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The Multidrop Family Frequently Asked Questionss


Q: Can the same dispensing cassette be used in all Multidrop models: Multidrop, Multidrop DW and Multidrop 384 and Multidrop stacker units?
A: Yes! All Multidrop models have been designed to use the same patented dispensing cassette and the tubing itself can be used from 3,000-5,000 times! Accept no substitutes for high quality tubing.  Your applications will suffer the consequences of use of low quality tubings. 


Q: How many times can the dispensing cassette be autoclaved?
A: 50 times. With exception for Catalog's #9714103 & #9714104 Polypropylene Molding Models. 


Q: What are the autoclaving conditions for dispensing cassette?
A: Autoclaving conditions: 1 bar pressure, 121ºC for 20 minutes. 


Q: How high Deep Well plates can be used with Multidrop DW?
A: The height of the Deep Well plate can be up to 50 mm.


Q: What is the dead volume of the standard 40 cm tubing set?
A: The dead volume is about 5.6 ml. No wasting of reagents due to the special back-flush feature of Multidrop, with which you can empty your reagents from the tubings back to the original container.


Q: What is the material of Multidrop priming vessel?
A: Multidrop and Multidrop 384 priming vessel is made from black PP (polypropylene), Multidrop DW priming vessel is made from black PVC (polyvinylchloride).


Q: What liquid is recommended to be used for washing the Multidrop tubes?
A: We recommend distilled deionized (aqua) water and/or detergent solutions, e.g. 0.2 - 1 % Tween followed by distilled deionized (aqua).


Q: What is the material of the dispensing cassette tip band?
A: The tip band material is PP (Polypropylene), the melting temperature of it is 160-165 °C.

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