Thermo Scientific ART tips have been a trusted tool in the lab for decades. Only ART tips contain a self-sealing barrier that seals in aerosols and liquids - eliminating contamination of pipettes and sample cross-contamination during pipetting. ART tips are available in specialty and non-filtered varieties, making it easier than ever to find a tip for every applications and virtually any brand of pipette in your lab. ART delivers the quality, performance and reliability you expect.
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What can ART barrier tips do that traditional filter tips can't?
ART barrier tips differ from traditional filter tips. ART self-sealing barrier tips are the only tips that seal completely to prevent liquid samples and aerosols from coming in contact with the pipette nose cone. When the barrier seals it protects the pipette and subsequent samples from cross contamination.
ART barrier tips provide 100% security against aerosol and liquid contamination. Traditional filter tips can't do that.
No contamination
Traditional filter tips cannot stop the flow of contaminants like the ART barrier. ART provides complete protection.
Low retention technology
ART barrier tips are available in low-retention tips that deliver the maximum sample volume for the best results.
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Green packaging
Discover greener alternatives with ART packaging options that save space and generate less waste.
Uncompromised purity
The ART tip portfolio offers tips with exceptional clarity and uncompromised purity. All ART pipette tips are certified to be free of RNase, DNase, DNA, ATP, and endotoxins.
Choose the right ART tip for your pipette and application
Self-sealing barrier tips
ART barrier pipette tips are ideal for use with your most valuable samples and sensitive assays to prevent contamination, while protecting your pipettes, too.
- PCR
- DNA and RNA purification
- Pipetting radioactive agents
- Protein biology
- Cell culture
- Biobanking
Non-filtered tips
ART non-filtered tips are the same high-quality tips as ART barrier tips.
- Non-critical samples and assays
SoftFit-L filtered tips
ART SoftFit-L filtered tips block aerosol particulates, formed during aspiration, from entering the pipette, preventing cross contamination. The positive-stop design reduces tip attachment and ejection forces. For use with Rainin™ LTS pipettes.
- PCR
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Culture
Selecting the best ART tip with the right features
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*SoftFit-L tips are compatible with Rainin™ LTS pipettes only. Not for use with other manufacturer's pipettes or packaging.
Selecting the best ART tip with the right packaging
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*SoftFit-L reload towers and inserts are compatible with SoftFit-L tip racks only. Not for use with other manufacturer's racks. SoftFit-L racks can be ordered separately.
Selecting the best ART tip with the right features
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*SoftFit-L tips are compatible with Rainin™ LTS pipettes only. Not for use with other manufacturer's pipettes or packaging.
Selecting the best ART tip with the right packaging
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*SoftFit-L reload towers and inserts are compatible with SoftFit-L tip racks only. Not for use with other manufacturer's racks. SoftFit-L racks can be ordered separately.
ART barrier vs. traditional filter tips
ART barrier tips differ from traditional filter tips. ART self-sealing barrier tips are the only tips that seal completely to prevent liquid samples and aerosols from coming in contact with the pipette nose cone. When the barrier seals it protects the pipette and subsequent samples from cross contamination.
Researchers have made ART self-sealing barrier tips their first choice in sample protection. ART barrier tips provide 100% security against aerosol and liquid contamination.
Compare the barrier
The ART barrier prevents cross contamination by blocking the passage of aerosols, liquids, radioactive isotopes, and biological materials to the pipette or to subsequent samples in an experiment.
The result of low retention
- Less liquid retention to improve liquid handling
- Improve volume accuracy to increase reliability
- Precise sample delivery to save expensive reagents
SoftFit-L Tips
The SoftFit-L Tip was designed for optimal performance with Rainin™ LTS pipettes. SoftFit-L Tips deliver the accuracy and precision you expect and maintain the ergonomic benefits of the pipette with a positive-stop collar that reduces tip attachment and ejection forces.
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