Vortex mixer vs centrifuge
Vortex mixers are mainly used to mix samples in tubes, plates and occasionally flasks by creating a vortex within the…
Portability of weighing instruments
There are many situations where weighing in the lab isn’t possible and measurements need to be taken in the field….
Selecting the right Eppendorf liquid handling equipment
When working with measuring and transferring a liquid, there are many options to select from. Pipettes and dispensers can come…
Air cushioned vs positive displacement pipettes
Pipettes are used to transfer specific volumes of solutions from one place to another. These are used mainly in analytical…
Laboratory balance use for wastewater analysis
There are many ways to work with water to gain information about a selected sample, with a lot of options…
DPD tablets
DPD tablets (diethyl-p-phenylenediamine) are used to determine chlorine in water and can also be used to test bromine, iodine and…
Advice for Weighing in the Field
When collecting data, it is not always efficient to take samples back to a laboratory. Sometimes, weighing needs to be…
What does a Vortex Mixer do?
A vortex mixer is a piece of laboratory equipment that is used in the rapid mixing of samples. This type…
What is Weighing Uncertainty?
When discussing laboratory balances, accuracy and readability are common terms that are used to understand the readings they give. Weighing…
New Haika Clear Panel Face Masks
Over the last 18 months we have regularly been requested to supply a good quality and UKCA compliant transparent face…
A simple guide to desiccators
Desiccators are sealed containers that are used for drying samples under atmospheric pressure or vacuum pressure. These can also protect…
What Laboratory Balance Do I Need?
A laboratory balance is a key piece of equipment in many labs, workplaces and in the field. They are typically…