Robotic Pipette Tips Compatible with Tecan MCA 384, 15–500 µL for compatible automated liquid-handling workflows.
Puretest 15–500 µL family robotic pipette tips are intended for high-density parallel liquid handling where tip size and rack density must be matched to the MCA 384 configuration. This page is structured for automation engineers, laboratory managers, procurement teams, distributors and OEM buyers who need an auditable selection process rather than a generic statement that a tip “fits.”
Tecan Fluent platform literature describes MCA 384 tip matrices that differ by rack density: 15, 50 and 125 µL families in 384-position contexts, and 50, 100, 150, 200 and 500 µL families in selected 96-position contexts. Filtered and non-filtered variants may be referenced depending on size and setup. These matrices are not interchangeable and must be specified in the RFQ.
Reliable automated pipetting depends on the complete system: instrument, installed head or channel, tip-cone interface, rack, carrier, software tip definition, liquid class, source and destination labware and liquid properties. Puretest recommends sample qualification with the intended method before routine or validated use.
A robotic pipette tip functions as part of a mechanical and fluidic system. Cone-interface consistency influences sealing and pressure behavior; shaft geometry affects labware access; the distal section influences residual liquid and dispense behavior; and rack registration determines multi-channel pickup reliability. Filter placement, orifice geometry and material can each change usable volume or liquid-class performance.
Qualification must therefore use the exact sellable configuration. A change from non-filtered to filtered, standard to extended or wide-bore, clear to conductive, or non-sterile to sterile supply should be documented and the relevant mechanical and liquid-handling checks repeated.
| Specification | Family / Platform Context | Qualification or Ordering Note |
|---|---|---|
| 384-position matrix | 15, 50 and 125 µL platform-reference families | Confirm exact tip size, filter and 384-position rack |
| Selected 96-position matrix | 50, 100, 150, 200 and 500 µL platform-reference families | Confirm the specific MCA 384 setup and compatible rack |
| Head | MCA 384 full-head workflows | Provide instrument configuration and software method |
| Filter | Filtered or non-filtered by size/configuration | Filter state can change capacity and liquid class |
| Sterility / cleanliness | Configuration-dependent | Request current documents for the quoted SKU |
| Material / sensing | Exact material and color by SKU | Conductivity must be explicitly confirmed |
| Rack integration | 384- or selected 96-position rack | Verify carrier, density, height, lid, registration and pickup |
Platform-literature values describe the compatible automation context; they do not create a universal Puretest performance guarantee. Puretest will confirm the actual quoted configuration, available documents and sample plan.
Tecan Fluent platform literature describes MCA 384 tip matrices that differ by rack density: 15, 50 and 125 µL families in 384-position contexts, and 50, 100, 150, 200 and 500 µL families in selected 96-position contexts. Filtered and non-filtered variants may be referenced depending on size and setup. These matrices are not interchangeable and must be specified in the RFQ.
| Qualification Item | Why It Matters | Recommended Check |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument and head | One platform family may support multiple heads and tip definitions | Provide the exact platform, installed head/pod and software method |
| Rack and carrier | Footprint, height and registration determine reliable pickup | Confirm carrier, deck coordinates, lid clearance and rack seating |
| Pickup, seal and ejection | Mechanical consistency affects pressure, retention and error rate | Inspect every active channel across representative deck positions |
| Liquid class | Viscosity, volatility, surface tension and foaming change transfer behavior | Tune speeds, delays, immersion depth, pre-wetting, air gaps and tip touch |
| Critical transfer points | A nominal family does not guarantee every method volume | Test minimum, routine and maximum critical volumes with real liquids |
| Variant changes | Filters, material, geometry and sterility can alter behavior | Requalify each materially different sellable configuration |
For second-source qualification, send the exact platform, installed head or pod, current tip reference or drawing when available, rack carrier, target volumes, liquids, filter and sterility needs and annual consumption.
| Configuration | Typical Reason to Select | What to Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| 15 / 50 / 125 µL, 384-position | High-density 384-channel applications | Size, filter, rack and carrier |
| 50 / 100 / 150 / 200 / 500 µL, selected 96-position | Application-specific capacity configurations | Exact head/rack matrix before sampling |
| Filtered | Aerosol-barrier or contamination-sensitive methods | Filter material and effective capacity |
| Sterile | Contamination-controlled workflows | Wrapping and current lot documents |
Not every option is necessarily available in every volume and rack combination. The final quotation should identify material, conductivity, filter state, sterility, rack format, wrapping, case quantity and required technical documents.
