Pipette Stand (94 Pipettes Rotary)

Quick Answer: A rotary pipette stand is a turntable rack that holds pipettes upright in rings of holes; this one is listed with positions for 94 pipettes. Turning the stand brings any pipette to the front, so a large collection takes up little bench space.

A Carousel for Large Pipette Collections

A straight rack holding 94 pipettes would run the length of a bench. On a rotary stand the same number sits in concentric rings on a circular platform, and a quarter turn brings the next size within reach. In a teaching laboratory that issues graduated and volumetric pipettes to a whole class, this keeps every pipette visible, upright and off the bench surface, where tips are chipped and contaminated.

The figure of 94 comes from the product title. How the holes are divided between sizes, and whether the stand has a drip tray, is not stated. Carousels of this kind often have larger openings on the outer ring for bulb pipettes and narrower openings inside, so check that your widest pipettes fit.

Pipettes are normally stood tip down so rinse water drains away from the upper end. For a small set used at a single workstation, the vertical pipette stand is more compact.

Specifications

Applications

• A central pipette station in a school or college chemistry lab, where a class collects pipettes at the start of a titration practical
• Drain-drying washed pipettes before they are returned to storage
• Holding graduated pipettes and bulb pipettes of several capacities in one place during analytical work
• Keeping a sorted set of Pasteur pipettes near a microbiology bench

Care & Handling

• Load heavier bulb pipettes evenly around the turntable so the stand does not tip when rotated.
• Rinse pipettes before placing them in the stand; residues dripping into the base collect and stain it.
• Wipe the turntable and base with mild detergent and water, and keep the stand out of hot-air ovens.

Why Choose LabEquip

Laboratory staff who look after large pipette collections, from school titration sets to college analytical labs, choose a rotary stand to save bench length. LabEquip offers it with other chemistry lab equipment; ask about hole sizes for your pipettes through the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pipettes does this rotary stand hold?

The title gives 94 positions. Whether each position suits a particular pipette depends on its diameter, so compare your widest bulb pipette with the hole sizes before loading the stand fully.

Should pipettes be stored tip up or tip down?

Tip down is usual after washing, so water drains out through the tip rather than collecting in the upper stem. Lower each pipette gently so the tip is not knocked against the base, because a chipped tip changes the delivered volume.

Is a rotary stand better than a straight rack?

For large collections, yes, because it holds many pipettes in a small circle and each one can be reached by turning the stand. For a few pipettes at one workstation, a straight vertical or horizontal stand is simpler.

Can the stand be used for micropipettes?

No. It is designed for glass or plastic pipettes stood in holes. Adjustable micropipettes need a dedicated holder that supports them by the body, so liquid cannot run back into the mechanism.

How do I keep the stand from tipping?

Distribute pipettes evenly around the rings, place the stand on a level bench away from the edge, and rotate it slowly. A lopsided load of long bulb pipettes raises the centre of gravity on one side.

Can the stand go into a drying oven?

Plastic stands are not meant for hot-air ovens. Dry pipettes in the stand at room temperature, or move glass pipettes to a metal basket if they must be oven-dried.

Last Updated: September 2026