Inlabtec – for sustainable and efficient serial dilutions
Step into the world of microbiological advancements with Inlabtec Serial Diluters. These tools are designed to make preparing decimal dilutions in eco-friendly Serial Dilution Bags easier and more precise for your tests. We’re introducing our models, each made to fit different needs and preferences.
Serial Diluter UC: The Automatic
This model ingeniously combines the precision and reliability inherent in the Inlabtec bag-based systems with user-centric automation. Through this integration, the Serial Diluter UC offers a fully automated dilution process, not only guaranteeing exceptional accuracy but also ensuring an unparalleled ease in microbiological workflows. The beauty of this system lies in its user-centered design, simplifying the intricate process of serial dilution to simple pipetting. Illuminated openings provide intuitive instructions to users, enhancing the overall experience and reliability of sample addition and retrieval. Leveraging state-of-the-art sensor technology, the Serial Diluter UC consistently detects sample additions, allowing for efficient control over the bag mixer and dispensing unit, ultimately maximizing process speed for optimal performance.
Video Presentations Serial Diluter UC
 | New Serial Diluter UC: Experience effortless efficiency with its precise sample detection and seamless mixing, automatically filling the next bag upon completing sample addition. Experience effortless efficiency! | |
 | New Serial Diluter UC: This video shows the creation of a 4-stage dilution series and the inoculation of 8 plates as a example of the efficiency, simplicity, and convenience offered by the new Serial Diluter UC. | |
 | New Serial Diluter UC: MixWhilePipet mode offers further time savings by parallelizing sample addition, mixing and bag filling for those who prepare the complete dilution series before starting with the inoculation of the plates. |
Key Features
- Inherent in Inlabtec bag-based systems, the Serial Diluter UC ensures high precision and reliability in microbiological dilution processes.
- Seamlessly integrates user-centric automation, providing a fully automated dilution process for enhanced efficiency.
- User-centered design simplifies the intricate process of serial dilution to a straightforward and user-friendly pipetting experience.
- Strategically placed illuminated openings offer intuitive instructions to users, enhancing the overall experience and reliability of sample addition and retrieval.
- Leverages cutting-edge sensor technology for consistent detection of sample additions, enabling efficient control over mixing and diluent addition.
Advantages
- Guarantees exceptional accuracy in dilution processes, ensuring reliable and precise microbiological testing results.
- Provides an unparalleled ease in microbiological workflows, streamlining processes and enhancing overall laboratory efficiency.
- Offers a user-friendly operation with simple pipetting, making it accessible to a wide range of users in the laboratory setting.
- The incorporation of illuminated openings enhances the overall user experience and reliability of sample addition and retrieval.
- Maximizes process speed through efficient sensor control, contributing to optimal performance in laboratory operations.
Specifications
Prices and Scope of Delivery
The listed prices are in CHF excl. VAT and valid for Switzerland. In other countries, the prices of the respective distribution partner apply.
| Part. No. | Description | Quantity | Price |
| 160000 | Serial Diluter UC complete incl. 1 x Tubing Set 100010, 1 x Dispensing Nozzle 140011, 1 x Connector Cap GL45 cpl 100020 , 1 x Bag Shell 100030, 1 x Serial Dilution Bags 100101, 1 x Power Adapter  | 1 | 7'927.00 |
| 160002 | Bagholder UC, converts a Serial Diluter UA into a Serial Diluter UC, incl. 1x Software upgrade, 1 x Power Adapter | 1 | 3'912.00 |
Accessories | |||
| Part. No. | Description | Quantity | Price |
| 100010 | Tubing Set to Serial Diluter incl. two caps for pipette connection and intake hose, fully autoclavable | 1 | 35.13 |
| 140011 | Dispensing Nozzle UA to Serial Diluter UA/ UC, PEEK and stainless steel, fully autoclavable | 1 | 192.12 |
| 100013 | Set of Caps and Pipette Connections, 5 x silicone caps for Connector Cap GL 45 cpl and intake hose of Tubing Set, 2 x pipette connections for Tubing Set incl. 2 x PVDF caps. | 1 | 35.13 |
| 100014 | Syringe Filter, Ø25 mm, to Serial Diluter and Connector Cap GL 45, PTFE membrane, hydrophobic, about eight times autoclavable | 1 | 8.78 |
| 100015 | Adhesion Gripper to Bag Holder, 4 mm x 370 mm, self-adhesive, with mounting instructions, set of 2 pieces | 1 | 26.35 |
| 100020 | Connector Cap GL 45 cpl, for the connection of diluent in GL 45 bottles to the Serial Diluter, with PTFE sterile filter 0.2 µm, Ø 25 mm for sterile pressure compensation, with 2 hose connections for 3 mm ID (inner diameter) in polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) , incl. 300 mm intake silicone hose, silicone cap, fully autoclavable | 1 | 131.74 |
