Expanded cap carrier formats support flexible sample handling

Sample preparation

Expanded cap carrier formats support flexible sample handling

04 Jan, 2026

Azenta Life Sciences has broadened its cap carrier portfolio with the addition of 24- and 48-format options, giving laboratories greater flexibility when handling sample tubes at different scales.

Designed to support automated capping and de-capping of SBS-format storage tubes, the expanded range helps labs reduce reliance on manual cap handling - improving efficiency while lowering the risk of cross-contamination. The carriers enable batch tube filling prior to capping, helping to speed up sample preparation without compromising sample integrity.

All formats are fully compatible with Azenta Life Sciences’ semi-automated and automated screw cap decappers/recappers, making them easy to integrate into existing workflows. The carriers are stackable, reusable, and supplied in cases of ten, with the option to purchase them empty or pre-loaded with low-retention screw caps to minimise sample loss.

The new 24- and 48-format carriers are manufactured from robust polycarbonate, providing the durability required for routine use in high-throughput laboratory environments.

With formats now available in 24, 48 and 96 positions, Azenta Life Sciences offers a complete cap carrier solution to support a wide range of sample storage and processing requirements.

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