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Nichiryo is a Japanese liquid handling and laboratory instrument manufacturer founded in 1944 as Tokyo Glass Measure Co., Ltd., established under guidelines of Japan's Ministry of Commerce and Industry as a maker of measuring glasswares. The company was renamed Nichiryo Co., Ltd. in 1977 and operates its head office and factory in Koshigaya, with a corporate office in Tokyo. Its product range centres on micropipettes, multi-channel pipettes, repetitive dispensers, bottle-top dispensers, and automated dispensing and dilution systems. On Questpair, Nichiryo pipettes and dispensers are listed by verified suppliers and distributors across 6 countries.
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Nichiryo is a Japanese liquid handling and laboratory instrument manufacturer that designs and produces micropipettes, dispensers and automated dispensing systems. The company was founded in 1944 as Tokyo Glass Measure Co., Ltd., established under guidelines of Japan's Ministry of Commerce and Industry as a manufacturer of measuring glasswares. It took its current name, Nichiryo Co., Ltd., in 1977. The head office and factory are in Koshigaya, with a corporate office in Tokyo's Chiyoda-ku. Across more than seven decades the firm has concentrated on volumetric accuracy, moving from glass measuring ware to precision pipetting instruments. Its catalogue spans micropipettes, multi-channel pipettes, repetitive dispensers, bottle-top dispensers, and automated dispensing and dilution systems, together with the tips and accessories those instruments require.
Nichiryo pipettes handle the small, repeated liquid transfers at the base of molecular biology and the life sciences. Accurate volume delivery in the microlitre range is what makes reaction setup reproducible, and these instruments serve that work directly. A micropipette measures and transfers aliquots for PCR and qPCR reaction assembly, for serial dilution in cell culture, and for loading wells in electrophoresis and immunoassay plates. Multi-channel pipettes move samples across a microplate in parallel, the standard format for high-throughput molecular diagnostics and genomics sample preparation. Repetitive and bottle-top dispensers handle reagent aliquoting and media dispensing in larger-volume protein purification and microbiology workflows. The Nichimate Stepper and the Dispet line are built for this repeat-dispense work, where a technician sets a volume once and delivers it across a plate or a rack without re-aspirating.
Nichiryo pipette and dispenser families
The catalogue is organised around a few long-running series. The Nichipet line is the core manual pipette range, with the EX Plus II, Premium, Air and EX II variants covering fixed and variable volumes across single and multi-channel formats. The Nichimate Stepper is the repetitive dispenser, pairing with syringe tips for stepwise delivery. The Dispet is a further repetitive dispenser, and the AccuPenser and bottle-top units such as those in the dispensing range cover reagent delivery from stock bottles. The Milutor and NichiMart CUBE sit on the automated dilution and dispensing side, where volume handling is motor-driven rather than hand-operated. For a buyer, the practical variable across these families is the combination of volume range, channel count and whether delivery is single-shot or repetitive, and matching that to a protocol is the first step in reading any listing.
Nichiryo liquid handling on Questpair
On Questpair, Nichiryo instruments are listed by verified suppliers and distributors. The catalogue currently holds 61 items from 6 suppliers across 6 countries, which gives a workable spread of the Nichipet and Nichimate families to compare. Prices range from EUR 37 to EUR 150, averaging around EUR 92. The condition split is weighted toward used stock: 98 percent of the listings are used. Because pipetting accuracy depends on seals, pistons and matched tips, parts for these instruments can be sourced via Questpair, and tips and accessories should be confirmed against the specific model when buying. Where a warranty matters on a particular unit, it is arranged in consultation for that listing rather than applied across the catalogue. For documentation on a specific model, the buyer can contact Questpair and specialists respond within an hour. A used pipette priced below a comparable new one, with a confirmed tip and seal supply, is the typical purchase this catalogue supports.
Questpair review of Nichiryo
Our take based on listings data and supplier feedback
Nichiryo occupies a narrower niche than the broad instrument houses, and that focus is the first thing worth weighing. The company has made liquid handling its central business since the 1940s, moving from measuring glasswares to a catalogue of micropipettes, stepper dispensers and automated dilution systems. For a buyer evaluating the Questpair listings, this means the equipment on offer comes from a manufacturer whose entire development effort sits in one discipline, rather than a line maintained alongside unrelated analytical instrumentation. The Nichipet families, EX Plus II, Premium, Air and EX II, together with the Nichimate Stepper and the Dispet repetitive dispenser, represent incremental refinement of volume accuracy and ergonomics over decades.
The second consideration is consumable and parts availability, which carries more weight for pipettes than for most instrument classes. A micropipette is only as useful as the tips that fit it, and a repetitive dispenser depends on matched syringe tips for its stated accuracy. Parts for Nichiryo instruments can be sourced via Questpair, and this is a practical point rather than a marketing one: a used pipette with no path to replacement seals, pistons or tips is a short-term purchase, whereas one backed by an ongoing tip supply holds its value through routine recalibration. Buyers assessing the listings should treat tip compatibility as part of the specification, not an afterthought.
