Pipette Calibration and Maintenance
You can trust Raeyco to maintain the optimal performance of your pipettes. We are a leading provider of accredited pipette calibration and repair services. Our goal is to minimize any measurement uncertainty by ensuring the accuracy of your pipette.
We offer service packages tailored to the unique needs of every customer. Pipette calibrations can be performed in our calibration lab or at your facility.
ISO 17025 Calibration
Raeyco performs calibrations in compliance with ISO 17025:2017 and all standards are traceable to the International System of Units (SI) through National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or another National Metrology Institute (NMI).
In-House Pipette Calibration Service
We offer a convenient drop off or mail-in service to ship your pipettes to our calibration lab along with a work order form and return shipping label.
In-House Advantages
- Fast turn-around times.
- Cost effective options tailored for your needs.
- We offer different Cal/PM protocols, as requested.
- Complete calibration lab and repairs centre. Specialized pipette calibration balances/equipment
On-Site Pipette Calibration Service
Performed at your facility. No disruption to your workflow, you can continue your lab important work while we set up the calibration or repair your pipettes. No downtime.
On-Site Advantages
- Minimum disruption to your laboratory.
- Instruments calibrated in the same environment in which they are used.
- Instruments secure at your facility.
- No additional shipping costs.
Pipette Calibration Service Options
Raeyco is committed to quality and offers many levels of pipette calibration according to your needs and budget:
Pipette Basic Inspection
- As-left data at maximum and minimum volumes (2 measurement per volume).
- The report issued should not be considered a calibration certificate.
Pipette Gold Calibration
Everything in basic plus:
- As-left data at mid-point volumes.
- 4 measurement per volume instead of 2.
- A calibration certificate is issued for the pipette.
Pipette Platinum Calibration
Everything in gold plus:
- As-found volumes.
Pipette ISO 17025 Calibration
Everything in platinum plus:
- 10 measurement per volume instead of 4.
- An ISO 17025 calibration certificate is issued for the pipette.
Looking for Pipette Calibration?
Raeyco offers nationwide pipette calibration services both on-site and in-house. Our highly trained technicians will calibrate your pipettes either in your facility or in our calibration lab. You can ship your pipettes in batches or request on-site work to maximize your pipettes by minimizing your downtime.
Maintaining Calibration Frequency Provides
Assurance that measurement tools are accurate
Identification of non-conformances that require attention
An extended lifecycle for your equipment
Frequently Asked Questions
What are pipettes?
Pipettes are one of the most utilized instruments in the scientific and medical fields. These instruments work by aspirating a volume of liquid from one source and releasing the specific amount to another container. Pipettes were designed to transfer precise amounts of liquid between one or more containers. They come in various types and designs with different levels of accuracy. Sometimes your instrument may need to undergo a pipette calibration or repair to deliver the most accurate measurement.
To achieve the most precise results with your work, a high degree of accuracy is required. Don’t let your work suffer because of a faulty pipette!
What are the signs that I need to calibrate my pipette?
- It feels sticky
- It does not aspirate or dispense evenly
- It does not aspirate at all
- It does not power on or loses battery power quickly
- Your results just do not seem right
What are the methods of pipette calibration?
The calibration of pipettes is carried out by the gravimetric method as per ISO 8655. When determining the volume of water, the accuracy of measurements is affected by ambient temperature, atmospheric pressure, and relative humidity. These factors are usually combined to give the Z factor, used in calculation of volume of water.
How often should pipettes be calibrated?
According to the Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), you should calibrate your pipettes every 3–6 months or before they’re put into service. If you fail to do so, pipette readings may become inaccurate and unreliable.
What is the purpose of pipette calibration?
The main objective of pipette calibration is to make sure that dispensing is carried out with the intended accuracy.
Will Raeyco calibrate pipettes on-site or do you need to take it to your facilities?
Raeyco offers both options, but on-site calibration may be more appropriate if you have a large number of pipettes. Pipettes can be easily shipped to either our B.C. or Ontario offices for calibration in our lab.
How do you check if a pipette is calibrated correctly?
The most common way to check your pipette accuracy is by weighing water. The density of water is 1 g/mL. Z correction factors take into account water density and air buoyancy during weight at the corresponding test temperature. As the measured values (in g) are balance readings, a correction taking into account water density and air buoyancy is used as per ISO 8655.
What type of pipettes does Raeyco calibrate?
- Single Channel (both Mechanical and Electronic)
- Multi Channel (both Mechanical and Electronic)
- Repeater
- Positive Displacement
What brands of pipettes does Raeyco calibrate?
We service all brands of Pipette. The most common pipettes we calibrate are:
- Eppendorf
- Gilson
- Finnpipette
- Biohit
- Sartorius
- Rainin
- Socorex
- Hamilton
- Integra
- SARSTEDT