Motorized Pipette Controller | Pipette Gun | 8 Speed Levels | $324
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Motorized pipette controller
Your serological pipettes don't care what brand name is on your pipette gun. The Scilogex SCI-Fill is a motorized pipette controller with 8 speed levels, touch-sensitive triggers, and 8-hour battery life for $324.
8 adjustable coarse speed levels with fine trigger control
Fill a 25mL pipette in 6 seconds
8 hours continuous use per charge
Works with 1-100mL serological pipettes
Get the precision you need without paying premium brand markups
Spend less time waiting and more time on actual work
No downtime - use while charging, lithium-ion battery with no memory effect
One pipette gun handles your full range of serological pipetting
Scilogex SCI-Fill motorized pipette controller at a glance
What is this product?
The Scilogex SCI-Fill is a motorized pipette controller (also called a pipette gun) for serological pipettes from 1mL to 100mL. It features 8 coarse speed settings, touch-sensitive triggers for fine control, an LED display showing battery and speed, and gravity dispensing with blow-out for TD pipettes. Includes wall/bench stand and two 0.45μm hydrophobic filters.
Who is it for?
Lab technicians, cell culture specialists, and researchers who use serological pipettes daily. Also suitable for lab managers outfitting new benches or biosafety cabinets, and procurement teams purchasing equipment for new lab builds where budget needs to stretch across multiple items.
What does it do?
Aspirates and dispenses liquids through serological pipettes with motorized suction and controlled dispensing. The trigger sensitivity lets you handle everything from rapid buffer transfers to delicate cell culture work where you need to avoid disturbing adherent cells or splashing reagents.
What are the benefits in your workplace?
Faster liquid handling compared to manual pipette fillers. Reduced hand fatigue during repetitive pipetting tasks. Precise dispensing control prevents reagent waste and sample disturbance. 8-hour battery means full shift operation without recharging. $324 price point leaves budget for consumables and reagents that actually drive your research.
What problems does it solve?
Slow gravity-only dispensing that wastes cumulative hours. Pipette controllers with poor speed control that blast reagents and disturb samples. Premium brand pricing that forces you to choose between good equipment and adequate reagent supply. Hand fatigue from manual pipette fillers during high-volume work. Dead batteries interrupting workflow when you need to charge before continuing.
What are your next steps?
Add to cart now or contact us about volume pricing if you're outfitting multiple benches or biosafety cabinets.
Whether you're doing cell culture maintenance under the hood, prepping buffers at the bench, or running through stacks of serological pipettes during sample processing, you need a motorized pipette gun that works reliably without draining your equipment budget. The SCI-Fill does exactly that - consistent performance shift after shift without the premium brand markup.
Models suitable for…
Cell culture and tissue work
Buffer and reagent preparation
Clinical sample processing
Microbiology and sterile technique
What can you learn on this page?
- Why the SCI-Fill motorized pipette controller makes sense for most labs
- What your colleagues say about switching from premium brands
- Where this pipette gun is being used today
- How this compares to Drummond and other premium pipette controllers
- How to choose the right motorized pipette controller
- Full specifications
- Frequently asked questions about motorized pipette controllers
Why the Scilogex SCI-Fill motorized pipette controller makes sense for most labs
This is for people who actually do the pipetting
The last thing you need when working on cell culture maintenance is for the last few milliliters to blast out and disturb adherent cells. And you definitely don't need a pipette controller that only dispenses by gravity while you wait for reagents to drip out.
The SCI-Fill gives you actual control over both aspiration and dispensing - eight coarse speed levels plus touch-sensitive triggers that let you fine-tune flow rate in real time.
Why choose this motorized pipette gun for your lab?
- Real speed control, not just gravity. Eight coarse speeds plus pressure-sensitive triggers mean you can blast through buffer prep or slow down for delicate cell work. Switch between motorized and gravity dispensing with a toggle.
- Battery that lasts a full shift. 8 hours of continuous use means you're not swapping in a dead pipette controller halfway through your work. And since it works while charging, there's zero downtime even if you forget to plug it in overnight.
- Handles your full range of serological pipettes. Works with 1mL to 100mL pipettes, so one device covers everything from precise small-volume work to large-scale reagent transfers
- Built for in-house maintenance. Replaceable nose cone, silicone adapter, filter, and battery mean your operators can keep this pipette gun running for years without sending it out for service..
The features that actually matter for daily use
LED display
Shows battery level and current coarse speed setting at a glance - no guessing whether you have enough charge for your next task.
Touch-sensitive triggers
Concave trigger buttons respond to pressure, giving you fine control over aspiration and dispensing rates beyond the 8 coarse settings.
