Rack dispensing
A selection on screen triggers automatic delivery of a rack to the retrieval point. Pro variants also handle individual tubes.
Freezing and biobanking
Snorkel
You select it on screen.
The freezer dispenses that exact vial.
From click to vial in hand in 12 seconds. No searching, no frost.
- 3 temperature variants
- −80°C / −20°C / +4°C
- 2 sizes
- Standard or Max
- 2 automation variants
- Tube dispensing / rack dispensing
See it in action
Snorkel at work.
See the device and how samples are dispensed.
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How it works
What does it change in daily work?
Storage management
The SampleAtlas system supports inventory records, sample location, and organization of occupied space.
Supported labware
Cryogenic boxes and SBS racks. Format and dimensions are selected for the device version and equipment.
Workflow
Select a sample or rack
Select an item in the sample-management interface.
Request dispensing
The mechanism dispenses a rack or, in the Pro configuration, an individual tube.
Retrieve the material
Collect it from the retrieval point and continue your work.
Configuration
Choose the level of automation.
Basic variants automate rack dispensing. Pro versions extend this process to individual tubes. Capacity figures apply to the specified labware formats.
| Parameter | Snorkel | Snorkel Max | Snorkel Pro | Snorkel Pro Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automated rack dispensing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automated individual-tube dispensing | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Gross volume | approx. 1 000 L | approx. 1 500 L | approx. 1 000 L | approx. 1 500 L |
| 2 mL tubes / cryobox* | 39 000 | 63 000 | 39 000 | 63 000 |
| 0.5 mL tubes / SBS* | ≥90 000 | ≥150 000 | ≥90 000 | ≥150 000 |
* Capacity depends on the labware used. Available temperatures apply to separate device configurations, not simultaneous operation at three temperatures.
Technical documentation
Snorkel brochure.
Genepoint Snorkel brochure, edition 2607.
Device intended exclusively for industrial applications and scientific research. The manufacturer excludes medical applications and clinical diagnostics.
Contact
We will help you select a configuration for your needs.
Tell us about your sample format, the scale of storage, or your workflow. This is the starting point for a conversation about the device.