How much does it cost to calibrate a pipette?
This time and attention constraint can lead to inevitable issues or inaccuracies with your pipette later on. They are also making large profits on each pipette – an average price for onsite calibration is $25 per pipette, based on our estimations. However, the time spent on each pipette can be as little as 6 minutes.
How do you service a pipette?
8 Easy Steps for Performing Pipette Preventive Maintenance
- Decontaminate the outside of the pipette.
- Inspect the general appearance of the pipette.
- Disassemble and clean the pipette.
- Replace the o-ring(s) and seal(s)
- Lubricate (if applicable)
- Re-assemble the pipette and check functionality.
Why is calibration important?
The primary significance of calibration is that it maintains accuracy, standardization and repeatability in measurements, assuring reliable benchmarks and results. Without regular calibration, equipment can fall out of spec, provide inaccurate measurements and threaten quality, safety and equipment longevity.
What is pipette calibration?
The calibration of pipette is carried out by gravimetric method. When determining the volume of water, the accuracy of measurements is effected by ambient temperature, atmospheric pressure and relative humidity. These factors are usually combined to give the Z factor, used in calculation of volume of water.
How do you clean a Gilson pipette?
1. The following components only can be immersed in a cleaning solution: connecting nut, tip ejector, tip holder, piston assembly, seal, and o-ring. 2. clean the individual components of the lower part of the pipette using an ultrasonic bath (20 minutes at 50°c) or with a soft-cloth and brushes.
How do you autoclave a Gilson pipette?
set the pipette volume to the nominal volume before placing it in the autoclave. 2. sterilize by steam autoclaving at 121°c (252°f), 1 bar relative pressure, for 20 minutes without disassembly.
Do you get free shipping on Gilson Pipette calibration?
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What causes a pipette to be out of calibration?
Pipettes are often out of calibration due to part failure but simply replacing the damaged parts is usually not enough to bring the pipette back within calibration specifications. Micrometer adjustments need to be made by a trained technician in a controlled environment.
What do you need to know about Gilson support?
A Gilson support specialist is standing by to answer your questions. We have a dedicated worldwide support team to help you maintain the maximum performance of your instruments, make your lab life easier, and ensure the reliability of your data. The Gilson Learning hub is a searchable content library with information to help support your research.