Equipment

A deep-dive guide for lab and production managers on how to read chiller pump curves for jacketed reactors—covering flow vs head calculations, system resistance, effects of viscous fluids, refrigerant choices like R452A, and implementing real-world, actionable monitoring loops for optimized process control and energy efficiency. Features a product plug for the PolyScience AD15R-40 Refrigerated Chiller, available via Urth & Fyre.

ISO 8655:2022 pipette calibration is a game-changer for cannabis HPLC potency programs seeking stable, defensible results. This detailed blog reveals how adopting these international standards—alongside AOAC CASP and NIST hemp reference materials—can cut sample prep variance in half, accelerating in-house testing ROI and establishing audit-ready workflows.

Learn how a robust ULT freezer startup SOP protects your biobank, R&D, or extraction lab from asset loss and compliance headaches. This guide walks you through practical, research-based best practices for receiving, resting, powering, and commissioning ultra-low temperature freezers and chillers. Includes a detailed checklist, alarm and power quality tips, ENERGY STAR v2.0 updates, and actionable strategies for avoiding the most common sources of early failure. Featuring the Ai RapidChill 26 CF ULT Freezer as a recommended platform.

This post unpacks how NTEP-certified EMFR checkweighers and intelligent buffer design solve modern cannabis packaging challenges. Learn about 2025 HB-44 updates, how EMFR weigh cell performance outpaces strain-gauge rivals in fast, small-fill lines, and how proper placement, control loop tuning, and MSA approaches can minimize overfill, chargebacks, and compliance risk while maximizing throughput and ROI.

Supply chain hiccups and high utilization make spare glassware, seals, and quick-swap kits key to minimizing rotary evaporator downtime. This comprehensive guide covers rotary evaporator maintenance checklists, which glassware and seals to keep on hand, payback analysis of spare kits, elastomer compatibility for solvents and terpenes, 5S lab organization strategies, and how to commission your system for optimum throughput. Featuring the Buchi Rotavapor R-220 Pro and Urth & Fyre’s consulting expertise.

A deep dive into how the right ULT (-86°C) freezer selection today drives superior resale value and lower total cost of ownership by year 5. Learn ENERGY STAR 2.0 benchmarks, critical CDC storage and alarm compliance, and how to avoid costly pitfalls that sabotage secondary market value. Get actionable specs, market trends, and Urth & Fyre's approach for maximizing both lab ROI and future flexibility.

This in-depth guide delivers a practical, step-by-step commissioning checklist for ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers under ENERGY STAR v2.0. Learn how to verify power quality, alarm mapping, telemetry, and site prep before loading inventory—ensuring regulatory compliance, sample safety, and maximum energy efficiency. Includes acceptance test SOPs, utility incentive tips, and actionable insights for lab managers and facilities teams.