The durable and dependable MLA pipettes have received a makeover! For over 40 years, researchers and laboratory technicians have trusted in the quality and accuracy of the easy-to-use MLA pipettes. Their color coded bodies have made different volumes easily identifiable and brightened up many a lab bench. They have been updated to a Sleek New Look of anodized metal, but with the same color coding you’re used to. Rest assured, nothing else has changed in the reliable MLA performance. (Note: The updated versions of the MLA pipettes are being rolled out…
Reagent reservoirs for your 8-channel multichannel pipetting and more
Are you using multichannel pipettes to run samples and get results as quickly and efficiently as possible? Do you need many replicates and high repeatability to attain the high statistical significance needed to publish your data? Your samples and reagents are valuable and making the most of what you have is more important today than ever before. Get the most from your reagents with VistaLab reservoirs. Download our white paper on Reducing Reagent Waste in Multichannel Reservoirs here. And when you have a limited amount of reagent and are using…
Why fixed volume pipettes may have a place in your lab
Most research labs only use pipettes with a digital volume adjusting mechanism. These pipettes are easy to set over a volume range and provide a lot of flexibility. So why would you ever use a pipette set for only one single volume? Here are some reasons why fixed volume pipettes may have a place in your lab: Better Accuracy. Digital pipettes have to cover a range of volumes but can only be calibrated at one volume. Therefore the calibration is a compromise that tries to keep within specification at the…
ali-Q Pipetting Techniques and Tips
Aliquoting / Repeat Pipetting / Multidispensing with ali-Q is faster and easier than with standard pipet controllers using serological pipets. Once you’ve dialed in the volume you want to multidispense and aspirated the liquid you need, simply press and hold the purple aliquot button for the entire duration of each aliquot. When the LED blinks green and the motor turns ON at the end of the dispense, release the button. The ali-Q is now ready for your next press and hold. For the best accuracy and precision using ali-Q, performing…
How to pipette properly: Posture is key.
Proper posture is the most important element in establishing good ergonomic work practices. During repetitive tasks such as pipetting, maintaining body positions that provide a maximum of strength with the least amount of muscular stress is important to minimize the risk of injury. A number of common pipetting techniques have been identified as potentially hazardous due to biomechanical stress factors. Graphic representations and the recommendations for corrective actions, made by various US governmental agencies and ergonomics experts, are presented below. Technique: Elevated, “winged elbow”. The average human arm weighs approximately…
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