In research laboratories worldwide, accuracy, precision and efficiency create effective scientific research, and liquid handling systems are a critical part of it. These systems make it possible to achieve highly accurate measurements and streamlined workflows supporting science and manufacturing, in laboratories and factories alike. BRANDTECH Scientific, a trusted provider of high-quality laboratory solutions to a broad spectrum of industries for more than a quarter of a century, is among the key leaders in this area now with its partnership with MSE Supplies, BRANDTECH’s superior liquid handling systems may be obtained by the professionals who want products specifically for their distinct tasks and expectations.

What is a Liquid Handling System?

Liquid handling systems are widely accepted instruments utilized in laboratories for accurate measurement of the amounts, transfers and dispensing of fluids. It is also deployed to practice safety and precaution in handling hazardous chemicals and fluids, protecting analysts and researchers from possible accidents. These systems are valued in procedures that need continual precision in their results, for example, chemical analysis, pharmaceutical development and molecular biology.

Comprised of components like pipettes and dispensers, liquid handling systems vary in complexity, from manual tools to advanced automated machines. They have been developed to address the increased need for accuracy, replicability, safety and speed for executing laboratory procedures.

Common Liquid Handling Solutions

Liquid handling is an essential component of laboratory workflows, ensuring accurate measurement and transfer of liquids for a variety of applications. Here are the most commonly used solutions:

1. Pipettes and Micropipettes
   These tools are basic among all current liquid handling solutions and serve as fundamental tools to transfer small volumes of fluid with precision and accuracy. Compared to the traditional pipettes, these ensure reproducibility, reducing measurement errors and erratic experimental variables. Micropipettes are most common in molecular biology and biotechnology to use in sample preparation and enzyme reactions that need minute volume measurements.
2. Burettes
   Burettes are indispensable in titration experiments, offering high precision for measuring and delivering liquids in a controlled manner. Traditional burettes rely on calibrated glasses and the often subjected to parallax error affecting the precision of the results obtained. Burettes like Titrette® Bottle-Top Burettes by BRANDTECH have simple dispenses of the liquid with a class A error limit, preventing this issue and offering excellent precision and high reproducibility.  They are especially valuable in analytical chemistry for determining concentration and reactivity.
3. Dispensers
   As intended for accurate and easy use, dispensers provide users with a means of accurately deploying exact volumes of liquids directly from their bottles without contamination or spillage while providing convenience and safety. Designed for repetitive tasks such as the use of the same volume of reagents for multiple analysis, they are commonly used in chemical and biochemical laboratories.
4. Automated Liquid Handling Solutions
   More than the manual pipetting task, there is automated equipment that handles small to medium tasks with maximum flexibility. Pipetting robots handle a variety of pipetting tasks of dispensing into various vessels such as test tubes, PCR strips, microcentrifuge tubes, reservoirs, etc,. and can be integrated with life science processes such as DNA extraction, gene assembly and purification, ELISA, plasmid preparation and more. 

In choosing the appropriate liquid handling system, one must be aware of the reagent’s properties and their application’s demands. For instance, highly corrosive substances, like hydrochloric acid require specialized equipment, like the BrandTech Seripettor® Pro Bottle-Top Dispenser, for accuracy and for safety. Also, the number of reagent viscosity and compatibility also influences the choice of instruments. 

Features and Benefits of Liquid Handling Solutions

Liquid handling solutions, such as those provided by BrandTech, offer a range of benefits tailored to laboratory needs:

• Unmatched Precision: Tools like pipettes and burettes ensure accurate and reproducible measurements, which is crucial for reliable experimental outcomes.
• Ease of Use: Designed with ergonomic features, these solutions reduce user strain and facilitate smooth operation, even during repetitive tasks.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Manual systems, such as dispensers and micropipettes, provide robust performance while automated pipetting robots have a reasonable price-to-performance ratio.
• Flexibility: Suitable for diverse applications in multiple fields, from sample preparation to titration and liquid waste management.
• Durability and Reliability: High-quality materials and engineering ensure these tools perform consistently, even in demanding laboratory environments.

BRANDTECH: Setting the Standard for Liquid Handling Systems

BRANDTECH Scientific has established a reputation for the precision of performance, and its portfolio includes trusted brands like BRAND, VACUUBRAND and VITLAB. Being German-engineered products, they are well known for their innovation, efficiency and unyielding quality, which has earned BRANDTECH a good name in laboratories all around the world. From calibrated dispensers to automated pipette solutions, Brandtech liquid handling systems are geared to reduce experimental errors and increase the consistency, accuracy and comfort of the user. Led by over 25 years of experience, they are a leader in streamlining laboratory processes.

MSE Supplies is thrilled to welcome BRANDTECH as its newest product partner. This collaboration brings the best of BRANDTECH’s cutting-edge solutions directly to our customers, along with the tailored support and expertise that MSE Supplies is known for. MSE Supplies alongside BRANDTECH are redefining what the future of lab efficiency and accuracy looks like for those working in any field.

Check out BRANDTECH’s liquid handling systems and other products to modernize your lab today! To find out about BRANDTECH products and get professional and expert advice on choosing the right tools for your use visit the MSE Supplies website. Have questions? For the latest updates and insights about the industry, follow us on our LinkedIn and call us today.