What's the real checklist for buying lab equipment in India without regretting it later?
Before buying the equipment, there are 4 questions that you should ask yourself to avoid buying the wrong thing
Did you want to buy precision or reliability?
If their personnel did not work with Thermo Fisher, Agilent, Mettler Toledo, Eppendorf or in another sector in which reliability does not matter greatly, the purchase of the first type of machines is a rational decision. College laboratories and pharma diagnostic centers are places where precision, maintenance and service life are of great importance, so the purchase of the first category of machines is justified here. It is always a domestic manufacturer that can provide reliability with the ability to supply the client with spares.
What would you do if something went wrong?
Few potential owners, when asked this question, will give a sensible answer. If the column broke down on Tuesday, does the supplier have all the spares in his closet or will it be necessary to wait for the response from the supplier in another continent to receive the necessary parts? It is essential to enquire about the onsite calibration and availability of spares before signing the check.
Could it be that my glassware is not borosilicate 3.3?
The best way to approach this situation is to think about the glass as faulty. Will it resist the rapid cooling after heating that was previously applied? If the answer is negative, then there is a high probability that the glass is not borosilicate 3.3. Ask for the certificate of conformity for the production batch that is presented. The responsible supplier will be glad to provide you with the necessary documents.
Are you here to buy the school laboratory equipment or laboratory equipment?
These are two different things. The wisest decision would be to buy school laboratory equipment and laboratory equipment from the same supplier. This way you will not have to compare two different products. The requirements for the college laboratory or the university science research station are significantly higher than for the school laboratory which will be used for the needs of one class of students. It is always wise to buy school laboratory equipment and laboratory equipment from the same supplier. After all, this is how most schools and colleges operate.
How many questions did you answer positively? All four? There is no need for you to hesitate when you are making the purchase. Did you answer less than four? Now you know why educational institutions and laboratories choose Agn enterprises as their exclusive supplier of laboratory equipment in India.