Sampling
Chemical analysis
Microbiological analysis

Chemical analysis

For critical, go/no go quality parameters, it is important to achieve accurate and reliable results quickly, without holding up production. For staff proficiency testing and ring analysis, it is important that the equipment is easy-to-use, robust, and traceable.

Access our decades of experience in helping scientists improve lab efficiency and business productivity for a full spectrum of typical chemical analyses.

Recirculating chillers

ThermoFlex Recirculating Chillers
For food and beverage QC laboratories requiring advanced analytical equipment, the range of ThermoFlex recirculating chillers provides a solution which is:
  • Reliable, easy-to-use and maintain.
  • Quiet—promoting a safe and reduced stress environment.
  • Configurable with customer input from concept to design to meet specific application requirements.
Recirculating chillers

Calibration standards and solutions

pH buffers, storage solutions, cleaning solutions, kits and pH electrode filling solutions for every application
All Orion pH buffers and standards are traceable to NIST reference materials with a wide variety of sizes are available from 15mL single use pouches to large volume 19L cubitainers. Thermo Scientific Orion Solutions, Standards and Buffers include:
  • Orion pH Buffers, Sensor Maintenance Solutions, and Fill Solutions
  • Orion ORP Standards
  • Orion ISE Calibration Standards, Ionic Strength Adjusters, Reagents and Fill Solutions
  • Orion Conductivity Standards
  • Orion Polarographic Dissolved Oxygen Solutions
Calibration standards and solutions

Refrigerated / heated bath circulators

Designed for automated heating and cooling cycles in a range of analyses such as; brix, rheology and viscosity measurement, forced haze analysis and accelerated shelf-life testing, the ARCTIC series refrigerated / heated bath circulators provide a safe, easy to use and energy efficient solution.
  • Large work area enables high throughput and workflow efficiency
  • Sophisticated digital control technology designed to ensure accuracy and reproducibility of your liquid temperature control procedures
  • Drain port at the front for operator convenience
  • The controller can be indexed 90degC for easier viewing

To ensure the correct specification for your specific requirements, speak to a specialist today.
Refrigerated / heated circulators

Refrigerated / heated bath circulators

Designed for automated heating and cooling cycles in a range of analyses such as; brix, rheology and viscosity measurement, forced haze analysis and accelerated shelf-life testing, the ARCTIC series refrigerated / heated bath circulators provide a safe, easy to use and energy efficient solution.
  • Large work area enables high throughput and workflow efficiency
  • Sophisticated digital control technology designed to ensure accuracy and reproducibility of your liquid temperature control procedures
  • Drain port at the front for operator convenience
  • The controller can be indexed 90degC for easier viewing
To ensure the correct specification for your specific requirements, speak to a specialist today.

Turbidity

Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter
Turbidity is a critical parameter for food and beverage quality. Ensure fast, accurate readings with the AQUAFast Meter system.
  • Easy to read results from the large, bright LCD display
  • Simple calibration with step-by-step prompts with a calibration check available at any time to verify your readings are accurate
  • Auto-ranging from 0 to 1000 NTUs
  • Meets ISO 7027 and offers consistent light source for greater accuracy
  • No mixing or diluting with EPA-approved polymer bead primary standards for faster calibration
  • Complete with everything you need in a field case for easy storage and transport
Turbidity

Automated titrators

Orion Star T910 pH Titrator and Kits
Orion Star T910 pH titrators are designed to increase your laboratory productivity by automating titrations. Our core electrochemistry technology is integrated with a state-of-the-art reagent dispensing system to create modern, simplified automated titrators designed to make performing titrations easier, more reliable and more reproducible than manual titrations.
  • Automate acid/base titrations for simple accuracy
  • Offering easy-to-use navigation from setup to live titration analysis to data transfer to printer, computer or E=USB drive
  • Showcase titrations, onscreen instructions and help menus on a large colour graphic touchscreen display
  • Create and save up to ten user-defined methods
  • Save up to 100 titration data sets with date/time stamp
Automated titrators

Spectrophotometers

Orion AquaMate 8100 UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
A simple, accurate method for quantitative analysis of critical quality analytes. Built on the foundation of 60 years of spectroscopy experience, next generation Orion AquaMate Spectrophotometers combine exceptional performance with a contemporary design:
  • Intuitive operating software, including performance verification testing designed to meet GLP and GMP standards
  • 260 pre-programmed test methods, and flexibility to program your own custom methods
  • 7-inch, high-resolution glove-friendly touchscreen interface
Spectrophotometers

Electrodes

Orion ROSS electrodes & ROSS Ultra pH electrodes
The best choice for superior stability, rapid response, accurate and reproducible pH measurements.

ROSS pH electrodes offer unmatched benefits that you will not find in any other pH electrode. For more than 35 years, ROSS pH electrodes have been providing the best accuracy, stability and response you will find in a pH electrode.

Compared to conventional electrodes, the proven ROSS reference system exhibits stability in measurements, faster response, greater accuracy and precision when measuring samples that vary in temperature, or when calibrating in buffers with temperatures that differ from your samples.

