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45 Tube Powder Dispenser

Doses an even volume of powder into 45 screwcap tubes in one slider motion, in about 45 seconds. Our most requested powder format, built to replace the analytical balance in tube based sample preparation.

LabTIE 45 tube powder dispenser dosing powder into screwcap tubesClick to enlarge

Open LabTIE transport case with the powder dispenser, mesh plate, tube rack, scrapers and manual in cut foamThe case as it arrives, example only
LabTIE 45 tube converter with its tube rackFits on: 45 tube rack
LabTIE exchangeable mesh plates in several dose volumesMesh plates set the dose
Pulling the slider to drop the powder into the tubesOne pull fills the rack
Tubes each holding an equal dose of powderThe result

Click 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.

Racks and tubes that fit+

Racks and tubes that fit this dispenser

Download the measurements PDF

Two checks decide the fit. The rack is judged on its upper section against the Dispenser (converter) clear span between brackets of 121.00 × 81.00 mm, never on its base footprint. The tube is judged on its body diameter against the Ø12.10 mm pocket on the 16.20 × 13.10 mm grid.

Racks

Brand Catalogue no. Type & top dims Fit
LabTIE International 45 tube holder Tube holder, built to this convertertop 120.00 × 80.00 mm · LabTIE · +1.00 / +1.00, 0.50 per side Verified fit
BioSpec Products 702VH45 Polypropylene vial rack, 45 × 1.5 or 2 mL microvialswithin 121.00 × 81.00 mm · LabTIE fit check Verified fit

Tubes

Tube Closure Body Ø & clearance Fit
2.0 mL microtube snap cap 10.80 mmpocket +1.30 · neighbour gap 2.30 Verified fit
2.0 mL microtube screw cap 11.00 mmpocket +1.10 · neighbour gap 2.10 Verified fit
1.5 mL microtube snap cap 10.80 mmpocket +1.30 · neighbour gap 2.30 Verified fit
1.5 mL microtube screw cap 11.00 mmpocket +1.10 · neighbour gap 2.10 Verified fit
2 mL bead beating tube screw cap, O ring 11.60 mmpocket +0.50 · neighbour gap 1.50 Verified fit
Wider bodycryovials, 5 mL, 15 mL, wide mouth any over 12.10 mmdoes not enter this pocket Custom rack

Verified fit = the rack’s upper section enters between the brackets with a margin within +2.00 / +2.00 mm on both axes, and the tube body enters the Ø12.10 mm pocket and clears its neighbours on the grid. LabTIE — our own measurement from the solid. Tube body diameter is the one figure to confirm: anything up to Ø12.10 mm enters, so a standard 2 mL microtube at 10.80 mm loads and unloads freely. Body diameters are nominal for these standard formats; confirm against your supplier drawing where a tolerance matters. Full figures are in LabTIE 45 Tube 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. Rack or tube not listed? Send the name or part number with your quote request.

45s
Per full rack
10–1000 µL
Dosing range
<2%
Dispensing error
Volume to dispense, mesh plate codes1 mesh plate included
50 µLMGLT5045050
100 µLMGLT5045100
150 µLMGLT5045150
200 µLMGLT5045200
250 µLMGLT5045250
CustomMG0000472

Name the volume you need on your quote request, from 5 to 1000 µL, and whether you want the dispenser with or without the tube rack. Custom volumes are made to order.

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Price on request

Every unit is quoted with the tube rack and mesh plate for your own tubes, 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
  • Manual: no power, no compressed air, no calibration schedule
  • Mesh plates swap like a pipette tip to change the dose
  • Built and shipped from the Netherlands, worldwide
Specifications+

Specifications

Container format 45 tubes, 1.5 and 2 mL screwcap or snapcap
Positions per cycle 45, 5 × 9
Grid pitch 16.20 × 13.10 mm
Clear span between brackets 121.00 × 81.00 mm
Tube pocket Ø12.10 mm, outlet Ø4.60 mm
Dose range 10 to 1000 µL, set by mesh plate
Cycle time About 45 seconds per rack
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

Converter figures are measured from the released STEP solid (CS-45W). Exact mesh plate volume is 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
  • 345 tube converter, the metal unit that connects the dispenser above the mesh plate
  • 445 position tube rack for your own tubes, if ordered
  • 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

One motion, 45 doses

Weighing 45 tubes on a balance takes most of an hour. Filling, placing and sliding takes about 45 seconds, so sample prep stops being the bottleneck.

The same dose in every tube

Every position is filled by the same mesh plate in the same movement, holding within 2%, so samples stay comparable across a run and between operators.

Change dose in seconds

The mesh plate sets the volume. Swap it and the same dispenser body covers a different dose, with no recalibration and no second instrument.

Less airborne powder

Powder drops through the mesh straight into the tubes rather than being scooped and tipped, so far less material is aerated or lost on the bench.

Nothing to break down

No motors, no software, no service contract. It works in a fume hood, a glovebox or a cold room exactly as it works on the bench.

Fitted to your tube

Tube diameters and cap types vary between suppliers. The rack is built around the tube you actually use, so all 45 positions line up every time.

General information+

General information

The LabTIE Powder Dispenser is a manual system that dispenses powders accurately. You fill the dispenser body, place it on your loaded rack and pull the slider once. A set amount of powder drops into every tube at the same moment. It was developed to replace the analytical scale and inefficient robotic dispensers in labs that prepare samples by hand.

This is the 45 tube format, the one most labs order. The metal mesh plate determines the volume, and therefore the mass, that lands in each tube. Because tube diameters and cap types differ between manufacturers, the rack is made around your specific tube so that all 45 positions align and nothing is dropped between them.

It is used across pharmaceutical formulation and QC, HPLC and GC sample preparation, DNA and RNA extraction, proteomics, and food, soil and environmental testing. Anywhere a homogeneous powder has to reach many tubes at a repeatable dose.

Documents to download+

Documents to download

PDFConverter measurements

LabTIE 45 Tube Powder Dispenser converter measurements, accurate modular powder dispenser: grid pitch, clear span between brackets and the tubes that fit.

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PDFInstruction manual

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

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CLEANCleaning instructions

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

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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 tube rack and pull the slider once. All 45 tubes receive the same volume in the same motion.

Which tubes fit?

Standard 1.5 and 2.0 mL microtubes, screw cap and snap cap alike, and 2 mL bead beating tubes. The pocket is Ø12.10 mm, so body diameter is the figure that decides it: a standard 2 mL tube sits at 10.80 mm. Anything wider, such as a cryovial, needs a rack made to that diameter.

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: moc.eitbal@ofni.

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.

Do I need the tube rack?

The rack keeps your 45 tubes upright and aligned under the dispenser. Order it with the system unless you already use a rack with the same matrix, such as the BioSpec 702VH45 listed above.

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 racks 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.

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