IonField’s PureTIP LHC is our most established plasma cleaning solution for pipette tips (96 and 384 channel formats) and pin tools (384 and 1536 channel formats).
This on-deck companion product installs easily on most brands of liquid handlers and cleans in just 7-45 seconds per rack (30 seconds on average). Greatly reduces pipette tip usage by 90%.
The PureTIP LHC cleans better than any other washing technology and easily integrates with most existing and new automation platforms. The system utilizes a room temperature, atmospheric pressure plasma process that cleans metal and plastic pipette tips and pin tools. Treated surfaces are clean, dry and have uniform surface properties.
The PureTIP LHC cleaning process reduces random surface effects that degrade liquid handling precision and accuracy, even with new disposable tips. This product improves the reproducibility of results and maintains it through all reuses. Cleaning times are consistent with tip changes, but with no time lost for labware replacement, overall productivity increases. PureTIP LHC reduces plastic tip waste and the waste from product packaging.
Plasma Cleaning Process
Pipette tips are lowered into the electron streamers and plasma. Plasma is then aspirated then dispensed 6 to 8 cycles. Plasma intensity increases with each cycle.
Typical operation is for the liquid handler to lower a rack of pipette tips into the PureTIP LHC cleaning station for approximately 30 seconds of direct plasma exposure. The cleaning station turns on when the tips break a light beam and goes off when the tips are raised.
While the plastic tips are in the cleaning station, the liquid handler is programmed to run a standard mix, pulling plasma into the pipette tip and then expelling the waste gas. Typically, 6 or 7 cycles are programmed in the mix step.
After treatment, tips are ready for immediate re-use.
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Confidence. PureTIP LHC cleans better than any other washing technology – in most applications, the PureTIP LHC will clean to background, so there is no difference between plasma cleaning and a new tip.
Cost-Benefit. PureTIP LHC can save up to 98% on the cost of disposable tips and extends the life of fixed tips.
Speed. Incorporating the TipCharger System can result in a time savings of 10-30 seconds for every microplate processed or rack of tips cleaned.
Convenience. Clear away the clutter and save time: Integrating the PureTIP LHC eliminates the need to store cases of new pipette tips and dispose of racks of hazardous used tips.
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Read one of our case studies to see the results. PureTIP technology has proven effective in a variety of situations.
- Drug Discovery Screening Assays
- Vaccine Research
- Plant Genomics
- DNA Sample Prep
- Cell Growth
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Learn more about PureTIP by requesting publications co-authored by IonField Systems and our customers highlighting the effectiveness of our pipette tip plasma cleaning solutions.
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PureTIP LHC comes with a 6-month warranty with an option to purchase Total Care Support Services post-warranty.
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PureTip LHC Installation Photos
Canadian-based Drug Discovery Lab Using a Dynamic Devices Liquid Handler.
Ag Genomics Application at a Canadian Laboratory Using a Tecan Liquid Handler.
European-based Laboratory Working in Human Genomics Using a Hamilton Liquid Handler. PureTIP Customized with ½ Height Base.
Ag Genomics Application at a Canadian Laboratory Using a Beckman Liquid Handler.
EU-based Human Genomics Lab.
US Government Laboratory using Hamamatsu FDSS.
Drug Discovery at a Global, US-based Pharmaceutical Company.
