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Danbury CT: Laboratory Freezer & Refrigerator Repairs

Laboratories in Danbury, CT rely on specialized equipment every day to support research, healthcare, and education. Among the most critical tools in these facilities are laboratory freezers. Whether storing sensitive biological samples, vaccines, or research materials, freezers must operate at peak efficiency at all times. When a unit malfunctions, the consequences can be costly—not just  … Read more

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7 Common Lab Safety Symbols

Table of Contents 1. General Warning 2. Biohazard 3. Explosive Material 4. Flammable Material 5. Toxic Material 6. Non-Iodizing Radiation 7. Low Temperature (Cryogenic Hazards) Why Lab Safety Symbols Matter In any lab setting, the highest priority must always be safety. It’s no secret that lab personnel regularly handle dangerous equipment, flammable agents, volatile chemicals,  … Read more

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Simple Ways to Maintain Your Centrifuge

Table of Contents What is a Centrifuge & How does it Work? Top 5 Tips for Maintaining Your Centrifuge Common Signs Your Centrifuge Needs Repair or Service Why Centrifuge Maintenance Matters for Lab Safety and Compliance How Cryostar Industries Supports Your Lab For laboratories across the biomedical, pharmaceutical, academic, and environmental industries, the centrifuge is  … Read more

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5 Common ULT Freezer Problems and How to Troubleshoot Them

Table of Contents 1. High Temperature Alarm Troubleshooting a High Temp Alarm 2. Ice Build-Up How to Handle Ice Build-Up 3. Water Leakage How to Fix ULT Water Leakage 4. Noisy Operational Steps to Investigate Noisy ULT 5. Error Codes What to Do What a Lab Equipment Repair Company will Check What are some common  … Read more

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How Often Should a CO2 Incubator be Calibrated?

Table of Contents Why Is CO2 Incubator Calibration Important Recommended Calibration Schedule for CO2 Incubators Other Essential CO2 Incubator Maintenance Tasks How Cryostar Can Help with Calibration and Maintenance Calibration is one of the most critical aspects of maintaining accurate, reliable, and consistent lab results—especially when it comes to CO2 incubators. These sensitive devices have  … Read more

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A Guide to Maintaining & Repairing Environmental Test Chambers

When it comes to research and testing, the environmental test chamber is essential. Without a doubt, the labs who use them are very much dependent on them to develop biological, electronic and many more products. In this post, we’ll explore precisely what environmental test chambers are, how to maintain them, and how to navigate repairs.  … Read more

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3 Steps to a Successful Internal Lab Audit

What lab manager isn’t familiar with preparing for inspections? In professional labs, inspections are a necessary part of the job. Basically, they’re conducted to ensure safety and compliance with all guidelines and policies. There are several ways that lab administrators prepare for successful inspections. A popular way to prepare is conducting an internal lab audit.  … Read more

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5 Tips to Running a Cost-Efficient Lab

Every lab employee knows just how quickly things can go seriously wrong. Lab equipment is delicate, and often very expensive. A few careless missteps can lead to severe problems. Fortunately, there are ways to maintain a lab and prevent costly disasters. You can keep your lab cost-efficient, eco-friendly and productive with just a few simple,  … Read more

Troubleshooting: Environmental Testing Chambers

For lab managers, lab equipment breakdowns can be one of the most inconvenient and stressful things that can happen. Obviously, environmental testing chamber units are intricate, complex and expensive. Therefore, malfunctions and disrepair are every lab worker’s worst nightmare. At Cryostar, we work every day to resolve these problems as swiftly and efficiently as possible.  … Read more

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Understanding the Basics of Environmental Chambers

Environmental test chambers are critical tools in several fields. Often, another term for them is “climatic chambers” or “climate chambers.” In laboratories, we rely on them to test the effects of certain environmental conditions. Specifically, they test these effects on biological specimens, electronics, and industrial products, to name a few. In most industries, lab research  … Read more