Volumetric & glassware
Micropipette (Piston-Operated Pipette)
A hand-held, piston-operated device that measures and dispenses small liquid volumes, typically 0.1 µL to 10 mL, using disposable tips. Used for standards, dilutions, microbiology and bioassays.
- Pharmaceutical
- Biotech
- Clinical diagnostics
- Universities
- Food & beverage
TROUBLESHOOTING
Common problems, causes and fixes
Drop forms at the tip or volume falls
Likely causes
- • Tip not fitted tightly
- • Worn seal or O-ring
- • Damaged tip cone
What to do
- • Use the correct tip and fit it firmly
- • Replace the seal
- • Replace the tip cone
Delivered volume consistently low
Likely causes
- • No pre-wetting
- • Tip immersed too deep or aspiration too fast
- • Pipette warmer than liquid
What to do
- • Pre-wet tips
- • Improve technique
- • Equilibrate pipette and liquid
Poor precision
Likely causes
- • Inconsistent plunger speed
- • Holding the pipette at an angle
- • Hand warming the pipette
What to do
- • Train for a steady rhythm
- • Aspirate vertically
- • Do not hold the pipette for long periods; rest it on the stand
Plunger stiff or jerky
Likely causes
- • Dried liquid in the shaft
- • Damaged piston
What to do
- • Clean and grease as instructed
- • Send for service
In LimsPulse · Calibration Management
Keep every Micropipette in control: usage logs, calibration and maintenance schedules, and automatic blocking of overdue instruments.