Optimise Your Pipetting Accuracy with Compatible Pipette Tips

By Donal O’Sullivan, BSc. Reviewed by Michael Anderson, MBA.

 

 

Pipette Tip Compatibility Guide: Accuracy & Selection | LabFriend UK

 

The precision of even the most advanced pipette is only as reliable as the tip you attach to it. Using low-quality or incompatible tips is a primary cause of measurement error and can compromise the airtight seal required for reproducible results. To safeguard your research and ensure a perfect fit, selecting the right tip is essential.

 

Choosing the Right Tip for Your Application

Different laboratory workflows require specific tip characteristics to ensure sample integrity. Below is a guide to selecting the most suitable tip for your needs:

 

Application	Recommended Tip Type
PCR / Molecular Biology	Filter tips
Contamination-Sensitive Assays	Filter tips
Sterile Routine Pipetting	Racked tips
High-Volume / Cost-Sensitive Work	Economy (Bulk) tips

 

Understanding Tip Characteristics

• Filter Tips: Feature an aerosol barrier to prevent cross-contamination between the pipette and the sample.
• Racked Tips: Pre-sterilized and supplied in racks (typically 96 tips) to minimize contamination risk and increase convenience.
• Economy Tips: Non-sterile polypropylene tips supplied in bulk bags, offering a cost-effective solution for high-throughput labs

 

 

Maximum Accuracy: The Low-Retention Advantage

To achieve true pipetting accuracy, every microliter must be expelled from the tip. LLG Labware low-retention racked tips are engineered specifically for this purpose.

• Purity: These tips are certified DNase, RNase, and pyrogen-free.
• Sustainability: Economical refills maximize lab space and reduce environmental impact while protecting your budget.
• Variety: Available in sterile racked versions or convenient rack refill systems.

 

LLG Labware Universal Compatibility for Major Brands

A common concern is whether the same tip will work across different pipette brands. Our range is designed to deliver a secure, leak-proof seal for all major manufacturers, including Sartorius, BRAND, Thermo Scientific, and Biohit

 

Pipette Brand	Popular Models Supported	Volume Range Coverage	Channel Support
Biohit	mLine, Proline	0.1µL to 1000µL	1, 8, 12
Brand	Transferpette, Transferpette S	0.1µL to 1000µL	1, 8, 12
Eppendorf	Research Plus, Reference	0.1µL to 1000µL	1, 8, 12
Gilson	Pipetman Classic, G, L, P10L	0.2µL to 1000µL	1, 8, 12
Nichiryo	Nichipet	0.1µL to 1000µL	1, 8, 12
Rainin	Pipet-Lite, Classic	0.1µL to 1000µL	1, 8, 12
Thermo/Finn	Finnpette 4500	0.2µL to 1000µL	1, 8, 12
Socorex	Calibra, Acura	0.1µL to 1000µL	1, 8, 12

 

LLG Labware Specific Compatibility Table

4.694 458 (10x96), 4.694 459 (10x96) and 4.694 460 (8x96) are Sterile, Racked Tips DNase, RNase and pyrogen Free

4.694 454 (10x96), 4.694 455 (10x96) and 4.654 456 (8x96) are Sterile, Rack Refill Tips DNase, RNase and pyrogen Free - Refill Option

 

