P30 & P30XL Robotic Pipette Tips Compatible with Beckman Biomek for compatible automated liquid-handling workflows.
Puretest P30 / P30XL robotic pipette tips are intended for low-volume automated transfers where standard and extended-reach geometries must be selected deliberately. 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.”
Beckman platform literature distinguishes P30 and P30XL tip families for selected Biomek i-Series workflows. P30 is referenced to approximately 30 µL maximum capacity or 25 µL when filtered, while P30XL is referenced to approximately 50 µL or 40 µL when filtered. These families are not listed for older Biomek 2000/3000/4000 contexts, and the published platform references do not describe them as conductive or wide-bore options.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| P30 platform reference | Up to approx. 30 µL non-filtered / 25 µL filtered | Confirm selected i-Series head and Puretest SKU |
| P30XL platform reference | Up to approx. 50 µL non-filtered / 40 µL filtered | Extended geometry may change labware access and liquid class |
| Platform context | Selected Biomek i-Series workflows | Not positioned from platform literature for Biomek 2000/3000/4000 |
| Geometry | P30 standard reach; P30XL extended reach | Confirm source/destination depth and collision clearance |
| Conductivity | Not assumed for this family | Do not claim conductive sensing without exact SKU confirmation |
| Filter / sterile | Configuration-dependent | Filtered capacity is lower; request current sterility documents |
| Rack | Biomek-compatible automation rack | Verify pickup, rack seating, lid clearance and ejection |
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.
Beckman platform literature distinguishes P30 and P30XL tip families for selected Biomek i-Series workflows. P30 is referenced to approximately 30 µL maximum capacity or 25 µL when filtered, while P30XL is referenced to approximately 50 µL or 40 µL when filtered. These families are not listed for older Biomek 2000/3000/4000 contexts, and the published platform references do not describe them as conductive or wide-bore options.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P30 standard | Routine low-volume transfers | Maximum critical volume and labware access |
| P30XL extended | Deeper vessel access or workflow-specific reach | Collision clearance and liquid-class requalification |
| Non-filtered | Maximum internal-volume flexibility | Sterility and cleanliness requirements |
| Filtered / sterile | Aerosol-barrier or contamination-controlled work | Effective capacity, wrapping and 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.
P30 and P30XL should not share a liquid class automatically. Shaft length, internal geometry, filter state and access depth can alter aspiration and dispense behavior. Qualify the exact geometry at every critical deck position.
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.
Biomek-compatible selection may include P20, P30, P30XL, P50, P250 and P1000 families. P30/P30XL selection is driven by usable volume and access geometry; a higher family is not automatically safer for the lowest transfer points.
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 | Beckman Biomek | Prevents selection by brand name alone |
| Target transfer range | P30 / P30XL | Supports capacity and filter-state selection |
| Rack / carrier | Biomek-compatible automation rack | 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 Beckman Biomek 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 Beckman Biomek platform and head configuration, P30 / P30XL 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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