Description
Mini Pipette Single-channel 20 µL PipetteProduct Type: Fixed-volume mini pipette
Research-grade liquid handling platform
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Supplier: Atomfair
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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Calibration must be performed according to ISO 8655-2 to maintain accuracy. The pipette is not suitable for high-temperature sterilization, requiring alternative sterilization methods.
- Calibration Requirement: Systematic and random error must be verified at the 20 µL test volume per ISO 8655-2 calibration reference.
- Sterilization Constraint: High-temperature sterilization is not permitted; use only low-temperature chemical or UV sterilization methods.
- Tip Compatibility: Compatible tips must be selected to ensure stable tip fit and accurate volume delivery.
- Volume Accuracy: Fixed volume of 20 µL requires that the pipette is used only at that volume, with no adjustment possible.
How does the fixed-volume design of the 20 µL Mini Pipette affect accuracy compared to adjustable-volume pipettes for routine PCR setup?
The fixed-volume design eliminates volume-setting errors, ensuring consistent delivery at exactly 20 µL. Systematic error is ±0.12 µL (±0.6%) and random error is ±0.10 µL (±0.5%) at the test volume, as specified in the ISO 8655-2 calibration reference. This provides high repeatability for PCR and qPCR workflows, though it lacks the flexibility of adjustable models.
What tip compatibility and calibration requirements should be considered when integrating the 20 µL fixed-volume Mini Pipette into a qPCR workflow?
The pipette requires compatible 20 µL tips for proper sealing and accuracy; the source does not specify a particular brand, so tip compatibility should be confirmed with the supplier. It is calibrated per ISO 8655-2 at the factory, and user calibration is supported for routine performance checks. Note that the pipette is not suitable for high-temperature sterilization, so tips must be sterile if needed for qPCR.
What sterilization methods are compatible with the 20 µL Mini Pipette given that it is not suitable for high-temperature autoclaving?
The product specification explicitly states it is not suitable for high-temperature sterilization. Therefore, alternative decontamination methods such as chemical disinfection (e.g., 70% ethanol or isopropanol) or UV irradiation should be used. For aseptic applications, pre-sterilized tips and proper aseptic technique are recommended instead of autoclaving the pipette body.
The Atomfair Mini Pipette Single-channel 20 µL is a fixed-volume manual pipette offering ±0.12 µL systematic error and ±0.10 µL random error at 20 µL, with calibration traceable to ISO 8655-2. Its primary operational constraint is lack of high-temperature sterilization compatibility, requiring alternative decontamination methods, and the fixed volume limits application flexibility to single-volume workflows.
Positive
- Fixed-volume precision at 20 µL: With systematic error of ±0.12 µL (±0.6%) and random error of ±0.10 µL (±0.5%) at 20 µL, this pipette delivers repeatable liquid transfer for applications such as PCR setup, serial dilution, and reagent addition.
- ISO 8655-2 calibration reference: User calibration data is traceable to the ISO 8655-2 standard, facilitating routine performance verification and compliance with quality-control protocols in research and teaching laboratories.
Trade-offs
- Not suitable for autoclaving: The pipette cannot be sterilized by high-temperature methods; users must rely on chemical decontamination or limited-use disposable barriers, which may increase consumable costs or require additional handling steps.
- Fixed volume restricts flexibility: As a fixed-volume model at 20 µL, this pipette cannot be adjusted to other volumes, limiting its use to only those protocols that require exactly 20 µL transfers, necessitating additional pipettes for multi-volume 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.
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