnostic testing. - Pharmaceuticals
Used in drug discovery, quality control, and pharmacokinetics for sample organization and handling. - Biotechnology
For sorting samples in genetic research, DNA sequencing, and other molecular biology applications. - Forensic Laboratories
In crime labs to handle and organize biological samples for DNA analysis and toxicology. - Environmental Testing
Sorting soil, water, and air samples for contamination analysis and environmental monitoring. - Food and Beverage Industry
In quality control labs for sorting samples to test for contamination, additives, and nutritional content. - Agriculture and Plant Research
Used for sorting plant or soil samples in crop research, soil analysis, and agricultural studies. - Chemical Industry
Sorting samples for quality control, research, and chemical synthesis processes. - Veterinary Laboratories
For sorting samples from animals for diagnostic and research purposes. - Academic and Research Institutions
In university and research labs for organising various biological, chemical, and environmental samples. - Public Health and Epidemiology
For sorting large volumes of samples during disease outbreaks for surveillance and epidemiological studies.
- Toxicology
Sorting samples in toxicological studies for poison and drug testing. - Cosmetic Industry
Sorting samples in research and quality testing of cosmetic products and ingredients. - Industrial Manufacturing
In labs that test materials and compounds to ensure quality and compliance with regulatory standards. - Military and Defense
Sorting samples for biological or chemical analysis in defense-related research. - Oil Condition Monitoring Laboratories
Sorting oil samples to monitor machinery wear, contaminants, and oil degradation in industries like automotive, aerospace, and heavy machinery. - Coolant Condition Monitoring Laboratories
Used to sort coolant samples to check for contamination, pH levels, and overall coolant quality, often in automotive and industrial applications.
Opt for the HF PQ, Decapper, High-Speed Liquid Transfer Station for a laboratory system that exemplifies robustness, speed, and efficiency. This system not only saves labour and enhances safety but also stands out for its rapid processing capabilities.
Its design emphasises durability to withstand rigorous daily use while ensuring precise and reliable sample handling. The scalable nature of the HF PQ allows for seamless integration with additional automation modules, paving the way towards a fully automated laboratory environment.
This adaptability makes it an invaluable asset for any laboratory aiming to reduce manual workload and streamline operations.
For more information or to discuss how this system can be tailored to your laboratory’s requirements, please contact our experts today.
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