{"id":8046,"date":"2018-03-29T16:20:01","date_gmt":"2018-03-29T22:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/blog\/?p=8046"},"modified":"2018-04-02T16:32:24","modified_gmt":"2018-04-02T22:32:24","slug":"comfort-and-control-pipette-controller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/blog\/comfort-and-control-pipette-controller\/","title":{"rendered":"Get More Comfort and Control with a Pipette Controller"},"content":{"rendered":"

A pipette, pipet, or pipettor<\/a> is a laboratory tool commonly used to transport a measured volume of liquid. Pipettes<\/a> come in several designs for various purposes with differing levels of accuracy and precision. Many pipette types work by creating a partial vacuum above the liquid-holding chamber and selectively releasing this vacuum to draw up and dispense liquid.<\/p>\n

Manual vs. Electronic Pipettors<\/h1>\n

To improve the ergonomics of pipettes<\/a> by reducing the necessary force, electronic pipettes were developed. The manual movement of the piston is replaced by a small electric motor powered by a battery. Whereas manual pipettes need a movement of the thumb (up to 3 cm), electronic pipettes have a button. Manual or electronic: Which do you prefer? Either way, your thumb may still be working overtime and the ergonomics not as good as you can get.<\/p>\n

Using a Pipette Controller<\/h2>\n

As technology advanced, pipette controllers started showing up in labs. Ergonomics has become an important factor in the design of pipette controllers. Many controllers have triggers instead of a main button, allowing the fingers to\u00a0do the work while taking some of the pressure off of the thumb. If you haven\u2019t used a pipette controller before, it\u2019s a good time to consider making the switch. With the latest technological advances, you can have both comfort and better-pipetting control. Let\u2019s look at the Argos Technologies\u00ae<\/sup> Omega Zen\u2122 <\/sup>pipette\u00a0controller. It\u2019s a great example of the latest technology in pipette controllers.<\/p>\n

The New Omega\u2122<\/sup> Zen Pipette Controller<\/h2>\n

Argos Technologies\u00ae\u00a0<\/sup>Omega Zen\u00a0pipette controller<\/a>\u00a0is a lightweight, ergonomic unit with a digital LCD and smooth trigger action that delivers exceptional control, consistent pipetting results and comfort. The LCD shows the battery charge status and speedometer. The speedometer moves as the thumbwheel is turned allowing the user to see the thumbwheel movement and finely tune the speed control.<\/p>\n

The controller\u2019s balanced design and contoured trigger buttons provide comfort, while the smooth trigger action improves aspirate or dispense mode. The lightly-textured body ensures a slip-resistant grip.<\/p>\n

For more information on the Omega Zen, contact our product specialists as 1-800-323-4340.<\/p>\n

See our complete line of pipettes and pipettors.<\/a><\/p>\n

Browse all of our laboratory equipment<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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