Cell culture lab equipment in Boston
Click here to see used and refurbished cell culture equipment available from American Instrument Exchange.
For over 50 years American Instrument Exchange has been a reliable source for used and refurbished lab equipment. Whether you’re a startup operating on a tight budget or a large company looking to expand operations while maximizing your return on equipment investment, American Instrument Exchange can provide you with high quality cell culture equipment that is tested, decontaminated, cleaned, and ready for your lab.
Cell culture incubators
We consistently stock industry standards like the Thermo Forma 3110 and the newer vintage Thermo Forma 4110 incubators. Each chamber has a storage capacity of about 6.5 cubic foot and are stackable to provide greater storage volume without increasing footprint. These units are water-jacketed to help maintain temperature stability.
If you prefer air-jacketed incubators the Panasonic MCO-19AIC series feature 6 cubic foot capacity and are also stackable. Additionally, these models feature a dual process decontamination routine for effective sterilization in less than three hours for reduced downtime. The digital display has multi point data logging and microprocessor PID controller.
We have several other cell culture incubators in stock, including the Thermo 370 Stericycle, Heracell 150i tri-gas model, VWR Symphony models, New Brunswick Galaxy 170R, and large capacity reach-in units like the Shel-Lab SC031 and VWR 1917.
Biosafety cabinets
We are one of the only used lab equipment dealers in the country that consistently stocks hundreds of BSCs in our warehouse. Whether you’re looking for one unit for a small lab or twenty biosafety cabinets for a major expansion, we can provide you with a decontaminated and ready to use BSC with new filters, tested and certified in our shop so that it guaranteed to pass certification when it reaches your laboratory.
The Baker SG604 and Baker SG404 models are the latest and greatest BSCs on the market. These units are energy efficient with a redesigned airflow management system that can extend HEPA filter lifespan by up to 30%. We also have Baker SG403 and SG603 models available.
Thermo Scientific has recently introduced the redesigned 1300 series BSCS, which we’ve written about before. These units feature a sleek, clean line design that cut out bells and whistles while retaining practical updates.
We’re also fans of Nuaire biosafety cabinets like the Nuaire NU-425-400 and NU-629-600. Lately we’ve been seeing an increase in demand for the Nuaire NU-425-300 models for labs that have a need for a BSC but face space constraints.
Centrifuges
Most cell culture labs want at least one tabletop centrifuge like the Eppendorf 5810R or the Thermo X1R. Both of these models can spin swinging bucket rotors as well as fixed angle rotors. We still sell plenty of the Beckman Allegra 6R models too – an industry standard for over twenty years, the Allegra 6Rs are some of the most durable centrifuges we’ve had the opportunity to work with.
Some labs require floor model centrifuges such as the classic Sorvall RC-5C Plus, Beckman J-20XP, or Beckman Avanti J-E. For high speed batch processing there’s the Thermo Sorvall RC BIOS with a 6 x 1L fixed angle Fiberlite rotor. And if you want one of the newest, most versatile floor model centrifuges on the market for your lab with have the Sorvall LYNX 6000 in stock and available.
Cold storage
Cold storage is a must have for every cell culture lab and American Instrument Exchange has you covered with fridges, freezers, ultralow freezers, and cryogenic storage tanks in stock. Popular refrigerator models include the Thermo Revco REL2304A, the VWR SCGP3004, and Fisher Isotemp stainless steel exterior units.
Freezer options include Fisher Isotemp stainless steel models, Thermo Revco REL and ULT series units, higher end Panasonic biomedical freezers and more basic white enamel exterior VWR options. If you need a lot of storage space we generally have several double-door freezer options available as well.
And ultralow temperature storage of -80⁰C? We’ve always try to have a wide variety of options on hand, from the durable Thermo Revco ULT2586 to the flashy Thermo UxF and Thermo TSX series. We also have ultralows from Sanyo, Nuaire, New Brunswick, and more.
Cryogenic storage tanks are a great option too – though you’ll need a supply of liquid nitrogen, a good LN2 tank can keep your sample safe and cold even during extended power outages. Click here to see several different options, from small manual fill dewars to giant autofill models.
Inverted microscopes
A quality inverted scope is another necessity for cell culture work. If you’re on a budget consider a Nikon TMS or Olympus CK2. These are older models but durable and versatile, so they’re still popular with many customers. If you’d prefer something a little bit more advance there’s the Nikon Eclipse TS100 or the Olympus CK40. And for those of you that need phase contrast, fluorescence, or other specialized features for your application, just give us a call or email with questions, or browse all our scopes!
Analytical and toploading balances
Mettler is our preferred brand for laboratory weighing applications, with a few Sartorius models also in the mix. Basic toploaders like the Mettler PG5002, MS802S, and Sartorius AZ1502 are always good choices. The newer Mettler Analytical models like the XP204, XP105DR, and AX205 are high quality, but in terms of durability and longevity our hearts will always be with the Mettler AT261.
And for high-precision micro-balance applications, email us about the Mettler MX5 or Sartorius ME5 models.
We also have plenty of miscellaneous benchtop equipment like water baths, pipettes, vortex mixers, hotplate stirrers, and more.
So if you’re in Boston, Cambridge, or anywhere in New England and you’re looking to get your cell culture lab up and running please give us a call or email today. We’re happy to review the options we have in stock and tailor an equipment package to fit the needs of your and your lab. And of course you’re welcome to come to our warehouse and take a look at the equipment in person. Thanks very much and we hope to see you soon!
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/.