| 100021 | Tubing Adapter, set of three, for the connection of diluent with supply of ID (inner diameter) 3 - 7 mm, incl. 60 mm silicone hose ID 6 mm, autoclavable | 1 | 25.25 |
| 100030 | Bagshell, for storage of filled Serial Dilution Bags, PMMA | 1 | 80.14 |
| 100031 | Bagshell Rocker, for tilting a Bagshell for sampling out of Homogenizer Bags, PMMA anthracite | 1 | 28.54 |
| 100032 | Bagshell Panel, for sampling out of Serial Dilution Bags in a Bagshell, PMMA (Picture show a Bagshell and a Bagshell Panel) | 1 | 63.67 |
Serial Diluter UA: The Semiautomatic
Discover the perfect balance between user control and automation with the Semi-Automatic Serial Diluter UA, this model ensures ease of use without compromising efficiency. Mixing the sample and filling the bags is triggered by simply moving the dosing lever to the right. After a short familiarization period with manual operation, you achieve the highest efficiency in creating dilution series – a proven system used by global leaders in food control.
Videos Serial Diluter UA
Key Features
- Strikes the perfect balance between user control and automation, allowing users to have precision and flexibility in the dilution process.
- Initiates mixing and bag filling seamlessly with the movement of the dosing lever to the right, ensuring efficiency in the dilution workflow independent of the user’s skill levels.
- Ideal for a range of testing applications, offering versatility in microbiological workflows and adaptable to different laboratory requirements.
Advantages
- Ensures ease of use without compromising efficiency, simplifying the dilution process and contributing to a seamless laboratory experience.
- The simple lever mechanism facilitates user-friendly operation, allowing even those unfamiliar with advanced automation to efficiently create dilution series.
- With a short familiarization period for manual operation, users can achieve the highest efficiency in creating dilution series, making it a proven system utilized by global leaders in food control.
Specifications
Prices and Scope of Delivery
The listed prices are in CHF excl. VAT and valid for Switzerland. In other countries, the prices of the respective distribution partner apply.
Accessories | |||
| Part. No. | Description | Quantity | Price |
| 100010 | Tubing Set to Serial Diluter incl. two caps for pipette connection and intake hose, fully autoclavable | 1 | 35.13 |
| 140011 | Dispensing Nozzle UA to Serial Diluter UA, PEEK and stainless steel, fully autoclavable | 1 | 192.12 |
| 150011 | Dispensing Nozzle UA12 to Serial Diluter UA12, PEEK and stainless steel, fully autoclavable | 1 | 214.08 |
| 100013 | Set of Caps and Pipette Connections, 5 x silicone caps for Connector Cap GL 45 cpl and intake hose of Tubing Set, 2 x pipette connections for Tubing Set incl. 2 x PVDF caps. | 1 | 35.13 |
| 100014 | Syringe Filter, Ø25 mm, to Serial Diluter and Connector Cap GL 45, PTFE membrane, hydrophobic, about eight times autoclavable | 1 | 8.78 |
| 100015 | Adhesion Gripper to Bag Holder, 4 mm x 370 mm, self-adhesive, with mounting instructions, set of 2 pieces | 1 | 26.35 |
| 100017 | Tubing Set Twin, to Serial Diluter TA & UA, to connect two diluents, incl. 2x clamps, two caps for pipette connection and intake hose, fully autoclavable | 1 | 52.70 |
| 100020 | Connector Cap GL 45 cpl, for the connection of diluent in GL 45 bottles to the Serial Diluter, with PTFE sterile filter 0.2 µm, Ø 25 mm for sterile pressure compensation, with 2 hose connections for 3 mm ID (inner diameter) in polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) , incl. 300 mm intake silicone hose, silicone cap, fully autoclavable | 1 | 131.74 |
| 100021 | Tubing Adapter, set of three, for the connection of diluent with supply of ID (inner diameter) 3 - 7 mm, incl. 60 mm silicone hose ID 6 mm, autoclavable | 1 | 25.25 |
| 100030 | Bagshell, for storage of filled Serial Dilution Bags, PMMA | 1 | 80.14 |
| 100031 | Bagshell Rocker, for tilting a Bagshell for sampling out of Homogenizer Bags, PMMA anthracite | 1 | 28.54 |
| 100032 | Bagshell Panel, for sampling out of Serial Dilution Bags in a Bagshell, PMMA (Picture show a Bagshell and a Bagshell Panel) | 1 | 63.67 |
Serial Diluter TA: The Flowmix
The Serial Diluter TA is our original model for sample dilution in bags. The user places the pipette tip with the sample into a bag, attaches the dosing arm, and with the press of a button, diluent flows through the tip containing the sample, followed by a sterile air burst. This method works efficiently when used in combination with pipette tips that have a wide opening. This system is not suitable for standard pipette tips or for filtered pipette tips, which was the reason for developing the successor Serial Diluter UA.
