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News Release from: Anachem | Subject: Ukas-accredited pipette service
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 22 May 2007
Pipette service guarantees trouble-free
pipetting
Anachem's Ukas calibration includes ten gravimetric weighings each at three volumes to ensure accuracy, linearity and precision plus a full service and any repair of the pipette
If your laboratory is working to highly stringent SOPs, or itself is Ukas or CPA accredited, you know you need to be able to trust and prove that your equipment is operating to the highest standards When it comes to maintenance of pipettes, one of the most highly used laboratory tools, you need assistance from real experts
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 23 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Anachem has been servicing and calibrating pipettes for scientists in the UK and Ireland for over twenty five years.
It has held Ukas accreditation for pipette calibration since 1998 and is the only UK Gilson Centre of Excellence for pipette service.
Thus, Anachem says it is the most highly qualified and experienced authority for pipette calibration to Ukas level in the UK.
Ukas-accredited laboratories have competent fully trained staff, properly maintained and calibrated instruments, full traceability of data, internal and external quality control and are recognised internationally.
Anachem offers Ukas pipette servicing and calibration for all major brands and models of pipettes.
The Ukas calibration includes ten gravimetric weighings each at three volumes to ensure accuracy, linearity and precision.
It also comprises a full service and any repair of the pipette.
The calibration certificate includes a statement of measurement of uncertainty per volume setting.
A wide range of pipette models can be serviced and calibrated to various levels by Anachem.
These include Gilson, Rainin, Finn, Biohit, Eppendorf, Cappelen, Brand, Nichiryo, Socorex etc.
Anachem says it cuts out the hassle of sending your range of pipettes to different distributors each time they require servicing.
So you can be sure they will all receive the same high level of maintenance and calibration by using a single service provider.
Anachem pipette service guarantees trouble-free pipetting and provides convenience with minimal administration.
It is an essential requirement to have your pipettes serviced and calibrated to ensure complete accuracy, precision and reliability of research results.
Anachem guarantees the same price for manual and electronic pipettes and no minimum pipette numbers are required.
Servicing can either be in Anachem's Ukas-accredited pipette service centre, or in your own laboratory with an on-site pipette clinic. Request a free brochure from Anachem ...
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