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
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
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
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
All of our services at Cryostar, from lab equipment calibration to repairs, are about keeping laboratories working to their highest potential. Obviously, all lab employees know how complex and expensive their equipment is. Therefore, it’s important to make sure it’s being cared for. Otherwise, costly and disruptive problems can occur. Does your lab have a … Read more
One of the most notable scientific devices is the biological safety cabinet (BSC). Of course, these fulfill a dual purpose of keeping workers safe while also maintaining quality. It’s one of the instruments that are vital enough to need regular certification. But, what exactly do labs use biological safety cabinets (BSC) for? In this post, … Read more
In any lab setting, the highest priority must always be safety. Of course, it’s no secret that lab workers often execute dangerous tasks and handle lethal substances. Therefore, maintaining high precautionary standards is essential to keeping personnel safe at all times. At Cryostar Industries, we have almost twenty years of experience in providing expert equipment services … Read more
Laboratory refrigerators are meant for long-term, reliable storage of temperature-sensitive samples. Just like any lab equipment, failing to follow proper maintenance practices could lead to malfunctioning or failure. To maximize the efficiency of lab refrigerators, the devices have to operate properly using the correct maintenance practices. So, how do you keep your unit clean, improve … Read more
The lab freezers you choose for your lab rely on a gasket to maintain a seal on the door. This will keep cool air inside, and hot air out. A freezer gasket seal that isn’t working properly can have a massive impact on your freezer’s efficiency. As a result, your lab may experience severe setbacks. … Read more
Originally posted on November 8, 2019, this post has been updated for accuracy and relevancy. In most scientific industries, data is the primary incentive governing everyday work. Therefore, labs use complex, expensive equipment to produce reliable readings. Of course, many scientists affirm that science is only as good as the tools of the scientist. As … Read more