Key Features
- Pioneering bag-based system designed for efficient sample dilution.
- Simple process where the user places the pipette tip with the sample into the bag, attaches the dosing arm, and initiates the dilution with a button press.
- The press of a button initiates the automated flow of diluent through the pipette tip, executing the mixing of the diluent with the sample.
Advantages
- The straightforward operation streamlines the dilution process, making it accessible and time-efficient.
- A reliable and proven method for sample dilution, accommodating a variety of sample types and applications.
- As the inaugural model, it features a design that has earned trust and been consistently employed for proficient sample dilution over an extended period.
Specifications
Prices and Scope of Delivery
The listed prices are in CHF excl. VAT and valid for Switzerland. In other countries, the prices of the respective distribution partner apply.
Accessories | |||
| Part. No. | Description | Quantity | Price |
| 100010 | Tubing Set to Serial Diluter incl. two caps for pipette connection and intake hose, fully autoclavable | 1 | 35.13 |
| 100011 | Dispensing Nozzle to Serial Diluter TA for 1 ml standard tips, PVDF and stainless steel, fully autoclavable | 1 | 192.12 |
| 120011 | Dispensing Nozzle TA12 to Serial Diluter TA 12 for standard tips, PEEK and stainless steel, fully autoclavable | 1 | 214.08 |
| 100012 | O-Rings, spare part for Dispensing Nozzle TA and SA, 3 mm x 1 mm, silicone, conform to FDA 21CFR177.2600, autoclavable, set of 5 pieces | 1 | 9.88 |
| 100013 | Set of Caps and Pipette Connections, 5 x silicone caps for Connector Cap GL 45 cpl and intake hose of Tubing Set, 2 x pipette connections for Tubing Set incl. 2 x PVDF caps. | 1 | 35.13 |
| 100014 | Syringe Filter, Ø25 mm, to Serial Diluter and Connector Cap GL 45, PTFE membrane, hydrophobic, about eight times autoclavable | 1 | 8.78 |
| 100015 | Adhesion Gripper to Bag Holder, 4 mm x 370 mm, self-adhesive, with mounting instructions, set of 2 pieces | 1 | 26.35 |
| 100017 | Tubing Set Twin, to Serial Diluter TA & UA, to connect two diluents, incl. 2x clamps, two caps for pipette connection and intake hose, fully autoclavable | 1 | 52.70 |
| 100020 | Connector Cap GL 45 cpl, for the connection of diluent in GL 45 bottles to the Serial Diluter, with PTFE sterile filter 0.2 µm, Ø 25 mm for sterile pressure compensation, with 2 hose connections for 3 mm ID (inner diameter) in polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) , incl. 300 mm intake silicone hose, silicone cap, fully autoclavable | 1 | 131.74 |
| 100021 | Tubing Adapter, set of three, for the connection of diluent with supply of ID (inner diameter) 3 - 7 mm, incl. 60 mm silicone hose ID 6 mm, autoclavable | 1 | 25.25 |
| 100030 | Bagshell, for storage of filled Serial Dilution Bags, PMMA | 1 | 80.14 |
| 100031 | Bagshell Rocker, for tilting a Bagshell for sampling out of Homogenizer Bags, PMMA anthracite | 1 | 28.54 |
| 100032 | Bagshell Panel, for sampling out of Serial Dilution Bags in a Bagshell, PMMA (Picture show a Bagshell and a Bagshell Panel) | 1 | 63.67 |
«Unthinkable that test tubes are used again in our laboratory for dilutions. »
Alexandra Dostal, Cantonal Laboratory of Thurgau, Frauenfeld, Switzerland
Serial Diluter SA: The Flowmix Straw
The Serial Diluter SA operates similarly to the TA: place sample and straw tip in the first bag, attach the dosing arm for automatic dilution. Diluent flows through the straw for mixing and dilution. Easy!
