Standard for the service life of laboratory instruments


Release time:

2024-03-08

Common analytical instruments include infrared spectrometer, ultraviolet spectrometer, mass spectrometer, etc. The general service life of these instruments is 5-10 years, and the specific service life depends on the site situation and the maintenance of the equipment.

Standard for service life of 1. common laboratory instruments

1. Analysis instrument class:

Common analytical instruments include infrared spectrometer, ultraviolet spectrometer, mass spectrometer, etc. The general service life of these instruments is 5-10 years, and the specific service life depends on the site situation and the maintenance of the equipment.

2. Life sciences:

Life science instruments include PCR instrument, electrophoresis instrument, microscope, centrifuge, etc. Such instruments are generally used for 5-8 years. It should be noted that the service life of the centrifuge is relatively short, generally about 3 years.

3. Physics experiment class:

Physical experiment instruments include fluorescence spectrometer, electronic balance, X-ray instrument and so on. These instruments generally have a long service life, which can be used for more than 10 years, but they need to be maintained and updated regularly.

4. Chemical experiment class:

Chemical experimental instruments include polarimeters, colorimeters, ion chromatographs, etc. The general service life of such instruments is 5-10 years, similar to analytical instruments, and the service life depends on the actual situation.

Standard for Maintenance of 2. Laboratory Instruments

In the process of laboratory use, it is necessary to carry out daily maintenance and regular maintenance of instruments and equipment to ensure the normal operation of the equipment and extend the service life. Generally speaking, the daily maintenance of laboratory equipment should include the following aspects:

1. Cultivate the operator's maintenance awareness, so that the operator has the ability of daily inspection, cleaning and maintenance.

2. Regular inspection of instruments and equipment, including inspection of electrical safety leakage, inspection of machine parts, upgrade and replacement of system software.

3. The maintenance of the equipment includes the cleaning of the machine part, the cleaning of the optical parts, the cleaning of the sampler, etc.

3. Laboratory Instrument Elimination Standard

The elimination standard of laboratory instruments refers to the elimination treatment and end-of-life inspection of equipment when the equipment reaches the end of its service life or the equipment reaches the end-of-life standard. In general, the laboratory instrument elimination standards include the following aspects:

1. When the service life of the equipment ends or reaches the scrapping standard, the relevant personnel shall be notified immediately for evaluation, and the equipment shall be identified and evaluated.

2. The equipment assessed as "not meeting the scrap standard" shall continue to be used; if the equipment assessed as "meeting the scrap standard", it shall be eliminated in time.

3. The elimination of laboratory instruments and equipment shall be carried out in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. For obsolete equipment, the equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.