Eppendorf Reference 2 12-Channel 0.5 Pipette from Eppendorf

Variable or Fixed Volume Variable Volume
Volume Range Min (uL) 0.5
Volume Range Max (uL) 10
Accuracy (%/uL) 12/60
Repeatability/Precision (%/uL) 8/40
Autoclavable Yes

Looking for the ideal manual pipette to measure and dispense your liquids correctly can be an overwhelming task given thousands of units purchasable in the market. Do not stress yourself out as Lab.Equipment is here to make things a lot easier for you! The Eppendorf Eppendorf Reference 2 12-Channel 0.5 might offer the precision as well as accuracy your particular application demands but if not, you will certainly decide on the perfect pipette to meet your protocols based on our review, FAQ, and comparison of the 12-Channel 0.5 with other pipettes accessible so go on scrolling below.

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Measuring and transporting liquids are basic tasks carried out in chemistry, molecular biology, biochemistry, medical and scientific laboratories. Looking for robust pipettors that can withstand daily lab use and are easy to maintain? You can get a manual pipette like the Eppendorf Eppendorf Reference 2 12-Channel 0.5. A manual pipette is more economical in comparison with electronic ones and is best for use in laboratory applications that do not really have high pipetting demands.


How much measured liquid samples can you dispense and transport with the manual 12-Channel 0.5?

Rely on the manual Eppendorf Reference 2 12-Channel 0.5 to specifically hand over liquid samples between 0.5 - 10 uL volumes.


I execute tasks with high pipetting requirements, what type of manual pipette should I shop?

Precisely and quickly place 96-, 384-, or 1536-well plates for your enzyme assays or drug screenings with a manual multi-channel pipette like the lightweight and ergonomic 12-Channel 0.5.


Is the Eppendorf 12-Channel 0.5 a fixed or variable volume pipette?

The manual, multichannel Eppendorf Eppendorf Reference 2 12-Channel 0.5 can be adjusted and is capable of providing variable volume based on the specific assay or application you are working on.


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Compared to other manual multichannel variable volume pipettes, how accurate is the 12-Channel 0.5?

The Eppendorf 12-Channel 0.5 can reliably transfer and discharge liquids with its 12/60 accuracy.


Against other manual multichannel variable volume pipettes, how precise is the Eppendorf 12-Channel 0.5?

Ensure reproducibility of your pipetting tasks with the Manual Multichannel Variable Volume 12-Channel 0.5 that provides 8/40 repeatability.


How easy is the 12-Channel 0.5 to clean and maintain?

The Eppendorf 12-Channel 0.5 is autoclavable, ensuring safety, hygiene, and sterility for use in your other laboratory applications.


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The Eppendorf Reference 2 is our premium product. Besides improved of its ergonomics the focus design lay on providing the most accurate results possible, optimum user safety, reliability and robustness for a long service life. The innovative single button operation is not only fast and easy, but it also allows active aerosol reduction and thus protects the user, the sample and the pipette. The sturdy handle manufactured with stainless steel protects the pipette from impact and in combination with the spring loaded bumpers the Reference 2 is likely to stay within calibration even if it takes a fall. These high levels of security make the Reference 2 ideal for use with precious liquids, or in any application requiring extremely high levels of accuracy. When there can be no compromise on quality and reproducibility, Eppendorf’s Reference 2 is an ideal instrument for these Liquid Handling applications.

Single-Button Operation

  • Lower Operating forces for aspiration/dispensing/tip ejection limit strain on the user.

  • Allows users to move more quickly through their pipetting tasks by not having to move the thumb from side to side to eject tips.

  • With the ability to eject a tip immediately following dispensing, aerosol contamination of your pipette is considerably reduced.

User-Friendly Secondary Adjustment

For liquids other than aqueous solutions pipettes have to be adjusted. The Reference 2 provides easy possibility to do so, leaving the factory settings untouched. Suggestions for settings ar provided. Reset back to manufacturer setting just as quick and easy.

  • The unique one-button operation offers a fast and ergonomic handling with reduced operating effort and active aerosol reduction. To avoid an accidental tip ejection a clear haptic feedback is provided

  • The spring loaded tip cone improves user to user reproducibility and improved ergonomics by lowering tip attachment force

  • The Reference 2 multi-channel offers a high flexibility incl a spring-loaded tip cone which can be switched on/off optionally

  • The secondary adjustment supports the easy adjustment of your Reference 2 for the most accurate pipetting of different liquids or other external conditions without the need for a full calibration

  • The quick lock enables an easy cleaning and maintenance of your pipette

  • The outstanding precision and accuracy of Reference 2 provides reliable results

  • 4 digit volume display with magnifying window to allow for easier volume identification

  • External edges made from stainless steel equip the pipette with outstanding robustness

  • An embedded RFID chip contains all relevant data regarding the pipette and offers with Eppendorf TrackIT a simple identification and documentation

For more than 70 years, Eppendorf has been innovating and providing premium lab instruments and consumables for various facilities working on liquid handling, sample preparation, and cell handling applications. Offering an extensive range of versatile lab equipment including lab pipettes, automated pipetting systems, spectrometers, ultra-temperature freezers plus robust lab supplies such as pipette tubes, sample tubes, and microtiter plates, Eppendorf makes way for unparallaled lab efficiency and improved workflows. With products engineered to meet the highest standards, Eppendorf guarantees the best quality products possible — ideal not just for academic and commercial research, pharmaceutical, clinical, and biotechnological laboratories, but also for industries including the food, forensics, and chemical sectors.

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[Pipette] Accuracy (%/uL): 12/60
[Pipette] Autoclavable: Yes
[Pipette] Repeatability/Precision (%/uL): 8/40
[Pipette] Variable or Fixed Volume: Variable Volume
[Pipette] Volume Range Max (uL): 10
[Pipette] Volume Range Min (uL): 0.5

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