It is very common for lab managers in any type of facility to choose used equipment over new. This is often the case when an existing lab is adding to their testing capabilities, as well as for a smaller lab extending their testing, diagnostic or analytical services.
With specific types of equipment, including a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography or HPLC, getting the best equipment at the lowest possible price is a benefit of buying a used HPLC over a new mode. By focusing in on several factors in the purchase, a lab manager can find just the equipment needed at a fraction of the cost they anticipated with a new system.
Minimum Requirements
A common mistake is to assume a used HPLC is an old model with limited testing capacity and features. While there will be older equipment on the market, top used analytical and instrumentation dealers will strive to offer newer models in HPLC systems which meet all minimum testing requirements and standards.
Additionally, and this is the true value of the used equipment, it is very common to be able to choose a recent model with additional features and functions which would be well out of the budget when buying new. When the used or refurbished HPLC is purchased at a deep discount over new, it is a cost-saving and production benefit.
Consider the Options
There are many companies marketing HPLC systems. Buying from a used equipment dealer is a simple way to be able to compare features, throughput, workload capacity, functions, and options. As an independent dealer, the sales support staff can point out the benefits of the different used HPLC they have in stock, allowing you to make the choice that fits your testing needs.
Take the time to compare options, talk to different dealers and check up on the seller’s reputation in the industry. This will allow any lab manager to make an informed choice of the best dealer and the best HPLC equipment.
