Microlab STAR 8 AL Prep 96 Liquid Handler System
by Hamilton ·
Overview
The Microlab STAR 8 AL Prep 96 Liquid Handler System from Hamilton is an automated liquid handling platform designed for high-throughput sample preparation using 96-well formats. The system is based on an eight-channel pipetting arm and supports precise, reproducible liquid transfer across a wide range of laboratory workflows. This configuration includes the main instrument, control computer, table, modules, carriers, accessories, and installation components as supplied with the system.
Highlights
- Eight-channel automated liquid handling platform configured for 96-well sample preparation
- Includes Multiflex Tip and PC modules for flexible deck configuration
- Supplied with carriers, racks, magnetic module, and waste handling components
- System package includes computer, STAR table, and installation accessories
At-a-glance
- Condition
- New / Unused — Unopened and in original box. Units were previously opened and assembled but never placed into operational use; little to no usage reported. No service records available. Year of purchase estimated as 2021.
- System Type
- Automated liquid handling workstation
- Pipetting Configuration
- Eight-channel pipetting arm (STAR 8)
- Primary Unit
- STAR 8 AL Prep 96 main unit
- Included Computer
- Supplied with system
- Workstation Table
- STAR table with low-cost casters
- Liquid Handling Modules
- Multiflex Tip module; Multiflex PC module; Single TEC control
- Magnetic Module
- Alpaqua Magnum FLX magnet
- Waste Handling
- Core Grip waste block
- Carriers and Plates
- Assy carrier blk rgt. (×2); Carrier PCR; Base plate
- Racks and Inserts
- Rack 24 position; SMP Care 24 tube (×4); Car SMP (×7); Insets 50 mL
- Accessories
- Needle teaching set of 8; Kit MFX plate locator; Arm bracket (low cost); Trgh Clr 10 × 200; Case 28 × 60 mL
- Verification and Installation
- Field verification; Reno kit; Installation STAR
- Ergonomics
- Ergotron StyleView
- Consumables
- Tips not included (1 mL volume tips and 300 µL tips previously listed are no longer included)
Applications
This liquid handling system is suitable for automated sample preparation, reagent dispensing, and magnetic bead-based workflows in molecular biology, genomics, and analytical laboratories. It supports high-throughput processing in 96-well plate formats where precision, repeatability, and workflow standardisation are required.
Sustainability
By rehoming surplus lab products, this listing supports waste reduction and resource efficiency.
