Buying the Right Laboratory Equipment

Health labs, medical institutions and educational organisations all require specialist laboratory equipment to allow the lab professionals to undertake diagnostic applications with a high degree of accuracy. This equipment needs to be of a high standard and ought to be reliable and above all safe.

When choosing lab equipment you should seek an accredited manufacturer with expertise in this field so you can be sure that you are buying products which are tested and approved to undertake the processes that you plan to undertake. Buying the best in terms of quality does not necessarily mean expensive. There are a number of reputable lab equipment manufacturers, importers and stockists offering a wide choice at competitive prices.

Typical users of lab equipment include:

    Pharmaceutical manufacturing and testing organisations
    Chemical manufacturing organisations
    Automotive Industry
    Defence and aerospace Industry
    Petroleum industries
    Bio-manufacturing

These organisations and industries rely upon their equipment to deliver high levels of accuracy throughout the testing process. Mistakes can be costly and in some instances catastrophic. With this in mind here are the main considerations when ordering lab equipment:

Buy New

Whilst used lab equipment will be sold at an attractive price you are more than likely unaware of its previous use. It could have been used and tested to the limits of its capability and whilst it may look in good condition to the naked eye you may find it to be of low quality. This is not a purchase you should cut corners with, so buy new and buy from approved sources.

Look for Speed and Accuracy

The whole purpose of lab testing is to get accurate, reliable results so seek out equipment that offers the latest technology and have a proven track record for accuracy. You may pay more for newer innovations, but the latest advancements in technology will probably help you do the job quicker.

Product Guarantees

If you purchase lab equipment from an approved source you should be covered by a warranty. But some equipment is not necessarily covered for advanced testing. Make sure you know what you will be using your equipment for and check the warranty covers these types of tests.

As a general rule, when buying lab equipment you should always buy from a trusted source and where possible select a brand with a proven track record in laboratory testing. You should also make sure that the equipment meets and exceeds EU regulations.