MCA 384 qualification must evaluate full-head pickup, rack flatness, seal consistency, channel-to-channel precision and ejection. The 384-position and selected 96-position matrices require separate mechanical and liquid-class validation.
Automation consumables may require material information, product specifications, irradiation or sterility records, lot traceability, certificate of analysis and RNase/DNase or pyrogen/endotoxin declarations. Availability and limits depend on the exact SKU and current production configuration.
Do not transfer a claim from another capacity, material or package format. State required documents in the RFQ so Puretest can confirm what applies before order placement. Customers remain responsible for final qualification in regulated or validated workflows.
Racked robotic tips can be supplied in configurations appropriate to the selected platform and market. Confirm rack footprint, lid, wrapping, sterile state, label, barcode or lot-data needs, case quantity and pallet/carton requirements. Supply planning may include evaluation lots, production batches, annual forecasts and safety stock.
For international orders, provide delivery country, annual or monthly demand and required import or technical documents. Configuration, minimum order quantity and lead time are confirmed during quotation.
Start with the installed MCA 384 configuration and required rack density, then choose nominal capacity, filter and sterility. A 50 µL label can occur in more than one rack context, so rack density is a required ordering field.
Choose the smallest capacity that comfortably covers the validated transfer range, while matching the installed head and rack format. A protocol spanning substantially different volumes may benefit from more than one tip family.
| Information to Send | Example | Why It Helps |
|---|---|---|
| Platform and installed head | Tecan MCA | Prevents selection by brand name alone |
| Target transfer range | 15–500 µL family | Supports capacity and filter-state selection |
| Rack / carrier | 384-position or selected 96-position rack by tip size | Confirms footprint, density and pickup geometry |
| Liquid characteristics | Aqueous, viscous, volatile, foaming, cells or beads | Guides geometry and qualification planning |
| Required options | Filter, sterile, conductive, nested or special geometry | Defines the exact quotation variant |
| Commercial details | Annual quantity, delivery country and required documents | Supports MOQ, lead time and logistics review |
A complete RFQ enables Puretest to recommend a specific sellable configuration and reduces sample cycles, especially when multiple rack or filter variants exist under the same nominal capacity.
Puretest supports laboratories, automation integrators, distributors and private-label buyers serving Europe, North America and other international markets. Programs can cover evaluation samples, annual demand, safety stock, carton configuration, labels, artwork, lot information and shipping documents.
OEM/private-label availability is subject to configuration, minimum order quantity, forecast, artwork and lead-time review. Private labeling does not remove the need for customer-side compatibility and method qualification.
No. They are Puretest-manufactured robotic pipette tips designed for compatibility with specified Tecan MCA workflows. Puretest is not affiliated with or endorsed by the instrument manufacturer.
No. Usable performance depends on platform, head or channel, filter, internal geometry, liquid class and application. Use the family as a selection starting point and validate critical transfers.
Provide the exact instrument, installed head or pod, rack/carrier and current tip reference when available. Test a sample for pickup, sealing, ejection and liquid-handling performance.
Availability is configuration-dependent. State filter, sterility, wrapping and required documents in the RFQ so the exact sellable configuration can be confirmed.
Do not assume so. A filter changes usable internal space and can affect fluid behavior. Qualify the filtered configuration separately.
Only when the validated method uses a compatible conductive liquid-level-detection strategy or another requirement specifies conductive material. Confirm hardware and method settings.
Yes. Sample evaluation is recommended before routine use, particularly for a new method or second-source qualification.
Send platform, installed head or pod, target volumes, liquids, filter, sterility, conductivity, rack, documents, annual quantity and delivery country.
Send your Tecan MCA platform and head configuration, 15–500 µL family requirement, rack format, filter, sterility, conductivity or special-geometry needs, required documents, expected annual quantity and delivery country. Puretest will confirm the closest sellable configuration and sample plan.
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Trademark notice: Tecan, Fluent, MCA 96 and MCA 384 are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner. Puretest is not affiliated with or endorsed by the instrument manufacturer. Compatibility references identify intended instrument use only.
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