# Hamilton STAR "ML_STAR" Company history: [Hamilton Robotics history](https://www.hamiltoncompany.com/history) > Hamilton Robotics provides automated liquid handling workstations for the scientific community. Our portfolio includes three liquid handling platforms, small devices, consumables, and OEM solutions. ## Carriers ### Tip carriers | Description | Image | PLR definition | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | | 'TIP_CAR_480_A00'
Part no.: 182085
[manufacturer website](https://www.hamiltoncompany.com/automated-liquid-handling/other-robotics/182085)
Carrier for 5x 96 tip (10μl, 50μl, 300μl, 1000μl) racks or 5x 24 tip (5ml) racks (6T) | ![](img/hamilton/TIP_CAR_480_A00_182085.jpg) | `TIP_CAR_480_A00` | ### Plate carriers | Description | Image | PLR definition | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------- | ------------------ | | 'PLT_CAR_L5AC_A00'
Part no.: 182090
[manufacturer website](https://www.hamiltoncompany.com/automated-liquid-handling/other-robotics/182090)
Carrier for 5x 96 Deep Well Plates or for 5x 384 tip racks (e.g.384HEAD_384TIPS_50μl) (6T) | ![](img/hamilton/PLT_CAR_L5AC_A00_182090.jpg) | `PLT_CAR_L5AC_A00` | | 'PLT_CAR_L5MD_A00'
Part no.: 182365/02
[manufacturer website](https://www.hamiltoncompany.com/automated-liquid-handling/other-robotics/182365)
Carries five ANSI/SLAS footprint MTPs in landscape orientation. Occupies six tracks. | ![](img/hamilton/182365-Plate-Carrier.webp) | `PLT_CAR_L5MD_A00` | | 'PLT_CAR_P3AC'
Part no.: 182365/03
[manufacturer website](https://www.hamiltoncompany.com/automated-liquid-handling/other-robotics/182365)
Hamilton Deepwell Plate Carrier for 3 Plates (Portrait, 6 tracks wide) | ![](img/hamilton/PLT_CAR_P3AC.jpg) | `PLT_CAR_P3AC` | ### MFX carriers | Description | Image | PLR definition | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | -------------------------- | | 'MFX_CAR_L5_base'
Part no.: 188039
[manufacturer website](https://www.hamiltoncompany.com/automated-liquid-handling/other-robotics/188039)
Labware carrier base for up to 5 Multiflex Modules
Occupies 6 tracks (6T). | ![](img/hamilton/MFX_CAR_L5_base_188039.jpg) | `MFX_CAR_L5_base` | | 'MFX_CAR_L4_SHAKER'
Part no.: 187001
[secondary supplier website](https://www.testmart.com/estore/unit.cfm/PIPPET/HAMROB/187001/automated_pippetting_devices_and_systems/8.html) (cannot find information on Hamilton website)
Sometimes referred to as "PLT_CAR_L4_SHAKER" by Hamilton.
Template carrier with 4 positions for Hamilton Heater Shaker.
Occupies 7 tracks (7T). Can be screwed onto the deck. | ![](img/hamilton/MFX_CAR_L4_SHAKER_187001.png) | `MFX_CAR_L4_SHAKER_187001` | | 'MFX_CAR_P3_base'
Part no.: 188053
[secondary supplier website](https://www.testmart.com/estore/unit.cfm/PIPPET/HAMROB/188053/automated_pippetting_devices_and_systems/128.html) (cannot find information on Hamilton website)
Portrait-mode carrier base for up to 3 Multiflex Modules
Occupies 5 tracks (5T). | ![](img/hamilton/MFX_CAR_P3_base.jpg) | `MFX_CAR_P3_base` | ### MFX modules | Description | Image | PLR definition | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | -------------------------- | | 'MFX_TIP_module'
Part no.: 188160 or 188040
[manufacturer website](https://www.hamiltoncompany.com/automated-liquid-handling/other-robotics/188040)
Module to position a high-, standard-, low volume or 5ml tip rack (but not a 384 tip rack) | ![](img/hamilton/MFX_TIP_module_188040.jpg) | `MFX_TIP_module` | | 'MFX_DWP_rackbased_module'
Part no.: 188229?
