What is an automated capper?

The all-in-one LabElite I.D. Capper enables labs to combine both automated capping and decapping high-speed barcode reading within one device without any additional hardware. Automated cappers are specifically designed to eliminate sample contamination and assist with sample tracking during end-to-end automated liquid handling processing.

What are the features of an automated capper?

Cap or decap only tubes neededóall rows, selected rows or columns, or partial racks Tube capper can process tubes in portrait or landscape format within one device Capper can be operated as a standalone device or integrated with a Microlab VANTAGE Liquid Handling System or third-party robotic arm Hamilton cappers can easily swap decapping heads to decap tubes in 24-, 48-, and 96-format tube racks on a single device Built-in Secure Mode ensures an optimal seal during capping to eliminate cross threading Minimize the time a tube is open using optional Row Loop Modeóonly one row is processed at a time by holding caps after decapping and immediately recapping Single button execution of 1D and 2D scan and automatic upload of barcode information to LIMS

Automated Tube Capper & Barcode Reader

Automated Screw Cap Capper and 2D Barcode Tube Reader

The all-in-one I.D. Capper enables labs to combine both automated tube capping and decapping with high-speed barcode reading within one device without any additional hardware. This automated capper is specifically designed to eliminate sample contamination and assist with sample tracking during end-to-end automated liquid handling processing. Easily swap heads to cap or decap tubes in 24-, 48-, and 96-format tube racks, all on a single device.

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Features of the I.D. Tube Capper

Cap or decap only tubes needed—all rows, selected rows or columns, or partial racks
Tube capper can process tubes in portrait or landscape format within one device
Capper can be operated as a standalone device or integrated with a Microlab VANTAGE Liquid Handling System or third-party robotic arm
Hamilton cappers can easily swap decapping heads to decap tubes in 24-, 48-, and 96-format tube racks
Built-in Secure Mode ensures an optimal seal during capping to eliminate cross threading
Minimize the time a tube is open using optional Row Loop Mode—only one row is processed at a time by holding caps after decapping and immediately recapping
Single button execution of 1D and 2D scan and automatic upload of barcode information to LIMS

New Capper Feature: 6-Channel Head

Hamilton automated capping machines enable use of 24-format tubes in addition to 48- and 96-format tubes
Caps and decaps a wide variety of internally or externally threaded tubes and vials
Allows laboratories to work with tube volumes and types of caps that are most appropriate for their specific needs

LabElite Capper Resource Center

The Resource Center is your one-stop shop for learning more about our line of LabElite automated benchtop devices.

Here you can download the LabElite product brochure or view an informative infographic. You can also register for a webinar, dig through our comprehensive automated liquid handling guide, or download the "How Automation Puts a Cap on Laboratory Disruptions" eBook.

Download Brochure LabElite Infographic Pre-Recorded Webinar Register for Webinar Liquid Handling Guide

Specifications for the LabElite I.D.Capper


Dimensions (L x W x H)	600 mm x 380 mm x 440 mm (23.6 in x 15.0 in x 17.3 in)
Supported Labware	Microtubes: 0.25 mL–1.4 mL Hamilton, FluidX, Greiner, LVL, Matrix, Micronic, Nunc, and Nalgene*
	Cryovials: 1 mL–10 mL** FluidX, Greiner, LVL, Micronic, Nunc, Nalgene, and Oragene.DNA (600 Series)
Supported 1D Barcodes	2/5 Industrial / Interleaved, Code 39, Code 128, Pharmacode, Codabar, EAN 13
Supported 2D Barcodes	Datamatrix ECC 200, PDF417, QR Code
Camera	10 megapixel CMOS
Connection Interface	Ethernet for integration
Recommended PC	Windows 7 64-bit (required), 2.8 GHz Core 2.0 Duo, 3GB RAM, 250GB HD, 16x DVD+/-RW
Communication	One USB 2.0 port for the camera connection

*Others available upon request.

**Contact Hamilton for specific tube compatibility.

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Service & Support for Hamilton Tube Cappers

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