MEDIAJET Petri dish filler
Petri dish filler
Looking for a reliable walk-away Petri dish filler?
When filling agar medium into Petri dishes, a sterile environment is of utmost importance. However, the risk of contaminating the agar medium if poured manually into Petri dishes should not be underestimated. Even if using a peristaltic pump, sterility might be jeopardized as dishes and tubes are manipulated by hand. In addition, filling a large number of Petri dishes manually is a painstaking process.
The INTEGRA Petri dish filler helps you to avoid these drawbacks. MEDIAJET can process up to 1100 dishes in a single hour and provides truly reliable walk-away operation. Equipped with a UV lamp, the filling chamber where Petri dishes are automatically filled with agar medium, is kept free from contamination.
How it works
MEDIAJET offers the unique flexibility to fill Petri dishes of various sizes, Petri dishes with two compartments or test tubes of various diameters and length. At the same time, MEDIAJET requires only minimal bench space in the laboratory.
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Easy Handling
The intuitive user interface makes it very easy to control all functions of MEDIAJET. The operation of the system is entirely self-explanatory, as all functions and prompts are explained in plaintext.
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Reliable Walk-Away Automation
With the novel Feed-In/Stack-Out technology, MEDIAJET guarantees a reliable operation. Typical production variations in the diameter or shape of the Petri dishes are easily handled by the unit, as they are actively guided throughout the entire filling process. The optical dish sensors of MEDIAJET can be easily adjusted to virtually every Petri dish brand at the user interface level.
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Media Cost Reduction
MEDIAJET has a built-in "Agar Spread Function" which ensures a homogenous distribution and an even surface of the agar. It helps to optimize the Agar level in the Petri dish and thereby allows a significant reduction of media costs.
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Eliminating sources of contamination
For consistent Agar plate quality, a clean environment is essential. The surface of the filling chamber is manufactured of a single piece of resistant PE, which allows efficient cleaning. In addition, MEDIAJET is equipped with a UV lamp extending over the full length of the rotor where the dishes are opened during the filling process. The lamp emits powerful 2.1 W UV-C radiation for optimal bactericidal activity in the area most vulnerable to contamination.
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Process Documentation and Validation
MEDIAJET provides all features necessary to support the individual needs in quality control. All process relevant information can be documented using a standard external printer or by directly transferring the information to a personal computer.
In connection with MEDIACLAVE, these data can also be printed on its embedded printer. If connected to MEDIACLAVE 10 or MEDIACLAVE 30, an electronic log file including the MEDIAJET process data is created.
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Petri Dish Imprinting
Different optionally available inkjet printer connection kits allow the connection of three different brands of inkjet printers (MARKEM-IMAJE, LINX, Domino – DOWNLOAD OVERVIEW). All inkjet printer systems permit to apply a wide variety of information onto the Petri dishes like alphanumeric text, expiry/production date or barcodes.
All supported inkjet printers allow side wall imprinting. Alternatively, dishes can be imprinted on the bottom using the LINX inkjet printer.
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Sustainability through longevity and plastic reduction
The longer you can use a device, the better it is for the planet. At INTEGRA, we design our products to ensure low wear and easy serviceability. Moreover, we offer consumable solutions that are low in plastic, for both reservoirs and pipette tips.
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MEDIAJET Petri dish filler
Uses and Applications
Applications
- Filling of Ø 35, 60 and 90 mm Petri dishes
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Filling of Ø 35, 60 and 90 mm Petri dishes
Using MEDIAJET vario
MEDIAJET vario allows the filling of Ø 90, Ø 60 or Ø 35 mm dishes by using the corresponding conversion set.
In just a few minutes, MEDIAJET vario base unit can be converted and adjusted to fill the Petri dishes of choice, providing invaluable flexibility to your media preparation lab.
- Filling of Biplates
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Filling of Biplates
Using MEDIAJET vario with biplate option
The amount of required agar can be reduced by using two-compartment Petri dishes. MEDIAJET vario with biplate option is an efficient and reliable solution to fill two-compartment Petri dishes automatically.
