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Avoid Steam Autoclave Installation Nightmares with a Quick “Site Survey”
As a matter of course, Priorclave sales director Lee Oakley likes to be certain that a site survey is completed as early as possible—well before a buyer has placed an […]
How to Sterilize Ashes without Fire: Aquamation “Water Cremation” Sterilization
If you’ve ever wondered how to sterilize ashes without flame cremation, alkaline hydrolysis is increasingly the answer. Also called “aquamation” (as in “water-cremation”) this is an innovative approach to the […]
Using Steam Autoclaves for Medical Device Accelerated Aging
Autoclaves play an important role in product development and testing. They’re play a key role in medical device accelerated aging, where can simulate years of wear-and-tear or exposure to harsh […]
Do I Need a GLP or GMP Autoclave?
Customers often ask us: “Do I Need a GLP or GMP Autoclave?” Usually, the answer is “No, you don’t.” That’s because, in the grand scheme of things, only a narrow […]
Good Laboratory Practice: Culture Media Sterilization
Too many labs belatedly discover that their culture media sterilization cycle is not actually sterilizing the load. Yes, the autoclave is reaching 121ºC and holding that temperature for 20 minutes. […]
Used Equipment and Cannabis Testing Labs
Lab Manager magazine published an excellent issue this past summer focused entirely on the cannabis industry and cannabis testing labs. This is obviously a challenging area, because of the massive […]
Minding the Details in BSL-3 and Other Medical Research Labs
Coronavirus has disrupted and altered our public life quickly and, perhaps, irrevocably. Scientists have studied the coronavirus safely for years in BSL-3 (“biosafety level 3“) labs at undisclosed locations around […]
Finding Single-Use Plastics Alternatives for Research Labs
When universities commit to finding single-use plastics alternatives, they often exempt their labs. Usually, such commitments focus on drinking straws and bottled water. But university labs can be a major […]
Cannabis Testing Equipment & Consumer Protection
Just a few years ago, “cannabis testing equipment” was something a wry college freshman would call a bong. Today, these are regular offerings from every biological supply company. The promise […]
Spotting Red Flags: Planning, Training & Internalizing Safe Autoclave Procedures
Establishing, training in, and rigorously following safe autoclave procedures can make the difference between a regular day at the lab and disaster. Don’t believe us? Try this thought experiment: Spotting […]
Supporting You Through the International Coronavirus/COVID-19 Crisis
These are challenging days. The swift spread of coronavirus/COVID-19 has disrupted business, research, and daily life globally. Due to the rapid spread of coronavirus here in Michigan, our governor has […]
Your Sterilizer Machine Maintenance Plan
As we’ve noted in the past, developing just three good sterilizer machine habits can easily save you thousands of dollars. But if you want to get the most out of […]