The V1002-8 is the 8-channel parallel-aspiration adapter for the Accuris V1002 handheld vacuum controller — uses standard 200 µL pipette tips for 8-channel parallel aspiration of 96-well plate workflows. The adapter pairs the controller's vacuum output to 8 simultaneous aspiration lines, each terminated in a standard 200 µL pipette tip — supporting rapid 12-row aspiration of a 96-well plate in 12 strokes (8 wells per stroke × 12 column-positions).
Key Specifications
| SKU | V1002-8 |
| Type | 8-channel parallel-aspiration adapter |
| Tip compatibility | Standard 200 µL pipette tips (operator-supplied) |
| 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-S8 (fine-tip stainless steel 8-channel, $258.00 — different tip format) |
| List price | $258 |
Why 8-Channel Parallel Aspiration
For 96-well plate aspiration workflows (typical ELISA wash steps, cell-culture media removal, magnetic-bead workflow supernatant removal), the 8-channel adapter delivers 8× faster workflow vs single-channel aspiration:
| Workflow | Single-channel time | 8-channel time |
| Aspirate 96-well plate | 96 strokes × ~3 sec = ~5 min | 12 strokes × ~3 sec = ~36 sec |
| Aspirate 8 plates | ~40 min | ~5 min |
The 8-channel format matches the standard 96-well plate row format (8 wells per row × 12 rows) — operator aspirates one row per stroke, completing the full plate in 12 strokes.
V1002-8 vs V1002-S8 — Pick the Right 8-Channel Adapter
| Adapter | Tip format | Best for |
| V1002-8 (this product) | Standard 200 µL pipette tips (disposable, operator-supplied) | Standard cell-culture media aspiration, ELISA wash steps where disposable-tip workflow matters for contamination control |
| V1002-S8 | Fine-tip stainless steel (autoclavable, no per-use tip cost) | Sensitive-cell workflows where fine-tip geometry matters; cost-optimized workflows where stainless-steel reusability vs disposable-tip cost economics favor the steel option |
Pick the V1002-8 (200 µL tip) when:
- Disposable-tip workflow prevents cross-sample contamination (single-use tip per sample)
- Standard 200 µL tip inventory already in lab — pair with the existing tip stock
- Routine cell-culture aspiration where disposable workflow is the standard
Pick the V1002-S8 (fine-tip stainless steel) when:
- Reusable autoclavable tip is preferred for budget-tier procurement
- Fine-tip geometry matters for sensitive cell workflows (less disturbance to adherent cells)
Application Profile
96-well plate aspiration workflows — the workhorse application. ELISA wash steps, cell-culture media removal at the 96-well plate scale, magnetic-bead workflow supernatant removal.
High-throughput cell-culture workflows — production tissue-culture facilities running 96-well plate-format cultures benefit from 8× faster aspiration.
ELISA workflow facilities — labs running daily ELISA panels benefit from 8-channel wash-step aspiration speed.
Method-development workflows — protocol-development workflows where 96-well-plate-format aspiration is being optimized.
Multi-investigator facility procurement — shared cell-culture / ELISA facilities benefit from 8-channel adapter for production-scale workflow throughput.
Ordering & Configuration
Pair with vacuum controller chassis. Confirm V1002 or V0020 Aspire chassis is in inventory.
Pair with 200 µL pipette tip inventory. The adapter requires disposable 200 µL pipette tips — confirm tip inventory at order. Standard 200 µL low-retention tips are typical workflow choice.
Confirm at quote: chassis pairing, 96-well plate aspiration workflow throughput, tip inventory or pairing-procurement plan, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Accuris standard accessory terms — confirm at quote.
Accuris V1002 vacuum controller adapter family:
- V1002-1SL — Single-channel extra-long 80 mm stainless steel ($41)
- V1002-8 (this product) — 8-channel for 200 µL pipette tips ($258) — disposable-tip workflow
- V1002-S8 — 8-channel fine-tip stainless steel ($258.00) — reusable-tip workflow
Pick the V1002-8 for disposable-tip 96-well-plate parallel aspiration; step to V1002-S8 for reusable stainless-steel fine-tip workflow.