Gravity dispensing with blow-out
Toggle between motorized and gravity mode. Blow-out function clears TD pipettes completely.
Autoclavable nose cone
Decontaminate between applications without replacing components.
Wall/bench stand included
Mount in your biosafety cabinet or keep organized on the bench - stand comes with the unit.
0.45μm filters included
Two hydrophobic filters protect the motor from liquid contamination. When filters get wet, wash with ethanol and air dry, or replace.
What your colleagues say about switching from premium pipette controllers
Lab technicians and researchers
Actual speed control matters
Technicians who switched from gravity-only pipette fillers or poorly-controlled motorized models report that the 8-speed system with fine trigger control actually lets them work faster without sacrificing precision. You're not waiting for gravity to do its job, and you're not accidentally blasting reagents because the speed jumped unexpectedly.
No more dead battery surprises
The 8-hour battery life means technicians can start their shift, work through it, and charge overnight without ever running out mid-task. And since the SCI-Fill works while charging, even a forgotten charge doesn't create downtime - just plug it in and keep working.
Lab managers and principal investigators
Budget flexibility
Lab managers appreciate that $324 for a reliable motorized pipette controller leaves budget for consumables, reagents, and other equipment. The difference between the SCI-Fill and premium alternatives often covers a month of cell culture media or a set of antibodies.
Predictable costs
The 1-year warranty and user-replaceable components (battery, filters, nose cone) eliminate surprise repair bills. You know what you're paying upfront, and routine maintenance happens in-house without service calls.
Reduced training time
Straightforward controls mean new lab members can start using the SCI-Fill immediately. Eight speed buttons and pressure-sensitive triggers don't require extensive training or complicated programming.
Where are our liquid nitrogen dewars being used today? (and does this sound like your application?)
Cell culture and tissue engineering
Precise dispensing control is critical when working with adherent cells or delicate cultures. Labs use the SCI-Fill to transfer media without disturbing cell monolayers, aspirate spent media with controlled suction, dispense trypsin and other reagents at appropriate speeds, and handle viscous solutions like Matrigel that require slower dispensing. The touch-sensitive triggers let technicians slow down for the final milliliters when precision matters most.
Buffer and reagent preparation
High-volume buffer prep benefits from motorized aspiration and dispensing. The SCI-Fill handles rapid transfers of PBS, media, and other aqueous solutions, repeated filling and dispensing during large batch preparation, sterile filtration workflows requiring multiple pipette loads, and mixing operations where consistent volumes matter. Fill a 25mL pipette in 6 seconds when speed matters, or slow down when you need accuracy.
Clinical and diagnostic laboratories
Clinical labs processing patient samples need reliable equipment that works every shift. Applications include serum and plasma aliquoting, sample preparation for analysis, reagent dispensing for diagnostic assays, and quality control procedures requiring consistent volumes. The wall mount keeps the pipette gun organized and accessible in high-throughput environments.
Microbiology and sterile technique
Working in biosafety cabinets requires equipment that's easy to decontaminate and control precisely. Labs use the SCI-Fill for aseptic media transfers, bacterial culture inoculation and passage, antibiotic stock preparation, and sterile filtration procedures. The autoclavable nose cone and included wall mount make the SCI-Fill well-suited for hood work.
Academic research and teaching labs
Universities and teaching facilities need durable equipment that handles diverse applications and multiple users. The SCI-Fill supports undergraduate lab courses with high-volume pipette use, graduate research requiring reliable daily performance, shared equipment pools in core facilities, and training students in proper pipetting technique. Simple controls mean less time explaining equipment and more time on actual science.
How does this compare to Drummond, Eppendorf, and Corning pipette controllers?
When evaluating motorized pipette controllers, labs often default to Drummond, Eppendorf, or Corning based on brand recognition. Here's an honest comparison.
What we're not trying to be
The Scilogex SCI-Fill is not designed to compete with high-end pipette controllers featuring programmable dispensing sequences, electronic volume tracking, or integration with laboratory automation systems. If you need those capabilities, buy the premium model.
What we actually deliver
For the core function of a motorized pipette gun - aspirating and dispensing through serological pipettes with controlled speed - the SCI-Fill delivers equivalent results at a significantly lower price.
The math is straightforward
Your serological pipette doesn't know whether it's attached to a $324 pipette controller or a $550 model. The liquid transfers the same way. The cells don't care about the brand name.
The difference shows up in your budget, not in your pipetting results.
When premium brands actually make sense
You need programmable dispensing sequences for automated workflows
Your protocols are validated on specific equipment and revalidation costs exceed equipment savings
You have institutional purchasing agreements that mandate certain vendors
You need features like electronic volume tracking or data logging
For most routine serological pipetting - cell culture, buffer prep, sample processing - you're paying for the brand name, not for better liquid handling.
