Best Serological Pipette

High-quality serological pipettes usually have the following characteristics:

• Excellent material: Made of high-quality transparent polystyrene (PS), it has a smooth tube wall, reduces liquid adhesion, and improves sampling accuracy.

• Accurate scale: The pipette has bold, clear bidirectional scales, which is convenient for accurate reading of liquid capacity, whether it is sucking or releasing liquid.

• Anti-pollution design: Equipped with a filter plug to effectively prevent liquid backflow and overflow, and avoid aerosol contamination of the sample to the suction pipette.

• Independent sterile packaging: The product is sterilized by electron beam to ensure that it is free of pyrogens, endotoxins, and DNA/RNA enzymes. Each pipette is packaged in an independent sterile package, which is convenient for disassembly and use.

• Strong adaptability: The pipette nozzle design is compatible with most pipettes on the market to achieve accurate liquid separation.

Comparison of well-known serological pipette brands

In the serological pipette market, several well-known serological pipette manufacturers include Eppendorf, Gilson, Thermo Fisher, Sartorius, etc., each of which has different characteristics and advantages.

1. Eppendorf

Sales and reputation: Eppendorf's pipettes are widely praised by users for their good accuracy and repeatability, especially in single-channel pipettes.

Product features: lightweight design, easy operation, suitable for long-term use.

After-sales service: Provide paid after-sales service to ensure the user experience.

2. Gilson

Sales and price: Gilson's pipette sales are closely behind Eppendorf, with relatively high prices, but it provides a higher quality experience.

Ergonomic design: Although Gilson's pipettes are slightly lacking in ergonomic design, the aspiration button is hard and may feel fatigued after long-term use.

After-sales service: Provide free on-site after-sales service at the end of the year to ensure user satisfaction.

3. Thermo Fisher

Brand background: Thermo Fisher is a world-renowned supplier of analytical instruments, providing comprehensive laboratory solutions.

Product diversity: Its pipette series has many styles and relatively favorable prices, suitable for a variety of laboratory needs.

How to choose between disposable serological pipettes and reusable ones?

When choosing between disposable serological pipettes and reusable pipettes, you can consider the following aspects:

Frequency of use and convenience:

Disposable pipettes: suitable for one-time use, no need for cleaning and maintenance, convenient and fast, especially suitable for handling high-risk or biohazard samples.

Reusable serological pipets: require regular cleaning and maintenance, but may be more economical in the long run, suitable for routine experiments and high-frequency experiments.

Precision and accuracy:

Disposable pipettes usually have good precision and accuracy, especially sterile disposable pipettes, which are suitable for experimental operations requiring high cleanliness.

Reusable pipettes also require good maintenance and regular calibration to ensure the accuracy and precision of long-term measurements.

Cost and environmental considerations:

Although disposable pipettes have a lower initial cost, the long-term consumption cost is higher.

Reusable pipettes have a higher initial investment, but help reduce long-term costs and environmental impacts.

Specific requirements of the experiment:

For experiments that require a higher level of biosafety, disposable pipettes can provide additional safety guarantees.

For routine experiments or experiments with low biosafety requirements, reusable pipettes may be more appropriate.

How Is a High-Quality Serological Pipette Designed in Combination with Ergonomics?

• First, in terms of grip comfort, a three-dimensional curved surface design that conforms to the natural curvature of the human palm should be adopted, combined with elastic non-slip materials to ensure that users can maintain a comfortable grip during long-term operation.

• Secondly, the position layout of the operation button should be optimized, set it in the area that best fits the natural movement trajectory of the thumb, and adjust it to a moderate trigger force to achieve a smooth one-handed operation experience.

• When designing the serological pipette, special consideration should be given to reducing operating fatigue. By accurately calculating the force required for each suction and discharge action and minimizing the frequency of repeated actions, the burden on the user's wrist and fingers can be effectively reduced.

• At the same time, attention should be paid to safety protection design, using a reliable safety locking mechanism to prevent misoperation, and all contact parts should be rounded to avoid any uncomfortable pressure points.

• Finally, the high visibility of the scale markings of the serological pipette must be ensured, and through scientific color contrast and large font display, combined with an appropriate backlight system, each reading can be clearly identified under different lighting conditions.