Choosing the Right Pipette
Benefits
Ergonomics & Performance
If comfort is of prime importance or you are using your pipette for lengthy repetitive tasks, you will want to be sure of its handling features. Likewise, if your accuracy and precision of your results are critical, the performance aspects will be key.
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| Smooth, Volume Adjustment | |
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Low Force Tip Mounting (Optiload) |
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| Pipetting & Tip Ejection Forces | Extremely Low (12N) | Extremely Low (12N) | Very Low (15N) | Low (20N) |
Low (20N) |
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Pipette Weight (1000µl 1-channel mode) |
79g | 77g | 82g | 84g | 85g | 100g | 100g |
| Easy Left & Right Handed Use | |
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| Tip Ejection | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Electronic | Electronic |
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| Performance | Tacta | mLINE | Proline Plus | Proline | alpha+ | Picus NxT | Picus |
| Thermal insulation of internal components to improve accuracy | |
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| DC Motor-controlled piston movement for highest accuracy | |
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| Fully electronic operation eliminates user error | |
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| Sartorius tips available for optimum fit & performance | |
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| Adjustable for accurate pipetting of viscous fluids | |
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| Programs for accurate, repeat & multiple dispensing | |
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| Convenience | Tacta | mLINE | Proline Plus | Proline | alpha+ | Picus NxT | Picus |
| Volume locking button avoids accidental changes | |
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| Large, clear numerical display for easy reading | |
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| Volume range on pipette barrel | |
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| Colour-coding plunger caps for easy identification | |
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| Safe-cone filters for pipette protection | |
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| Starter Kits Available | |
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| Direct Charging with Mains Adaptor | |
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| Aspirating & Dispensing Speed Selection | 9 Speeds | 9 Speeds | |||||
| Storage of User Programs | |
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| Low Battery Indicator | |
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| Microwell Plate Tracker | |
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| Password Protection | 2 Level | Admin |