- Blood Agar preparation
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Blood Agar preparation
Production of high quality blood agar – MEDIAJET in combination with the DOSE IT
The quality of blood agar plates is of prime importance for the reliable determination of hemolysis type – a common technique in medical diagnostics to classify Gram positive cocci. If combining the MEDIAJET Petri dish filler with the DOSE IT peristaltic pump, the blood can be added to the agar immediately before pouring the plate. This minimizes the time the blood is exposed to hot agar medium and thus efficiently reduces thermally induced lysis of erythrocytes.
Read more about blood agar preparation using MEDIAJET and DOSE IT
- Independent pump function
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Independent pump function
This feature is especially useful when filling Petri dishes or tubes of unusual sizes or shapes.
The MEDIAJET pump can be independently used for other applications like the manual filling of tubes or bottles. Dispensing can be conveniently triggered by the optionally available foot switch. This feature is especially useful when filling Petri dishes or tubes of unusual sizes or shapes.
- Test tube filling
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Test tube filling
The TUBEFILLER option is the perfect extension to the functionality of MEDIAJET. It allows you to convert the automated Petri dish pourer into a test tube filler in just a minute.
This unique solution from INTEGRA Biosciences makes MEDIAJET the most versatile system for media dispensing in the market.
Racks for test tubes of various diameters and length can be processed continuously. This makes the TUBEFILLER suitable for a wide range of applications, including the production of agar slants, broth cultures or NaCl dilutions.
Tech info
Find here a quick overview of the product specifications. More detailed information can be found in the download-section below.
- MEDIAJET filling rate
- 900/1100 dishes per hour
- TUBEFILLER filling rate
- 1000 tubes/hour (at 10 ml, 4 mm ID tubing)
- Carousel capacity
- 360/540 (90 mm Petri dishes)
- Footprint (W x D)
- 655 x 634 mm
- Power supply
- 200 W, 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Weight
- 47.0 kg (Basic unit)
Downloads & More
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Flyer MEDIAJET - Petri Dish Filler ( 4.54 MB ) -
Operating Instructions MEDIAJET Petri dish filler ( 11.87 MB ) -
Device Specifications - MEDIAJET Petri Dish Filler ( 84.37 KB ) -
MEDIAJET - Connection Kit Inkjet Printer MI 9018-9030, 9330 ( 298.99 KB ) -
MEDIAJET - Connection Kit Inkjet Printer MI 9232/9410/9450 ( 358.7 KB ) -
MEDIAJET - Connection Kit Inkjet Printer LINX sidewall print ( 593.99 KB ) -
MEDIAJET - Connection Kit Inkjet Printer LINX bottom print ( 506.56 KB ) -
MEDIAJET - Connection Kit Inkjet Printer Domino ( 349.72 KB ) -
MEDIAJET - Supported inkjet printers ( 114.94 KB ) -
MEDIAJET - Petri dish compatibility list ( 129.57 KB ) -
Production of high quality blood agar with MEDIAJET and DOSE IT ( 92.12 KB )
Parts and numbers
- Instruments
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Instruments
MEDIAJET and MEDIAJET vario
MEDIAJET base unit
For Ø 90 mm Petri dishes. Requires rotor and carrousel. Includes tubing set 103 030.
Description Part No. Without cooling 103005 With cooling 103006 MEDIAJET vario base unit
For Ø 35, 60, or 90 mm Petri dishes. Requires rotor, carrousel and conversion set.
Description Part No. Without cooling 113000 With cooling 113001 MEDIAJET vario base unit with biplate option
For Ø 35, 60, 90 mm, or two-compartment Petri dishes. Requires rotor, carrousel, and conversion set.
