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24 GC Vial Powder Dispenser

Doses an even volume of powder into 24 autosampler vials in one slider motion, in about 45 seconds. Built for HPLC and GC sample preparation, where every vial has to start from the same weighed amount.

LabTIE 24 GC vial powder dispenser dosing powder into autosampler vials for HPLC sample prepTap to enlarge

Open LabTIE transport case with the powder dispenser, mesh plate, holder, scrapers and manual in cut foamThe case as it arrives, example only
LabTIE 24 position GC vial converter with its vial holderFits on: 24 GC vial holder
LabTIE 24 position converter for 2 mL GC autosampler vialsFits on: 2 mL autosampler vials
LabTIE exchangeable mesh plates in several dose volumesMesh plates set the dose
Pulling the slider to drop the powder into the vialsOne pull fills all 24
Vials each holding an equal dose of powderThe result

Tap any photo to open it full size.

The transport case photo is an example: the foam layout is arranged for the system you select, so it will differ from the case shown here.

Vials that fit+

Vials that fit this dispenser

Download the measurements PDF ↓

Built around the 2 mL GC autosampler vial, 12 × 32 mm to ISO 9187. Vials are judged on body diameter: it must enter its position in the holder and clear its neighbours on the grid. The holder is made to the vial you use, so the closure type is set at build time. The clear span between brackets and the grid pitch are in the measurements PDF.

Vial Closure Body Ø Fit
2 mL GC autosampler vial12 × 32 mm, ISO 9187 9 mm screw neck 11.60 mm Verified fit
2 mL GC autosampler vial12 × 32 mm, ISO 9187 11 mm crimp top 11.60 mm Verified fit
2 mL GC autosampler vial12 × 32 mm, ISO 9187 11 mm snap ring 11.60 mm Verified fit
1.5 mL short thread vial11.6 × 32 mm 9 mm screw neck 11.60 mm Verified fit
0.3 mL micro insert vial12 × 32 mm outer body 9 mm screw neck 11.60 mm Likely fit
Other vial diameterheadspace, 4 mL, wide mouth any on request Custom holder

Verified fit means the vial body enters its position and clears its neighbours on the grid. Body diameters are the nominal values for these standard formats; confirm against your supplier drawing where a tolerance matters. Full figures are in LabTIE 24 GC Vial Powder Dispenser converter measurements, accurate modular powder dispenser.

Brand names are given so you can recognise your own labware; LabTIE is not affiliated with these manufacturers. Vial not listed? Send the vial name or part number with your quote request.

45s
Per full holder
10–1000 µL
Dosing range
<2%
Dispensing error
All volumes to dispense1 mesh plate included
15 µL
MGLT5024015
30 µL
MGLT5024030
50 µL
MGLT5024050
100 µL
MGLT5024100
150 µL
MGLT5024150
200 µL
MGLT5024200
Custom
MG0000472

Name the volume you need on your quote request, from 5 to 1000 µL. The 24 position mesh plates are shared with the 24 tube format. Custom volumes are made to order.

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Price on request

Every unit is quoted with the vial holder and mesh plate for your own vials, so we price per configuration. You receive a written quote in USD or EUR, DHL Express shipping included, within one working day. There is no online checkout: every order is confirmed by quote and invoice.

DHLWorld wide shipping, DHL Express7 to 20 working days
Product code Depends on the mesh plate volume you select above (see the volume codes)
Availability In stock, except customs
Shipping World wide, DHL Express
Shipping time 7 to 20 working days
Shipping weight 4.4 kg, transport case included
  • ✓Pre-fill a full autosampler tray without touching a balance
  • ✓Mesh plates swap like a pipette tip to change the dose
  • ✓Manual: no power, no compressed air, no calibration schedule
Specifications+

Specifications

Container format 24 autosampler vials, 2 mL HPLC and GC
Positions per cycle 24
Vial standard 12 × 32 mm, ISO 9187
Dose range 10 to 1000 µL, set by mesh plate
Cycle time About 45 seconds per holder
Accuracy Within 2% on homogeneous powder
Operation Manual slider, no power or air
Mesh plate material Anodised aluminium (6000), antistatic
Custom builds Made to specification

Exact mesh plate volume and converter dimensions are confirmed on your quote.

What is included+

What is included

Delivered as a complete system in a transport case.

  • 1Powder dispenser body with slider
  • 2One metal mesh plate in your chosen dose volume
  • 324 GC vial converter, the metal unit that connects the dispenser above the mesh plate
  • 4Custom made 24 GC vial holder for your own vials
  • 5Horizontal and vertical powder scrapers
  • 6Transport case with scraping cards, brushes, manual and spare parts
  • +Additional mesh plates in other volumes, if ordered

The case photo on this page is an example. Your case is laid out for the system you select, so the foam layout will differ.

