Why is preventative maintenance essential for your lab equipment?
Why is preventative maintenance essential for your lab equipment?
Your laboratory relies on precision instruments every day, but even the best equipment needs regular care to perform at its peak. That’s why preventative maintenance is more than just a recommendation – it’s a necessity. At INTEGRA, we offer tailored service programs for your instruments to help you avoid costly downtime and repairs, ensure reliable results and extend the lifetimes of your devices.
The benefits of regular preventative maintenance
Preventative maintenance isn’t just about reacting to problems; it’s a proactive strategy that helps labs stay in control, avoid disruptions and operate with confidence. Here’s why it should be a regular part of your lab’s routine:
- Increased reliability
Annual maintenance significantly reduces the risk of unexpected equipment failures that could interrupt your workflow at the worst possible moment. - Consistent accuracy and precision
Calibrated, well-maintained instruments ensure that you’re always getting reliable and reproducible results. - Extended device lifespans
By identifying and addressing wear and tear early, preventative maintenance prolongs the life of your equipment and protects your investment. - Predictable costs and maximum uptime
Proactive servicing of equipment spreads expenses predictably, and ensures your instruments are ready when you need them – keeping your lab running smoothly and your budget under control. In comparison, emergency repairs are often costly, unpredictable and disruptive, leading to unplanned downtime that can significantly exceed the cost of regular maintenance.
INTEGRA’s preventative maintenance programs
We understand that every lab has different needs. That’s why we offer flexible maintenance solutions to suit your requirements and budget.
BASIC preventative maintenance programs include:
- A full visual inspection and functionality test
- Cleaning and adjustment of instrument
- Replacement of critical wear and tear parts
- Firmware updates and calibration to manufacturer standards
- Maintenance documentation for your records
PLATINUM preventative maintenance includes everything in the BASIC program, plus:
- Worry-free coverage: if repairs are needed, labor and materials are fully covered
- Priority service: your repair request moves to the top of the queue
- Fast back-up: we’ll send you a replacement device within 48 hours to keep your lab up and running
Easy maintenance process
Preventative maintenance is straightforward and minimally disruptive:
- A qualified technician visits your lab annually to perform all scheduled maintenance on site.
- You receive a full maintenance report, and our technician is available to discuss the findings and offer suggestions where appropriate.
- Your device is back up and running in less than half a day – avoiding the extended downtime and disruption that unplanned failures typically cause.
Supported instruments
Our preventative maintenance programs cover a variety of INTEGRA instruments:
MINI 96
The MINI 96 portable electronic pipette is a budget-friendly 96 channel liquid handling solution designed for high throughput filling of 96 and 384 well plates. It boosts speed and precision while being compact enough to fit anywhere in your lab.
VIAFLO 96 and VIAFLO 384
VIAFLO 96 and VIAFLO 384 handheld electronic pipettes enable transfers of 24, 96 or 384 samples in a single step – delivering productivity levels similar to automation, but without the price tag. They are ideal for labs looking to scale throughput while maintaining flexibility.
ASSIST PLUS
The ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot automates routine pipetting tasks for improved reproducibility and hands-free operation. Compatible with INTEGRA electronic multichannel pipettes or the D-ONE single channel pipetting module, it eliminates physical strain, making it ideal for repetitive liquid handling workflows.
WELLJET
The WELLJET reagent dispenser and dispenser stacker offer precise bulk reagent and media filling of plates and tubes, combining fast operation with low running costs and minimal maintenance.
MEDIACLAVE and MEDIAJET
The MEDIACLAVE 10/30 media sterilizer and MEDIAJET petri dish filler are sterile media preparation and filling systems designed for efficient, high quality production of agar and liquid media.
Plan your preventative maintenance today
Protect your lab from costly surprises, extend the life of your instruments and ensure peace of mind with INTEGRA’s preventative maintenance programs.
Contact our technical support team to plan your service or visit our preventative maintenance overview page to learn more.