Description
HiPette 16-channel 5-100 µL PipetteProduct Type: Fully autoclavable manual pipette
Research-grade liquid handling platform
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Supplier: Atomfair
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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The pipette must be sterilized by autoclaving after each use to maintain hygiene. Calibration must be verified against ISO 8655-2 using the specified test volumes to ensure accuracy.
- Sterilization Requirement: The pipette is fully autoclavable and must be sterilized after each use.
- Calibration Requirement: Calibration must be verified at test volumes 100 µL, 50 µL, and 10 µL per ISO 8655-2 with systematic and random error limits as specified.
- Tip Compatibility: Only compatible tips must be used to maintain performance and seal integrity.
- Volume Range Constraint: The pipette cannot accurately dispense volumes outside its 5 to 100 µL range.
How does the systematic error of the HiPette 16-channel pipette vary across its volume range, and what is the impact on low-volume assays?
The systematic error degrades at lower test volumes: at 100 µL it is ±1.0% (±1.0 µL), at 50 µL it is ±1.2% (±0.6 µL), and at 10 µL it is ±3.0% (±0.3 µL). Random error follows the same trend: ±0.6% at 100 µL, ±0.8% at 50 µL, and ±2.0% at 10 µL. This means that accuracy and precision decrease significantly at the lower end of the 5–100 µL range, which is critical for assays requiring high repeatability at 10 µL or below.
What calibration reference does the HiPette 16-channel pipette use, and how does it support method validation?
The pipette includes a user calibration reference indicated per ISO 8655-2. The technical table lists systematic and random errors at three test volumes (100, 50, and 10 µL), enabling users to verify performance against the standard for method setup, routine quality control, and calibration planning before procurement.
Is the HiPette 16-channel pipette fully autoclavable, and what are the recommended sterilization conditions?
Yes, the pipette is fully autoclavable. However, the product description does not specify autoclave temperature, cycle time, or post-sterilization recalibration requirements. Users should consult the manufacturer (Atomfair) for detailed sterilization protocols to ensure instrument integrity and maintain calibration accuracy.
The Atomfair HiPette 16-channel 5-100 µL pipette is a fully autoclavable manual multichannel pipette designed for high-throughput microplate and PCR preparation, with specified systematic and random errors per ISO 8655-2, but exhibiting a higher systematic error of ±3.0% at the 10 µL test volume.
Positive
- Fully Autoclavable Sterilization: The entire pipette can be autoclaved at 121°C, enabling decontamination between assays or when working with biohazardous materials without disassembly.
- 16-Channel Parallel Liquid Transfer: The 16-channel format allows simultaneous pipetting into 96-well plates, significantly reducing processing time for PCR setup, ELISA, and microplate workflows.
Trade-offs
- Higher Systematic Error at Low Volume: At 10 µL test volume, systematic error is ±3.0% (0.3 µL), which may limit precision for applications requiring tight accuracy at low microliter volumes.
- Tip and Calibration Compatibility Required: The pipette requires user confirmation of compatible tips, calibration standards, and sterilization protocols, adding pre-deployment validation steps for new workflows.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
Item is dispatched under the Atomfair Shipping & Delivery Framework (Free worldwide shipping on orders over $59 USD). Return is governed by the Atomfair Return & Refund Policy (7-day technical return window).


