Click here to see the used and refurbished Baker fume hoods from American Instrument Exchange.

The Baker Company is known for their top-of-the-line biosafety cabinets and laminar flow clean benches, including the Baker SterilGARD SG403 and SG603 series BSCs, the SterilGARD SG404 and SG604 series BSCs, and the Baker Edgegard EG6252 clean benches. But did you know that Baker also makes terrific chemical fume hoods?

Take the Baker Chemgard-RI, for example. These 6’ wide chemical fume hoods are designed for use in radioisotope applications as well as more general applications to protect personnel from toxic and/or volatile chemicals by continuously delivering airflow away from the user to the work area. These models have a combo sash – glass panels that slide horizontally with a frame that allows all the panels to be raised vertically.  Combo sashes improve both operator safety and energy savings. The formed radii, precision-engineered, 16-gauge, Type 304 stainless steel, coved corners, water-tight welded and polished seams and a coved corner stainless steel work surface, 3⁄4″ deep, continuously welded to interior, allow for radioisotope applications and can be reinforced with lead shielding, or left as an easy-to-clean stainless steel worksurface for general chem applications. In short, the Chemigard-RI hoods are a great option for many labs.

Then there are the Baker Chemgard FH.6 models. These fume hoods also have stainless steel exteriors and interiors along with dual horizontal and vertical sashes. The energy-efficient design of these models reduces backdraft and turbulence as well as minimizes roll effect in airflow, which in turn minimizes concentration of vapors behind the view screen and sash.

So in addition to the more common Mott and Kewaunee fume hoods, please consider a hood from Baker. You can call or email us anytime for more details, including pricing and availability. Thanks!

American Instrument Exchange has been a reliable source for used laboratory and scientific equipment for over 50 years, buying and selling equipment since 1969. Our surplus lab equipment is reconditioned for many types of laboratories, including biotech, biomedical, medical research, chemical, pharmaceutical, and university and hospital research laboratories. All lab equipment listed on our website is in stock and ships from our 30,000 square foot warehouse in Massachusetts. Our facilities include a fully equipped shop with highly trained technicians who thoroughly test each instrument before it reaches your laboratory. Please visit our website at https://www.americaninstrument.com/.

Used and refurbished MP FastPrep 24 available from American Instrument Exchange. Click HERE for more details.

We like to think of the MP FastPrep homogenizer as a robust update of the Savant FastPrep FP120. Both models are designed for efficient disruption of cell membranes through multidirectional pulverization, and both allow users to homogenize difficult to lyse sample quickly and thoroughly in a relatively short time.

The MP FastPrep offers some significant advantages, however, beginning with a capacity that is twice as large. Additionally, interchangeable sample holders are available for the MP FastPrep for a variety of sample sizes, including 24 x 2mL, 48 x 2mL, 24 x 4.5mL, 6 x 15mL, 12 x 15mL, and 2 x 50mL. The memory feature allows you to save up to 5 pre-set speed and time parameters. This allows for easily reproducible results when isolating stable RNA, active proteins and full-length genomic DNA, or extracting nucleic acids, proteins, metabolites and other small molecules from almost any sample. Efficiently lyse bone, brain, tumor samples, yeast, fungi, spores, feces, soil, sediment, leaves, roots, seeds, among other difficult to lyse samples.

The design of the MP FastPrep 24 is simple yet attractive, with a narrow footprint and easy to operate lid for loading samples. An emergency stop button on the front of the unit is a nice fail safe measure should the unit be loaded out of balance or experience any other faults during a run.

The only drawback of the MP FastPrep 24 to the Savant FastPrep models is price: the MP FastPrep 24 typically lists at close to triple the price of the older Savant models. But for many users the added functionalities plus other features of the MP FastPrep are worth this significant price difference.

We currently have used and refurbished MP FastPrep 24 homogenizers in stock and available. All of our equipment is used and reconditioned. Our technicians test all equipment to confirm that it operates properly and to the manufacturer’s specifications. Please call or email us today for information on pricing and availability. Thanks!

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American Instrument Exchange has been a reliable source for used laboratory and scientific equipment for over 50 years, buying and selling equipment since 1969. Our surplus lab equipment is reconditioned for many types of laboratories, including biotech, biomedical, medical research, chemical, pharmaceutical, and university and hospital research laboratories. All lab equipment listed on our website is in stock and ships from our 30,000 square foot warehouse in Massachusetts. Our facilities include a fully equipped shop with highly trained technicians who thoroughly test each instrument before it reaches your laboratory. Please visit our website at https://www.americaninstrument.com/.

Click here to see the used and refurbished Filtered balance enclosures from American Instrument Exchange.

For the past couple of years we’ve been getting our hands on a lot of balance enclosures, mostly from Labconco and Flow Sciences. Why? Because these are handy little units that small labs can use to provide user protection in place of more traditional (and expensive) chemical fume hoods.

Now don’t get us wrong: chemical fume hoods are great products and remain one of our bread and butter categories. And for some applications there’s no adequate substitute for a good old fashioned Mott fume hood. But for a lot of simple weighing applications a balance enclosure can save you a ton of space, time, and money.

For example, take the Labconco XPert Balance Enclosure paired with a Filtermate exhauster. These units can be placed directly onto a benchtop and offers 23” of interior depth that can easily fit most microbalances and analytical balances. Depending on the model and the needs of your application the Filtermate can accept a HEPA filter, carbon-based filter, or combination of the two to remove hazardous powders, particulates or vapors before returning the filtered air to the lab.

