What is the difference between an Analytical Balance and a Precision Balance? There are many types of laboratory balances available to choose from. Each with different features and recommendation for use. Before purchasing a balance here are a few questions to consider when purchasing new laboratory equipment. The application that will be measured, the maximum capacity needed, and the accuracy needed. In today’s article, we will be covering the differences between an analytical balance and […]
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Benefits of Onsite Nitrogen Gas Generation In a matter of days, many laboratories that depend on nitrogen gas for their research can go through a cylinder of nitrogen causing a project to be interrupted while switching out an empty cylinder. In some situations, research may be paused waiting for a new batch of nitrogen gas cylinders to be delivered. Nitrogen gas cylinders can also provide an inconsistent purity once they reach the lower end of […]
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A Buyer’s Guide to Choosing the Best Laboratory Workbench A good workbench provides a safe, sturdy, and efficient workspace. While all worktables provide a surface, some are better suited for particular laboratory and cleanroom tasks than others. A few questions you should be asking yourself before purchasing a workbench: Where will it fit in my lab? How much do I want to spend? What am I going to be doing on it? The questions above […]
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Laboratory Ovens Laboratory ovens are standard equipment found in most clinical, forensic, electronics, material processing, and, research laboratories. Laboratory ovens provide uniform temperature and precise temperature control for heating, baking, evaporating, sterilizing and other industrial laboratory functions. Oven temperature ranges from ambient to above 300°C. Types of Laboratory Ovens Standard Digital Ovens – Built for the heating and drying process, offering temperature accuracy control and safety. Heavy Duty Ovens – Typically used in industrial applications […]
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Biological Safety Cabinet Protect laboratory workers and the surrounding environment from pathogens with a Biosafety Cabinet (BSC). A HEPA filter helps remove harmful bacteria and viruses from all exhaust air exiting the biosafety cabinet. Biological safety cabinets also serve the purpose to maintain the sterility of material inside the enclosure. 90% of all Biosafety cabinets installed are Type A2. Class II Cabinets provide protection to samples and the environment since harmful contaminants are removed by […]