Pipette Pumps & Controllers

Pipette pumps and electronic controllers give precise, controlled liquid uptake and release for glass and plastic pipettes. A manual thumbwheel pump offers gradual, thumb-driven control with a valve to prevent overfilling, while an electronic controller uses adjustable speed settings to handle different liquid viscosities with less physical effort.

SmartLabs supplies pipette pumps and controllers to labs across South Africa, suited to analytical chemistry, clinical testing, and pharmaceutical work where accurate, repeatable pipetting matters. Browse the range below for the right level of control and comfort for your bench.

Pipette pump and electronic controller on a laboratory bench

What is a pipette pump?

A pipette pump is a manual thumbwheel-operated filler that fits onto a glass pipette, giving controlled, gradual liquid uptake and release with a valve to prevent overfilling. Electronic pipette controllers do the same job with a motor-driven trigger, adding adjustable speed settings for different liquid viscosities.

SmartLabs stocks pipette pumps and electronic controllers for schools, universities, and analytical labs across South Africa. Compared to a simple bulb, a pump or controller gives finer, more repeatable control over liquid volume.

Common uses of pipette pumps and controllers

Controlled, repeatable liquid handling for demanding lab work.

  • Operating a thumbwheel pipette pump over a beaker

    Precise volume control

    Turning the thumbwheel gives gradual, controlled liquid uptake and release, more precise than a simple squeeze bulb.

  • Using an electronic pipette controller in an analytical lab

    Analytical and clinical testing

    Adjustable speed settings on an electronic controller suit demanding analytical chemistry and clinical testing workflows.

  • Electronic pipette controller resting in its charging stand

    Ready between uses

    A charging stand keeps an electronic controller topped up and within reach for the next round of sample work.

  • Transferring high-volume liquid with a pipette pump

    High-volume liquid transfer

    A pipette pump handles larger volumes comfortably, useful for pharmaceutical formulation and industrial-scale sample prep.

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