Whitley Automated Spiral Plater

Whitley Automated Spiral Plater

Crafted to meet the demands of modern microbiology labs, the Whitley Automated Spiral Plater is a revolutionary spiral plater that eliminates the need for a separate vacuum source. Boasting intuitive touchscreen operation, this system offers simplicity and tangible cost savings along with process enhancements. Whether you’re engaged in dental research, food microbiology, MIC calculations, or microbiome studies, this dependable device can significantly optimize time and budget in your lab.

The WASP Touch is equipped with Automated Intelligent Monitoring Software (AIMS) for effortless setup and daily check routines, ensuring consistent and trouble-free plating. It automatically dispenses precise amounts of sanitizing fluids to maintain optimal levels, ensuring effective and efficient sanitization.

With the WASP Touch, deposition profiles enable the enumeration of bacterial and fungal colonies across a remarkable 100,000-fold (5 log10) range, from a minimum of 20 cfu/ml in 1000 μl pour plate mode to a maximum of 2 x 106 cfu/ml in 10 μl logarithmic mode. Spiral plating techniques align with ISO 4833-2 & 7218 and the AOAC 977.27 standard.

For added peace of mind, optional comprehensive maintenance and breakdown contracts are available to extend the lifespan of your investment (note that different arrangements apply in various countries).

What Is an Automated Spiral Plater?

An Automated Spiral Plater is a laboratory instrument that automatically dispenses a measured volume of liquid sample onto an agar plate in a controlled spiral pattern. This technique helps laboratories reduce manual handling, improve plating consistency, and support quantitative microbial analysis without requiring conventional serial dilution steps.

Whitley Automated Spiral Plater Dealer – Lab Technologies India

Lab Technologies India specializes in offering cutting-edge laboratory equipment, including the Whitley Automated Spiral Plater. As a leading provider of scientific instrumentation in India, they supply state-of-the-art automated spiral platers designed to streamline and enhance microbiological research and analysis. These sophisticated instruments facilitate precise and consistent sample dispensing, making them indispensable tools for microbiologists, research laboratories, and quality control facilities across the country. Lab Technologies India’s commitment to innovation ensures that scientists have access to the latest advancements in laboratory technology, empowering them to achieve accurate and efficient results in their vital work.

Key Benefits

• Eliminates the need for serial dilutions
• Provides accurate and repeatable sample dispensing
• Supports faster microbiological testing
• Reduces manual handling and preparation time
• Offers precise dispensing from 10 µl to 400 µl
• Requires no consumables for routine operation
• Supports consistent bacterial and fungal colony enumeration

Applications of Automated Spiral Plater

The Whitley Automated Spiral Plater can support a range of microbiological applications, including:

• Food Microbiology
• Pharmaceutical Testing
• Water Quality Analysis
• Dental Research
• Bacterial Enumeration
• Fungal Enumeration
• MIC Calculations
• Microbiome Studies
• Quality Control Laboratories

How Does a Spiral Plater Work?

The instrument dispenses a controlled volume of sample onto an agar plate while the plate rotates, creating a spiral deposition pattern. Different areas of the plate receive different sample concentrations, allowing colonies to be enumerated across a broad concentration range. The WASP can work across a 100,000-fold (5 log10) range, depending on the plating mode.

Automated Spiral Plater for Bacterial Enumeration

The Whitley Automated Spiral Plater is designed to support quantitative bacterial enumeration by providing consistent sample deposition and repeatable plating conditions. It can operate from 20 CFU/ml in 1000 µl pour plate mode to 2 × 10⁶ CFU/ml in 10 µl logarithmic mode, depending on the selected method.

Technical Specifications

The current Lab Technologies page lists 8 × 50 µl plates in 2 minutes 35 seconds, 10–400 µl dispensing, dimensions of 530/410/360 mm and weight of 38 kg.

Standards & Compliance

The spiral plating technique used by the system aligns with ISO 4833-2, ISO 7218, and AOAC 977.27 standards, supporting standardized microbiological testing procedures.

Why Choose an Automated Spiral Plater?

For laboratories processing a significant number of microbiological samples, automated spiral plating can help standardize sample deposition and reduce repetitive manual steps. The Whitley system combines automated operation, controlled dispensing, and flexible plating volumes to support efficient microbial enumeration.