22/01/2010 New CAT products and prices

Our German manufacturer CAT has been making quality laboratory equipment for over 25 years. This range includes overhead stirrers, magnetic stirrers, liquid handling, shakers and mixers and homogenisers. This year we are introducing more of their innovative products including cell counters and an expanded range of rocking and rolling mixers. Changes in pricing structure means LOWER prices on many products including stirrers, shakers and liquid handling contiburrettes.

03/12/2009 Attest biological indicators now available in smaller packs

Due to customer demand 3M are now making Attest available in pack sizes of 100 and Attest rapid in packs of 50. This should be of help to our smaller users. 3M Attest biological monitors are true biological indicators, in self-contained indicator capsules. They enable checks on the biological reliability and performance of each autoclave without the need for laboratory facilities and laboratory-trained personnel. They are easy to use and give a straigt forward colour-change result. Email us now for more information

16/06/2009 Bath Armour range extended

With the new Walkabout and Chill buckets you can use bath armour beads hot or cold to maintain your samples temperature. Use them to maintain samples in transport round the lab or on the bench. See here!

07/04/2009 Ismatec Webpages Updated

We have overhauled our Ismatec webpages, you can now find all details on pump specifications and flow ranges , tubing with chemical compatibilty. Also for download there are manuals and software for pumps. See here!

16/03/2009 Prices cut on 3M ETS

As part of their product revisions, 3M have reduced prices on the Electronic test system. This autoclave test system is becoming popular in hospitals and universitys for its ease of use and now is even more cost efficient compared with the old style lantor cubes. The 3M ETS replaces traditional steam sterilisation equipment control tests such as Bowie & Dick or Lantor cubes, giving accurate results which are hard to misinterpret or ignore. Additional diagnostic features include early warning of protential problems, leak rate tests, sterilisation parameter indication and superheated steam determination. Email us now for more information

16/03/2009 3M Sterilisation Prices

We were able to hold 3M prices last year, but as part of a revision of the 3M sterilisation range, some prices will rise with effect from the 16th March 2009. 3M range prices Please call 01626 369990 or email us for a new price list and/or literature.

12/03/2008 Tubing & Food product news

SAint Gobain have revised their tubing range to allow for the European Union Directive 2007/19/EC concering the use of DEHP's in contact with food and beverages. Previous tubing formulations which were FDA approved are now not classed as suitable for food and beverage production. New formulations include: Tygon B-44-EU - Tygoprene XL-60 - Tygrothane C-210-A Norprene A-60-F-EU See further information here - tubing Call us now on 01626 369990 to order more tubing or for advice on tubing life and compatibility.

07/01/2009 SW High Power Ultrasonic Baths

Clifton have introduced a new range of high powered industrial ultrasonic baths. These heavy duty baths are available in sizes from 12 - 90L capacity. With a temperature range of up to 80°C and with a variable timer they are also suitable for continuous use for upto 12 hours. Go to Ultrasonics Baths or Email us now for more information

02/01/2009 Bath Armour

Introducing Bath Armour, a new heat transfer medium to replace water in unstirred baths and block heaters. Bath Armor aims to tackle water contamination by utilizing a dry, metallic thermal media comprised of small beads instead of water. The result is a dry bath that is far less conducive to contamination than a water filled bath. The unique propertiesof the dry media support the samples without blocks, racks, floats or weights. The cumbersome task and frequency of emptying, cleaning and refilling is simplified and dramatically reduced, resulting in a more productive lab and less lab downtime. Goto Bath Armour or Email us now for more information

31/07/2008 Fluid Trasfer Pumps from Charles Austen

A new fluid transfer pump is available from the Charles Austen range. The low cost RD5C is a rotary diaphragm pump and is available in 5 or 10 L/min versions. It is suitable for dry running and self primes with up to 8m suction lift. Valveless and without seals this is an ideal low maintenance pump for fluid transfer or filling applications. Goto Charles Austen pumps or Email us now for more information

05/01/2008 Lantor cubes phased out

3M Lantor cubes are being phased out from February 2008. We recommend 3M's electronic test system or 1300 disposable test packs as alternatives. Equipment control.

21/05/2007 30 Years of CAT laboratory Equipment

Our manufacturer CAT have been producing their innovative range of equipment for 30 years now. The CAT range of laboratory equipment includes Magnetic Hotplate Stirrers, Homogenisers, Overhead Stirrers, Liquid Handling and Shakers/Mixers. These instruments are of quality German build with prices that are competative with lesser brands. Can you afford not to check these out? See here for more information or email us now with your requirements

20/10/2006 Charles Austin Vacuum Pumps

We have added Dymax, Capex, Innovac series to our range of pumps. These robust vacuum pumps are ideal for applications such as aspiration, rotary evaporation, and gel drying. Email us now for more information

26/09/2006 3M Comply Strips for Prion Steam Cycles

We have added 3M Comply 1259 strips to our sterilisation range. These strips are designed for colour change after 18 minutes in a 134°C steam cycle, which is recommended for Prion sterilisation. Email us now for more information

04/08/2006 Water baths for Catering and Food Applications

Introducing a new range of Clifton waterbaths designed for slow and Sous Vide cooking applications. Perfect results everytime for Molecular Gastronomy. Unstirred, Duobath and Stirred baths in sizes 4 L - 56L Temperature range Ambient + 5°C to 99°C Digital LED Display with 0.1°C resolution 0-999 minute timer with alarm

02/06/2006 Ismatec Manuals

Ismatec pump manuals can now be downloaded from their website. Ismatec Pump Manuals

23/02/2006 New Cleaning and Sterilisation Products

We have added several new products to our cleaning and sterilsation ranges. These include the Hygea clinical ultrasonic bath and the Prestige C3 Advance autoclave.

10/11/2005 New Shallow Form Clifton Water Baths

Added to the Clifton range, the new NE1-9 and NE2-9D shallow form water baths will be of advantage for people processing small samples. Ideal for small bottles, tubes or micro plates, the 65mm depth on these baths allow easy access and better visibilty of samples. The smaller volumes of water also result in faster heating and less energy wastage.