Consumables - 3.1 Tips

firefly requires instrument-specific tips, syringes and reservoirs for correct operation. You must always use the correct consumables, which are available from SPT Labtech.

firefly is supplied with a starter kit containing:

  • 1 x Standard Reservoirs (pack of 50)
  • 1 x LDV Reservoirs (pack of 25)
  • 1 x Standard Syringes (pack of 100)
  • 1 x ULR Syringes (pack of 100)
  • 2 x Racks of 125µL 384 Filter Tips
  • 2 x Racks of 125µL 96 Filter Tips
  • 2 x Racks of 50µL 384 Filter Tips
  • 2 x Racks of 50µL 96 Filter Tips 

Disposable pipetting tips are available in a variety of sizes for working with different plate types. 

consumables table

Note that a filtered version has a lower capacity because the filter takes up space (i.e., 125µl filtered is actually 100µl. 50µl filtered is actually 35µl).

Non sterile options of some tip types are available – please enquire.

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