These features combine to provide you with the optimum solution for fast, accurate, reliable measurements across a range of critical quality parameters to improve your laboratory efficiency and productivity.
Electrodes

pH, DO, ISE, conductivity

Orion Versa Star Pro and Orion Star A Benchtop Meters
Electrochemistry measurements such as pH, ion concentration (ISE), conductivity, and DO are often critical go / no go quality parameters in beverage production.

With process decisions such as; holding product, blending or re-work, depending on these results, it is important to have confidence in your results to maintain efficient production and customer satisfaction.

We offer a range of leading electrochemistry meters and electrodes for versatile, high-performance laboratory measurement systems, delivering rich functionality and features for fast, accurate and reliable sample analysis.
  • A wide selection of benchtop and portable meters to meet your application requirements and budget
  • Modular meter designs for maximum configuration flexibility and functionality
  • Accurate, consistent results—day after day—especially when used with Orion Ross pH electrodes
  • Easy-to-use features that maximize productivity and minimize training time
  • Durable construction for dependable use and long product life
  • 3 year meter replacement warranty
pH, DO, ISE, conductivity

Orion Star A Portable Meters and Pocket Testers
User-friendly, rugged and waterproof for dependable performance inside or outside the lab. Conductivity, pH, DO measurements as standard, additional parameters available.
  • Designed to deliver fast and reliable measurements and make testing easier
  • Informative, easy-to-use graphic display with a multi-language interface and clear on-screen instructions, text prompts with menu-specific function keys
  • Date/time stamps with sample and user ID for reliable data logging of up to 1,000 points
  • Waterproof IP67 meter housing
  • 3 year meter replacement warranty
pH, DO, ISE, conductivity

Vacuum concentrators

Thermo Scientific Savant SpeedVac vacuum concentrators, refrigerated vapor traps and pumps use state-of-the-art centrifugation, vacuum and heat technologies for removing solvents and concentrating samples while maintaining sample integrity.
  • Programmability (from 3 to 12 programmes depending on model)
  • Ability to download live run data from a USB port helps ensure accurate and consistent data collection.
  • Proven reliability with over 50 years of experience behind the Savant SpeedVac family of products.
Vacuum Concentrators

Microbiological analysis

It is important to have complete confidence in your microbiological equipment and procedures to avoid costly mistakes such as re-work, or wastage.

Obtain accurate microbiological data and make the correct process decisions with a range of aseptically manufactured consumables and optimised equipment for streamlined test methods.

Refrigerators

TSX Series High-Performance Undercounter Lab Refrigerators
Powered by V-drive, the TSX Series delivers low energy, decreased noise levels and improved performance and user experience. These new undercounter refrigerators are quiet and feature an improved user interface, automated locking and increased storage capacity and reliability.
  • Low energy usage
  • Low noise
  • High storage capacity
Refrigerators

Freezers

Designed for routine sample protection, the new Thermo Scientific ES Series lab refrigerators, freezers, and combination refrigerator/freezer are the ideal choice when there is limited space in the laboratory. All ES Series models deliver the sample protection, performance, security, and quality you have come to depend on.
Freezers

Safety cabinets

Heraguard ECO Clean Bench
  • Light and comfortable working conditions with side windows and optional windscreen
  • SmartPort enables safe and clean routing of vacuum tubing and cables for improved organisation of the work area
  • Optional stainless steel worktop to support flexible application requirements
Safety cabinets

Microbiological incubators

Heratherm microbiological incubators are designed to provide long-term performance with optimal conditions—and are backed by a two-year warranty on parts and labour, meaning confidence for your investment.
  • Intelligent design for improved results
  • Easy to use interface
  • Exceptional data monitoring systems that provide the key to reliable results
  • Independent sample temperature sensor, for GLP compliance on Advanced Protocol Security units
  • Wide range of sizes from 18 litres to 750 litres
  • Choice of gravity, mechanical or dual convection
Microbiological Incubators

Microbial filters

Nalgene Sterile Analytical Filter Units and Nalgene Sterile Analytical Filter Funnels
Perform microbial assessments quickly and easily with Nalgene Rapid-flow filter units.
  • Gamma-sterilized, individually wrapped
  • Provides excellent recovery and growth of microorganisms
  • Receiver is graduated from 20 to 150mL for easy reading of sample volume
  • 0.2µm size is ideal for sterility tests
  • 0.45µm size has black grid to facilitate colony counting
Microbial filters

Petri dishes

Sterilin Standard 90mm Petri Dishes
Culture microorganisms on solid media using Thermo Scientific Sterilin Standard 90mm Petri Dishes. These shallow dishes maximize incubator space and feature a mirror finish that ensures high optical quality.
Petri dishes

Water purification

Barnstead Smart2Pure Pro Water Systems
Pure water is required to ensure your analyses are accurate and efficient.

The Barnstead Smart2Pure Pro system converts tap water into ASTM Type 1 and Type 2 water and exceeds international standards ASTM D11931 Type 1, ISO 3696 Grade 1, and CLSI-CLRW, delivering ultrapure 18.2 MΩ.cm water with consistent quality.

