Used cell culture lab equipment

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American Instrument Exchange has been providing new start ups with lab equipment for decades. Our used and refurbished equipment can save your lab a ton of money, helping you stretch that budget for a longer runway and putting your capital to better use – like hiring the great personnel to do the hard work of getting your product to market. We offer a number of fully customizable cell culture lab equipment packages with the general purpose lab equipment you need to get up and running.

Our basic cell culture package includes a 4’ biosafety cabinet, a CO2 incubator, a benchtop centrifuge, and refrigerator/freezer, an inverted microscope, and a few other essentials. If you’re on a tight budget and are looking to start with equipment to expand your lab around in the future, or are part of a shared lab space that provides some equipment for you, this package is a great option. Some of the equipment that can be part of the basic cell culture package include the Nuaire 425-400, Forma 3110 incubators, and Eppendorf 5702 benchtop centrifuge.

The standard cell culture package also includes a biosafety cabinet, benchtop centrifuge, a stacked pair of CO2 incubators, a floor model centrifuge, an inverted microscope, both a refrigerator and freezer, and an analytical balance, among other items. Pricing on this package starts at around $31,000, a savings of tens of thousands of dollars when compared to the cost of new equipment. Some possible options for this package include a 4’ wide Thermo Scientific bio safety cabinet, an Eppendorf 5804R centrifuge, a Beckman Avanti J-25i floor model centrifuge, and a Nikon Eclipse TS100 microscope.

Nikon Eclipse TS100 microscope.

With a premium cell culture equipment package you get higher-end equipment for all the units included in the standard package plus additional choices for lab freezers, cryogenic storage systems, analytical balances, a glassware washer, an at least one 6’ biosafety cabinet. The premium package is designed for companies moving out of lab incubator space, transition from an academic setting to private sector, starting a large operation from scratch, or just looking for high quality used lab equipment at savings up near 70%. Equipment options include the Baker SG604 biosafety cabinet, the Thermo RC BIOS floor model centrifuge, Thermo Revco ULT3030A freezer, Mettler XP204 analytical balance, and Labconco Flaskscrubber.

If you are looking to outfit or expand your lab and want more information on cell culture equipment available from American Instrument Exchange please give us a call or email today. We’re more than happy to customize any of these packages to suit your specific needs. Thanks very much and we look forward to working with you!

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/.

Lab equipment every cannabis lab needs

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Starting a new lab can be a daunting project to say the least. From determining a budget to leasing or purchasing space to hiring personnel, the number of details and decisions can quickly become overwhelming – and let’s not even get into all the regulatory headaches. The good news is that there are only a few basic pieces of equipment you need to get your lab started and you can supplement and add to these as you expand and your needs grow.

So in no particular order, here are the most basic pieces of equipment that every cannabis lab needs to have in place:

Refrigerated centrifuge

Eppendorf 5804R refrigerated benchtop centrifuge.

Refrigerated centrifuges allow you to spin samples to separate solid plant particles from cannabis THC extract all while simultaneously maintaining a low temperature and preventing any heat damage to the samples. This separation can typically be done at relatively low speeds and can be used as part of the hydrodynamic cannabis extraction technique, among other separation processes. The Eppendorf 5804R with a swinging bucket rotor is a popular choice, while many labs choose to go with a classic Beckman Allegra 6R for the additional capacity and lower cost.

Analytical balance

Analytical balances can typically weigh samples with precision to 0.01mg accuracy. This precise weight accuracy is needed when performing THC content analysis. Mettler Toledo models are considered the gold standard for analytical balances. Many labs also choose to purchase toploading balances and even large capacity bench scales for higher capacity weighing applications.

Grinder and/or homogenizer

Grinding and homogenization of cannabis allows for a stable emulsion to be created for use in and production of cannabis infused products. In fact, some industry insiders consider this is to be the most important step in cannabis production. Homogenization and grinding help to evenly distribute cannabinoids, which are often clumped together, throughout a solution and avoid irregular concentrations that prevent uniform potency. Kinematica is a popular brand with many of our customers.

Vortexer (vortex mixer)

Vortexers are a very common piece of general lab equipment used to mix small quantities of liquid in test tubes or small flasks. Fisher and VWR both make excellent, durable vortexers.

Micropipettes

Essential when precisely measuring and transferring small amounts of liquids, such as when transferring samples for HPLC breakdown tests. Pipetting is as much of an art and technique as it is a science, and both practice and proper form are needed to develop your pipetting skills. Think of a world-class chef and his knives – with enough experience they almost become an extension of his hands. We have many different pipettes in stock and available, including newer Rainin E4 units with digital displays and programmable memory.

