Make sure to read those manuals!

Click here to see used and refurbished lab equipment from American Instrument Exchange.

We always want to make sure that customers are happy with the used lab equipment they receive from us and just as importantly that they are able to use the equipment in a safe manner – we’re happy to provide support and advice on installation and setup when possible as well as copies of the user manuals for any equipment so that customers can review proper usage techniques.

Recently a facilities manager from a biopharmaceuticals company called to say that there had been an accident in her lab: someone who had neither been trained in proper use of the centrifuge nor had read the manual ran the unit with an imbalanced load and/or incorrect plate carriers. The inside of the bowl had been damaged beyond repair.

Luckily no one was hurt in the accident and the end result was a valuable (though slightly expensive) learning opportunity for the members of the lab. We were able to provide them with an upgrade on a replacement centrifuge.

So when you receive lab equipment please be sure you to familiarize yourself with the proper usage. If you have any questions at all please don’t hesitate to call us – we’re happy to help.

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/.