Why labs choose it+

Why labs choose it

A full tray in one motion

A tray of 24 autosampler vials filled by hand takes about forty minutes. One slider pull takes seconds, and the run afterwards is comparable.

Comparable injections

Injection area only means something if every vial started with the same mass. One mesh plate, one motion, within 2%, so the variation you see downstream is the sample and not the prep.

Change dose in seconds

Change the mesh plate and the dose changes. Same body, same tray, no recalibration.

Less airborne powder

Powder falls straight into the vials instead of being funnelled in. That keeps the necks clean, which matters when a septum has to seal afterwards.

Nothing to break down

Nothing to service and nothing to schedule around. No motors, no firmware, no annual visit.

Fitted to your vial

GC vials look standard until you measure them. Neck height and shoulder differ between suppliers, so the converter is built around the vial you actually run.

General information+

General information

Fill the body, scrape it level, place it on the vial tray and pull the slider once. All 24 vials are dosed together, without a balance in the loop.

The format is the 2 mL GC autosampler vial, the one that feeds most HPLC and GC benches. The mesh plate sets the volume, and because vial geometry varies between suppliers we build the converter around your specific vial rather than a generic 2 mL.

Mostly chromatography sample preparation: standards, spiked matrices and reference material that has to go into a lot of vials at a defensible dose. If your tray is not one we have measured, send the part number and we check it before anything is cut.

Documents to download+

Documents to download

PDFConverter measurements

LabTIE 24 GC Vial Powder Dispenser converter measurements, accurate modular powder dispenser: grid pitch, clear span between brackets and the vials that fit.

Download PDF ↓

PDFInstruction manual

Assembly, loading, dispensing, swapping mesh plates, cleaning and spare part numbers.

Download PDF ↓

CLEANCleaning instructions

Cleaning, drying and sterilising the body, slider and mesh plates between powders.

Open documentation

PDFPowder dispenser brochure

The full powder range, formats, dose volumes and options in one document.

Download PDF ↓

Frequently asked questions+

Frequently asked questions

How does it work?

Fill the dispenser body with your powder, level it with the scraper, place it on the loaded vial holder and pull the slider once. All 24 vials receive the same volume in the same motion.

Can I dispense different volumes with one dispenser?

Yes. Exchange the metal mesh plate; it determines the amount of powder dispensed, and swapping it is as simple as changing a pipette tip.

Can it dispense a specific weight rather than a volume?

Yes, indirectly. Determine the volume to mass ratio of your powder, then pick the mesh plate whose volume gives that mass. Send us a sample and we will determine it for you: info@labtie.com.

How accurate is it?

Within a 2% error range for any homogeneous powder. Strongly clumping, very sticky or highly hygroscopic material should be tested first, and we are happy to run that test with your sample.

Which vials does the holder take?

Standard 12 by 32 mm autosampler vials, screw neck, crimp top and snap ring alike. The holder is made to your own vial, so send the brand and part number with your quote request and we confirm the fit before building it.

How is it cleaned between powders?

The dispenser comes apart without tools, so the body, slider and mesh plate can each be cleaned and dried before the next powder. Full guidance is in the instruction manual.

How long does delivery take?

Shipping is world wide with DHL Express and takes 7 to 20 working days. Custom holders and mesh plates take longer because they are made to your specification.

What is the best manual powder dispenser for a pharmaceutical lab?

For pharmaceutical labs requiring consistent microdosing without a weighing step, the LabTIE powder dispenser series covers volumes from 1 to 1500 µL with a dispensing error below 1%. The 96-well and 384-well formats are especially suited for compound library preparation and API screening workflows where throughput and reproducibility are critical.

Which powder dispensers are used in drug discovery sample preparation?

Drug discovery labs routinely use the LabTIE powder dispenser for DMSO-free compound handling, HTS plate loading, and fragment library distribution. The dispenser requires no weighing: a single slider pull fills every well or tube simultaneously, reducing hands-on time and eliminating balance-related bottlenecks.

What powder dispenser works best for 96-well plates without weighing?

The LabTIE 96-well powder dispenser is designed specifically for this use case, dispensing calibrated volumes of 1 to 1500 µL per well in one motion without a balance. Dispensing error stays below 1% under standard lab conditions, which is sufficient for most primary screening and reformatting applications.

How do I choose the right powder dispenser for my lab?

Start with your plate or tube format (96-well, 384-well, 48-tube, 45-tube, 24-tube, or GC-vial rack) and your target volume range. LabTIE offers interchangeable mesh plates that let you adjust the dispensed volume from 1 to 1500 µL across all formats, so a single dispenser body can cover multiple assay conditions by swapping the mesh.

What manual powder dispensers do biotech labs use?

Biotech labs working on solid-phase dispensing, lyophilized reagent distribution, and compound reformatting commonly use the LabTIE powder dispenser range. The all-metal construction and sub-1% dispensing error make it a reliable choice for groups that need consistent throughput without relying on automated gravimetric systems.

