Fixed Angle vs. Swing Out Rotors: What’s the difference?
Which type of centrifuge rotor do you need for your lab? Use this handy guide to easily see the difference between fixed angle and swing out rotors, and help to choose the best centrifuge rotor for your application.
Reducing the energy used by ULT freezers in the lab
Today we’re turning the spotlight up on ultra-low temperature freezers. They are energy intensive pieces of kit, found in thousands of laboratories around the world, and while they’re absolutely vital for a large number of applications, there are things we can do to collectively reduce the amount of energy they consume.
Where to find science research funding
No matter how great your idea is, without funding it’s unlikely to become a reality. Read on to find out about some of the current funding opportunities in the UK
Selling lab equipment to Richmond Scientific
We buy a wide range of used scientific equipment. Find out what happens once it’s back at our warehouse, and take a look at how selling your surplus lab equipment to Richmond can save you time and money
Going the extra mile…
Here at Richmond Scientific we’re all about building relationships and providing excellent customer service. Nick, Rob and Stuart are all out on the road, while our warehouse prepares for a big drop of new kit
We now stock Ohaus!
We’re excited to offer a selection of new laboratory equipment from Ohaus. Ohaus are world-renowned for high quality precision balances, centrifuges and benchtop equipment. They have over 100 years in the industry, and are continually innovating to remain on the cutting edge of the latest technology.
Hydrolab Visit
Nick headed over to Poland recently to visit our new supplier of pure lab water, Hydrolab.
It’s really important to us at Richmond Scientific to build relationships with our suppliers and customers alike, so it was great to visit, and be able to get hands on with some of the units before they come into stock later this week.
Choosing the best Hydrolab water purification unit for your lab
There are a range of water purification systems for laboratory applications. Different water purification methods yield varying water quality, and choosing the right one can make all the difference to your results, and your budget. Find out more about which water purification unit you need for your lab.
Slowly but Surely: James Webb Approaches L2
We have been inspired by the planning, ingenuity and teamwork of the team behind the JWST and wish it well on the remainder of its journey to the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point (L2), its home for what now looks to be the next 20 years.
The 2022 Freezer Challenge is now LIVE!
Have you signed up to the 2022 Freezer Challenge, run by My Green Lab? If you haven’t heard about it, it’s a free challenge in which thousands of scientists around the world work to reduce their carbon footprint and lower their costs of cold storage. Get ideas here for reducing the energy used by your laboratory freezer.
