Pipette lingo can get confusing. Stay in the know with these different types of tips. Low Retention – Low retention tips are for applications requiring high accuracy and reproducibility. They reduce sample retention by 3-5 times when compared to ordinary tips. Good for use with samples that contain detergents. Graduated Tips – Has scale lines
Rainin Pipet-Lite XLS: Servicing the lower end
NOTE: The instructions below are intended for non lip seal pipettes. For lip seal pipettes, replace the words “seal and o-ring” with “lip seal”, and replace the words “krytox oil” with “lip seal lubricant“. Lower end service: Step 1: Wipe the shaft clean. Step 2: Remove the shaft/tip holder by unscrewing the coupling nut. Step
How to Calibrate a VWR Ultra High Performance (UHP) Single Channel Pipette
In this post:VWR UHP Calibration Tool: LN SP19674
Preventive Maintenance: VWR Ultra High-Performance (UHP) Single Channel Pipette
In this post:Labnet Piston Grease: LN SP29019 (1.5 grams), LN SP29021 (30 grams)VWR Pipette Calibration Tool: LN SP19674All VWR UHP Single Channel Parts
Finnpipette Digital (Model 4500) Single Channel: How to Service and Replace the Tip Ejector Assembly
In this post:Cog Wheel – TS 10593060Tip Ejector Spring – TS 1131820Tip Ejector Pusher Mechanism: Based on imprinted volume size on mechanism. Does not include cog wheel or spring. Shop tip ejector pushers.Tip Ejector Button – TS 10593000 (The Finnpipette Digital Single Channel is the same pipette as the Finnpipette Model 4500 Single Channel) Disclaimer:
Seal/O-Ring Vs. Lip Seal for Pipet Lite, Pipet-Lite XLS, and E4-XLS Models
In this post:Rainin Pipet-Lite, Pipet-Lite XLS, E4-XLS SealsRainin Pipet-Lite, Pipet-Lite XLS, E4-XLS O-ringsRainin Pipet-Lite, Pipet-Lite XLS, E4-XLS Lip SealsKrytox Oil: RA 6100-0655Seal Lip Lubricant: 2XLSGR
Gilson Pipette Legend
Pipette Full Name Gilson Code (Part# Prefix/Suffix) Example ofSC 1000μl or MC 1200μl, etc Pipetman Classic Single Channel P P1000 Pipetman Classic Fixed Vol Single Channel F F1000 Pipetman Concept Multichannel C C300 Pipetman G Single Channel P_G P1000G Pipetman L Single Channel P_L P1000L Pipetman L Fixed Vol Single Channel F_L F1000L Pipetman L Multichannel
Rainin Pipette Legend
Pipette Full Name Shaft Type Rainin Code(Part# Prefix/Suffix) Example of SC 1000μlor MC 1200μl, etc E4-XLS / EDP4-XLS Single Channel LTS E4-_XLS E4-1000XLS E4-XLS / EDP4-XLS Single Channel Trad Univ SE4-_XLS SE4-1000XLS E4-XLS / EDP4-XLS Multichannel LTS E8/E12-_XLS E8/E12-1200XLS E4-XLS / EDP4-XLS Adjust Spacing MC – ASM LTS EA6/EA8-_XLS EA6/EA8-1200XLS E4-XLS+ / EDP4-XLS+ Single Channel LTS
How to Calibrate a VWR Ergonomic High Performance (EHP) Pipette
In this post:Calibration Tool: LN SP29334
How to Adjust the Calibration for a Sartorius mLINE Single Channel Pipette
In this post:mLINE Calibration Tool – SA 726203Calibration Cap (Nut) Cover – SA 726006
