What Are the Options When Buying Used Lab Equipment?

Universities with limited funds are hampered to doaround for used lab equipments, quality and customer
in-depth scientific research for lack of laboratorysafety should always be the criteria for your
equipment. Donations of used equipments, in goodselections.
condition save these schools. But schools are not theReconditioned lab machines give peak performance
only ones in need of used equipment. Private clinicsand are outfitted with high profile electronic tools and
and government institutions on a budget can benefitthey look as good as new at a fraction of the cost,
from used lab equipment too.making these viable investments for health care
Starting a research lab on a budget does not sit wellinstitutions and health institutions that require lab
with eager medical practitioners who want to startequipment for their daily lab applications. There 2002
their own labs or are expanding their laboratory. This ismodels of different apparatuses that still give the
a pity because used laboratory equipment can besame performance level when these were bought
purchased at half the cost of brand new equipment. Abrand new.
brand new bench top sterilizer/autoclave for exampleUsed lab furniture is available when school labs or
can cost as much as $20,000 and even more but youresearch institutions redo their laboratories. Work
can get a good used sterilizer for $15,000. That's a bigbenches, computer lab furniture, stools, and shelving
slice off the brand new price.compartments that have been refurbished or need
A gynecologist, internist, or obstetrician would requirerefurbishing are sold in several specialty and medical
an ultrasound machine or analyzer for diagnostic testssupply shops and internet auction sites. Some of these
but the cost of brand new machines are prohibitive.still include warranties as product back-ups.
Used or refurbished lab equipment cost 75% less thanShop around and compare brands and prices of
brand new equipment!second hand lab equipments. You can purchase used
A used ultrasound machine and analyzer can pay forlaboratory equipments from reliable and established
themselves and you save on costs for diagnosticdealers. Before making a purchase, have an inventory
testing because you do not have to outsource theof your lab needs and list the equipments that you
work. Patients appreciate a one-stop consultationneed for your everyday lab work. Since this is an
because going to diagnostic labs for routine tests andimportant investment, check the working condition of
back to the doctor's office can be tedious.the equipments and review the warranty options.
Other used or previously owned laboratoryOnline vendors provide listings of their stocks but most
equipments such as microscopes, analyzers,often they do not include the price list. You can call
homogenizers, dispensers, washers, lab thermometers,them or visit their offices and offer a quote or ask for
mixers, and lab refrigerators are available and dealerthe availability of other used laboratory equipment.
have more items on stock. Even if you are shopping