If you choose the wrong suction head type, the degree and accuracy of even a well-calibrated pipette can be wiped out. Depending on the experiment you are conducting, the wrong type of suction head can also make your pipette a source of contamination, resulting in the waste of valuable samples or reagents, or even physical injury to you in the form of repetitive stress injury (RSI).

There are many different types of tips to choose from. How do you know which pipette is right for your pipette and situation? Never be afraid, that's the purpose of our pipette knowledge selection here. This short guide will help you understand your options so that you can choose the right pipette suction head and prevent costly experimental errors along with all the other issues. If the suction head does not fit your specific pipette, it may affect the accuracy of the pipette. If the seal between the pipette barrel and the suction head is poor, the inhaled air may escape, making it impossible to draw out the correct volume of liquid.