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The Cost of Non-Compliance: How Uncalibrated Lab Equipment Can Lead to Product Recalls

In today’s competitive market, businesses across various industries, especially those relying on precise lab equipment, depend on accurate measurements and reliable tools to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction. From manufacturing to research and development, the reliability of your lab equipment is paramount. However, a seemingly small oversight – neglecting regular lab equipment calibration –  … Read more

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Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers 101

With the release of the COVID-19 vaccine, ULT freezers are more important (and in-demand) than ever. But what exactly is a ULT freezer? How do they work and how can you keep yours working for as long as possible? In this post, we’ll give you a basic overview of ULT freezers and give you some  … Read more

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Autoclaves: How They Work, Who Uses Them, and Their Applications

Autoclaves are indispensable tools for sterilizing equipment, materials, and waste, ensuring safety and compliance across a range of industries. From hospitals to research labs, these machines are a cornerstone of modern sterilization. Cryostar Industries, a trusted service provider for autoclaves, offers expert installation, maintenance, and repair services across New York, Long Island, and the Tri-State  … Read more

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Lab Calibration Ensures FDA Compliance in Pharmaceutical Labs

At Cryostar Industries, located on Long Island, we understand that the backbone of pharmaceutical labs lies in precision and reliability. Ensuring FDA compliance isn’t just about meeting regulatory standards; it’s about safeguarding public health. This is a key focus of the FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations. Pharmaceutical laboratories must adhere to strict regulatory  … Read more

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Ensuring Accurate Readings in Biotech Labs: Calibrating CO₂ Incubators

In biotech laboratories, CO₂ incubators play a critical role in maintaining optimal conditions for cell culture growth, tissue engineering, and microbiological research. These incubators regulate temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide levels, all of which must be precisely controlled to ensure reliable experimental results. Regular calibration of CO₂ incubators is essential to maintaining accuracy, preventing contamination,  … Read more

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Top 5 Signs Your ULT Freezer Needs Immediate Repair

Ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers are essential for preserving sensitive biological samples, vaccines, and research materials. When your ULT freezer malfunctions, it can jeopardize critical projects and result in significant financial losses. Cryostar Industries offers expert repair services across New York, Long Island, and the Tri-State area to keep your freezer running smoothly. Here are five  … Read more

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Benefits of Professional Installation for CO₂ Incubators

When setting up a laboratory, every detail matters—especially when installing critical equipment like CO₂ incubators. These essential devices play a pivotal role in cell culture and microbiological research. Plus, there is a great deal of time and considerations that goes into choosing lab equipment. Therefore, proper installation must be a top priority. At Cryostar Industries,  … Read more

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Lab Freezer & Refrigerator Maintenance: Protecting Your Investment

Whether in a university or hospital, lab refrigerator and freezer maintenance should be regularly carried out for maximum efficiency. Nowadays, functioning cold storage units are essential for preserving safety, cost-efficiency and quality assurance. For example: the COVID-19 vaccine can only maintain efficacy within ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers. In order to ensure consistent, adequately low temperatures,  … Read more

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The 5 Basics of Lab Maintenance

If your lab is looking to remain as efficient or eco-friendly as possible, there are specific guidelines in place to guarantee you meet your goal. Essentially, if you place a high priority on smooth operations, there are five critical tenets to keep in mind. In this post, we’ll explore the five tenets of lab maintenance.  … Read more

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How Often Should a CO2 Incubator be Calibrated?

Calibration is an important part of maintaining CO2 incubator performance. In fact, it’s critical to maintaining the performance of most lab equipment. So, how often should you calibrate? If you’re properly maintaining the incubator, then you should only need to calibrate a few times per year. However, if not, then we recommend monthly CO2 calibration.  … Read more