The V1002-S8 is the 8-channel parallel-aspiration adapter for the Accuris V1002 handheld vacuum controller — fine-tip stainless steel format (autoclavable / reusable, vs the V1002-8 disposable-200µL-tip variant). Same 8-channel parallel-aspiration workflow as V1002-8 — engineered for 96-well plate row-direction aspiration in 12 strokes — with stainless-steel reusable-tip economics and fine-tip geometry suited for sensitive-cell / low-volume aspiration workflows.
Key Specifications
| SKU | V1002-S8 |
| Type | 8-channel parallel-aspiration adapter — fine-tip stainless steel |
| Tip format | Fine-tip stainless steel (autoclavable, reusable) |
| Workflow | 8 parallel aspiration channels for 96-well plate row-direction aspiration |
| Compatible chassis | V1002 handheld vacuum controller (and V0020 Aspire chassis with vacuum controller) |
| Sister 8-channel adapter | V1002-8 (8-channel for 200 µL disposable pipette tips, $258) |
| List price | $157 |
V1002-S8 vs V1002-8 — Pick the Right 8-Channel Format
| Feature | V1002-8 (disposable tip) | V1002-S8 (this product, fine-tip stainless steel) |
| Tip format | Standard 200 µL pipette tips (operator-supplied disposables) | Fine-tip stainless steel (autoclavable, reusable) |
| Per-cycle tip cost | ~$0.10–0.15 per 8-tip set (8× standard 200 µL tips) | $0 (reusable) |
| Cross-contamination control | Excellent (single-use disposable per sample) | Good with autoclave between samples; less ideal for cross-sample sensitive workflows |
| Tip geometry | Standard 200 µL tip (typical 1.0–1.2 mm tip OD) | Fine-tip stainless steel (narrower OD typical) |
| Cell-disturbance | Standard | Reduced — fine tip causes less disturbance to adherent cells |
| Workflow protocol | Load fresh tips → aspirate → discard tips | Insert reusable tips → aspirate → autoclave between sample groups |
| List price | $258 | $157 ($157.00 less) |
Pick the V1002-S8 (fine-tip stainless steel) when:
- Sensitive-cell workflows — adherent cells, primary-cell cultures, or stem-cell workflows where fine-tip geometry causes less cell disturbance during aspiration
- Reusable-tip economics — labs with high-throughput workflows where disposable-tip cost accumulates meaningfully
- Autoclave-decontamination workflow — labs running between-sample autoclave decontamination cycles benefit from autoclavable steel tips
- Lower up-front procurement cost — the V1002-S8 is $157.00 less than the V1002-8 disposable-tip variant
Pick the V1002-8 (200 µL disposable tip) when:
- Cross-sample contamination control is paramount — single-use disposable workflow eliminates cross-sample contamination risk
- High-throughput workflows where autoclave-between-samples is workflow-impractical
- Existing 200 µL tip inventory in the lab (no new procurement needed)
Design Architecture — Reusable Tip Cycle
Standard reusable-tip workflow:
- Insert clean steel tips into adapter
- Aspirate sample group (typically one cell-line / treatment-group per cycle)
- Disconnect adapter, autoclave tips (or chemical-decontaminate per workflow)
- Re-insert sterilized tips for next sample group
- Replace tips when service life is reached (typical service life: dozens to hundreds of autoclave cycles depending on workflow stringency)
Tip service life note: Stainless-steel fine tips degrade gradually with repeated autoclave cycles. Plan for periodic V1002-S8 replacement procurement (typical annual replacement at moderate-throughput facilities; quarterly at high-throughput).
Application Profile
Sensitive-cell workflow aspiration — adherent cell-culture wash workflows where fine-tip geometry minimizes cell disturbance.
Primary-cell or stem-cell facility procurement — facilities running primary cells or pluripotent stem cells where cell-disturbance minimization is critical.
Cost-optimized 96-well plate aspiration — facilities running daily 96-well plate aspiration where disposable-tip cost accumulates meaningfully.
Autoclave-decontamination workflow — labs running between-sample autoclave decontamination benefit from autoclavable tip format.
Method-development workflows — protocol-development workflows where fine-tip aspiration parameters are being optimized.
Ordering & Configuration
Pair with vacuum controller chassis. Confirm V1002 or V0020 Aspire chassis is in inventory.
Stainless steel autoclave-decontamination protocol. Standard stainless-steel autoclave protocol applies; confirm specific cycle parameters with Accuris technical documentation.
Confirm at quote: chassis pairing, workflow cell-sensitivity (fine-tip vs disposable-tip decision), throughput sizing, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Accuris standard accessory terms — confirm at quote.
Accuris V1002 vacuum controller 8-channel adapter pair:
- V1002-8 — 8-channel for 200 µL disposable tips ($258)
- V1002-S8 (this product) — 8-channel fine-tip stainless steel reusable ($157)
Pick the V1002-S8 for sensitive-cell / cost-optimized / autoclave-workflow aspiration; step to V1002-8 for disposable-tip cross-contamination control.
