Equipment for a streamlined workflow in cell culture

Successful manipulation of cells relies on the ability to maintain sterility and to avoid cross-contamination between cell lines. This requires proficiency in aseptic technique, which greatly depends on a highly controlled workflow and a well organised work area inside the biological safety cabinet.

The Stand for the PIPETBOY and VACUBOY significantly supports streamlined and organised working when pipetting and aspirating cell culture media. Key advantages of the Stand include:

• An organised set-up in the clean bench keeps the liquid handling tools within reach for fast and safe handling of cells and ensures an efficient use of the sterile area.
   
• Economic use of sterile pipettes without risk of contamination as the Stand allows users to park the VACUBOY and PIPETBOY with inserted pipette.
   
• PIPETBOY and VACUBOY are held in an ergonomic position
  making work less tiring.
   
• Liquid handling tools are kept in a secure position so that
  accidental falling and breaking are avoided.
   
• Stainless steel construction ensures easy cleaning and
  sterilisation as well as durability.
• The Stand integrates the serological pipetting aid PIPETBOY and the vacuumbased aspirator VACUBOY into a complete liquid handling station for cell culture. These high-value tools are therefore bundled into a Liquid Handling Set (“basic” or “plus”) that also includes the VACUSAFE aspiration station.

The VACUSAFE included in the Liquid Handling Set “basic” is an all-in-one aspiration station that meets the requirements for safe handling and containment of liquids. The shatterproof bottle, hydrophobic filters and fully autoclavable parts offer effective protection against hazardous liquids.

The VACUSAFE in the Liquid Handling Set “plus” is additionally equipped with quick couplings for conveniently changing the waste bottle and is fitted with a level detection that automatically shuts off the vacuum when the bottle is full.