Equipment

A practical guide for lab managers and operations leads on lowering energy use, extending gasket life, and protecting resale value of vacuum ovens. Covers where ovens lose energy, efficiency and maintenance tactics, gasket inspection and swap strategies, and resale-ready documentation practices — with a recommended Across International Elite E76i vacuum oven configuration.

This in-depth guide for aroma-sensitive processors explores how to optimize vacuum oven cycles for maximum terpene retention, reduced oxidation, and consistent throughput. Learn how to architect multi-stage cycles, select hardware, and leverage in-process measurement for repeatable, compliant 'house recipes.' Featuring modern hardware like the Across International E76i, this is a practical, playbook-style resource for those building 2026-ready labs.

A pragmatic playbook for extraction and QA/QC labs on how to commission and document used rotary evaporators, wiped film stills, chillers, and ULT freezers for operational reliability and audit readiness. Covers acceptance protocols, key failure checks, benchmarks, ROI, and the value of trusted partners like Urth & Fyre.

Explore why phase-change material (PCM) thermal buffers are rapidly becoming essential for distillation labs. Learn integration strategies, PCM types, energy and demand savings, and critical safety pointers to prevent chiller cycling and temperature instability during wiped-film or short-path distillation. Includes actionable checklists and highlights the PolyScience AD15R-40 chiller solution.

This in-depth guide breaks down the crucial process of 'ULT fleet triage'—right-sizing and optimizing ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezer fleets for research, clinical, and retail environments. Learn how to map sample risk to freezer specification, avoid costly cold chain mistakes, and implement phase-appropriate ULT strategies using modern benchmarks, alarm best practices, and integration tactics for backup power. Features actionable steps for acceptance testing, redundancy, and sample migration decisions—plus a spotlight on AI RapidChill -86°C ULT freezer as a practical solution.

Explore how a proactive, circular approach to consumables—refurbished glassware, ready-made spare kits, and managed inventory—reduces downtime and lowers total cost of ownership in distillation labs. The post offers a playbook for building robust spare kits for rotary evaporators and wiped-film units, outlines quality and regulatory checks for refurbished components, and provides real-world ROI strategies. Learn best practices, PFAS-free cleaning, and how Urth & Fyre helps streamline sourcing, compliance, and operational resilience.

This comprehensive guide unpacks condenser duty principles for solvent blends in rotary evaporation and wiped film systems, with a focus on the impact of coolant and chiller selection (like the Büchi R‑220 + F‑325 workflow) on recovery, fouling, and efficiency. Learn UA/LMTD fundamentals, scaling tips, and preventive maintenance tactics.