10 Ways to Make Your Micropipette Last Longer

 

Pipettes are precision instruments that demand attention to detail in order to produce consistent results. Preventive maintenance performed on a regular basis will help to reduce malfunctions and keep your equipment in good working order. Maintenance schedules might vary depending on the pipette's criticality, the types of reagents exchanged with the pipette and the pipette's age. You can make your pipette last longer with high precision and accuracy by following these 10 simple steps.

1.    Decontaminate the pipette's outside

·         Put the pipette in a tray made of inert material, such as stainless steel.

·         Apply decontamination solution to the pipette's exterior and wipe it.

·         Use lint-free wipes to dry the pipette.

 

2.    Check the pipette's overall appearance

·         The plunger must be level and free from corrosion and fractures.

·         The micrometer window needs to be clean and straight.

·         There should be no physical or chemical damage to the tip cone or body.

·         The tip ejector should be functional and undamaged.

 

3.    Take the pipette disassemble and clean it

·         Take out the tip ejector.

·         Separate the pipette's lower and upper halves. Decontaminate each component as it is withdrawn from the pipette.

·         Disassemble the seal and O-ring assemblies.

·         Visually inspect for worn or damaged pieces.

·         With a long, fiber-free cotton swabs a dipped in cleaning solution, clean the air passages (inspect the nose cone).

·         Examine the piston assembly for any bends, corrosion, or cracks.

·         Let air dry after rinsing with distilled water.

 

4.    Replace the O-ring(s) and piston seal(s) if required.

 

5.    Use the lubricant if applicable

 

 

6.    Reassemble the pipette and check the functionality

·         The pipette plunger should be fully depressed and released five times.

·         To ensure appropriate movement, inspect the micrometer and tip ejector.

 

7.    Set the micrometer to the nominal volume and acclimatize the pipette overnight in a stand.

 

8.    Test the pipette's performance and calibrate it. Use the calibration tool for proper setting.

 

 

9.    If the performance is not up to mark, dissemble the pipette and assemble it again.

 

10. Contact customer support if the pipette performance is degraded.

The foregoing are easy measures that any laboratory personnel may take right now to preserve their pipettes delivering continuous and prolonged accuracy, and providing dependable findings for years to come. The easiest way to assure optimal care is to have enough stands to hold all of your pipettes and to set up a regular cleaning, maintenance, and calibration schedule.

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