Scenario: You need to balance your sample tubes for ultracentrifugation. Application: Preparative ultracentrifugation is a high-velocity centrifuge used in the separation of small submicroscopic particles. This process requires an ultracentrifuge machine to rotate rapidly, at extreme high speeds, to generate enough centrifugal force to separate the solution. This force will magnify any slight weight differences within the spinning samples. The struggle: It’s critical to properly balance your sample loads to avoid uneven distribution of weight that can cause rotor damage, uncontrolled heavy vibration, or other imbalance errors. Typically, samples are…
Identifying pipette design factors to reduce ergonomic risk
In 2001, a project to identify the underlying factors contributing to the development of ergonomic injuries to pipetters and to reduce the factors attributed to the design of the pipette was undertaken by VistaLab Technologies. The project involved: On-site investigation of pipetting operations at hospitals, clinics, and R&D facilities A review of published studies of pipetters An examination of injury statistics among pipetters An examination of the design of pipettes and the pipetting workstations DOWNLOAD KEY FINDINGS An evaluation of the ergonomic pipette design at the time revealed that each of…
6 Questions to Ask Your Pipette Calibration Service Provider
Pipettes need to be serviced on a routine basis (usually once every 6 or 12 months) to ensure optimal performance. However, not all calibration providers offer high quality service. Options you may be considering for your pipette calibration include: 1) sending your units to a third-party calibration company, 2) having a technician come to your lab, or 3) sending your pipettes to the original manufacturer. Ask these 6 important questions to your calibration provider when deciding who will perform this important service for your pipettes. Do you perform Preventative Maintenance…
RSI and YOU: Is your science career at risk from pipetting?
VIEW RSI AND YOU POSTER The pipetting problem When thinking about ergonomic and pain issues in the lab, is there anything more relevant than pipetting problems, particularly for those labs invested heavily in manual liquid handling and cell culture? Simply put, repetitive motion and hand strain are serious issues. In addition to risk of RSI, accuracy and precision can be compromised and lab productivity can suffer as a result. Proper posture is key Proper posture is the most important element in establishing good ergonomic practices. During repetitive tasks such as…
VistaLab wins GOLD Seal of Quality for multiple positive reviews
VistaLab’s MLA Single Channel Pipettes have won a Gold Seal of Quality in recognition of outstanding feedback received from scientists globally. Seals of Quality recognize the top 0.1% of products that consistently get the highest customer review ratings on leading laboratory technology website SelectScience® and are designed to help scientists worldwide see at a glance the instruments and services their peers love the most. Kerry Parker, CEO of SelectScience, and Editor, Dr. Lois Manton-O’Byrne, announced the latest recipients of these awards at a special online ceremony during the SelectScience® Virtual…
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