Automatic modular system for storage of microtitration plates or tubes containing samples, enables thousands to be handled, conditioned, traced and retrieved for e.g. pharmaceuticals development

摘要

An automatic modular system for storage of microtitration plates or tubes comprising circular shelves (27) with mountings for sliding drawers which contain plates (1), and are served by an automatic plate manipulator (12), is new. A new automatic modular system for storage of microtitration plates or tubes comprises circular shelves (27) with mountings for sliding drawers which contain plates (1), and are served by an automatic plate manipulator (12). An automatic airlock inserts and removes plates. An air circulation system controls the atmosphere within. This employs perforated risers forming the storage framework.