A look at the Top 7 Signs That You Should Service or Replace Your Centrifuge

In today’s blog, we are going to go over Lab Manager’s “Top 7 Signs That You Should Service or Replace Your Centrifuge.”  Like any piece of equipment, a centrifuge requires regular servicing in order to maintain a fully functional machine. If you fail to routinely service your centrifuge you will undoubtedly need to purchase a new one sooner than later.

Here are the Top 7 Signs That You Should Service or Replace Your Centrifuge.

1. See, hear, smell—You see rust and corrosion or damage, it makes noises that cannot be explained/fixed by service, or it has strange smells that cannot be explained.

This one is clearly the obvious observations. Chances are if your centrifuge is rusting, making funny noises which servicing has not be able to resolve, or has “strange smells” (not sure I even want to ask) you will want to service or replace your centrifuge!

2. You make a lot of adjustments to run your application— i.e. there is a more efficient, modern, innovative rotor/tube/adapter to perform your application.

This is an instance where your centrifuge could either run more smoothly by servicing or if there simply is a newer more modern unit that better suits your needs.

3. There are no longer rotors to buy (rotors are obsolete).

If you are in need of new rotors for your centrifuge you will need to look into purchasing a new Centrifuge altogether.

4. Your instrument is no longer supported by the supplier’s service department, or you’ve received a letter from the supplier that parts are no longer available.

If the OEM or ISO company you purchased your Centrifuge from is no longer servicing your system, you will need to consider purchasing a newer, more modern model.

5. Service and/or parts replacement purchases are increasing—i.e. more breakdowns as time goes on.

This could be an instance where your centrifuge is becoming increasingly outdated. If servicing or parts are becoming increasingly more expensive, it could be smart to look into newer, more common centrifuges.

6. No one can remember when it was purchased.

I am going to out on a limb here and say that if you cannot remember when you purchased your centrifuge, it has clearly been YEARS. Chances are that you also have lost brochures, specification documents, etc. and should consider either servicing or purchasing a new unit.

7. It is older than you are.

HA!  This one is self-explanatory. With the constant upgrades to medical equipment technology these days, you should certainly contemplate trading in your old unit for a newer model!

To learn more about centrifuges, visit Lab Manager’s website by clicking here.