November 18th, 2016 - Posted by Kayla Cash



Having the right equipment in your laboratory will ensure the efficiency and accuracy of your work, saving precious time and resources so you can run additional tests and trials, pursue further research, analyze results, or ultimately get more done. By looking at what our customers are buying for their laboratories’ diverse needs, we have compiled a list of the top ten must-have pieces of equipment for all labs across the spectrum, including what our current customers are buying now to guarantee the productivity and results of their labs.



Benchtop Centrifuge: Eppendorf 5810R



The Eppendorf 5810R centrifuge acts as three centrifuges in one: a high capacity, general-purpose centrifuge for cell harvesting; a high-speed centrifuge for separating cell lysates; and a microcentrifuge for DNA precipitations. The 5810R features a brushless maintenance-free motor and can accommodate a variety of rotors to meet your application needs. The refrigerated 5810R offers maximum application versatility and popular tube capacity, accommodating up to 4 x 400 ml tubes or 16 microplates. This compact, benchtop centrifuge achieves remarkable throughput of up to 48 x 15 ml or 20 x 50 ml conical tubes. Because of its reliability and efficiency, the Eppendorf 5810R is considered to be the first choice in benchtop centrifuges by both lab managers and technicians alike.


Circulating Chiller: Neslab RTE-111



The Neslab RTE-111 refrigerated bath chiller circulator offers powerful cooling and heating, expansive temperature ranges, and sophisticated controller technology. This chiller offers precise temperature stability and high reliability for external circulation and in-bath applications. A versatile combination force and suction pump within the Neslab RTE-111 provides necessary pressure to circulate fluid long distances to both open containers and closed loop systems. With an array of potential uses and undeniable reliability, the Neslab RTE-111 has become our most popular circulating chiller among our customers.


Incubator: Thermo Forma 3110 CO2 Water Jacketed Incubator


The Thermo Forma 3110 CO2 Incubator is the most popular selling CO2 Incubator on the market. This water jacketed incubator is a favorite of many researchers due to its precise CO2 and O2 control, elevated RH, and a choice of T/C (thermal conductivity) or IR (infrared) sensor. The Forma 3110 incubator features unsurpassed temperature stability and superior parameter recovery characteristics, as well as innovative continuous contamination control technology. The Forma 3110’s 100% HEPA filtration quickly achieves Class 100 air quality and offers an optional built-in VOC filtration system to remove volatile organic compounds (vapors).


Hot Plate Stirrer: Corning PC 320



Simple, but effective, the Corning PC 420 Hotplate Stirrer features dial controls for stir and heat, an indicator light for power and a 6" X 7-1/2" platform. With an extremely small footprint, the Corning PC 420 can do about any job without taking up the valuable real estate. The PC 420 has become our bestselling hotplate stirrer because of both its reliability and affordability.


Microscope: Nikon TMS Inverted Phase Contrast Microscope



The Nikon TMS Inverted Phase Contrast Microscope is easy to operate and easy to maintain the inverted microscope frame. The microscope is configured with 4x achromat, 10x Ph1 and 20x Ph2 objectives. The Nikon TMS is lightweight, portable, and powerful. Variable light settings, along with adjustable phase contrast selection, make this microscope a very versatile piece of equipment. This microscope is not only top seller in our inventory but is also considered a first choice by many lab managers.

Pipettes: Gilson Pipette Set w/ Stand



The 8 Piece Gilson Pipette Set includes one of each of the following pipettes: P2, P10, P20, P100, P200, P1000, and P5000. The set also includes a Gilson pipette stand, which allows for ultimate versatility in every lab setting. The Gilson Pipette Set is one of our most popular products.



Water Bath: Fisher Scientific Isotemp 228



The Fisher Scientific Isotemp 228 Water Bath has a massive internal bath volume of 28 liters along with a temperature uniformity of ±0.24°C, allowing for an abundance of sample storage and ease of mind with precise temperature uniformity. The onboard microprocessor also allows for increased water temperature accuracy. With a maximum temperature of 99.9°C, the Isotemp 228 can handle any sample condition for your industrial, clinical, pharmaceutical, or biomedical application needs.


Thermal Cycler: MJ Research PTC-200 Gradient


The MJ Research PTC-200 Gradient is a reliable peltier thermocycler with swappable alpha blocks. This gradient cycler is equipped with interchangeable sample blocks and heat pump assemblies, which allow users to easily change formats in between runs while maintaining NIST-traceable accuracy. The PTC-200 can be supplied with 96-well blocks, dual 48-well blocks, or specialty blocks like the insitu. The Hot Bonnet heated lid fitted onto the PTC-200 thermal cycler controls pressure and height, enabling oil-free cycling. The MJ Research PTC-200 also has a large built-in memory and software that allows control over virtually every thermal parameter.


Orbital Shaker: Labline 3527 Orbital Incubator Shaker



The MJ Research PTC-200 Gradient is a reliable peltier thermocycler with swappable alpha blocks. This gradient cycler is equipped with interchangeable sample blocks and heat pump assemblies, which allow users to easily change formats in between runs while maintaining NIST-traceable accuracy. The PTC-200 can be supplied with 96-well blocks, dual 48-well blocks, or specialty blocks like the insitu. The Hot Bonnet heated lid fitted onto the PTC-200 thermal cycler controls pressure and height, enabling oil-free cycling. The MJ Research PTC-200 also has a large built-in memory and software that allows control over virtually every thermal parameter.



Autoclave: Tuttnauer 2340M


The Tuttnauer 2340M sets the standard for steam sterilization, designed to complement any budget-conscious healthcare or laboratory facility. This autoclave has several safety features, including automatic shut off at the end of cycling, a double safety locking device that prevents opening the door while the chamber is pressurized, and a dual safety thermostat to protect against overheating. The Tuttnauer 2340M also features a drain valve located on the front of the machine, allowing for quick and easy draining of the water reservoir. This autoclave’s large chamber volume of 9"x18" allows for high throughput of sterilizing without taking up a lot of counter space.




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