50 µL robotic pipette tips for compatible Tecan MCA automated liquid-handling workflows, supplied in 96- or 384-format configuration by head and SKU configurations.
Puretest 50 µL robotic pipette tips are intended for parallel multi-channel liquid handling where head type, rack density and method volume must be selected together. The page is structured for automation engineers, laboratory managers, procurement teams and distributors who need more than a generic statement that a tip “fits” an instrument.
Tecan Fluent platform literature describes MCA 96 and MCA 384 configurations with different rack formats and tip-size matrices. A 50 µL tip may be relevant to an MCA 96 Combi tray, a high-density MCA 384 rack or a 96-format rack used with an MCA 384 configuration. The RFQ must therefore identify the head and rack format rather than stating only ‘Tecan MCA’.
Automated pipetting performance depends on the complete setup: platform, installed head or channel, tip cone interface, rack and carrier, software tip definition, liquid class, source vessel, destination labware and liquid properties. Puretest recommends sample qualification with the intended method before routine or validated use.
A robotic tip must perform as part of a mechanical and fluidic system. Cone-interface consistency influences sealing and pressure behavior; shaft geometry affects access to labware; the distal section influences residual liquid and dispense behavior; and rack registration determines reliable multi-channel pickup. Filter placement, orifice size and conductive material can each change usable volume or liquid-class performance.
Qualification should therefore evaluate the exact sellable configuration rather than a family photograph alone. If a method changes from non-filtered to filtered, standard to wide-bore, clear to conductive or non-sterile to sterile supply, document the change and repeat the relevant fit and performance checks.
| Specification | Current Family Profile | Qualification / Ordering Note |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal family | 50 µL | Confirm head, format and method range |
| MCA 96 context | 50 µL Combi-tray option referenced in 96-format | Confirm selected head and tray carrier |
| MCA 384 context | 50 µL options may exist in 384-format and 96-format matrices | These are not interchangeable; confirm the exact rack density |
| Material | Clear/natural polypropylene for the current Puretest page | Conductive or other variants require separate confirmation |
| Filter | Filtered or non-filtered by configuration | Confirm usable volume and head/rack combination |
| Sterility / cleanliness | Configuration-dependent | Request current documents for the selected SKU |
| Rack / tray | Automation tray matched to MCA head and deck carrier | Verify footprint, density, lid and pickup height |
Values referenced from platform literature describe the automation context, not a blanket performance guarantee for every Puretest SKU. Puretest will confirm the selected product configuration and available documents in the quotation.
Tecan Fluent platform literature describes MCA 96 and MCA 384 configurations with different rack formats and tip-size matrices. A 50 µL tip may be relevant to an MCA 96 Combi tray, a high-density MCA 384 rack or a 96-format rack used with an MCA 384 configuration. The RFQ must therefore identify the head and rack format rather than stating only ‘Tecan MCA’.
| Qualification Item | Why It Matters | Recommended Check |
|---|---|---|
| Platform and pipetting head | The same brand may use different heads, channels and tip definitions | Provide exact platform, head/pod/channel and software method |
| Rack and carrier | Footprint, height and registration affect pickup | Check carrier, deck coordinates, lid clearance and rack seating |
| Pickup and seal | Seal quality affects pressure, accuracy and retention | Verify all active channels for pickup, straightness, seal and ejection |
| Liquid class | Viscosity, volatility, surface tension and foaming affect performance | Optimize speed, delay, immersion depth, pre-wet, air gaps and tip touch |
| Critical volumes | Nominal family names do not guarantee every transfer point | Test minimum, routine and maximum critical method volumes |
| Variant change | Filter, wide-bore, conductivity and material alter behavior | Qualify every materially different configuration |
For second-source qualification, provide the exact platform, installed head/pod/channel, current tip reference or drawing when available, rack/carrier, target volumes, liquids, filter and sterility needs and annual consumption. This reduces the risk of selecting a tip based on brand name alone.
| Configuration | Typical Reason to Select | What to Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| MCA 96 / 96-format | Parallel 96-channel transfer | Confirm Combi tray, filter state and carrier |
| MCA 384 / 384-format | High-density 384-channel workflows | Confirm exact tip matrix and rack density |
| MCA 384 / 96-format | Selected 96-position options used with MCA 384 configurations | Do not substitute for a 384-format rack without validation |
| Filtered / sterile | Contamination-controlled applications | Confirm configuration 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.
For an MCA workflow, validate full-head pickup, seal consistency, rack registration, channel-to-channel precision and ejection. Head-wide mechanical checks are as important as individual transfer accuracy.
Automation consumables may require product specifications, material information, 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 volume, material or package format. State the required documents in the RFQ so Puretest can confirm the applicable specification 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 can include evaluation lots, production batches, annual forecasts and safety stock.
For international orders, provide delivery country, forecast, preferred shipping terms if known and any required import or technical documents. Configuration, minimum order quantity and lead time will be confirmed during quotation.
MCA tip selection must be organized first by head (MCA 96 or MCA 384), then by rack density, nominal capacity, filter state and sterility. Puretest’s current public pages cover 50 and 200 µL natural configurations; additional capacities should be confirmed before publication or ordering.
Choose the smallest capacity that comfortably covers the validated transfer range, but match capacity to the installed head and rack format. A protocol spanning substantially different volumes may benefit from more than one tip family.
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. Compatibility should remain accurately described; private labeling does not remove the need for customer-side 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 range depends on platform, head/channel, filter, internal geometry, liquid class and application. Use the family as a selection starting point and validate critical transfer volumes.
Provide the exact instrument, installed head/pod/channel, 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 SKU can be confirmed.
Do not assume so. A filter changes usable internal space and may 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 platform hardware and method settings.
Yes. Sample evaluation is recommended before routine use, especially for a new method or second-source qualification.
Send platform, head/pod/channel, target volumes, liquids, filter, sterility, conductivity, rack, documents, annual quantity and delivery country.
Send your Tecan MCA platform and head configuration, 50 µL 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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