Must-Haves for Your Lab: Top 10 Equipment Picks of 2024
Discover the top lab equipment of 2024, handpicked from our 10 most popular product categories at The Lab Depot. These customer favorites stand out for their reliability, performance, and consistent demand across diverse lab applications.
Table Of Contents
Ductless Fume Hoods
Laboratory Ovens
Centrifuges
Water Baths
Autoclaves
Incubators
Vacuum Pumps
Hot Plates, Stirrers, and Hot Plate Stirrers
Freezers
Rotators
Ductless Fume Hoods
LabPartner™ Ductless Workstation - Mystaire Inc.
Are you seeking a compact, pre-built ductless fume hood that reduces energy consumption and maintenance costs? Look no further than the LabPartner™ Ductless Workstation from Mystaire, Inc. These powerful units trap harmful fumes and particulates, ensuring the user’s safety during laboratory analysis. They are available in three sizes, ranging from 24 in, 32 in, or 48 in.
Purair® Basic XT Ductless Fume Hoods - Air Science
Protect the user and the environment from hazardous vapors with the Purair® Basic XT Ductless Fume Hoods from Air Science. These low-cost hoods boast electronic controls and displays, including switches for the blower and a low airflow alarm. They come in 24 in, 32 in, or 48 in size.
Laboratory Ovens
AF Series Analog Forced Air Convection Ovens - Quincy Lab
Constructed from aluminum and solid steel, these Forced Air Convection Ovens are highly durable with a scratch-resistant gray coating. Additionally, these units provide uniform temperatures of 450°F (232°C) within the chamber and are energy efficient.
Vacuum Drying Ovens - Across International
Looking for a small, compact vacuum drying oven? Look no further than the AT09e and AT019e series ovens. These units come in a 0.9 cu ft. or 1.9 cu ft. capacity while boasting a consistent vacuum level in the chamber, glass doors, and three-inch thermal insulation to prevent heat from leaking.
Ecocell® Natural Gravity Convection Ovens - BMT USA
Are you looking for an oven with technologically advanced microprocessor controls, programs, and an LCD display? The Ecocell® Natural Gravity Convection Ovens are here for you. They have an ambient temperature range of up to 250°C and have a capacity of 22 to 707 L.
Centrifuges
Hermle Z307 Universal Centrifuges - Benchmark Scientific
Capable of speeds of 200 rpm to 14000 rpm, the Hermle Z307 Universal Centrifuges can hold up to four 200 mL bottles. They feature a compact design that minimizes work surface clutter and has various rotor options. They are compatible with 120V or 230V outlets.
MyFuge™ Mini Centrifuges - Benchmark Scientific
Enjoy easy and intuitive centrifugation with the MyFuge™ Mini Centrifuges. These small yet powerful devices can spin microtubes and PCR tubes at speeds up to 6000 rpm and swiftly decelerate when the lid is opened. They have a near-silent operation and come with an eight-position microtube rotor and a four-position OCT strip rotor.
Frontier™ 5000 Series Multi-Pro Centrifuges - Ohaus Corporation
The advanced Frontier™ 5000 Series Multi-Pro Centrifuges are perfect for clinical, industrial, research, and other universal applications. They feature digital displays and various buttons to set the parameters, allowing you complete control over your centrifugation. Each unit varies by capacity, speed, and refrigeration, allowing you to find the best unit for your needs.
Water Baths
BIOBEE General Purpose Water Baths - The Lab Depot
Trust the BIOBEE for direct and auxiliary heating of biological, chemical, physical, plant, chemical, and other experimental samples. With a corrosion-resistant stainless steel interior, accessible drain valve, PID automatic control, and digital display, this low-maintenance unit will ensure the most optimal results.
General Purpose Digital Water Baths - PolyScience
These General Purpose Digital Water Baths boast convenience, durability, and safety. They simultaneously feature a display with the actual and set point temperature and are available in volumes between 2 L and 20 L.
Autoclaves
STM-ED Sterilmatic Digital Sterilizer Autoclaves - Market Forge Industries
The STM-ED Sterilmatic Digital Sterilizer Autoclaves can sterilize a wide range of items, from basic glassware and rubber gloves to solutions in flasks up to two liters. Operating at 15psi, this sterilizer features a convenient switch for sterilizing either instruments or liquids and includes straightforward operating instructions.
SK Series Natural & Forced Convection Dry Sterilizers - Yamato Scientific
The reliable Yamato SK Natural & Forced Convection Dry Sterilizers offer fast, even heat distribution, advanced programmable controls, and high display visibility. With up to 99 steps, data logging, and built-in safety features, they deliver reliable, efficient dry sterilization for demanding lab applications.
Incubators
MyTemp™ 65HC Heating Cooling Incubator - Benchmark Scientific
The myTemp 65HC Incubator delivers precise temperature control from 0°C to 60°C for heating and cooling. With a digital display, internal power outlet, and stainless steel chamber, it’s perfect for BOD, Drosophila, and general lab use on low benchtops or floors.
IC Series General Purpose Natural Convection Incubators with Windows - Yamato Scientific
The Yamato IC Natural Convection Incubator Series offers efficient, even heating with air jacket technology, a space-saving design, and a dual-door system for easy viewing without temperature disruption. Select models include digital controls, safety features, and optional communication ports.
