Biomek 4000 Automated Liquid Handler
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This machine is non functioning.
Overview
The Biomek 4000 Automated Liquid Handler is a compact benchtop workstation designed for automated liquid handling in research and development laboratories. Manufactured by Beckman Coulter, it integrates precision pipetting with configurable deck layouts to support a wide range of plate-based and tube-based workflows. The system is engineered to improve reproducibility and throughput in routine laboratory tasks while minimising manual intervention.
The platform supports automated aspiration, dispensing, mixing, and serial dilutions across microplates and other labware formats. Its modular deck configuration allows integration of accessories such as plate shakers and heating or cooling modules, depending on installed options.
Highlights
- Automated liquid handling platform for microplate-based workflows
- Configurable deck layout supporting multiple labware formats
- Precision pipetting head for consistent volume transfer
- Compact benchtop footprint suitable for research laboratories
At-a-glance
- Instrument Type
- Automated liquid handling workstation
- Manufacturer
- Beckman Coulter
- Model
- Biomek 4000
- Format Compatibility
- Microplates and compatible laboratory labware
- Deck Configuration
- Multi-position configurable deck
- Automation Functions
- Aspiration, dispensing, mixing, and serial dilution
- Condition
- Not fully functional, Decomissioned
Applications
Suitable for automated sample preparation, assay setup, and reagent distribution in molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, and drug discovery laboratories. The system can support high-throughput screening and routine plate-based workflows where consistent liquid handling is required.
Common uses include PCR setup, ELISA preparation, normalisation procedures, and other repetitive pipetting tasks in research environments.
Sustainability
By rehoming surplus lab products, this listing supports waste reduction and resource efficiency.
