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Laboratory Focus September 2010
New Products
Mixer stands Sharpe Mixers introduces a line of portable mixer stands that eliminate the need for multiple mixers in a wide range of applications, especially where the mixing requirements vary. Sharpe Portable Mixer Stands feature all stainless steel construction and eliminate the need for several mixers in applications where the number of tanks being mixed varies. Providing power assist raising and lowering of the mixer’s shaft into the tank, it comes in an electric series (ELS) with a remote control or in a compressed air-operated series (ALS). Available with a 36”, 48”, and 60” stroke length, Sharpe Portable Mixer Stands meet USDA paint-free equipment mandates and can be supplied with a variety of options such as counterweights, adjustable leveling guides, and locking casters. The ELS-Series includes a 1/2 HP motor with a worm gear drive and can be electro-polished and provided with ASME-BPE validation.
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CPK models Harvard Apparatus features CPK atomic models. The accuracy, scale and easeof-use of the CPK atomic models make it one of the best model systems. It can be assembled, disassembled and reassembled easily using simple construction tools. CPK atomic models are offered in three different formats: as individual atoms, connectors and accessories; as sets for construction of specific molecules; and as pre-assembled molecular models, e.g., amino acids, purine and pyrimidine bases, nucleosides, nucleic acid helices, fatty acids and derivatives, enzyme cofactors, water and fat soluble vitamins and many more. CPK models are effective teaching tools, great tools for new drug presentations and allow the user to visualize chemical structures for enhanced understanding. It is also extremely durable and provides true 3D and spatial perspectives of molecules, not available in computer simulations.
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Incubator Sanyo North America Corporation Biomedical Solutions Division launches its CytoGrowTM GLP series of cell culture CO2 incubators that include the 6.0 cu.ft. MCO-18AC, MCO-18AC(UV) and the 12.0 cu.ft. MCO-36AC and MCO36AC(UV). Ideal for research and clinical microbiology, CytoGROW™ CO2 incubators offer a precise control and contamination resistance solution when most critical for mainstream cell culture applications. The CytoGROW™ GLP CO2 incubator series is designed to accommodate a variety of microbiological and cell culture protocols used in various laboratory settings. Exclusive SANYO inCu saFe™ copper enriched stainless steel interior surfaces provide constant germicidal protection against cross contamination among specimens or contaminants introduced during routine door openings.
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Water baths Lab Armor™ introduces the Bead Bath™, a waterless alternative to contamination-prone traditional laboratory water baths. The waterless Bead Bath is designed from the ground up, delivering exceptional temperature uniformity while eliminating a major source of contamination in laboratories. The Bead Bath is always on, ready for the next experiment, so scientists don’t have to plan around warm-up times. There is also no burn-out risk because there is no water to evaporate. The Bead Bath keeps samples organized, naturally holding vessels in place without the need for racks, floats and bottleneck weights. Vessels that can be used with the Bead Bath are not limited to water-tight containers. Scientists can safely incubate multi-well plates, petri dishes, and open-top samples at any angle.The Bead Bath is practically maintenance free, providing scientists with more time for science. In addition, Lab Armor Beads can be used to replace water in existing water baths, aluminum blocks in dry baths and even ice in ice buckets. These innovative beads can also be used in containers placed in ovens and incubators to replace sample racks. The Lab Armor Bead Bath’s thermal uniformity is: 37°C ±0.5°C and 65°C ±1.0°C with a temperature range of 5°C above ambient to 80°C. Lab Armor Beads support a wide temperature range of -100°C to +400°C in laboratory equipment.
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Syringe pump KD Scientific’s new Legato 270 Syringe Pump has an optimized user configurable syringe mechanism designed to deliver a full volume in infuse and withdraw modes whether using small or large syringes. The reconfigurable mechanism allows the user to change the syringe clamping mechanism to hold from 0.5 ul up to 140 ml syringes. Two removable pins adjust the syringe mechanism to allow full stoke of the larger syringes. The Legato 270 features a continuous push and pull pump. When used with check valves, the unit will draw fluid from a reservoir while the opposite side is dispensing fluid and after the user selected volume is dispensed, the pump will automatically switch through the check valves and refill the empty syringes while dispensing from the other side. This will continuously dispense as long as there is fluid in the reservoir.
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Thermometres Omega’s new line of handheld metres are high accuracy thermocouple, RTD or combined input data logging thermometres. There are three display locations on the large, easy-to-read LCD that displays the temperatures and differences of the two inputs as well as the specific function when in use. The front of the device features MAX/MIN/AVG/ REL/HOLD functions. The HH100 logs data in real time PC monitoring and each channel is capable of storing up to 9999 data records per channel in the data logging mode. Also included with the product is a protective rubber boot over the device and PC software. Ideal for R&D, food, and all types of lab temperature experiments.
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