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454 Reagent Tube Decapper
Provides an extended leverage and a cap
Provides improved leverage and grip for
Custom Hand Tool
interface that was custom molded to fit the
removing caps
reagent bottle caps Decapping Interface Source: LBNL Machine Shops
Handle Source: Solid Concepts 888-311-1017 661-295-4400
[email protected] http://www.solidconcepts.com/contact.html
#CapRemoverHandleV1 Resource: N.Scalise/D.Humphries/S/Roberts BDD handles
Source: LBNL Machine Shops LBNL Order #UC9146 JGI/LBNL Resource: G. Mannino
Provides longer, thicker, and higher handle
Provides improved grip for loading the BDD
for loading, locking , and unlocking the
into the centrifuge as well as makes it
device
easier to lock and unlock the device
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Vertical 50ml vortexer
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Drop tubes in, cover lids, and turn on
Allows hands free vortexing of 4 50 ml
vortexer for easy vortexing
tubes simultaneously
Holds 10 2ml tubes
Allows user to easily see the entire contents
Source: LBNL Machine Shops LBNL Order #UC9436-01 JGI/LBNL Resource: N.Scalise/D.Humphries
Clear 12 Microtube Rack
of the tube to either lift up the entire rack Source: Poltex, LLC
and/or leave the rack on the bench while
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pipetting to minimize single tube handling
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as well as improve neck/ arm postures
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#CS-01146-12 CB Buffer Cap tube handle
Provides an extended leverage and a cap
Provides improved leverage and grip for
Custom Hand Tool
interface that was custom molded to fit the
removing caps
reagent bottle caps Decapping Interface Source: LBNL Machine Shops LBNL Order #UC9431
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Cat. Code/DWG #27G238
Handle Source: Solid Concepts 888-311-1017 661-295-4400
[email protected] http://www.solidconcepts.com/contact.html
#CapRemHandleREVISED15degV1 #CapRemHandleREVISEDhorizV1
JGI/LBNL Resource: N.Scalise/D.Humphries/S.Roberts Table Insert
Creates additional versatile work bench
Created extra bench space for tip boxes or
Custom insert
space
instruments for operators who prefer things at table height and not in the recessed
Source: LBNL Machine Shops
portion.
LBNL Facilities Work Order # WAL580
JGI/LBNL Resource: R.Weidenbach Combo screw cap and snap cap decapper
Source: LBNL Machine Shops Handle LBNL Order #UC9505 Aluminum Insert LBNL Order #UC9443
This microtube opener provides the ability to
Allows for opening both screw top small
open screw tops and snap caps on
tubes and snap on tubes. Eliminates the
microtubes using the same tool.
pinch grip.
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JGI/LBNL Resource: G.Mannino/D.Humphries Centrifuge bucket tool
Hook and padded handle Utilize one or two hands to lift centrifuge
Source: Solid Concepts
bucket from out of centrifuge without
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having to pinch the bucket
661-295-4400
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SKU#Centrifuge Bucket Tool v2
JGI/LBNL Resource: S.Roberts Debasing tool
Rubber handle with custom hook for
Allows easy removal of CAPS tank lids and
Source: LBNL Machine Shops
removing CAPS tanks lids and plates from
plates
base JGI/LBNL Resource: C.Reiter/K.Petermann
Thermocycler Tool Custom
Padded handle with trigger to activate
Prevents the need to pry plates off
Source: LBNL Machine Shops
suction of tool
thermocyclers with fingers/ hands. Downward pressure can be applied on the
JGI/LBNL Resource: C.Reiter/K.Petermann/S.Roberts
tool to lift the plate off the thermocycler
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CAPS Tank Removal Tool
Handle designed for use with power grip
Can be used to load or unload CAPS tanks
Source: LBNL Machine Shops
and tank can be easily slid on/off tool
from the machine versus using finger tips
Custom made plastic spatula with off the
Removing plates from stackers. Two handle
shelf OXO pot handle and recycled handle
designs created for various staff
from ABI machines
preferences. Used in OD and Picking areas.
JGI/LBNL Resource: C.Reiter/K.Petermann/S.Roberts
Custom Spatulas
Spatula Plate Source: Solid Concepts 888-311-1017 661-295-4400
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Handle Sopurce:
JGI/LBNL Resource: S.Roberts
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Rubber cap remover for single and multi
Multicap has squeeze handle to release
Avoid finger force while removing tight
microtubes
caps
rubber caps. Used in Chemistry area.
Single cap version has wide padded handle Multi from Matrix
Single Cap JGI/LBNL Resource: K.Petermannn
Handle hook
Handle and hook used to grab pin head
Hooked onto pin head on the Qpix machine
without awkward grasp
to make it easier to slide the head in and
JGI/LBNL Resource:: S.Roberts
QPix Pin EtOH Trough Holder
JGI/LBNL Resource: S.Roberts
out. Used in Picking area
OXO pot handle and custom made metal
This helped grab the ethanol waste trough
grabber initially tried to avoid wide grasp of
to eliminate the wide claw grip needed to
carrying trough using finger tips (claw grip).
dump into SAA containers. Allows user to
Final design involved full power grip. [shown
use power grip vs pinch grip. Used in
with green border]
Sanger Picking area.
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Lid to protect hand from sharp pins
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Lightweight plastic
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Can be placed under pins when changing head on qpix machine.
JGI/LBNL Resource:: S.Roberts
Custom stacker Base
Suction legs
Helps position plates to remove from stacker towers while avoiding awkward
JGI/LBNL Resource:: G.Maninno
hand postures
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Lid opener
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Mounted on suction base
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Provided leverage for opening lids. Used in Chemistry
JGI/LBNL Resource:: G.Maninno