Description Part No. With cooling 113002 - Required parts
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Required parts
Rotors, carousels and conversion sets
Rotors
Description Part No. For Ø 90 mm Petri dishes 103271 For ø 90 mm standard or biplate Petri dishes 113806 For small ø 90 mm (ø 90S) standard or biplate Petri dishes 103272 For large Ø 90 mm (Ø 90L) Petri dishes (for MEDIAJET vario only) 113460 For Ø 60 mm Petri dishes (for MEDIAJET vario only) 113271 For small Ø 60 mm (Ø 60S) Petri dishes (for MEDIAJET vario only) 113276 For Ø 35 mm Petri dishes (for MEDIAJET vario only) 113272 Carousels
Description Part No. For Ø 90 mm Petri dishes, capacity of 360 103020 For Ø 90 mm Petri dishes, capacity of 540 103021 For small ø 90 mm (ø 90S) Petri dishes, capacity of 360 103022 For small ø 90 mm (ø 90S) Petri dishes, capacity of 540 103023 For large Ø 90 mm (Ø 90L) Petri dishes, capacity of 360 (for MEDIAJET vario only) 113022 For large Ø 90 mm (Ø 90L) Petri dishes, capacity of 540 (for MEDIAJET vario only 113023 For Ø 60 mm Petri dishes, capacity of 360 (for MEDIAJET vario only) 113020 For Ø 35 mm Petri dishes, capacity of 360 (for MEDIAJET vario only) 113021 Conversion sets (MEDIAJET vario only)
Description Part No. For Ø 90 mm Petri dishes, comprises the adaption insert, head plates for feeder and stacker piston and 1 tubing set 113051 For large Ø 90L mm (Ø 90L) Petri dishes, comprises the adaption insert, head plates for feeder and stacker piston and 1 tubing set 113055 For Ø 60 mm Petri dishes, comprises the adaption insert, head plates for feeder and stacker piston, gripper left, gripper right and 1 tubing set 113052 For small Ø 60S mm (Ø 60S) Petri dishes, comprises the adaption insert, head plates for feeder and stacker piston, gripper left, gripper right and 1 tubing set 113056 For Ø 35 mm Petri dishes, comprises the adaption insert, head plates for feeder and stacker piston, gripper left, gripper right and 1 tubing set 113053 - General Accessories and Consumables
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General Accessories and Consumables
Nozzles, tubings, interface cable, UV lamp
Accessories
Description Part No. Filling nozzle for Ø 90 mm Petri dishes 103032 Filling nozzle for Ø 60 and 35 mm Petri dishes 113032 Tubing set for Ø 90 mm Petri dishes, comprising 1.5 m silicone tubing (6 mm inner diameter) and filling nozzle 103030 Tubing set for Ø 35 and 60 mm Petri dishes, comprising 1.5 m silicone tubing (6 mm inner diameter) and filling nozzle 113030 Communication interface cable for process documentation on MEDIACLAVE printer (MEDIAJET to MEDIACLAVE) 103046 Petri Dish Centering Unit: supports planar stacking of all ø 90 mm Petri dishes (ø 90, ø 90S, ø 90L) 103048 Consumables
Description Part No. UV lamp TUV11W to reduce the risk of contamination during the filling process 103705 Silicone tubing for Petri dish filling, 25 m bulk roll (6 mm inner diameter) 171036 Silicone tubing for TUBEFILLER option, 25 m bulk roll (2 mm inner diameter) 171032 Silicone tubing for TUBEFILLER option, 25 m bulk roll (3 mm inner diameter) 171033 Silicone tubing for TUBEFILLER option, 25 m bulk roll (4 mm inner diameter 171034 - Petri Dish Imprinting
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Petri Dish Imprinting
Printer connection kit, table stand, cart
Printer Connection Kit
Description Part No. For MARKEM-IMAJE 9018-9030, 9330 inkjet printer including the fixing device and the interface cable, for Ø 90, Ø 60, and Ø 35 mm PD. Without printer. 103080 For MARKEM-IMAJE 9232/9410/9450 inkjet printer including the fixing device and the interface cable, for Ø 90 and Ø 60 mm PD. Without printer. 103091 For LINX 4900/5900/CJ400/89xx inkjet printer (side wall printing), including the fixing device and the interface cable, for Ø 90 and Ø 60 mm PD. Without printer. 113845 For LINX 4900/5900/CJ400/89xx inkjet printer (bottom imprinting). Includes interface cable. Ex factory option, without printer. 113840 For Domino A320i/A420i/Ax150i/Ax350i inkjet printer including the fixing device and interface cable, for Ø 90 and Ø 60 mm PD. Without printer. 113060 Please note that MEDIAJET units manufactured before March 2013 (serial numbers <10'313'569/11'313'248) are only compatible with MARKEM-IMAJE 9018-9030 inkjet printers.