Brand	Model	Volume Range	Channels	Compatible Part No.  4.694 458 / 4.694 454* 0.1–10µl	Compatible Part No.  4.694 459 / 4.694 455* 200µl	Compatible Part No.  4.694 460 / 4.694 456* 1250µl
Biohit	mLine	0.1–3µl	1	X
Biohit	mLine	0.5–10µl	1	X
Biohit	mLine	2–20µl	1		X
Biohit	mLine	10–100µl	1		X
Biohit	mLine	20–200µl	1		X
Biohit	mLine	100–1000µl	1			X
Biohit	mLine	0.5–10µl	8/12	X
Biohit	mLine	5–100µl	8/12		X
Biohit	mLine	30–300µl	8/12
Biohit	Proline	0.1–2.5µl	1	X
Biohit	Proline	0.5–10µl	1	X
Biohit	Proline	2–20µl	1		X
Biohit	Proline	5–50µl	1		X
Biohit	Proline	10–100µl	1		X
Biohit	Proline	20–200µl	1		X
Biohit	Proline	100–1000µl	1			X
Biohit	Proline	0.5–10µl	8/12	X
Biohit	Proline	5–50µl	8/12		X
Biohit	Proline	50–300µl	8/12
Brand	Transferpette	0.1–1µl	1	X
Brand	Transferpette	0.5–10µl	1	X
Brand	Transferpette	2–20µl micro	1	X
Brand	Transferpette	2–20µl	1		X
Brand	Transferpette	5–50µl	1		X
Brand	Transferpette	10–100µl	1		X
Brand	Transferpette	20–200µl	1		X
Brand	Transferpette	100–1000µl	1			X
Brand	Transferpette	0.5–10µl	8/12	X
Brand	Transferpette	2–20µl	8/12		X
Brand	Transferpette	2.5–25µl	8/12		X
Brand	Transferpette	5–50µl	8/12		X
Brand	Transferpette	10–100µl	8/12		X
Brand	Transferpette	20–200µl	8/12		X
Brand	Transferpette	30–300µl	8/12
Brand	Transferpette	0.1–1µl	1	X
Brand	Transferpette	0.1–2.5µl	1	X
Brand	Transferpette	0.5–10µl	1	X
Brand	Transferpette	2–20µl	1		X
Brand	Transferpette	10–100µl	1		X
Brand	Transferpette	20–200µl	1		X
Brand	Transferpette	100–1000µl	1			X
Brand	Transferpette	0.5–10µl	8/12	X
Brand	Transferpette	5–50µl	8/12		X
Brand	Transferpette	10–100µl	8/12		X
Brand	Transferpette	20–200µl	8/12		X
Brand	Transferpette	30–300µl	8/12
Eppendorf	Research Plus	0.1–2.5µl	1	X
Eppendorf	Research Plus	0.5–10µl	1	X
Eppendorf	Research Plus	2–20µl micro	1	X
Eppendorf	Research Plus	2–20µl	1		X
Eppendorf	Research Plus	10–100µl	1		X
Eppendorf	Research Plus	20–200µl	1		X
Eppendorf	Research Plus	30–300µl	1
Eppendorf	Research Plus	100–1000µl	1			X
Eppendorf	Research Plus	0.5–10µl	8/12	X
Eppendorf	Research Plus	10–100µl	8/12		X
Eppendorf	Research Plus	30–300µl	8/12
Eppendorf	Reference	0.1–2.5µl	1	X
Eppendorf	Reference	0.5–10µl	1	X
Eppendorf	Reference	2–20µl micro	1	X
Eppendorf	Reference	2–20µl	1		X
Eppendorf	Reference	10–100µl	1		X
Eppendorf	Reference	50–200µl	1		X
Eppendorf	Reference	100–1000µl	1			X
Gilson	Pipetman Classic, G, L: P2	0.2–2µl	1	X
Gilson	Pipetman Classic, G, L: P2	1–10µl	1	X
Gilson	Pipetman Classic, G, L:	2–20µl	1		X
Gilson	Pipetman Classic, G, L:	20–100µl	1		X
Gilson	Pipetman Classic, G, L:	50–200µl	1		X
Gilson	Pipetman Classic, G, L:	200–1000µl	1			X
Gilson	Pipetman P10L	0.5–10µl	8/12	X
Gilson	Pipetman P10L	2–20µl	8/12		X
Gilson	Pipetman P10L	20–200µl	8/12		X
Gilson	Pipetman P300L	20–300µl	8/12
LLG Labware	proMLP	0.2–2µl	1	X
LLG Labware	proMLP	0.5–10µl	1	X
LLG Labware	proMLP	2–20µl	1		X
LLG Labware	proMLP	10–100µl	1		X
LLG Labware	proMLP	20–200µl	1		X
LLG Labware	proMLP	100–1000µl	1			X
LLG Labware	Microliter pipette, fix	5µl	1		X
LLG Labware	Microliter pipette, fix	10µl	1		X
LLG Labware	Microliter pipette, fix	20µl	1		X
LLG Labware	Microliter pipette, fix	25µl	1		X
LLG Labware	Microliter pipette, fix	50µl	1		X
LLG Labware	Microliter pipette, fix	100µl	1		X
LLG Labware	Microliter pipette, fix	200µl	1		X
LLG Labware	Microliter pipette, fix	250µl	1			X
LLG Labware	Microliter pipette, fix	500µl	1			X
LLG Labware	Microliter pipette, fix	1000µl	1			X
LLG Labware	Microliter pipette, variable	0.1–2.5µl	1	X
LLG Labware	Microliter pipette, variable	0.5–10µl	1	X
LLG Labware	Microliter pipette, variable	2–20µl	1		X
LLG Labware	Microliter pipette, variable	10–100µl	1		X
LLG Labware	Microliter pipette, variable	20–200µl	1		X
LLG Labware	Microliter pipette, variable	100–1000µl	1			X
Nichiryo	Nichipet Premium, EX, EX	0.1–2µl	1	X
Nichiryo	Nichipet Premium, EX, EX	2–20µl	1		X
Nichiryo	Nichipet Premium, EX, EX	10–100µl	1		X
Nichiryo	Nichipet Premium, EX, EX	20–200µl	1		X
Nichiryo	Nichipet Premium, EX, EX	100–1000µl	1			X
Nichiryo	Nichipet 7000	0.5–10µl	8/12	X
Nichiryo	Nichipet 7000	5–50µl	8/12		X
Nichiryo	Nichipet 7000	40–200µl	8/12		X
Nichiryo	Nichipet 7000	50–300µl	8/12
Rainin	Pipet-Lite SL-2XLS	0.1–2µl	1	X
Rainin	Pipet-Lite SL-2XLS	0.5–10µl	1	X
Rainin	Pipet-Lite SL-20XLS	2–20µl	1		X
Rainin	Pipet-Lite SL-20XLS	10–100µl	1		X
Rainin	Pipet-Lite SL-20XLS	20–200µl	1		X
Rainin	Pipet-Lite	20–300µl	1
Rainin	Pipet-Lite	100–1000µl	1			X
Rainin	Classic PR-2	0.1–2µl	1	X
Rainin	Classic PR-2	0.5–10µl	1	X
Rainin	Classic PR-20	2–20µl	1		X
Rainin	Classic PR-20	10–100µl	1		X
Rainin	Classic PR-20	20–200µl	1		X
Rainin	Classic PR-1000	100–1000µl	1			X
Socorex	Calibra 822	0.2–2µl	1	X
Socorex	Calibra 822	1–10µl	1	X
Socorex	Calibra 822	2–20µl	1		X
Socorex	Calibra 822	10–100µl	1		X
Socorex	Calibra 822	20–200µl	1		X
Socorex	Calibra 822	100–1000µl	1			X
Socorex	Calibra 852	1–10µl	8	X
Socorex	Calibra 852	10–100µl	8/12		X
Socorex	Calibra 852	20–200µl	8/12		X
Socorex	Acura 825	0.1–2µl	1	X
Socorex	Acura 825	0.5–10µl	1	X
Socorex	Acura 825	1–10µl	1	X
Socorex	Acura 825	2–20µl	1		X
Socorex	Acura 825	5–50µl	1		X
Socorex	Acura 825	10–100µl	1		X
Socorex	Acura 825	20–200µl	1		X
Socorex	Acura 825	100–1000µl	1			X
Socorex	Acura 825	0.5–10µl	8/12	X
Socorex	Acura 825	5–50µl	8/12		X
Socorex	Acura 825	2–20µl	8/12		X
Socorex	Acura 825	40–350µl	8/12
Thermo/Finn	Finnpette 4500	0.2–2µl	1	X
Thermo/Finn	Finnpette 4500	micro	1	X
Thermo/Finn	Finnpette 4500	0.5–5µl	1	X
Thermo/Finn	Finnpette 4500	2–20µl	1		X
Thermo/Finn	Finnpette 4500	5–50µl	1		X
Thermo/Finn	Finnpette 4500	100–1000µl	1			X
Thermo/Finn	Finnpette 4500	0.5–10µl	8/12	X
Thermo/Finn	Finnpette 4500	5–50µl	8/12		X
Thermo/Finn	Finnpette 4500	50–300µl	8/12