[manufacturer website](https://www.hamiltoncompany.com/automated-liquid-handling/other-robotics/188229) (<-non-functional link?)
MFX DWP module rack-based | ![](img/hamilton/MFX_DWP_RB_module_188229_.jpg) | `MFX_DWP_rackbased_module` | | 'MFX_DWP_module_flat'
Part no.: 6601988-01
manufacturer website unknown | ![](img/hamilton/MFX_DWP_module_flat.jpg) | `MFX_DWP_module_flat` | ### Tube carriers Sometimes called "sample carriers" in Hamilton jargon. | Description | Image | PLR definition | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ----------------- | | 'Tube_CAR_24_A00'
Part no.: 173400
[manufacturer website](https://www.hamiltoncompany.com/automated-liquid-handling/other-robotics/173400)
Carries 24 "sample" tubes with 14.5–18 mm outer diameter, 60–120 mm high. Occupies one track. | ![](img/hamilton/Tube_CAR_24_A00.png) | `Tube_CAR_24_A00` | ### Trough carriers Sometimes called "reagent carriers" in Hamilton jargon. | Description | Image | PLR definition | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | ---------------------- | | 'Trough_CAR_4R200_A00'
Part no.: 185436 (same as 96890-01?)
[manufacturer website](https://www.hamiltoncompany.com/automated-liquid-handling/other-robotics/96890-01)
Trough carrier for 4x 200ml troughs. 2 tracks(T) wide. | ![](img/hamilton/Trough_CAR_4R200_A00.png) | `Trough_CAR_4R200_A00` | ## Labware ### TipRacks | Description | Image | PLR definition | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------ | | 'TIP_50ul_L'
Formats:
- "50μL CO-RE Tips, sterile with filter": Part no.: [235979](https://www.hamiltoncompany.com/automated-liquid-handling/disposable-tips/50-%CE%BCl-conductive-sterile-filter-tips)
    • Filter=Filter
    • Sterile=Sterile
    • Tip Color (Conductivity)=Black (Conductive) | ![](img/hamilton/TIP_50ul_L.png) | `TIP_50ul_L` | | 'Hamilton_96_tiprack_50ul_NTR'
Formats:
- "50μL CO-REII Tips, stacked NTRs, sterile": Part no.: [235987](https://www.hamiltoncompany.com/automated-liquid-handling/disposable-tips/50-%C2%B5l-nested-clear-sterile-tips)
    • Filter=Non-Filter
    • Sterile=Sterile
    • Tip Color (Conductivity)=Black (Conductive)
- "50uL CO-REII Nested Clear Tips": Part no.: [235964](https://www.hamiltoncompany.com/automated-liquid-handling/disposable-tips/50-%C2%B5l-nested-clear-tips)
    • Filter=Non-Filter
    • Sterile=Non-Sterile
    • Tip Color (Conductivity)=Clear (Non-Conductive)

Note: a **single** `NTR` is only **one rack**.
Multiple NTRs stacked on top of each other (as shown in the images on the right) are called a `TipStack`. | ![](img/hamilton/Hamilton_96_tiprack_50ul_NTR.png) ![](img/hamilton/Hamilton_96_tiprack_50ul_NTR_CLEAR.png) | `Hamilton_96_tiprack_50ul_NTR` | ### Troughs | Description | Image | PLR definition | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------- | | 'Hamilton_1_trough_200ml_Vb'
Part no.: 56695-02
[manufacturer website](https://www.hamiltoncompany.com/automated-liquid-handling/other-robotics/56695-02)
Trough 200ml, w lid, self standing, Black.
Compatible with Trough_CAR_4R200_A00 (185436). | ![](img/hamilton/Hamilton_1_trough_200ml_Vb.jpg) | `Hamilton_1_trough_200ml_Vb` | ## Adapters | Description | Image | PLR definition | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------- | | 'Hamilton_96_adapter_188182'
Part no.: 188182
[manufacturer website](https://www.hamiltoncompany.com/automated-liquid-handling/other-robotics/188182) (<-non-functional link?)
Adapter for 96 well PCR plate, plunged. Does not have an ANSI/SLAS footprint -> requires assignment with specified location. | ![](img/hamilton/Hamilton_96_adapter_188182.png) | `Hamilton_96_adapter_188182` |