Printer Furniture
Description Part No. Cart for MEDIAJET, with compartment for LINX 4900/5900/CJ400/89xx inkjet printer and opening for connecting the printer head to MEDIAJET (bottom printing) 113841 - Blood Agar Preparation
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Blood Agar Preparation
Tubing set, peristaltic pump, interface cable
Description Part No. Tubing set for blood agar suitable for adding 3 to 10 % blood in connection with the INTEGRA peristaltic pump DOSE IT. Includes filling nozzle for Ø 90 mm Petri dishes, tubing for media (6 mm inner diameter) and additive (2 mm inner diameter), glass T-piece, suction needle stainless steel 103040 DOSE IT P910 - peristaltic pump for preparation of blood agar 171000 Interface cable for connection of MEDIAJET to DOSE IT 103047 - Turbo Mode / Independent Pump Function
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Turbo Mode / Independent Pump Function
Extension pump head, tubing set, footswitch, tubes, tube colar
Turbo Mode Option
Description Part No. Turbo mode kit for accelerating the filling rate of Ø 90 mm Petri dishes, comprising extension pump head and tubing set for Turbo mode (Part No. 103 035) 103036 Tubing set for Turbo mode, including filling nozzle for Ø 90 mm Petri dishes and tubing for double pump head configuration (6 mm inner diameter, length 2.0 m) 103035 Independent Pump Function
Description Part No. Footswitch for independently using the MEDIAJET pump 143200 Aspiration/dispensing tube for 6 mm inner diameter silicone tubing as suction or end-piece nozzle, 6 mm inner diameter, 10 cm length, stainless steel, one end dented 171056 Aspiration tube, 6 mm inner diameter, 35 cm length, stainless steel, one end dented 171066 Tube collar as weight for aspiration tubes with 4 – 6 mm inner diameter 171074 - TUBEFILLER Option
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TUBEFILLER Option
Device, racks, centring plates, tubes, tube collars, tubings
TUBEFILLER Option for MEDIAJET
Description Part No. Includes filling arm, support plate compatible with racks of Ø 13, 16, 18, 20, 25, or 30 mm test tubes and a 2.5 m (3 mm inner diameter) silicone tubing set with dispensing/aspiration tube and tube collar 103010 Test Tube Rack
Stainless steel, autoclavable
Description Part No. For Ø 13 mm test tubes, 6 x 15 capacity, rack height 60 mm 103058 For Ø 13 mm test tubes, 6 x 15 capacity, rack height 90 mm 103059 For Ø 16 mm test tubes, 5 x 12 capacity, rack height 60 mm 103063 For Ø 16 mm test tubes, 5 x 12 capacity, rack height 90 mm 103061 For Ø 16 mm test tubes, 5 x 12 capacity, rack height 120 mm 103062 For Ø 18 mm test tubes, 4 x 10 capacity, rack height 90 mm 103064 For Ø 18 mm test tubes, 4 x 10 capacity, rack height 120 mm 103068 For Ø 20 mm test tubes, 4 x 10 capacity, rack height 90 mm 103069 For Ø 20 mm test tubes, 4 x 10 capacity, rack height 120 mm 103077 For Ø 25 mm test tubes, 3 x 8 capacity, rack height 90 mm 103078 For Ø 25 mm test tubes, 3 x 8 capacity, rack height 120 mm 103079 For Ø 30 mm test tubes, 3 x 7 capacity, rack height 90 mm 103083 For Ø 30 mm test tubes, 3 x 7 capacity, rack height 120 mm 103084 Lid for rack with tubes, max. height above rack 40 mm 103096 Aspiration/dispensing tube for silicone tubing
Description Part No. 2.0 mm inner diameter, 10 cm length, stainless steel, one end dented 171052 3.0 mm inner diameter, 10 cm length, stainless steel, one end dented 171053 4.0 mm inner diameter, 10 cm length, stainless steel, one end dented 171054 Tube Collar (Weight for Aspiration Tubes)
Description Part No. For aspiration tubes with 1 – 3 mm inner diameter 171071 For aspiration tubes with 4 – 6 mm inner diameter 171074 Silicone Tubing
Description Part No. 25 m bulk roll (2 mm inner diameter, 1.5 mm wall thickness) 171032 25 m bulk roll (3 mm inner diameter, 1.5 mm wall thickness) 171033 25 m bulk roll (4 mm inner diameter, 1.5 mm wall thickness) 171034