The third point is price and condition, which the Questpair catalogue makes straightforward to read. Listings run from EUR 37 to EUR 150, with an average around EUR 92. The catalogue skews heavily toward used units: 98 percent of the listings are used. That distribution is what a buyer would expect for a consumable-adjacent instrument that laboratories cycle through as volumes and protocols change, and it puts individual Nichipet and Nichimate instruments within reach of a single-protocol budget rather than a capital-equipment one. Where a buyer is weighing a used unit against a new one, the clearest distinction is price, since used and refurbished pipettes are listed below new ones; warranty on any given unit is arranged in consultation for that specific listing rather than set across the catalogue.
Taken together, the three considerations point to a defined use case. Nichiryo suits a laboratory that wants a dedicated liquid handling instrument at a modest outlay, values a manufacturer whose focus has stayed on pipetting accuracy, and can confirm tip and seal compatibility before committing. The 61 items currently listed by 6 verified suppliers and distributors give a reasonable cross-section of the Nichipet and Nichimate ranges to compare on volume range, channel count and condition. A buyer who needs an integrated workstation from a single vendor will look elsewhere; one matching a specific pipetting task to a well-documented instrument family will find the catalogue readable and the price band accessible.
**Liquid handling focus, not a sideline**
Nichiryo has built micropipettes and dispensers as its core business since the 1940s, so the Questpair listings cover a single manufacturer's dedicated pipette families rather than a general catalogue.
**Spare parts and tips remain available**
Nichipet and Nichimate consumables, including pipette tips and accessories, can be sourced via Questpair, which matters for a volume-handling instrument that depends on a steady supply of tips.
**Accessible price points for a used catalogue**
On Questpair, Nichiryo liquid handling listings run from EUR 37 to EUR 150, with 60 of the 61 items listed as used.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the manual or documentation for a specific Nichiryo pipette?
For the manual or documentation tied to a particular Nichiryo model, you can contact Questpair, where specialists respond within one hour. Give the model and series name, such as Nichipet EX II, so the right document can be matched to your unit.
How much does a Nichiryo pipette cost?
Across the Nichiryo listings on Questpair, prices run from EUR 37 to EUR 150, with an average near EUR 92. The range reflects hand-held and electronic pipettes and dispensers rather than large instruments, so where a unit falls depends on the model, channel count, and condition.
What's the difference between a refurbished and a used Nichiryo pipette?
A used unit is sold in its existing working condition, while a refurbished unit has been reconditioned before listing. Both are listed at lower prices than new, and calibration and mechanical state vary by unit, so read the individual listing for details on each.
Is there a warranty on a used Nichiryo pipette?
A warranty is often possible and is arranged in consultation for the specific listing. Because terms are set per unit rather than centrally, check the listing and raise the question with the supplier before purchase.
Are Nichiryo pipettes suitable for clinical and research labs?
Nichiryo air-displacement micropipettes, multi-channel pipettes, and dispensers are used for reagent transfer in molecular biology, cell culture, and immunoassay work, so they fit both research and clinical diagnostic benches. A multi-channel pipette for ELISA or a single-channel micropipette for PCR setup are typical bench uses.
How long does a Nichiryo pipette last?
A pipette's working life depends on mechanical condition and how well calibration is maintained rather than on a fixed figure. Because used units vary, read each listing for condition notes and factor in recalibration when planning use.
Can I get replacement parts for a Nichiryo pipette?
Parts for Nichiryo instruments can be sourced via Questpair. Identify the model and the component you need so the request can be matched to available supply.
What are the best alternatives to Nichiryo pipettes?
The alternative depends on which instrument class you need: for air-displacement micropipettes and multi-channel pipettes, other liquid handling makers offer comparable manual and electronic single and multi-channel models. The practical difference between brands lies in volume range, channel count, and whether the unit is manual or electronic, which you can compare across the listings on Questpair.
How long is the lead time on a Nichiryo order?
Lead time depends on the individual supplier and whether the unit is in stock, since listings come from 6 verified suppliers and distributors across 6 countries. Check the specific listing or ask the supplier for a dispatch estimate.
What's the difference between parts and spares for Nichiryo pipettes?
In practice the terms overlap: both refer to replacement components such as pistons, seals, tip ejectors, or shafts kept to restore a unit to working condition. Parts for Nichiryo instruments can be sourced via Questpair when you specify the model and the component.
Can a Nichiryo pipette be shipped internationally?
Listings come from verified suppliers and distributors across 6 countries, so cross-border shipping is often possible. Shipping terms and costs are set by the individual supplier, so confirm them on the specific listing.
Which product lines does Nichiryo make and how do they differ?
The Nichipet line (EX Plus II, Premium, Air, EX II) is air-displacement micropipettes in single-channel and multi-channel versions for routine volume measurement. The Nichimate Stepper is a repetitive dispenser, AccuPenser and Dispet are bottle-top dispensers that mount on a reagent bottle, and Milutor and NichiMart CUBE handle automated dispensing and dilution.
Which Nichiryo instrument types are actually listed here and in what condition?
The Nichiryo listings on Questpair centre on variable volume micropipettes, manual pipettes, single-channel micropipettes, and adjustable volume pipettes, with 98 percent of the total listed as used. Condition is split into new and used in the catalogue summary, so read each listing for calibration and mechanical detail.
What separates the cheapest Nichiryo listings from the most expensive?
The lower end tends to be used single-channel manual micropipettes, while the higher end covers electronic, multi-channel, and automated dispensing or dilution units. Channel count, whether the unit is manual or electronic, and condition are what move a listing along the range from EUR 37 to EUR 150.
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