The purpose of this page is to provide researchers with a list of equipment that we have found to be both “well designed” and “maintenance-friendly”. We also provide a list of common research equipment manufacturers that we’ve found to be the most cooperative in terms of helping the IL to maintain the vendor’s equipment.
| Description | Vendor | Model | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Chamber/Incubator | Percival Scientific | I-35 Series | Easy to maintain. |
| Hot Plate/Stirrer | Fisher Scientific | 11-500-7SH | Easy to maintain. |
| Shaker Tables, Large | Lab-Line | Most or all have a lifetime warranty on their drives. | |
| Shaker Tables/Platforms, Benchtop | Lab-Line | Easy to maintain. | |
| Water Bath | VWR | 1146 | Easy to maintain. |
| Water Chiller | Haskris | Very reliable, easy to maintain. |
If you have questions about any of these instruments, please reach out to the Director of the IL (Mike Weeks, weeksmr@MiamiOH.edu, 513-529-7216). We will attempt to answer your questions, or we can put you in touch with the faculty member(s) on campus who have this model/type of equipment.
Some Companies That Have Always Been Cooperative
- Barnstead / Thermolyne
- Fisher Scientific
- Lab-Line
- Haskris
Making An Instrument Purchase?
The IL is always available for consultations regarding equipment/instrument purchases (large or small). We encourage you to contact us to ensure that the maintenance needs of your equipment are considered when making instrument purchases.