Vacuum Pumps
WOB-L® Standard Duty Vacuum Pumps - Welch Ilmvac
Welch Standard Duty Dry Vacuum Pumps deliver reliable vacuum to 5 Torr for a wide range of lab and industrial applications. With 17 models, built-in protection, gauges, and water traps, they are ideal for dry or aqueous vapors.
PILOT Series Chemical Resistant Diaphragm Vacuum Pumps - The Lab Depot
Made in the USA, the PILOT Diaphragm Vacuum Pumps offer quiet, chemical-resistant performance for vacuum filtration, desiccation, and more. With PTFE contact surfaces, a vacuum regulator, and a liquid trap, they’re ideal for handling organic and aqueous solvents and bleach-based cell culture decontamination.
DuoSeal™ Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps - Welch Ilmvac
Perfect for glove boxes, rotary evaporators, vacuum ovens, and more, the DuoSeal Vacuum Pumps deliver rugged, long-lasting performance with low RPM operation, high contamination tolerance, and vacuum levels below 0.001 Torr. A large oil reservoir minimizes wear and chemical reactivity.
Hot Plates, Stirrers, and Hot Plate Stirrers
Digital Hot Plate Stirrers - The Lab Depot
Our branded Digital Hot Plate Stirrers deliver precise heating and powerful stirring with a chemical-resistant ceramic top, microprocessor control, and safety LED. Ideal for samples up to 15 L, they support external probes for accurate temperature control within ±1°C.
Digital Hot Plates - The Lab Depot
The Lab Depot Digital Hot Plates feature a chemical-resistant ceramic surface, fast heating, and precise microprocessor control. With a safety LED, digital display, and optional probe for ±1°C sample accuracy, they are perfect for vessels up to 5 L or 15 L in everyday lab use.
HP Standard Industrial Hot Plates - Valad Electric Heating Corp
The HP Standard Industrial Hot Plates are built for pre-heating, reflow, and controlled heating in industrial conditions. Featuring stainless steel cabinets, aluminum top plates, and adjustable thermostats (100°F to 550°F), these plates ensure uniform heat transfer and reliability in demanding environments.
SuperNuova+™ Stirrer Series - Thermo Fisher Scientific
The Thermo Scientific™ SuperNuova+™ stirrer series, available with a ceramic or aluminum top plate, offers reliable performance and safety with intuitive controls. This device features a user-friendly LED display and offers advanced functionalities such as slow-speed stirring. For enhanced safety, it also includes a Hot Top warning system.
Freezers
General Purpose Laboratory Freezers - Corepoint Scientific
The General Purpose Auto and Manual Defrost Freezers from Corepoint Scientific offer energy-efficient performance and are ideal for industrial, clinical, and research labs. They provide a convenient operation with CFC-free insulation, adjustable thermostats, and frost-free automatic defrost.
Standard Flammable Storage Undercounter Freezers - American BioTech Supply
The Standard Flammable Storage Freezers are designed to store flammable materials, meeting NFPA and OSHA guidelines safely. With a microprocessor temperature controller, digital display, high/low alarms, and vapor-proof compressor components, they ensure reliable, secure storage for volatile materials.
Premier Countertop Manual Defrost Vaccine Freezers - American BioTech Supply
The Premier Countertop Manual Defrost Vaccine Freezers offer precise temperature control with a microprocessor controller, ensuring critical samples are securely stored. Features include a digital display, alarms, and compliance with CDC guidelines for reliable temperature monitoring and recovery.
TSX Series Universal Ultra-Low Freezers With Exterior Light Kit - Thermo Fisher Scientific
The Thermo Scientific™ TSX Series Universal Ultra-Low Freezers provide reliable sample storage with minimal temperature variation and fast recovery time. Featuring V-drive technology for energy savings, various safety alarms, and a touchscreen interface, these quiet, efficient freezers meet rigorous standards for security and performance.
EasyChill Ultra-Low Temperature Medical Grade Freezers - Across International
The affordable EasyChill Ultra Low Freezers offer fast cooling and excellent temperature uniformity for mid to large sample storage. With a microprocessor controller, CFC-free refrigerant, and low noise levels (27-37 dBA), these freezers ensure reliable, environmentally friendly performance.
Rotators
Roto-Mini™ Rotator Series - Benchmark Scientific
The Roto-Mini Rotating Mixers offer flexible mixing for applications like resuspension, protein binding, and nucleic acid purification. They support both vertical and horizontal mixing styles with adjustable motion and interchangeable holders for 0.5 mL to 50 mL tubes. There is also a Plus configuration with a variable speed of 5 rpm to 70 rpm and a rotating mix function, intermittent stops function, and see-saw function.
Roto-Therm™ Incubated Tube Rotators - Benchmark Scientific
Benchmark’s Roto-Therm Series Incubated Rotating Mixers combine precise temperature control with versatile mixing capabilities for applications such as resuspension, hybridization, and protein binding. With adjustable mixing angles and tube holders for 0.5 mL to 50 mL tubes, they maintain temperatures from ambient +5°C to 60°C. They also have a plus configuration for other mixing and agitating functions.
Whether you're outfitting a new lab or upgrading essential equipment, these top-performing products represent the most trusted and in-demand solutions of 2024. From precision heating tools and advanced cold storage units to powerful vacuum pumps and flexible rotators, each item in this list was selected based on customer satisfaction, performance, and reliability. At The Lab Depot, we’re proud to support your lab’s success with equipment that consistently delivers results.
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