Class III biological safety cabinet

What is a Bio Safety Cabinet & What is it used for?

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

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5 Steps to Reduce Lab Equipment Downtime and Maximize Productivity

In the fast-paced world of laboratory operations, minimizing equipment downtime is crucial to maintaining efficiency and productivity. Cryostar Industries, a Long Island-based company, specializes in laboratory equipment calibration and repairs, serving the tri-state area. In this blog post, we’ll explore five essential steps to help laboratories reduce equipment downtime and boost overall productivity by leveraging  … Read more

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How to Fill Your ULT Freezer for Efficiency

For hospitals and labs, ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezer efficiency is incredibly important. Filling the freezer with maximum efficiency in mind will provide your facility with some significant benefits. Did you know that freezers use less energy when they’re full? Therefore, you can simplify your work and make your ultra-low temp freezer more efficient and eco-friendly  … Read more

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How to Clean Your Lab’s CO2 Incubator

Our previous blog post explained the ways to keep your lab’s incubator in great shape. However, what’s the best way to keep your CO2 incubator clean? Obviously, an incubator’s purpose is to foster an environment ideal for specimen growth. Therefore, it’s critical to keep them sanitary. In order to properly store and develop tissue cultures,  … Read more

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Choosing the Right Fume Hood For Your Lab

For years, Cryostar has assisted labs in acquiring the best lab equipment for their work. Finding the right laboratory equipment isn’t just about being able to do your work. It’s also about keeping lab personnel safe, optimizing results, and ensuring consistent reliability. Choosing the right fume hood for you lab can be overwhelming. Finding the  … Read more

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The Best Pipettes for Your Lab

Part of keeping a lab functional is acquiring the right equipment for the job. Everything from CO2 incubators to fume hoods need thorough evaluation prior to purchasing. This way, you can be certain that the significant investment you’re making will provide maximum benefits. When it comes to pipettes, one of the most common lab tools,  … Read more

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A Guide: Maintaining Your Lab’s CO2 Incubator

If you’re like most lab managers, you’re always looking for ways to optimize your lab’s performance. One of the most effective ways to do this is by calibrating, certifying, and maintaining your CO² incubators. A well-maintained incubator is essential for reliable results, consistent sample growth, and the long-term functionality of your laboratory equipment. Scientists across  … Read more

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4 Hospital Refrigeration Units Needing Repair

Hospital refrigeration units are important for long-term storage, as well as day-to-day activities. They store and help the preparation of both food and medical needs. Hospitals depend on refrigeration equipment in hospitals for keeping important goods spoiling. Whether its an ice machine on the hospital floor or freezers for medicine, these units will need to  … Read more

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3 Important Things to Know When Selling Used Lab Equipment

When it comes to research, using the right equipment is critical. Of course, all kinds of research can sometimes take unpredictable turns. It’s not uncommon for even the mostcost-efficient labs to suddenly need new equipment in order to complete their work. Often times, enhancing your lab with new equipment is unavoidable in order to continue  … Read more

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Essential Safety Protocol for Diagnostic Laboratories 

Unless you have experience working in a diagnostic lab, you’re probably unaware of the demands in this setting. Lab technicians don’t just handle complex procedures. In addition, their jobs are dangerous. Workers must ensure proper waste removal, handle toxic chemicals, monitor radiation and more. Therefore, safety has to be the highest priority. Safety policies keep  … Read more