Pipette Tips & Barrier Tips | ART & QSP Tips | Thermo Scientific
Overview:
Thermo Scientific™ ART™ Barrier Hinged Rack Pipette Tips seal when exposed to potential contaminants. The pipette tips from the reload inserts fit securely into the environmentally friendly, reusable hinged racks and the covers may be used as hinged or lift-off style. The locking clasp prevents contamination by keeping remaining tips sterile and offers an easy, one-handed operation. ART hinged racks are available in low retention, micropoint, extended length, and other specialty styles.
QSP pipette tips and tubes are made from 100% virgin polypropylene utilizing state of the art molds and molding methods. These products are precision molded for an airtight fit without using a mold release agent in the manufacturing process.
Pipette Tips & Applications – Comparison Table
Tip Type | Description | Key Features | Application Based selection |
Standard Tips | General-purpose tips for routine lab work | Cost-effective, available in sterile/non-sterile | Buffer preparation, reagent dispensing, general liquid handling |
Filtered Tips (Barrier Tips) | Tips with aerosol barrier filter | Prevents contamination, protects pipette | PCR, qPCR, molecular biology, forensic analysis, radioactive samples |
Low Retention Tips | Hydrophobic inner surface to reduce liquid sticking | High accuracy, maximum sample recovery | Protein assays, enzyme work, viscous liquids, detergents |
ClipTip (Secure Seal Tips) | Proprietary interlocking tips from Thermo Fisher Scientific | Secure sealing, no leakage, consistent results | High-precision workflows, multi-channel pipetting, regulated labs |
Filtered ClipTip Tips | ClipTip + filter combination | Contamination-free + secure sealing | PCR, clinical diagnostics, sensitive assays (Lab Depot) |
Extended Length Tips | Longer tips for deep vessels | Better reach, reduces contamination risk | Deep tubes, narrow containers, sample extraction |
Wide Bore (Wide Orifice) Tips | Larger opening tips | Prevents shear stress | Cell culture, DNA/RNA handling, fragile samples |
Graduated Tips | Tips with volume markings | Visual volume estimation | Quick checks during pipetting, training labs |
Sterile Tips | Pre-sterilized, contamination-free | RNase/DNase free | Cell culture, microbiology, clinical labs |
Non-Sterile Tips | Standard non-sterile tips | Cost-effective | Routine chemical labs, non-sensitive work |
Application-Based Selection Guide for Pipette Tips
Application Area | Recommended Tip Type | Key Reason | Typical Use Case |
PCR / qPCR / Molecular Biology | Filtered Tips / Filtered ClipTip | Prevents aerosol contamination | DNA amplification, RNA analysis, gene expression studies |
Cell Culture | Sterile + Low Retention Tips | Avoid contamination, protect sensitive cells | Cell seeding, media transfer, cell-based assays |
Protein & Enzyme Work | Low Retention Tips | Minimizes sample loss and improves accuracy | ELISA, protein assays, enzyme reactions |
Clinical Diagnostics | Filtered ClipTip Tips | Ensures accuracy + contamination-free handling | Sample preparation, diagnostic testing |
Routine Laboratory Work | Standard Tips / Non-Sterile Tips | Cost-effective and sufficient for general tasks | Buffer prep, reagent dispensing |
Handling Viscous Liquids | Low Retention Tips | Improves dispensing accuracy | Glycerol, detergents, oils |
Working with Fragile Samples | Wide Bore Tips | Reduces shear force | Cell suspensions, genomic DNA |
Deep Tubes / Narrow Vessels | Extended Length Tips | Better reach and precision | Sample extraction, deep well plates |
Multichannel Pipetting / High Throughput | ClipTip Tips | Secure sealing across all channels | Plate filling, ELISA workflows |
Training / Educational Labs | Graduated Tips | Easy volume visualization | Student labs, demonstrations |
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