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Vacuum Filtration setup

What is the difference between gravity and vacuum filtration?

March 12, 2019October 31, 2022 Karen Lemon 1 Comment

There are two types of filtration which are commonly used in the laboratory and it is important to select the…

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Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump

Comparing vacuum pumps – how to tell which provides a stronger vacuum?

January 4, 2019October 31, 2022 Karen Lemon 4 Comments

Comparing vacuum pumps – how to tell which provides a stronger vacuum? When choosing a vacuum pump for any lab…

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Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps Ideal for Low Pressure Applications

August 1, 2018April 13, 2022 Luke Scicluna 3 Comments

Rotary vane pumps are positive-displacement pumps consisting of vanes mounted to a rotor that rotates inside of an oil-sealed cavity. These…

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Vacuum Filtration

What equipment do I need to perform a vacuum filtration?

July 17, 2018November 1, 2022 Sophie Bryant

Filtration under vacuum, also known as Büchner filtration, is commonly used to isolate the solid precipitate from a solution. This…

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Aspiration and Filtration Systems Ideal for Biological or Medical Liquids and Fluids

July 16, 2018April 13, 2022 Luke Scicluna

In biochemistry, cell culture and microbiology applications, aspirators are commonly used for the removal and disposal of liquids. The aspiration pump…

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How can I finely control the vacuum applied by my vacuum pump or system?

November 27, 2015November 16, 2015 Sophie Bryant

Some vacuum pumps or built in vacuum systems do not allow fine control over the vacuum applied. For rough work…

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How can I safely dispose of my liquid lab waste and PCR waste?

November 9, 2015August 18, 2020 Sophie Bryant

Safely disposing of liquid waste in the lab, especially liquids in PCR multiwell plates, can be an awkward task. The…

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How can I make my lab greener? 5 tips to reduce your lab’s carbon footprint

March 27, 2015March 20, 2015 Sophie Bryant

Many laboratories want to make their operation more environmentally friendly and reduce their carbon footprint. The 5 steps below are a…

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How can I extend the life of my rotary vane vacuum pump?

February 23, 2015February 20, 2015 Sophie Bryant

Rotary vane vacuum pumps are a popular choice in laboratories when a strong vacuum application is needed, but they do…

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What is the difference between Rotary Vane and Diaphragm vacuum pumps?

January 20, 2015 Sophie Bryant 3 Comments

Most laboratories will have a vacuum pump. They are widely used across labs of all disciplines for a range of…

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Choosing a Vacuum Pump for your lab

July 28, 2014October 10, 2014 Sophie Bryant 1 Comment

Vacuum Pumps are found in every laboratory for a huge range of uses, but how do you decide which one…

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