Hamilton Rack Runner

The Hamilton Rack Runner is a fast and reliable robot used to integrate several devices such as Hamilton STAR liquid handling workstations, Hamilton Storage Technologies' automated storage systems, DeCappers, or third party equipment such as hotels, incubators, and plate readers. 

There are three versions of the Rack Runner.  The desktop models, Rack Runner 720 and 1872, and the modular Line Rack Runner.

Rack Runner 720 and Rack Runner 1872

The desktop versions of the Rack Runner are built to position the linear drive robot directly onto a workbench, allowing for easy integration of several devices such as Hamilton liquid handlers, sample storage systems and DeCappers, or third party equipment.  The difference between the two versions are the length of the linear track.  The Rack Runner 720 is the shorter track, designed to integrate a few devices, whereas the Rack Runner 1872 is the longer track in order to provide more flexibility with the physical arrangement of the devices, to position a larger number of cassettes or hotels along the track, or to build up medium-sized liquid handling factories.

Line Rack Runner

The Line Rack Runner is a modular and scalable system that is configured to the user's needs.  This version can link devices over a distance of up to 8.0 m (26.2 ft), providing easy integration for large laboratories and factories.  It can link several Hamilton STAR liquid handling workstations, automated SAM storage systems with Hamilton STARs, SAM storage systems into a SAM storage cluster to increase the capacity of the sample storage system, or SAM systems with third party devices.

Additionally, the system can be expanded in the field to easily add more equipment.  It also features protective housing to guarantee safety for users.  This housing can be purged with dry air or inert gas to eliminate frost build up during cold sample transport.  Lastly, the access portal can be electronically locked by the user.