Hamilton Robotics has introduced piercing tips for its Microlab Star and Nimbus automated liquid-handling platforms.
The Co-re piercing tips are designed to pierce septa, sealing mats and foils on tubes and plates.
Hamilton piercing tips incorporate carbon-fibre reinforcement and vertical ribbing features to increase rigidity and strength and a tip bore that prevents blockage and ensures consistent pressure.
Rick Luedke, marketing manager for Hamilton Robotics, said: 'Hamilton piercing tips provide clear advantages over traditional piercing steel needles.
'In addition to reducing the risk of cross contamination typically associated with steel needles, the Hamilton piercing tip offers enhanced accuracy and precision when pipetting to and from septa-covered tubes and plates,' he added.
The piercing tips are available in black conductive for liquid level detection and can handle volumes up to 250uL.
