Name: MBP Gel Cutting Tips
Brand: Molecular Biology Products
SKU: MBP-GELCUT-TIPS
Availability: InStock

<h2 dir="ltr">What Are Pipette Tips?</h2>
 Pipette tips are disposable polypropylene cones that attach to the shaft of an air-displacement pipette, forming the liquid-contact surface for aspiration and dispensing. The seal between the tip collar and the pipette shaft is the single most important factor in volumetric accuracy; a poorly fitting tip introduces systematic volume error that causes the instrument to deviate from its calibrated specification. Tips span micro volumes (0.1&ndash;10 &micro;L) through standard (20&ndash;200 &micro;L and 100&ndash;1,000 &micro;L) to high-volume (up to 1,250 &micro;L), with variants for filtered aerosol protection, low-retention liquid release, extended reach into deep vessels, and wide-bore dispensing of viscous samples.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">What you will find:</h2>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://mbpinc.net/consumables/liquid-handling-products/pipette-tips/universal-fit-pipette-tips" style="color: #236fa1;">Universal Fit Pipette Tips</a> &ndash; Available in volumes from 0.1 &micro;L to 5000 &micro;L, including low-retention and extended-length options, with sterile rack, bulk bag, and non-sterile refill formats.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://mbpinc.net/consumables/liquid-handling-products/filtered-pipette-tips/lts-compatible-filter-tips" style="color: #236fa1;">LTS Compatible Pipette Tips</a> &ndash; Feature PosiStop seals for use with Rainin-style pipettes and are offered with GreenRack systems, reload stacks, and empty rack frames.
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">How to Choose Pipette Tips</h2>
 Collar Size and Pipette Compatibility Tip collar diameter determines fit: 3.8 mm collar for &le;10 &micro;L pipettes; 6.1 mm collar for &le;200 &micro;L; approximately 7.5&ndash;8.0 mm collar for P1000 pipettes. Universal fit tips use these standard collar sizes and are compatible with Eppendorf Research, Rainin Classic (non-LTS), Thermo Finnpipette, and Sartorius/BioHit. Rainin LTS and Eppendorf epT.I.P.S. use proprietary collar geometry and require instrument-specific tips. Filtered vs Non-Filtered Aerosol-barrier filter tips contain a hydrophobic PE or cellulose plug that blocks aerosol and liquid from reaching the pipette barrel; required for PCR, qPCR, and RT-PCR setup, RNA extraction, and work with biohazardous samples. Non-filter standard tips are appropriate for buffer, media, and reagent dispensing where cross-contamination through the barrel is not a concern. Low-Retention vs Standard Polypropylene Low-retention tips are injection-moulded from hydrophobic polypropylene with reduced surface energy or coated to minimise liquid adhesion on the inner wall. They improve accuracy at &le;10 &micro;L and for dispensing viscous, protein-containing, or organic solvent samples. Standard PP tips leave small residual volumes in the tip after dispensing; this residue is negligible at 200 &micro;L but significant at 2&ndash;5 &micro;L. Extended-Length and Wide-Bore Extended-length tips (also called long tips or gel-loading tips) reach into deep 15 mL and 50 mL tubes, cryovials, and electrophoresis gel wells. Wide-bore tips have an enlarged aperture for dispensing viscous samples, cell suspensions, and tissue lysates without shearing. Packaging Format Hinged 96-tip racks are standard for manual pipetting. Reload inserts fit into reusable rack bases to reduce per-tip cost and plastic waste. Bulk bags provide the lowest cost per tip for non-sterile applications.
&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">Specifications Context</h2>
 Pipette tips are certified DNase-free, RNase-free, ATP-free, human DNA-free, PCR inhibitor-free, and pyrogen-free per independent lot testing. Virgin polypropylene free of additives, antistatic agents, and dyes is the standard material. ISO 8655 compliance for the pipette system depends on tip-pipette seal quality; confirm tip compatibility with your specific pipette model.&nbsp; Sorenson Bioscience universal and filtered tips, Globe Scientific, and Nest Scientific lines are stocked by MBP Inc.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Not sure which tip fits your current project best?<a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us" style="color: #236fa1;"> The MBP team</a> is just a message away. We&rsquo;ll help you find the perfect match and get a quote headed your way.

Pipette Tips

Molecular Biology Products

Key Specifications

MBP Gel Cutting Tips

MBP Gel Cutting Tips by Molecular Biology Products fit a standard 1000 µL pipettor and cut clean plugs from agarose gels with one hand. Choose a 1.1 × 4 mm or 1.1 × 6.5 mm cutting end to match the band width. The polypropylene tips are RNase-free, DNase-free and nonpyrogenic, and a fresh tip for every band helps prevent cross-contamination.