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The Difference Between Animal Handling Biosafety Cabinets and Animal Transfer Stations

February 13, 2024

Operation & Design Fundamentals of Animal Handling Biosafety Cabinets and Animal Transfer Stations (ATSs) to Ensure Safety in Vivarium. To maintain the safety of both lab personnel and the animals they are working with, it is crucial that only purpose-built equipment is used. This precaution is important due to potential contaminants spreading to the animals ...

BioSafety Cabinets Blogs, Lab Animal Science Blogs

How to Clean a Liquid Nitrogen Dewar or Tank: Proper Sanitization and Decontamination

January 17, 2024

Proper maintenance and cleaning of your liquid nitrogen LN2 dewar or tank is crucial to ensure its longevity and the safety of your stored materials. In this blog, we’ll guide you through the essential steps to sanitize, decontaminate, and clean a liquid nitrogen dewar, so you can maintain its performance and prevent corrosion. The Importance ...

Laboratory Cold Storage & Equipment Blogs

Introducing the PHCbi VIP® ECO Natural Refrigerant FrostLess Ultra-Low Freezer

November 13, 2023

At LabRepCo, we take pride in bringing you the latest advancements in laboratory equipment. Today, we’re excited to introduce the newest innovation from the PHCbi brand, the MDF-DU700ZHA-PA model VIP ECO Natural Refrigerant FrostLess Ultra-Low freezer. This ULT freezer is designed to meet the evolving needs of modern laboratories. Say goodbye to frost build-up problems ...

Laboratory Cold Storage & Equipment Blogs, ULT Freezer Blogs

Cold Storage, PHCBi

Elevate Your Lab Workspace with Metro TableWorx Stainless-Steel Tables

October 9, 2023

Metro is one of the leading manufacturers of stainless-steel tables, workstations, shelving and other durable lab furniture used within a variety of industries. Their stainless-steel tables have been a staple in the laboratory, clinical and industrial industries and have proven to be one of the most durable and widely used table products. Metro is constantly ...

Laboratory Furniture Blogs

LabRepCo PRECISION Series Laboratory Refrigerators & Freezers

September 19, 2023

LabRepCo is thrilled to introduce our newest and most advanced line of laboratory refrigerators and freezers: the PRECISION Series. Crafted with cutting-edge variable speed compressors (VSCs), these units bring a host of benefits, including remarkably quiet operation and substantial energy efficiency. Thanks to the VSCs, these appliances intelligently adapt to cooling requirements, optimizing energy use ...

Laboratory Cold Storage & Equipment Blogs, Laboratory Refrigeration Blogs

Cold Storage, laboratory research

5 Step Guide to Buy a Vaccine Refrigeration Unit

September 6, 2023

As with any temperature sensitive substances, vaccines need optimal conditions to maintain efficacy. This makes storing vaccines a daunting task considering all the potential risks. From temperature fluctuations within the refrigerator/freezer, power outages or simply leaving the units door open by accident. This is why the CDC and VFC have created such strict guidelines for ...

Vaccine Cold Storage & Monitoring Blogs

Clinical Refrigeration, Cold Storage, COVID-19 Vaccine Storage, vaccine care, vaccine handling, vaccine monitoring

Power Outages in Your Lab or Medical Facility: 3 Essential Solutions to Protect Your Research & Samples

August 23, 2023

Introduction: Power outages can wreak havoc on your laboratory or medical facility, jeopardizing years of research and valuable samples or vaccines. It is crucial to prepare and have backup plans in place to mitigate the risks associated with power interruptions. In this article, we will explore three main solutions to safeguard your research and samples ...

Laboratory Cold Storage & Equipment Blogs

Clinical Refrigeration, Cold Storage

Spark-Free Cold Storage for Volatile Materials & Hazardous Locations

July 10, 2023

As laboratory professionals, ensuring safety is a top priority when working with volatile materials. Proper storage of flammable, hazardous, or other volatile substances is crucial to prevent accidents and maintain a secure environment. When it comes to cold storage, traditional laboratory refrigerators and freezers pose potential risks due to their exposed electrical and heating components. ...

Laboratory Cold Storage & Equipment Blogs, Laboratory Refrigeration Blogs

Cold Storage

PHCbi Brand VIP ECO Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers: Series Overview

June 29, 2023

The VIP ECO Series Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers from PHCbi brand is one of the most recognized and reliable -80C freezer brands in the laboratory industry. These ULT freezers are specifically designed, rigorously tested, and field-proven to ensure the safe and reliable storage of biologicals, vaccines, and high-value samples. All VIP ECO series freezers have earned ...

Laboratory Cold Storage & Equipment Blogs, ULT Freezer Blogs

Explaining Evaporation Rates of LN2 in Liquid Nitrogen Freezers/Dewars

April 3, 2023

Small liquid nitrogen freezers & dewars are used in research laboratories, biobanks, and other scientific settings for cryogenic storage of biological specimens. These freezers are designed to maintain a temperature of -196°C (-320.8°F) using liquid nitrogen (LN2) as a coolant. One important factor to consider when using a small liquid nitrogen freezer is the evaporation ...

Liquid Nitrogen Freezer Blogs