Sustainable lab practices: Laboratory freezers and ULTs
Laboratories use lots of energy, far more than your average office [1]. However, many scientists are keen to reduce their carbon footprint and work more sustainably. The majority of laboratories will have at least one freezer and it will be running 24/7. However, there are still steps you can take to improve efficiency and reduce […]
pE-800 8-channel Illumination System
NEW from CoolLED The new pE-800 8-channel Illumination System from CoolLED features eight powerful, efficient and independently controllable LEDs. With fast TTL switching, the pE-800 offers high quality data with low total cost of ownership. Features: 8 selectable channels provide versatility: any channels selectable simultaneously (at 100%) Individual control of LED wavelengths: for reduced background […]
NEW -150°C Cryogenic freezers from Arctiko
We’ve introduced two new -150°C cryogenic freezers to our laboratory refrigeration range. Arctiko’s -150°C cryogenic freezers offer reliable cryogenic storage with independent TRUE DUAL™ compressor technology. With secure sample storage down to -150°C, these freezers are suitable for a variety of long-term storage requirements such as preservation of cells, DNA, bone material and bacteria. Two […]
Stirling Ultracold ULT freezers: NEW ARRIVAL
Medline Scientific is the new United Kingdom partner for Stirling Ultracold; we’re proud to bring their range of ULT freezers to our UK customers. Stirling Ultracold’s -80°C ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers feature innovative technology allowing laboratories to benefit from significant energy savings and improved sustainability. The freezers operate between -20 and -86°C, but do not […]
Sustainable laboratory practices
Laboratories consume large quantities of energy; using 4-6 times (per m2) more than your average office.[1] This article highlights a number of sustainable laboratory practices, some of which, might be appropriate for your daily workflows. Energy-usage in laboratories The majority of labs will have several pieces of equipment running for long periods of time such […]
Helpful Tips: How to look after your laboratory fridges and freezers
Basic maintenance for refrigeration The majority of laboratories require at least one refrigerator and usually a freezer (or freezer compartment) as well. Whether your lab has one fridge, five -20°C freezers or thirty ULTs, they all require regular maintenance. Here, we’ve outlined some basic maintenance steps to help you look after your laboratory fridges and […]