To discuss your specific pure water requirements and ensure you have the optimum solution, speak to a specialist today.
Water purification

Hotplates and stirrers

A robust portfolio of hotplates, stirrers, stirring hotplates and supporting accessories provide an impressive combination offering superior performance, advanced safety and operational simplicity that will complete any laboratory need.

We have a product solution for any application, to help make the right selection, speak to a specialist today.
Hotplates and stirrers

Pipettes

F1 Clip-Tip, Finnpipette F1 and Finnpipette F2 Pipettes
A leading innovator in pipetting technology; from the first variable volume micropipette to the first to offer an interlock Thermo Scientific ClipTip interface. Thermo Scientific manual pipetting systems deliver unparalleled ergonomics, dependability and quality for consistent and reproducible results.

We now offer the most diverse range of pipetting solutions to suit any application and deliver unparalleled benefits. To help make you right selection for you and your team, speak to a specialist today.
Pipettes

Sampling

To achieve accurate and reliable analyses, you need to ensure your samples are chemically and microbiologically representative of the process and have been prepared to defined standards.

Analyse your day-to-day quality parameters with maximum accuracy, reliability, and consistency with our range of innovative, easy-to-use consumables and equipment.

Benchtop centrifuges

A wide array of Thermo Scientific centrifuges and their innovative rotors are available for all your processing needs, supporting labware from microtubes to large-capacity bottles—all designed to deliver outstanding performance spin after spin.
Benchtop Centrifuges

Water baths

From shelf-life testing, to work with coliform detection, water baths can be used for many applications within QC, so it is important you choose the right product to cover your specific analyses and access the benefits on offer.

Thermo Scientific Precision water baths have brought outstanding performance and reliability to laboratories worldwide. Now they are setting a new standard in laboratory water baths, with enhanced designs and added features to help maximize your lab efficiency and productivity. With their rugged construction and advanced microprocessor technology, Precision water baths are the smart choice for your QC lab.

We have a product solution for any application, to help make the right selection, speak to a specialist today.
Water Baths

Rockers, rotators and mixers

Robust for everyday use yet provide precise sample agitation for all your applications. With a broad range of digital speed and time settings, you can be confident that your sample will shake, mix, or pulse at the desired rate every time.

Regardless of your application need, you'll be able to set your sample agitation parameters and move on to your next task, helping to bring increased efficiency to your lab.

We have a product solution for any application, to help make the right selection, speak to a specialist today.
Rockers, rotators and mixers

Nalgene reusable plastic labware

A full range of labware including; beakers, cylinders, bottles, tubes and flasks. Break the habit of using glass labware and make your lab;
Safer:
  • Plastic labware won't shatter like glass
  • Plastic labware is lighter and easier to handle
  • No chipping or sharp edges with plastic labware
Smarter:
  • Eliminate the expense of replacing broken glassware
  • High-quality Nalgene labware is durable and long-lasting
  • Plastic labware costs less that glassware and won't need replacing as often
  • Light weight means you will pay less delivery costs
  • HDPE, LDPE and PP labware products are recyclable, unlike borosilicate glass
Nalgene reusable plastic labware

Syringes

National Target Syringes
  • Dispense small volumes
  • Two-part construction using polypropylene barrels and polyethylene plungers
  • No need for rubber or synthetic plunger gaskets, and requires no silicone or oil lubricant in barrel
Syringes

Sample containers

Capitol Vial Low- and High-profile Containers with Lock-Seal
  • An innovative solution to protect samples
  • Ideal for storing and retaining a wide variety of liquids and solids
  • Lock seal tab prevents spills and leaks
Sample containers

Capitol Vial Low-profile Flip Top Containers
  • Aseptic, airtight and leak resistant
  • Ideal for economical storage or packaging of a wide range of liquids and solids
  • Shoulder-less, liner-less containers
  • Available in a variety of colours or clear
Sample containers

Sterilin Polypropylene Universal Containers
Ensure your process samples are representative of source with a full range of leak-resistant, aseptically manufactured universal containers.
Sample containers

Pipettes

Samco Transfer Pipettes
A cost effective solution for quick and accurate liquid transfer for a range of applications.
  • Fast, accurate and easy liquid transfer
  • Shatterproof, nontoxic polyethylene
Pipettes

Bottles

Nalgene HDPE Bottles
The most complete range of bottles and containers to protect your samples and ensure accuracy of analysis.
  • Certified clean and ready-to-use
  • Semi-rigid, translucent all-purpose bottle
  • Designed for long-term, demanding lab use
  • Excellent chemical resistance
Bottles

Sample storage

Within food and beverage Quality Control it is important to have confidence in your refrigerated storage of samples. Whether preserving samples for the next shift, or preserving samples in case of repeat analysis, using refrigerators with stable temperature control and high efficiency is important for maintaining compliance with laboratory procedures and for cost control.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific we can offer a range of cold storage solutions designed for maximum stability and efficiency.