 

* Refill Option

Switching to a refill system is an effective way to enhance laboratory sustainability without compromising on quality or performance. By opting for our pipette tip refill packs instead of standard boxed sets, you significantly reduce plastic waste and environmental impact, as the system allows you to reuse existing racks. Beyond the ecological benefits, these economical refills help you maximize valuable lab storage space and protect your budget, while still maintaining the rigorous DNase, RNase, and pyrogen-free standards required for sensitive research

 

Technical & Compatibility FAQ

 

Which pipette brands are compatible with LLG Labware tips?

LLG Labware low-retention tips are designed for universal fitment with major industry brands. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Eppendorf: Research Plus and Reference models.

• Gilson: Pipetman Classic, G, and L series.

• Brand: Transferpette and Transferpette S.

• Thermo Scientific: Finnpipette 4500 and various micro models.

• Sartorius/Biohit: mLine and Proline pipettes.

   

What is the difference between Racked, Filter, and Economy tips?

Choosing the right format depends on your sterility requirements and budget:

• Filter Tips: Best for molecular biology and PCR to prevent aerosol contamination.

• Racked Tips: Ideal for sterile routine pipetting and diagnostics, provided in a convenient 96-tip tray.

• Economy (Bulk) Tips: The most cost-effective solution for high-volume, non-sterile routine liquid handling.

   

   

Are LLG Labware tips certified free of contaminants?

Yes. The LLG Labware low-retention racked tips and rack refill systems are certified DNase, RNase, and pyrogen-free. This ensures they are suitable for sensitive molecular biology assays and contamination-sensitive research.

 

Why is "Low-Retention" important for pipetting accuracy?

For maximum accuracy, every microliter of liquid needs to be expelled from the tip. Low-retention technology reduces the amount of liquid that sticks to the inner walls of the tip, ensuring precise volume delivery and minimizing sample loss.

 

How do I match the correct tip volume to my pipette?

You must match the volume range of your pipette to the corresponding tip size to ensure an airtight seal. For example:

• 0.1–10µl pipettes typically require tips with reference code 4.694 458 or 4.694 454.

• 20–200µl pipettes generally utilize tips with reference code 4.694 459 or 4.694 455.

• 100–1000µl pipettes require the larger 4.694 460 or 4.694 456 variants.

 

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Written by: Donal O’Sullivan, BSc, Co-Founder and Sales Director, LabFriend UK. Donal brings deep chemistry-led technical expertise across analytical chemistry, biochemistry, environmental monitoring, laboratory instrumentation, consumables and scientific product selection.

Reviewed by: Michael Anderson, MBA, Founder and Managing Director, LabFriend UK. Michael reviews LabFriend UK content for customer relevance, commercial accuracy, operational practicality and alignment with LabFriend UK’s laboratory supply model.