USED SPT LABTECH MOSQUITO XTAL3

The SPT Labtech mosquito® Xtal3 is a high-precision automated nanoliter liquid handling system designed specifically for protein crystallization screening and optimization. It utilizes true positive displacement pipetting with disposable micropipettes, enabling exceptionally accurate dispensing of protein samples and crystallization reagents while eliminating cross-contamination.

The system automates standard crystallography workflows—including sitting drop, hanging drop, microbatch, additive screening, and microseeding—while using dispensing volumes as low as 10–25 nL, helping conserve valuable protein samples. Its intuitive touchscreen software, compact three-position deck, and optional humidity chamber make it a leading platform for structural biology and pharmaceutical crystallography laboratories.

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Key Highlights

- Automated nanoliter protein crystallization pipetting system
- True positive displacement pipetting technology
- Dispensing volumes from 10–25 nL up to 1.2 µL (application dependent)
- Disposable micropipettes eliminate cross-contamination
- Processes a 96-well crystallization plate in approximately 2 minutes
- Supports sitting drop, hanging drop, microbatch, additive screening, bicelles, and microseeding
- Three-position SBS-format deck
- Intuitive touchscreen software with guided workflows
- Optional active humidity chamber minimizes evaporation
- Accurate dispensing regardless of liquid viscosity
- Compact benchtop design with minimal maintenance requirements
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Applications / Uses

- Protein crystallization screening
- Crystal optimization
- X-ray crystallography
- Structural biology
- Fragment-based drug discovery
- Membrane protein research
- Additive screening
- Microseeding experiments
- Academic research
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology laboratories
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Typical Specifications (Summary)

- Instrument Type: Automated Nanoliter Pipetting System
- Pipetting Technology: Positive Displacement
- Pipetting Range: 25 nL–1.2 µL
- Minimum Dispensing Volume: As low as 10 nL for certain crystallization workflows
- Throughput: ~2 minutes per 96-well plate
- Supported Plate Formats: 48- and 96-well SBS crystallization plates
- Deck Capacity: 3 plate positions
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 545 × 470 × 690 mm
- Weight: 27 kg (59 lb)
- User Interface: Integrated touchscreen software
- Power Requirements: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
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Typical Configuration Includes

- SPT Labtech mosquito® Xtal3 instrument
- Three-position deck
- Positive displacement pipetting head
- Integrated touchscreen interface
- Disposable micropipette starter kit
- Power cord

Sameer Khanna

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Type: Dispensers/Pipettes/Micropipettes