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Troubleshooting Your Cryostat's Microtome
Although they're simple devices, it's not uncommon for mechanical issues to crop up in microtomes. Oftentimes these issues aren't anything a little...

Troubleshooting Your Cryostat's Cooling System
Because of how complex refrigeration systems can be, tracing down the root cause of a cooling issue can be a challenge. Oftentimes the issue is cau...

FAQ: Buying a Used ULT Freezer
What is my freezer's temperature range?
While the Wikipedia page for ULT freezers defines the ultra-low temperature range as being from -40°C ...

FAQ: Buying a Used Freeze Dryer
Should I use a flask or tray freeze dryer?
Generally, the type of samples you intend to freeze dry will determine which type of lyophilizer you sh...

FAQ: Buying a Used Cryostat
Do I have a high- or low-profile blade holder?
The easiest way to tell if you have a high- or low-profile blade holder is simply to measure its bl...

How to Choose a Used Centrifuge
Centrifuges are essential tools used for everything from separating blood components to purifying proteins to preparing cell cultures. Whether you'...

What is a Freeze Dryer?
A freeze dryer, or lyophilizer, is used to preserve samples by removing moisture from them via sublimation, which is a direct phase change from a s...

How Does a ULT Freezer Work?
How Do Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers Work?
There has been a lot of attention focused on ultra-low temperature freezing in recent months thanks to ...

What Is a Centrifuge?
Centrifuges play a pivotal role in multiple scientific industries with widespread applications. This equipment comes in a variety of different sp...

Tech's Perspective: Recommended Benchtop Centrifuges Under $5,000
As a kid, we all loved spinning on merry-go-rounds at the park until we vomited. It had a miraculous way of separating two substances - children an...

Things to Consider When Buying a ULT Freezer
An ultra-low temperature ULT) freezer plays a vital role in protecting research samples, medications and even fruits and vegetables. If you need a ...

Small-Town Lab Equipment Dealer Pivots to Support COVID-19 Vaccine Storage Supply Chain
New Life Scientific, Inc., a local lab equipment dealer operating out of Cridersville, Ohio, has expanded their offerings to further support the fi...