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Working Safely in a Containment Ventilated Enclosure (CVE)

September 5, 2025

When it comes to compounding non-sterile hazardous drugs, there is no room for shortcuts. A Containment Ventilated Enclosure (CVE) is specifically designed to protect both the operator and the surrounding environment from exposure to hazardous drug particulates. But owning a CVE is only part of the equation. Working safely in a containment ventilated enclosure and ...

BioSafety Cabinets Blogs

Points to Consider Before Buying a Lab Refrigerator or Freezer

August 8, 2025

Buying a laboratory refrigerator or freezer is not a one-size-fits-all decision. The unit you choose directly affects the safety of your samples, your compliance with regulations, and the day-to-day efficiency of your workflow. Whether you’re outfitting a research lab, a clinical facility, or a pharmaceutical environment, knowing what to look for will help you make ...

Laboratory Cold Storage & Equipment Blogs

How to Store Vaccines: A Quick Guide on Best Practices for Safety and Efficacy

July 23, 2025

When it comes to vaccine storage, there is no room for error. Proper storage practices are critical to maintaining the effectiveness of vaccines and ensuring they are safe to administer. This guide will walk you through the correct way to store vaccines, providing clear and actionable steps to help you safeguard these life-saving products. Understand ...

Vaccine Cold Storage & Monitoring Blogs

Who You Buy Your Lab Equipment From Matters

June 9, 2025

When it comes to choosing laboratory equipment, the focus is usually on product specs: temperature ranges, warranties, energy efficiency, storage capacity. All important, no doubt. But there’s one factor that often gets overlooked and can make a bigger difference than you might think: who you’re buying your lab equipment from. At LabRepCo, we believe who ...

Laboratory Cold Storage & Equipment Blogs, LabRepCo General

Easily Identify Your Freezer Racks with Custom Freezer Rack Labels

April 23, 2025

Is your laboratory freezer an organizational nightmare? You’re not alone—and you’re not out of options. While freezer racks are a must for maximizing cold storage space and streamlining sample management, there’s another small but mighty solution that can take your organization to the next level: laser-etched freezer rack labels. At first glance, a label may ...

Freezer Rack Blogs, Laboratory Cold Storage & Equipment Blogs

Cold Storage

Introducing the Caron 7406 Incubator Shaker: Max Capacity, Minimal Footprint, Unmatched Control

April 9, 2025

Caron Scientific has just launched an exciting new addition to its lineup of controlled environment equipment: the 7406 Series Incubator Shaker. Announced at the EU Advanced Therapies Congress, this game-changing instrument redefines what’s possible in suspension cell culture and biologics production—offering industry-leading capacity and performance without compromising lab space. Whether you’re working in advanced research ...

Incubator Blogs

How to Choose the Right ULT Freezer for Your Lab

March 6, 2025

Introduction Ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers are essential for laboratories that store sensitive biological samples, vaccines, enzymes, and other research materials. In order to choose the right ULT freezer, isn’t just about picking the coldest model—it’s about ensuring temperature stability, energy efficiency, long-term reliability, and ease of use. With various models available, selecting the best one ...

Laboratory Cold Storage & Equipment Blogs, ULT Freezer Blogs

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Introducing PHCbi LiCellMo: Revolutionizing Live Cell Metabolic Analysis

February 19, 2025

In the fast-growing, cutting-edge fields of cancer immunology, stem cell research, and the development of cell-based formulations, understanding cellular metabolism has never been more critical. Enter LiCellMo, the groundbreaking live cell metabolic analyzer. This new product from PHCbi brand is designed to provide continuous, sample-free measurement of glucose and lactate in culture mediums, offering unprecedented ...

Incubator Blogs

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What Are Hydrocarbon Refrigerants? A Simple Guide

December 2, 2024

What Are Hydrocarbon Refrigerants? Hydrocarbon refrigerants are organic compounds used in cooling systems, with common examples like propane (R290), isobutane (R600a), and propylene (R1270). These refrigerants came into play as safer alternatives to ozone-depleting substances such as CFCs and HCFCs. Hydrocarbons have been around in the refrigeration industry for a while, proving to be a ...

Laboratory Cold Storage & Equipment Blogs

Cold Storage

Understanding Single vs Dual-Compressor Systems in Freezers

September 23, 2024

When choosing between a single-compressor and a dual-compressor system for freezers, it helps to understand how they operate. Each type of compressor system has their own unique features along with pros and cons. This article thoroughly explains the differences between single vs dual-compressor systems, how they operate and the benefits & disadvantages of each. Single-Compressor ...

Laboratory Cold Storage & Equipment Blogs, Laboratory Refrigeration Blogs, ULT Freezer Blogs

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