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Liquid Nitrogen LN2 Handling & Safety Tips

February 8, 2023

The handling of liquid nitrogen requires caution and common-sense knowledge to be safe. Failing to have precautions can lead to personal injury or can lead to the destruction of property. Below are a few tips to consider when handling liquid nitrogen and cryogenically frozen items. Liquid Nitrogen Can Be Deadly Liquid Nitrogen produces a large ...

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How to Inspect Your Order for Possible Freight Damage

January 26, 2023

When ordering any large products shipped by common carrier freight, it is always important to inspect the delivery for damage. Equipment that ships through a freight carrier can often suffer damages. These damages occur through products being mishandled, accidentally dropped, moving around, rubbing and more. All of these issues can lead to a product being ...

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What Are Remote Alarm Contacts?

September 26, 2022

Remote alarm contacts are used to send temperature information from a refrigerator or freezer to an external monitoring device. There are two types of remote alarm contacts: 4-20 mA Contacts (analog) and Dry Contacts (digital). These are not actually a remote alarm themselves. They are a solution to connect and monitor cold storage equipment with ...

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How to Properly Clean Cell Culture Incubators

September 7, 2022

Cell culture incubators used in labs need proper care and cleaning to maintain reproducible and accurate results. Proper care also leads to less repairs and a longer lifespan of the unit, saving you money in the long run. Below is a simple step by step procedure to thoroughly clean your incubator unit. Before You Start ...

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Prepare Your Pharmacy for Flu Season

July 19, 2022

Every year the flu season typically makes its debut in late fall and ends in the spring, peaking during the holidays. This year the 2021 flu season seems to have overstayed it’s welcome with cases still popping up as of June 2022. Scientists have explained that the unusually long stay & power of this flu ...

Vaccine Cold Storage & Monitoring Blogs

BioSafety Cabinet Buying Guide

July 1, 2022

Who should you involve when you are planning on purchasing a BioSafety Cabinet? When purchasing a BioSafety Cabinet (BSC), the decision on which model to purchase is critical. This BioSafety Cabinet Buying Guide will help you make the right choices and consult with proper personnel before making your purchase. Those that have the technical knowledge, ...

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Organizing a Laboratory Freezer in 4 Easy Steps

May 26, 2022

Properly organizing a laboratory freezer, requires a durable storage system. Finding the correct storage racks for laboratory freezers can be difficult. There are thousands of options to choose from making this task extremely tedious. Even knowing the dimensions of the inside of your freezer may not be enough as internal doors or shelf placements may ...

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Beckman Coulter Allegra V-15R Benchtop Centrifuge preventantive maintenance tips

4 Step Guide to Maximize Centrifuge Performance & Life

April 28, 2022

Centrifuges are an essential tool in nearly all laboratories and centrifuge technology has advanced significantly over the years to provide better functionality. Keeping your centrifuge running to its maximum performance for the duration of its life requires proper usage and care on a daily basis. Here are a few things to keep in mind when ...

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Introducing Beckman Coulters Newest Refrigerated Centrifuge

March 10, 2022

The new Allegra V-15R benchtop refrigerated centrifuge from Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is a compact 3-liter centrifuge. This benchtop refrigerated centrifuge is powerful but offers a small footprint. The Allegra V-15R has the ability to spin plates, tubes and bottles, making it ideally suited for a variety of applications. The Allegra V-15R benchtop centrifuge brings ...

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Introducing Corepoint Scientific Blood Bank Refrigerators & Plasma Freezers

February 28, 2022

The Corepoint Scientific brand of Blood Bank Refrigerators (BBR) & Plasma Freezers are designed to safely store whole blood, blood components, reagents and other blood products. Blood bank refrigerators offer precise temperature uniformity at temperatures of +4°C, while plasma freezers provide constant storage at -30°C. These refrigerators and freezers are commonly used in blood banks, ...

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