Key Features
- Pioneering bag-based system designed for efficient sample dilution.
- Simple process where the user places the pipette straw with the sample into the bag, attaches the dosing arm, and initiates the dilution with a button press.
- The press of a button initiates the automated flow of diluent through the pipette tip, executing the mixing of the diluent with the sample.
Advantages
- The straightforward operation streamlines the dilution process, making it accessible and time-efficient.
- A reliable and proven method for sample dilution, accommodating a variety of sample types and applications.
Specifications
Prices and Scope of Delivery
The listed prices are in CHF excl. VAT and valid for Switzerland. In other countries, the prices of the respective distribution partner apply.
| Part. No. | Description | Quantity | Price |
| 110000 | Serial Diluter SA complete, for pipette straws incl. 1 x Tubing Set Straw 110010, 1 x Dispensing Nozzle Straw 110011, 1 x Connector Cap GL45 cpl 100020 , 1 x Bag Shell 100030, 1 x Serial Dilution Bags 100100, 1 x Power Adapter  | 1 | 5'273.25 |
Accessories | |||
| Part. No. | Description | Quantity | Price |
| 110010 | Tubing Set Straw to Serial Diluter SA incl. two caps for pipette connection and intake hose, fully autoclavable | 1 | 35.13 |
| 110011 | Dispensing Nozzle SA to Serial Diluter SA for pipette straws with inner Ø 4 mm , PEEK and stainless steel, fully autoclavable | 1 | 214.08 |
| 110711 | Dispensing Nozzle SA to Serial Diluter SA for pipette straws type Socorex with inner Ø 3.8 mm , PEEK and stainless steel, fully autoclavable | 1 | 214.08 |
| 100012 | O-Rings, spare part for Dispensing Nozzle TA and SA, 3 mm x 1 mm, silicone, conform to FDA 21CFR177.2600, autoclavable, set of 5 pieces | 1 | 9.88 |
| 100013 | Set of Caps and Pipette Connections, 5 x silicone caps for Connector Cap GL 45 cpl and intake hose of Tubing Set, 2 x pipette connections for Tubing Set incl. 2 x PVDF caps. | 1 | 35.13 |
| 100014 | Syringe Filter, Ø25 mm, to Serial Diluter and Connector Cap GL 45, PTFE membrane, hydrophobic, about eight times autoclavable | 1 | 8.78 |
| 100015 | Adhesion Gripper to Bag Holder, 4 mm x 370 mm, self-adhesive, with mounting instructions, set of 2 pieces | 1 | 26.35 |
| 100020 | Connector Cap GL 45 cpl, for the connection of diluent in GL 45 bottles to the Serial Diluter, with PTFE sterile filter 0.2 µm, Ø 25 mm for sterile pressure compensation, with 2 hose connections for 3 mm ID (inner diameter) in polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) , incl. 300 mm intake silicone hose, silicone cap, fully autoclavable | 1 | 131.74 |
| 100021 | Tubing Adapter, set of three, for the connection of diluent with supply of ID (inner diameter) 3 - 7 mm, incl. 60 mm silicone hose ID 6 mm, autoclavable | 1 | 25.25 |
| 100030 | Bagshell, for storage of filled Serial Dilution Bags, PMMA | 1 | 80.14 |
| 100031 | Bagshell Rocker, for tilting a Bagshell for sampling out of Homogenizer Bags, PMMA anthracite | 1 | 28.54 |
| 100032 | Bagshell Panel, for sampling out of Serial Dilution Bags in a Bagshell, PMMA (Picture show a Bagshell and a Bagshell Panel) | 1 | 63.67 |
Discover everything you need to know about our innovative dilution technology on our comprehensive FAQ section on Support.
«The Serial Diluter works perfectly and saves us a lot of work. We can no more imagine a step backwards to the dilution tubes. »
Rainer Hofmann, SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS GMBH, Freiburg, Germany