What is BS 1132- Automatic pipettes about?

BS 1132 discusses automatic pipettes. An automated pipetting system is a device that performs programmed transfers of liquid between preselected groups of containers.

BS 1132 specifies the requirements for volumetric accuracy, delivery times, capacities, and construction for a range of automatic pipettes which can be used as primary or secondary standards of volume.

Who is BS 1132 - Automatic pipettes for?

BS 1132 on Automatic pipettes is useful for:

Automatic pipette manufacturers
Pipette tip manufacturers
Quality control personnel

Why should you use BS 1132- Automatic pipettes?

An automatic pipette consists of a piston that displaces air to create a vacuum when its plunger is pressed. The best method of transferring small volumes of liquids involves the use of an automatic pipette.

BS 1132 provides you with the basis of adjustment and a series of capacities for automatic pipettes. BS 1132 provides you with the tolerances of the automatic pipette. BS 1132 guides you with the construction of the automatic pipette and guides you with the inscriptions to be marked on all automatic pipettes. BS 1132 helps you to manufacture a high-quality automatic pipette.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS 1132:1987 supersedes BS 1132:1966 which is withdrawn. BS 1132:1987 includes some technical changes with respect to BS 1132:1966. These include:

The extension of the range from100 mL to 10 L
The omission of recommended dimensions
The omission of the description “Dafert type”

BS 1132:1987

Specification for automatic pipettes

Current

Published:

28 Aug 1987