The water activity meter is used to measure the amount of water in food that is available for microogranisms to grow. It provides a reading from 0.0 – 1.0 where [...]
Analytical Equipment
Gel electrophoresis is used to separate proteins based on charge and size. IBRL has equipment to run both agarose gel and SDS-PAGE.
The mini gel tank is used for SDS-PAGE and can accomodate up to two gels per run. The tank is compatible with all Invitrogen pre-cast mini gels and SureCast handcast [...]
The instrument simultaneously measures viscosity and torque. The results are displayed in cP or mPa.s. Torque measurement accuracy is 1% of full scale range and repeatability is 0.2% of full [...]
Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) is used to measure dissolved ammonia in aqueous solution. Accuracy of ISE is ±0.2 mV or ±0.05% of the reading.
This equipment provides a measurement for the amount of suspended solids or cloudiness in a liquid using light. IBRL Inventory # 58-046
The microscope is used primarily to verify fermentation culture morphology and detect contamination. IBRL Inventory # 59-042
Multinuclear, variable-frequency benchtop NMR for common QC applications. Range of magnetic field pulses and most comprehensive range of measurement frequencies. Current application: measurement of oil content in a variety of [...]
The Mettler Toledo XPE205 has a capacity of 220 grams and reads accurately to 0.01 mg. The balance has both the Mettler Toledo specific StatusLight and StaticDetect technologies, making it [...]
The Isotemp Hot Water Bath is a 15L capacity shaking water bath with a temperature range of +5˚C Ambient to 100˚C. With a temperature uniformity of ±0.05˚C a temperature stability of ±0.1˚C, [...]
4 ft wide, HEPA filtered, stainless steel work bench space for sterile biological applications. UV lamp allows additional sterilization between uses to reduce contamination concerns. Cabinet is NSF/ANSI 49 Compliant. [...]
Borosilicate glass oil bath. Can withstand temperatures up to 250˚C with rapid heating ( 5˚C per minute). Bath can be operated with oil or heating media. Uncoated bottom allows use [...]
Hammer mill for sample preparation for Falling Number® or NIR analysis. Includes a cyclone sample outlet making sample collection and cleaning between cycles easier. IBRL Inventory # 58-034
Instrumentation for Falling Number® method of testing sprout damage in grains and flour. Measures alph-amylase activity in wheat, barley, rye, or sorghum for consistent final products such as pasta, bread, [...]
Perten Rapid Visco Analyzer (RVA) viscometer with automated operation for more reliable sample testing. The RVA 4500 model is optimized for the largest range of viscosities (10 – 25,000 cP [...]
Portable pH and mV measurements with temperature correction. Memory space for up to 50 measurements. Easy-to-read display shows measurement, temperature, stability and electrode condition. Accuracy of ±0.01pH, ±0.2mV or ±0.05% [...]
Refrigerated microcentrifuge with a 48mL capacity (24, 2mL tubes) and temperature range of -9 – +40˚C . Maximum speed of 13,300 rpm. Biocontainment lid for clean runs. IBRL Inventory # [...]
Available for routine pH measurements in the lab. One to five point calibrations, temperature range of 0.0 – 100.0˚C and a resolution of ±0.1˚C. Automatic buffer recognition with two sets [...]
Dry bath/block heaters have a variety of configurations with interchangeable blocks. Maximum temperature of 130˚C. Includes a timer and an advanced internal temperature probe for accurate measurements. IBRL Inventory # 58-025
4 available chemical hoods for any experiments that may generate fumes. Air, vacuum, gases available for connections in each hood. Each hood equipped with movable sash for convenient work space. [...]
Reliable, reversible pump option for flows ranging from 0.5 to 3000mL/minute. Maximum pressure of 2.7bar. IBRL Inventory # 58-023
Ceramic-topped stirring hot plate. Stirring range from 50 to 1,500 rpm with temperature control of 1˚C increments. Hot Top warning above 50˚C. IBRL Inventory # 58-022
5.7 L capacity ultrasonic bath with 99 minute timer and digital display. IBRL Inventory # 58-020
Two refrigerated bench top centrifuges each with a 4L capacity. Speeds up to 14,500 rpm and a variety of rotors. Each centrifuge can handle 50 mL conicals, 15 mL conicals, [...]
TRACE 1300 Gas Chromatographer with autosampler. Current column options include a FAME column as well as a TG-5MS (5% phenyl phase) column. IBRL Inventory # 58-018
Two Ultimate 3000 HPLC systems from Thermo Fisher. Installed with both UV-Vis and RID detectors. Current column options include: HyperRez H+ for carbohydrate analysis, Acclaim Organic Acid column, and the [...]
Top load balances with a 1200 g capacity. Minimum weight 14 g, with a 0.01 readability. IBRL Inventory # 58-016
Available for routine moisture analysis. Stores 20 methods and 100 results with 0.015% repeatability. IBRL Inventory # 58-015
Oven with flexible and controllable vacuum for samples needing reduced atmospheres. Maximum temperature of 260˚C with a digital control system. IBRL Inventory # 58-013
Two large-capacity ovens available for any heating or drying application. Temperatures range from 50 – 250˚C with gravity convection. IBRL Inventory # 58-012
Ice machine available for all laboratory applications. IBRL Inventory # 58-010
Four large-capacity MaxQ orbital shaking incubators available. Incubators have temperature ranges of +10˚C ambient to 80˚C. Each incubator is equipped with a shelf and interchangeable flask clamps in a variety [...]
Laboratory autoclave – 120L chamber volume with a sliding rack. Easy-to-use digital control panel. IBRL Inventory # 58-009
Chamber for all anaerobic work. Two glove sets for dual use, and soft-sided for flexibilty. Internal incubator and oxygen-reducing catalysts. Cube-shaped port for ease of moving samples in and out. [...]
FreeZone -84˚C freeze dryer for lyophilizing samples including low eutectic point samples. 6 L console and stoppering tray dryer with three 16.5″ x 12″ processing shelves. IBRL Inventory # 58-005
Dishwasher with auto-addition of liquid detergent as well as a neutralizing acid rinse for effective cleaning of all laboratory glassware. IBRL Inventory # 58-006
High-speed floor centrifuge with interchangable rotors for up to 6L of volume in one run. Speeds up to 100,605 g with digital screen for monitoring. IBRL Inventory # 58-003
Full spectrum UV-Visible data instantaneously. User-determined concentration units, up to 100 standards, and third order curve fits. Suitable for a variety of life science applications, coatings and colors, multi-wavelength kinetic [...]