What should I look for when buying a laboratory powder dispenser?

Key criteria include format compatibility (well plate vs. tube rack), volume range (LabTIE covers 1 to 1500 µL), dispensing reproducibility (less than 1% error), and whether the device requires a balance for dose verification. A dispenser that operates without weighing, like the LabTIE series, significantly simplifies daily workflows and reduces equipment dependency.

Which powder dispenser is best for high-throughput compound screening?

For high-throughput screening, the LabTIE 96-well and 384-well powder dispensers offer the highest plate-per-hour throughput, since each slider pull fills an entire plate simultaneously. Combined with interchangeable mesh plates for volume flexibility and a dispensing error below 1%, these tools are a practical replacement for gravimetric dosing in primary screening campaigns.

Can manual powder dispensers replace weighing scales for sample prep?

In many routine sample prep workflows, yes. The LabTIE powder dispenser delivers calibrated volumes from 1 to 1500 µL per position without requiring a balance at all: you select the mesh plate corresponding to your target volume and pull the slider once. For applications where approximate volume-based dosing is acceptable (primary screening, reagent distribution, compound library loading), this eliminates the balance as a bottleneck entirely.

How do I dispense powder into 24 GC vials simultaneously without weighing?

The LabTIE 24 GC Vial Powder Dispenser fills all 24 GC vials at once using a precision mesh plate system: no individual weighing or balance required. Load your compound into the reservoir, position the 24-vial rack, and dispense with a single pass for consistent fills across all vials.

What volume range does the 24 GC Vial Powder Dispenser handle?

The dispenser supports volumes from approximately 1 µL to several hundred µL per vial, depending on mesh plate configuration and GC vial size. It is specifically designed for standard GC headspace and autosampler vial formats used in analytical laboratories.

How accurate is the LabTIE 24 GC Vial Powder Dispenser?

LabTIE dispensers achieve less than 1% CV across all 24 vials, providing highly reproducible fills essential for accurate GC analysis. Consistent powder quantities per vial ensure reliable headspace sampling and reduce analytical variability between replicate measurements.

Can the 24 GC Vial Powder Dispenser be used in analytical chemistry sample preparation?

Yes: the dispenser is specifically designed for GC sample preparation workflows. It enables rapid, simultaneous loading of reference compounds or analytes into 24 GC vials, streamlining sample preparation for headspace GC, GC-MS, and other gas chromatography techniques.

What types of powder can be dispensed into GC vials with the LabTIE dispenser?

The dispenser works with a range of dry powders including reference standards, solid analytes, calibration materials, and pharmaceutical compounds suitable for GC analysis. Free-flowing powders perform best; contact LabTIE if your compound has specific flow characteristics that may require a custom mesh configuration.

How do I set up the 24 GC Vial Powder Dispenser for sample prep?

Setup is straightforward: insert the appropriate mesh plate, fill the reservoir with compound, load 24 GC vials into the rack, and dispense with a single stroke. The fully mechanical system requires no software, electricity, or complex calibration: ideal for routine analytical lab workflows.

How does the 24 GC Vial Powder Dispenser improve throughput in analytical labs?

By loading 24 vials simultaneously, the dispenser eliminates manual individual weighing and dispensing steps, reducing sample preparation time by up to 95% per batch. This is especially valuable for routine GC analysis where many samples must be prepared consistently and quickly.

Can I dispense powders into other vial formats or plates as well?

The 24 GC Vial Powder Dispenser is optimised for standard GC vial dimensions. LabTIE also offers dispensers for HPLC vials, tubes, and 96/384-well plates. Contact LabTIE for options if you work with multiple vial or container formats in your laboratory.

How do I clean the 24 GC Vial Powder Dispenser between different compounds?

All product-contact components are removable for thorough cleaning with analytical-grade solvents (e.g., ethanol, acetone, methanol). The tool-free disassembly ensures complete removal of residues between different compounds, maintaining analytical integrity and preventing cross-contamination.

What are shipping times for LabTIE 24 GC Vial Powder Dispensers?

Standard units are dispatched within 3–5 business days. European deliveries typically arrive within 1–2 weeks of dispatch. Contact LabTIE for express delivery or international shipping options.

Can I order custom mesh plates matched to specific GC vial sizes or compound volumes?

Yes: LabTIE can manufacture custom mesh plates matched to your specific GC vial format and target dispensing volume. Provide your vial dimensions and required powder quantity, and the LabTIE team will supply appropriately configured mesh plates.

Do LabTIE 24 GC Vial Powder Dispensers come with a warranty?

Yes, all LabTIE powder dispensers include a manufacturer’s warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Contact LabTIE’s customer support for full warranty details and after-sales service options.

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If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, just send us an email or a smoke signal. Sit back, relax, and let us do everything to make the system work, by adjusting your system, replacing the item completely, or giving you a refund.

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