Laboratories and Research

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Our understanding of the technology for laboratories and research has allowed us to develop a specific portfolio of products and services for our customers. For large research centres, pharmaceutical R&D departments and universities we offer cost-effective and reliable solutions so that our customers can concentrate on their core business.

Our Products and Services for Laboratories and Research Facilities

Our wide range of off-the-shelf and customised gas mixtures, equipment and services provide laboratories and research facilities with all they need for:

• Instrument calibration – customised scientific mixtures and high purity gases for test and measurement equipment calibration.   We also offer equipment inventory services.
• Laser – total cost effective solution for laser management and maintenance, including all laser gases and equipment.
• Medical diagnosis – special gas mixtures for a range of diagnostic procedures such as lung function tests. Bespoke mixtures at clinicians request. Helium services for MRI.
• Air conditioning –  refrigerants, refrigerant recovery and system analysis and rectification for the sophisticated air conditioning systems used in laboratories and storage facilities.
• Freezing and chilling – total solutions for handling, storage and transportation of temperature-sensitive products.
• Waste treatment – water and effluent analysis gases, technology and services.
• Health and Safety – personal protection equipment, gas monitors, fire and gas suppression products and equipment, laboratory safety signs, safety audits and training in Laboratory Gas Safety.
• Heat treatment – pure gases and mixtures for controlled atmospheres in metallurgy laboratories.
• Coating – scientific mixtures, high purity gases and equipment for advanced coating processes.
• Inerting – high purity gases and vacuum systems for laboratory applications.
• Emission control and testing – scientific mixtures for monitoring air quality.
• Fire suppression chemicals and  fire protection products. 

Services for Rsearch Premises

We also supply a wide range of services to assist with the smooth running of research premises, including:

• Equipment inventory management and servicing.
• Cylinder inventory management.
• Consulting – we advise you on the most appropriate gases and equipment to use for specific applications and train your staff on issues, handling precautions and health and safety issues.
• Facilities management solutions – on-site experienced personnel provide a full range of services.
  • For example, we have implemented a full-time on-site Facilities Management Service for a major London university. The service focuses on safety, the day-to-day supply of gases and providing expert advice on all aspects of gas storage, distribution and use including gas storage vessels, distribution pipelines and control equipment. The customer has seen tangible benefits and views it as a great success. In the customer's own words "Service continues to be excellent”.