How do you choose the right laboratory centrifuge?
1. Pipette size compatibility
Match your pipette inventory.
Most motorized pipette controllers work with standard serological pipettes from 1mL to 100mL. The SCI-Fill covers this full range, so one device handles everything from small-volume precision work to large-scale transfers. If you work primarily with specific sizes, verify compatibility before purchasing.
2. Speed control requirements
Consider your applications.
If you only do rapid buffer transfers, basic speed control may suffice. If you work with cell cultures, viscous solutions, or applications requiring precise dispensing, look for multiple speed levels plus fine control. The SCI-Fill's 8-level system with pressure-sensitive triggers handles both scenarios.
3. Battery life and charging
Evaluate your workflow.
If you pipette continuously for extended periods, battery life matters. The SCI-Fill's 8-hour capacity handles full shifts. The ability to use while charging eliminates downtime entirely - a feature not all models offer.
4. Maintenance and consumables
Think about long-term costs
User-replaceable batteries and filters reduce service costs. The SCI-Fill's design allows operators to replace the nose cone, silicone adapter, filter, and battery without special tools or service calls.
5. Accessories included vs. additional purchase
Check what's in the box.
Some pipette controllers require separate purchase of stands, filters, or chargers. The SCI-Fill includes wall/bench stand and two 0.45μm filters. Factor accessory costs into your comparison when evaluating options.
SCI-Fill specifications
Motorized pipette controller frequently asked questions
Basic questions about motorized pipette controllers
A motorized pipette controller (also called a pipette gun or pipette filler) is a handheld device that uses an electric motor to aspirate and dispense liquids through serological pipettes. The motor provides controlled suction and pressure, replacing the manual squeezing required with rubber bulb pipette fillers. This speeds up liquid handling and reduces hand fatigue during repetitive pipetting tasks.
Manual pipette fillers (rubber bulbs or wheel-operated devices) require physical effort to create suction and control flow. Motorized pipette controllers use battery-powered motors to do this work, allowing faster filling and more precise speed control. The trade-off is cost - manual fillers are cheaper but slower and more tiring to use repeatedly.
Pipette gun is an informal name for a motorized pipette controller. The term comes from the trigger-style buttons used to control aspiration and dispensing, which resemble a gun trigger. Pipette gun, motorized pipette controller, and motorized pipette filler all refer to the same type of device.
Motorized pipette controllers are faster (the SCI-Fill fills a 25mL pipette in 6 seconds), reduce hand fatigue during repetitive work, and provide more consistent speed control. They're particularly valuable for high-volume pipetting, cell culture work requiring precise dispensing, and any application where you're using serological pipettes repeatedly throughout the day.
Most motorized pipette controllers, including the SCI-Fill, work with standard serological pipettes from 1mL to 100mL. The silicone adapter at the tip creates a seal with the pipette's cotton plug end. Different adapters may be available for specific pipette brands, but standard serological pipettes generally fit without issue.
Product-specific questions about the SCI-Fill
The SCI-Fill comes with the motorized pipette controller, wall/bench mounting stand, and two 0.45μm hydrophobic replacement filters. The charger is also included
The SCI-Fill comes with a 1-year warranty covering manufacturing defects and component failures under normal use conditions.
Yes. The SCI-Fill operates normally while connected to the charger, so you never have downtime waiting for the battery to charge. If you forget to charge overnight, just plug it in and keep working.
Routine maintenance includes replacing the hydrophobic filter when it gets wet or clogged (wash with ethanol and air dry, or install a new filter), charging the battery regularly, and autoclaving the nose cone when decontamination is needed. The nose cone, silicone adapter, filter, and battery are all user-replaceable without special tools.
The 0.45μm hydrophobic filter prevents liquid from reaching the motor. If the filter gets wet, it will seal up and stop airflow - you'll notice reduced suction. Wash the filter with ethanol and let it air dry completely, or replace it with one of the included spare filters.
The SCI-Fill provides similar core functionality (motorized aspiration/dispensing, speed control, rechargeable battery) at roughly 40% lower cost. The Drummond offers additional features on some models and has a longer track record. For routine serological pipetting, both get the job done - the difference is primarily in price and brand preference.
The SCI-Fill works with standard serological pipettes from major manufacturers including Corning, Fisher, VWR, and others. The silicone adapter accommodates standard pipette dimensions from 1mL to 100mL. If you use non-standard pipettes, verify compatibility before purchasing.
The lithium-ion battery typically provides several years of service with normal use before capacity degrades noticeably. When the battery no longer holds adequate charge, it can be replaced by the user without tools or service calls.
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