Name: Diamond PosiStop 12-Channel Pipettors - Adjustable Volume
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Multi-Channel Pipettors

<h2 dir="ltr">What Are Multi-Channel Pipettors?</h2>
 A multi-channel pipettor contains 8 or 12 piston-tip cone assemblies arranged in a single row at 9 mm centre-to-centre spacing &mdash; matching the well spacing of standard 96-well plates &mdash; allowing an operator to simultaneously dispense into an entire plate row (12-channel) or column (8-channel) with a single plunger depression. This reduces the time to fill a 96-well plate from ~96 individual dispenses to 12 (8-channel) or 8 (12-channel). For 384-well plates, 16-channel models or adjustable-spacing multichannel pipettors accommodate the 4.5 mm inter-well spacing. Multi-channel pipettors are the standard instrument for ELISA plate loading, serial dilution across 96-well plates, PCR master-mix dispensing, and cell-based assay setup. An 8-channel pipettor fills a 96-well plate in 12 strokes; a 12-channel pipettor fills it in 8 &mdash; choose based on whether your workflow is row-based or column-based.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What you will find:</h2>
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8-channel adjustable volume multi-channel pipettors
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12-channel high-throughput pipettors
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Mechanical multi-channel pipettors for routine use
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Autoclavable multi-channel pipettors
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Ergonomic lightweight pipettors for extended use
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Calibrated precision multi-channel pipettors
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Microplate-compatible pipettors for 96-well formats
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose a Multi-Channel Pipettor</h2>
 8-Channel vs 12-Channel 8-channel pipettors (8 rows) are used when working column-by-column across a 96-well plate &mdash; the standard for PCR setup, ELISA, and serial dilutions where samples run down columns. 12-channel pipettors (12 columns) are used when filling row-by-row, common for reagent dispensing from reservoirs across all 12 columns simultaneously. Both configurations dispense the same 96 wells per plate but in different orientations. Volume Range Common multi-channel volume ranges: 0.5&ndash;10 &micro;L (for low-volume PCR or sequencing), 5&ndash;50 &micro;L, 10&ndash;100 &micro;L, and 20&ndash;200 &micro;L (the most widely used range for ELISA and cell-based assays), and 30&ndash;300 &micro;L. Select the range that places your most frequent dispense volume at 50&ndash;80% of the maximum for best accuracy. Manual vs Electronic Manual multi-channel pipettors (Eppendorf Research Plus Multichannel, Gilson PIPETMAN Multichannel) require no battery and are field-calibratable. Electronic multi-channel pipettors (Eppendorf Xplorer Multichannel, Rainin Pipet-Lite L8 LTS Electronic) add programmable speed, multi-dispense mode, and reduced plunger force &mdash; particularly valuable for high-throughput plate workflows. Tip Compatibility Multi-channel pipettors use the same tip collar geometry as single-channel models: standard conical for Eppendorf Research Plus and Gilson PIPETMAN (universal-fit 8-strip tips); LTS cylindrical for Rainin L8/L12 LTS (LTS 8-strip tips). Confirm tip format matches the multichannel instrument before ordering tip strips. Adjustable Tip Spacing Eppendorf Research Plus Move It and equivalent adjustable-spacing models allow spacing between channels to be set to 4, 6, 8, or 12 mm &mdash; enabling use with 24-well, 48-well, and 384-well plate formats without a dedicated instrument for each format. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 Multi-channel pipettors are subject to ISO 8655 Part 6 (multichannel piston-operated volumetric instruments). Standard accuracy specification for a 200 &micro;L 8-channel model is &plusmn;1.5 &micro;L systematic error; inter-channel CV should be &le;1.0% to ensure well-to-well reproducibility in plate-based assays. Autoclavable lower sections are standard on Eppendorf Research Plus and Gilson PIPETMAN multichannel models. Eppendorf Research Plus Multichannel and Rainin Pipet-Lite L8/L12 LTS remain the dominant manual multichannel platforms in North American research labs.&nbsp; 
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Diamond PosiStop 12-Channel Pipettors - Adjustable Volume

The Diamond PosiStop 12-Channel Pipettors with Adjustable Volume by Globe Scientific (Diamond&reg;) are fully autoclavable PVDF-barrel 12-channel pipettors with magnetically-assisted piston, LTS tip compatibility, and 360&deg; rotating tip ejector. Six volume ranges: 3365-10 (0.5&ndash;10 &micro;L, red), 3365-20 (2&ndash;20 &micro;L, red), 3365-50 (5&ndash;50 &micro;L, green), 3365-100 (10&ndash;100 &micro;L, green), 3365-200 (20&ndash;200 &micro;L, green), 3365-300 (30&ndash;300 &micro;L, yellow). Each includes calibration certificate and 2 seal kits.

Manufacture

Pipette, Diamond PosiStop, Fully Autoclavable, 12-Channel,  Adjustable volume, 0.5 - 10ul, Red

Pipette, Diamond PosiStop, Fully Autoclavable, 12-Channel,  Adjustable volume, 2 - 20ul, Red

Pipette, Diamond PosiStop, Fully Autoclavable, 12-Channel,  Adjustable volume, 5 - 50ul, Green

Pipette, Diamond PosiStop, Fully Autoclavable, 12-Channel,  Adjustable volume, 10 - 100ul, Green

Pipette, Diamond PosiStop, Fully Autoclavable, 12-Channel,  Adjustable volume, 20 - 200ul, Green

Pipette, Diamond PosiStop, Fully Autoclavable, 12-Channel,  Adjustable volume, 30 - 300ul, Yellow

United States

Texas

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