Bringing Industrial Automation to Your Laboratory!
The Future of Laboratory Automation – Join the HF RoboRevolution
HF’s automated system for oil and coolant sample testing transforms laboratory operations by automating repetitive and labor-intensive tasks. By automating mixing, bottle handling, pipetting, and dispensing, this system significantly reduces manual effort, enhances safety, and delivers exceptional precision and throughput.
How It Works
Trays of sample bottles are loaded into the system, where they are automatically registered. A Cartesian robot transfers the bottles to a mixing station, ensuring thorough sample homogenization and ultrasonic degassing to eliminate air bubbles.
After degassing, the bottles are automatically decapped, and the RoboPipette 6 extracts precise aliquots for various tests. One aliquot is delivered to a particle counter based on the Light Extinction Principle. This cutting-edge system analyzes particles by detecting shadows cast on a photodetector as a light beam passes through the liquid.
The system determines the size and number of particles in various size classes, providing particle concentration and cleanliness class standards per ISO requirements. Another aliquot is sent to the density meter for accurate measurement.
Additional aliquots are dispensed into dedicated containers for further analyses, including ICP, FTIR, viscometry, GC, or other operator-required tests. Optional automated modules can enhance the system with capabilities like color and turbidity determination, crackle testing and integrated analysis of viscosity and FTIR.
- Comprehensive Automation
- Automated mixing ensures uniform particle distribution, eliminating sedimentation.
- Automated de-capping and capping reduce repetitive strain and increase productivity.
- Ultrasonic degassing removes air bubbles for accurate readings.
- Light Extinction Particle Counting offers precise and accurate particle analysis, meeting industry cleanliness class standards.
- Cartesian robots manage sample transfers, decapping, and recapping with precision.
- Automated pipetting and dispensing ensure consistent sample preparation.
- Additional Options
- Colour Determination
- Turbidity Analysis
- Sediment Evaluation
- PQ
- Crackle Test
- Density Measurement
- Dispensing for Advanced Analyses, including FTIR, ICP, Viscometry
- Integrated FTIR and Viscosity Testing
- Integration and Expandability
- Seamlessly integrates with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Connects with HF’s full automation platform, incorporating gantry robots for tray transport and enhanced workflow management.
- Improved Health and Safety
Automates repetitive tasks like sample bottle opening, mixing, and pipetting, reducing worker exposure to repetitive strain injuries and hazardous materials. - Precision and Accuracy
Uniform mixing, precise degassing, and consistent pipetting ensure reliable and reproducible results. - Increased Throughput
Optimised workflows allow higher sample processing rates without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
- Modular Design
- Easily adapts to existing lab workflows.
- Mechanical and vacuum-based degassing options for diverse sample needs.
- Multifunctionality
- Handles particle counting, density measurement, and dispensing for chemical analyses within a single system.
- Maintains high consistency and accuracy across all operations.
- User-Friendly Operation
- Fully automated processes reduce manual errors and save time.
- Intuitive interface simplifies system use for operators of all skill levels.
- Scalability
- Expandable to include additional tests such as crackle, FTIR, ICP, and viscometry.
- Compatible with HF’s Future Lab full automation platform for seamless integration.
- 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.
Feature | Details |
Tray Capacity | 2-10 trays, depending on tray size |
Integration | Compatible with 6-axis robots and linear transport systems |
Manual Drawer | Optional for manual operation during maintenance |
Software | Optimized in collaboration with PAMAS |
Multiple Integration | Multiple PAMAS devices can be loaded and unloaded side by side |
HF’s automated oil testing system delivers unparalleled precision and safety while optimizing laboratory workflows. Its modular design and scalability make it an ideal solution for labs of all sizes, while integration with LIMS and HF’s full automation platform ensures future-ready compatibility.
Whether your lab needs particle counting, density measurement, or other advanced tests, HF provides the versatility and reliability required to meet industry demands.
Ready to bring industrial-grade automation into your lab? Contact us today to discover how HF’s Auto Particle Counting, Density Measurement and Dispensing system (Laser Pamas) can elevate your sample processing capabilities.
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