Equip your lab with reliable, compliance-certified equipment – with 24-48 hour delivery across Ireland and the UK.
Explore Our Full Range of Laboratory Equipment
At Ocon Chemicals, we supply provides a wide selection of laboratory equipment to meet the demands of scientific, research, and industrial environments.
Our range includes balances & scales, centrifuges, chromatography equipment, hotplates & stirrers, incubators, liquid handling systems, and safety cabinets, all designed to ensure precision, efficiency, and compliance in lab workflows.
Whether you're equipping a new lab or upgrading existing systems, our laboratory equipment offers high-quality, reliable solutions for a variety of applications, from analytical work to sample preparation and process control.
Why Choose Ocon Chemicals for Laboratory Equipment?
- Nationwide delivery with tracking via our own fleet
- Certified compliance with every product sourced meeting Irish/EU safety regulations
- Expert support through our technical team who can help specify, calibrate and maintain your equipment
- A large amount of stockholding with thousands of lab essentials ready for dispatch from our HQ in Cork
- Custom solutions which include vendor-managed inventory, cold-chain logistics and waste disposal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laboratory Equipment?
Laboratory equipment refers to the tools and instruments used to carry out scientific experiments, analyses, and procedures. This includes devices like balances, centrifuges, pipettes, hotplates, spectrophotometers, and incubators. These tools are essential in chemistry, biology, physics, and clinical labs to ensure accurate results, safe handling of substances, and compliance with quality standards.
How to maintain laboratory equipment?
- Clean with appropriate solvents and disinfectants.
- Calibrate per manufacturer or ISO guidelines.
- Store away from moisture and reactive substances.
- Inspect wiring, seals, and moving parts routinely.
- Log maintenance actions for audits and traceability.
Safety Tip: Always wear PPE and follow REACH or local COSHH guidelines when handling chemicals or hazardous materials during equipment maintenance.
How to stabilise laboratory equipment?
To stabilise sensitive equipment (e.g. balances or chromatography systems):
- Place on level, vibration-free surfaces
- Use anti-vibration pads or isolation platforms
- Avoid placing near heat sources or airflow systems
- Ensure regular recalibration, especially after relocation
- Secure loose components and power cables to prevent drift or interference
Who does Ocon Chemicals supply laboratory equipment to?
Ocon Chemicals supplies laboratory equipment to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, medical device manufacturers, food and beverage industries, independent and contract labs, universities, research institutions, healthcare providers, and schools.
Our equipment is trusted by lab managers, scientists, technicians, procurement teams, and regulatory officers across Ireland and the UK.