Flow Sciences balance enclosures are similar and designed for potent powder weighing applications. The ETA series feature top mounted motors and dual HEPA filtration systems and provide balance stability for balances with readability to seven decimal places. The HEPA filters are Bag-In/Bag-Out for easy replacement.

So if you need protection for potent powder weighing applications but can’t install a chemical fume hood, you should definitely consider a filtered balance enclosure. Call or email us today for pricing and availability. Thanks!

 American Instrument Exchange has been a reliable source for used laboratory and scientific equipment for over 50 years, buying and selling equipment since 1969. Our surplus lab equipment is reconditioned for many types of laboratories, including biotech, biomedical, medical research, chemical, pharmaceutical, and university and hospital research laboratories. All lab equipment listed on our website is in stock and ships from our 30,000 square foot warehouse in Massachusetts. Our facilities include a fully equipped shop with highly trained technicians who thoroughly test each instrument before it reaches your laboratory. Please visit our website at https://www.americaninstrument.com/.

Click here to see the used and refurbished Nuaire 425-300 biosafety cabinet from American Instrument Exchange.

We sell lots and lots of biosafety cabinets. Lots. And so when you ask us for our opinion on a particular brand or model we’re going to be able to provide a good amount of insight mount of into the pros and cons of that BSC.

In short, our opinion on the Nuaire 425-300 is: this is a good, solid option for labs that need a BSC but are limited in space or have dimensional restraints because of facility access or some other external constriction. In other words, if you need a 3’ wide biosafety cabinet you should seriously consider the Nuaire 425-300.

Like other Nuaire 425 series biosafety cabinets the 425-300 is a Class II Type A2 (or A/B3, depending on age) that features two HEPA filters to provide clean recirculated air back into your lab space and protect both personnel and product. Nuaire biosafety cabinets are often a cost-effective alternative to some other higher-priced models and their customer service team is terrific. The NU-425 series are dependable machines with very few bells and whistles – just straightforward controls and operation.

Back to the size: overall the Nuaire 425-300 measures just 42”W x 33”D x 63”H, which means that it can fit down narrow hallways, into standard passenger elevators, and through skinny doorways.

This model can be outfitted with up to four fixtures for gas, vacuum or water. We install new HEPA filters in every biosafety cabinet prior to shipment and put them through the certification process here in our shop in ensure that they operate properly and will pass certification when they reach your lab.

So if you’re in the market for a biosafety cabinet but you’re worried that you can’t fit one into your lab, please give us a call or email today about the Nuaire 425-300. Thanks!

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American Instrument Exchange has been a reliable source for used laboratory and scientific equipment for over 50 years, buying and selling equipment since 1969. Our surplus lab equipment is reconditioned for many types of laboratories, including biotech, biomedical, medical research, chemical, pharmaceutical, and university and hospital research laboratories. All lab equipment listed on our website is in stock and ships from our 30,000 square foot warehouse in Massachusetts. Our facilities include a fully equipped shop with highly trained technicians who thoroughly test each instrument before it reaches your laboratory. Please visit our website at https://www.americaninstrument.com/.

Click here to see the used and refurbished Nuaire 425-300 from American Instrument Exchange.

We sell lots and lots of biosafety cabinets. Lots. And so when you ask us for our opinion on a particular brand or model we’re going to be able to provide a good amount of insight mount of into the pros and cons of that BSC.

In short, our opinion on the Nuaire 425-300 is: this is a good, solid option for labs that need a BSC but are limited in space or have dimensional restraints because of facility access or some other external constriction. In other words, if you need a 3’ wide biosafety cabinet you should seriously consider the Nuaire 425-300.

Like other Nuaire 425 series biosafety cabinets the 425-300 is a Class II Type A2 (or A/B3, depending on age) that features two HEPA filters to provide clean recirculated air back into your lab space and protect both personnel and product. Nuaire biosafety cabinets are often a cost-effective alternative to some other higher-priced models and their customer service team is terrific. The NU-425 series are dependable machines with very few bells and whistles – just straightforward controls and operation.

Back to the size: overall the Nuaire 425-300 measures just 42”W x 33”D x 63”H, which means that it can fit down narrow hallways, into standard passenger elevators, and through skinny doorways.

This model can be outfitted with up to four fixtures for gas, vacuum or water. We install new HEPA filters in every biosafety cabinet prior to shipment and put them through the certification process here in our shop in ensure that they operate properly and will pass certification when they reach your lab.

So if you’re in the market for a biosafety cabinet but you’re worried that you can’t fit one into your lab, please give us a call or email today about the Nuaire 425-300. Thanks!

American Instrument Exchange has been a reliable source for used laboratory and scientific equipment for over 50 years, buying and selling equipment since 1969. Our surplus lab equipment is reconditioned for many types of laboratories, including biotech, biomedical, medical research, chemical, pharmaceutical, and university and hospital research laboratories. All lab equipment listed on our website is in stock and ships from our 30,000 square foot warehouse in Massachusetts. Our facilities include a fully equipped shop with highly trained technicians who thoroughly test each instrument before it reaches your laboratory. Please visit our website at https://www.americaninstrument.com/.