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How to Choose the Best Autoclave
Autoclave sterilizers are essential for almost any type of laboratory and it is crucial to choose the autoclave that suits your needs. Because autoclaves come in many shapes and sizes, from compact and portable to built-in wall units in many different configurations allowing sterilization of different types of media in different capacities and speeds, it can be overwhelming to make the right selection and stressful wondering whether you have made the correct decision.
This article outlines the factors that should be considered when choosing an autoclave, namely how to assess whether the autoclave meets your organization’s needs, including the autoclave’s capacity, throughput, space requirements, installation, maintenance, quality and overall costs over several years.
TOMY Centrifuge Raffle Winner at NIH Spring Vendor Show 5/23-24, 2018
Hi, thank you for attending the NIH Spring Vendor Show- please watch the following video to see if you’re the winner of the TOMY Multi Spin Centrifuge
Autoclave Maintenance- Proper Usage and Cleaning for Autoclave Performance and Longevity
A clean and well-maintained autoclave is key to keeping a sterile, well-functioning (and happy) laboratory environment. These tips and tricks on the proper water mixture, as well as cleaning and maintaining your autoclave can help ensure the proper function of your autoclave and keep it running.
Congratulations to our TOMY Multi Spin Centrifuge Winner
Congratulations to Roy Miller, Lab Manager/Staff Research Associate at UC San Diego's Insel Lab, for winning our Tomy Mini Centrifuge giveaway at the Biotechnology Vendor Showcase held at UCSD on February 15, 2018. Roy chose the Tomy Multi Spin centrifuge, the...
TOMY Multi Spin Micro Centrifuge Raffle Winner at UC-San Diego Biotech Vendor Showcase
Thank you to everyone who came by the Amuza booth at the Biotechnology Vendor Showcase at UC-San Diego on February 15, 2018! Please watch the video to see if YOU are the lucky winner of the Free Tomy MultiSpin Cordless Micro Centrifuge giveaway raffle. If...
High Altitude Autoclave Sterilization
According to the WHO Laboratory Safety Manual (3rd Edition, p27), autoclaves are essential laboratory equipment for the disinfection and sterilization of tools and biohazard products. However, sterilizing at higher altitude geographical locations with an...
Types of Autoclaves (Gravity vs. Vacuum Autoclaves) and Their Advantages
Types of Autoclaves Autoclaves function primarily through either gravity or vacuum-induced or pre-vacuum (prevac) sterilization methods, though some types of autoclaves combine both methods to sterilize. Though both types of autoclaves sterilize through...
Congratulations to our TOMY Centrifuge giveaway winner
Congratulations to Ayumi of Scripps Research Institute for winning our Tomy Mini Centrifuge giveaway! Ayumi chose the Tomy One Spin centrifuge, the mini centrifuge that has a counter balance allowing you to spin one solo 1.5 / 2.0 mL microtube at a time- great choice!...
TOMY Multi Spin or One Spin Mini Centrifuge Giveaway
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What is an Autoclave?
An autoclave is a piece of equipment that is used to sterilize various instruments, as well as solids and liquids, including biological waste matter. Autoclaves are frequently used in industrial settings, medical/dental facilities and laboratories, as well as public facilities including aesthetic salons, tattoo parlors, and veterinary practices.
Announcing the Winner of the Multi Spin Centrifuge!
Thank you to everyone who came by the Amuza booth at the Biotechnology Vendor Showcase at UC-San Diego on August 24, 2017! Please watch the video to see if YOU are the lucky winner of the Free Tomy MultiSpin Cordless Micro Centrifuge giveaway.
Service Notice TOMY Centrifuges
TOMY will be conducting work through on certain models of the TOMY MX-Series High Speed Refrigerated Micro Centrifuge and the TOMY MicroTwin Refrigerated Tabletop Micro Centrifuge.
TOMY will be sending service personnel to update specific parts completely free of cost.