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Tutorial: Replacing the Gas Springs in Your Beckman Coulter J-Series Floor Centrifuge
Centrifuge lid gas springs will inevitably wear out from regular use. You'll know the gas springs need replaced because they will no longer be ab...
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?
Ultra-low temperature freezers, or ULT freezers, are key in worldwide medical research and healthcare processes. They use two-stage cascade refrige...
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 ...