Rotary evaporator

Used to remove solvent in a controlled manner under vacuum, rotary evaporators can be used as part of the ethanol extraction process, after which the solvent-free and purified extract can be dried with the resulting product containing terpenes, THC and other cannabinoids. Buchi is by far the most common and well-known rotary evaporator brand and we have both benchtop systems and large 20L production models available. For example, this Buchi R-215 system includes a bath, pump, and vacuum controller.

Oven for decarb

Decarboxylation is a function of time, temperature and atmosphere which fully activates the THC in cannabis to achieve a much higher potency. Laboratory ovens feature much tighter temperature stability than typical kitchen ovens, while vacuum ovens remove oxygen that can cause decomposition. Binder, Yamato, and Thermo Scientific all produce well respected vacuum ovens.

Chemical fume hood

Fume hoods are often the largest purchase new labs will make both in terms of money spent and sheer size. Traditional ducted models must be connected to existing duct work in a lab and vented out. We have plenty of these units in stock and available. Another option is a ductless fume hood. These are typically smaller and more expensive than ducted models but can save users considerably in terms of installation costs.

PCR machines

PCR testing allows for the precise measurement of bacteria, mold, fungus, or yeast in a sample and is also capable of quantification of DNA molecules. Some basic, relatively inexpensive units include the BioRad MyCycler and the Eppendorf Master Cycler.

Now before you pick up your keyboards and send us the angry “What about…?” and “You forgot…!” emails, we recognize that this is not a comprehensive list. We left off some basics, along with consumables such as gloves, pipette tips, eyeware, lab coats, etc. But we view the above list as an adequate blueprint with which to get started.

We can provide all of the equipment listed above along with many other types of equipment for use in cannabis labs. Check out our website for more information on currently available inventory and as always please feel free to give us a call or email with any questions. 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/.

American Instrument Exchange and Boston Biotech 2018

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Every December we look forward to the Boston Globe and WBUR to put forward their year end round up summary of the state of biotech in Boston. Partly because of professional curiosity and also because it’s always a pleasant surprise to see how many of our customers are included in the accolades. For example, of the top 17 biotechnology IPOs in 2018, 13 of them purchased equipment from American Instrument Exchange in the past year. We’re very proud to be able to contribute even just a little bit to the phenomenal work that these companies are doing.

It goes to show though that used lab equipment isn’t just for cash starved companies or academic labs. Companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars still call us when they’re looking for biosafety cabinets, cell culture incubators, analytical balances, rotary evaporators, chemical fume hoods, and more. Why? For several reasons.

First, with a current stock of over 8,000 unique pieces of lab equipment in our warehouse only about 30 miles north of Boston, we can deliver equipment quickly. Say you’re looking for a biosafety cabinet – lead time from the manufacturer may be six months, but we can have a refurbished Baker SG403 in your lab within two weeks. Or a Labconco Purifier Logic Series Class II A2 model, or a Nuaire NU629-400, or a Thermo 1300 series, all with new filters already installed and your first certification free. Or say your analytical balance broke and you need replacement – no problem, just call us and we can have a Mettler XP105DR on your bench in a few days.

Second, we can save you some serious money. Even if you just had a $100 million Series A Round, don’t you still want to save as much as possible? Saving money on general purpose lab equipment allows you to extend your runway and keep more cash available to retain the best personnel possible – and given the demand for talent in Boston and Cambridge these days, having that extra money can come in handy.

Third, you don’t have to sacrifice on quality to save on price. Our technicians test all equipment to confirm that it operates properly and to the manufacturer’s specifications. You’re welcome to come to the warehouse and see the equipment in operation before we deliver to your lab and browse the warehouse for any other equipment you may need.

And speaking of delivery, a fourth reason for biotech companies in Boston, Cambridge, and throughout New England to shop with American Instrument Exchange is our delivery service. Not only can our trained, experienced movers bring the equipment to your dock, they can also bring it to your lab and set it in place. Need help setting up that 8’ wide Kewaunee fume hood, or even that 10’ walk-in chemical fume hood? Not a problem, we can take care of that for you.

So if your looking for biotech lab equipment around Boston and Cambridge, check out our current inventory. And please give us a call or email anytime for information on pricing, availability, specifications, or anything else. 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/.