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Calibrate a Flow Meter for HPLC Pumping Systems

Flow Meter Calibration for HPLC Pumping Systems

First of all, our HPLC flow meters are shipped factory calibrated along with an accompanying calibration certificate for a flow rate of 1.0 ml/min plus additional flow rates requested by the customer. The calibration certificate certifies that the displayed flow rate is within ±1% of the actual flow rate at each calibration point.

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Validating Ultrasonic Cleaners in a CGMP Environment

By Rachel Kohn | February 18, 2026

Ultrasonic cleaners play critical roles as tools to clean small parts such as pumps, valves and filters used in drug development and manufacturing. As such, ultrasonic cleaners can be validated in CGMP…

Understanding IQ, OQ, and PQ: The Validation Life Cycle

By Bob Sandor | February 12, 2026

In regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals and food production, ensuring your analytical instruments—such as HPLC systems—are compliant is non-negotiable. This process is governed by Equipment Validation, specifically through Installation Qualification, Operation Qualification…

The Ultimate Guide to Ultrasonic PCB Cleaning: Processes, Chemicals and Oxidation Removal 

By Rachel Kohn | February 2, 2026

The main challenges to how to properly cleaning a PCB are fragility and complexity.  This makes manual cleaning with brushes, flammable solvents such as IPA, other solvent sprays and water jets impractical…

The Ultimate Guide to Ultrasonic Laboratory Equipment Cleaning

By Rachel Kohn | January 13, 2026

Learn how ultrasonic energy applied to lab equipment cleaning helps ensure compliance with FDA & CGMP regulations. FDA guidelines focus on eliminating cross-contamination and ensuring the integrity of analytical results. For many…

Picking the Best Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaner

By Bob Sandor | December 17, 2025

The best industrial ultrasonic cleaner is one capable of removing tenacious contaminants and operating over long periods of time, regardless of part size. For parts such as automotive engine transmissions, a large…

Specifying an Ultrasonic Cleaner

By Bob Sandor | October 14, 2025

Specifying an ultrasonic cleaner for a specific application requires careful consideration of several key factors to ensure effective and efficient cleaning. The process involves more than just selecting a machine; it necessitates…

How to Select the Best Ultrasonic Cleaning Solution

By Rachel Kohn | September 30, 2025

Choosing the correct ultrasonic cleaning solution chemistry is arguably the most critical step in the entire ultrasonic cleaning process, directly determining the effectiveness, safety, and efficiency of the operation. That’s because the…

Ultrasonic Carburetor Cleaner Commonly Asked Questions

By Rachel Kohn | August 19, 2025

Nothing is faster than an ultrasonic cleaner when refurbishing carburetors. Here’s why.

Ultrasonic Cleaning Vinyl Phonograph Records

By Rachel Kohn | July 28, 2025

According to Business Research Insights, the global vinyl records market was valued at $0.36 billion in 2024, and projected to grow to $1.29 billion in 2033.  Increasing popularity of “new” vinyl records…

Safe Cleaning Fine Mesh Lab Sieves

By Rachel Kohn | June 18, 2025

Lab sieves, according to Thomas Scientific, are essential tools for particle size analysis in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and construction. These sieves are designed to separate and classify particles by size,…

How to Select the Right Parts Washers for Your Needs

By Bob Sandor | June 17, 2025

In modern manufacturing, repair, and maintenance, achieving impeccable cleanliness of components is not just about aesthetics; it’s fundamental to quality, performance, and longevity. Whether you’re working with precision medical instruments, heavy-duty automotive…

Selecting an Explosion Proof Ultrasonic Cleaner

By Rachel Kohn | May 23, 2025

Great care must be taken when using flammable solvents such as isopropyl alcohol in an ultrasonic cleaner. Here are two approaches