Pipette Stands

A pipette stand is an essential piece of equipment for any scientific, biological, chemical, diagnostic, medical or veterinary laboratory. It would seem that a stand is a simple element of the laboratory, but it is of great importance for the organisation of the laboratory bench and especially the workstation. Above all, pipette stands allow safe storage of pipettes, which is crucial for maintaining their precision and subsequent accuracy of chemical dispensing.

Types of pipette stands

The most popular types of pipette stands include linear stands and carousel stands . The design of the linear stand is very simple – it is a precision cast modular rack for automatic pipettes which can easily be set up on a laboratory benchtop, in a fume hood or other experimental workspace without taking up the space needed for precision experiments. Linear stands can hold a varying number of pipettes – from one in a single-position linear stand to a dozen or so pipettes. Large linear stands can hold up even a dozen or so pipettes. Larger laboratories usually use several such stands. Carousel stands with a rotating head require slightly more benchtop space than linear stands. The arrangement of pipettes on a multi-position or carousel stand differs slightly from that on a linear stand, so the suitable stand should be chosen based on the user's preferences and the space available on a specific benchtop.

The size and type of stand holders may vary. There are holders for single-channel pipettes as well as multi-channel pipettes, both 8- and 12-channel pipettes which have a much wider pipetting module. Pipette holders in stands can be made of various materials, such as plastic, stainless steel or aluminium.

Applications of pipette stands in laboratories

Laboratory pipette stands are products that enable pipettes to be stored stably and safely in a laboratory. Automatic pipettes are devices that are used in laboratories to collect and transfer liquids, so keeping them in the right place and position is crucial to ensure accuracy and repeatability of measurements.

Here are some of the benefits of using automatic pipette stands in laboratories :

1. Pipette storage – a pipette stand allows pipettes to be stored safely and stably in a laboratory, in the right position, under the right conditions, preventing them from accidentally being knocked over, damaged or recalibrated.

2. Keeping pipettes in a right position – a pipette stand allows pipettes to be stored in a correct position, which is especially important for maintaining their precision and proper operation of the volume setting mechanism.

3. Pipette organisation – a pipette stand allows you to organise pipettes, assign automatic pipettes to a user or to a purpose of a test, making laboratory work easier and safer.

Cleaning and disinfection of pipette stands

Laboratory pipette stands, like many other laboratory devices, require regular cleaning and disinfection to keep the laboratory clean and safe. Here are some tips for cleaning pipette stands:

1. Make sure to remove pipettes from the pipette stand before cleaning.

2. To remove dust and dirt from the surface of the pipette stand you can use a soft cloth or sponge soaked in soapy water or detergent solution.

3. To remove chemical residues, use special cleaning agents or isopropyl alcohol solution.

4. Be sure to thoroughly clean every part of the pipette stand, including the pipette holders, rack and base segment.

5. After cleaning the pipette stand, rinse it thoroughly with water and dry it with a soft cloth or paper towel.

6. If you need to disinfect the pipette stand, you can use disinfectant solutions such as isopropyl alcohol solution or sodium bleach solution. Be sure to rinse the stand thoroughly after disinfection to remove disinfectant residues.

7. For specks and other dirt that may settle on the stand, you can use compressed air to clean it thoroughly.

Pipette stands offered by EPRO Science

EPRO Science store offers a wide selection of laboratory pipette stands which are available in different sizes, configurations and colours. You can find single-position, four-position, multi-position, linear and carousel stands. The stands can accommodate one, two or even eight pipettes, respectively. As a small piece of laboratory equipment, the pipette stand is of great importance and helps to maintain the precision of work and the reliability and quality of tests. It is an essential element to ensure good organisation of automatic pipettes and makes it easier to use the right pipette for a specific task. A pipette set intended, for example, for RNA handling, when well organised on a stand, will not be confused with a pipette set on a stand intended, for example, for isotopic labelling. Automatic pipette stands are an indispensable part of working with automatic pipettes dispensing liquids and are essential for any experiment, so it is worth using good quality stands that will last for many years.

It is important to choose the right pipette stand to meet the requirements of specific laboratory applications. The EPRO Science store offers a wide selection of pipette stands to ensure that pipettes are held stably and securely during experiments and tests.