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Sample Analysis

Meritics provides comprehensive contract analytical services across all sectors

If you don’t have a particle analyser, or perhaps your current particle characterisation capability is at capacity, then why not use our Contract Particle Characterisation Laboratory to provide the sample analysis data you need?

Our team of experienced particle technologists are available to help you obtain measurement data you need quickly, whether it be a particle size distribution from a laser particle size analyser, using our dynamic light scattering instruments for zeta potential measurements, or our gas adsorption analysers for surface area and pore volume determinations, we offer a comprehensive range of analysis options on our wide range of particle characterisation instrumentation. From nanoparticle size analysers to millimetre sized particle imaging systems, we can usually.

We are happy to run one-off samples, you can submit samples on a regular basis, or we can run a batch of samples for a research or development project, whatever your needs you’ll find our service great value for money.

Our in-house laboratory offers the following particle characterisation analysis at competitive rates

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Instrument Hire

Not ready to commit to buying your dream particle characterisation instrument?

Hiring an instrument can help you through periods of high workload, provide useful data whilst you justify its acquisition or carry out a small research project.

Meritics has a number of particle characterisation instruments for hire/rental.

Whether you need something for a day, a week, a month or a year contact us to see how we can help you get the data you need in a timely but economic way.

Instruments that can be hired include:

• Laser particle size analysers
• Coulter Counters
• BET surface area analysers
• Viscometers
• Rheometers
• Powder flow analysers
• Particle shape analysers
• Pore size analysers
• Zeta Potential Analysers

If you do not see what you need, please contact us, we probably have it!

Depending on the instrument required we can either ship a system to you for immediate use, or our applications team can deliver, install and if required, train your people on its operation so that you start getting valuable data from the start of the hire.

We understand that there may be occasions when budget or time constraints prohibit the purchase of new equipment: we offer a range of options and equipment for hire along with practical support from our expert engineering team.

Benefits of Hire

• Ideal to fulfil short term projects
• Boost in-house capacity when workload is high or timescales are compressed
• Increase breadth of capability – without capital expenditure
• Rental periods from a day to a week to a month, year or longer
• Delivery, installation, commissioning and training from a member of Meritics team
• De-commission and collection at your convenience

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Field Support and Training

Meritics specialists are always here to support you and your instrument

Regardless of whether you’re a novice or seasoned laboratory professional, our team of expert trainers combines extensive laboratory experience with advanced teaching techniques to enhance your skills and empower your research endeavors.

Expert installation service minimise disruptions to your lab.

Manufacturer trained engineering team

Over 100 years’ combined experience in particle characterisation instrumentation and techniques

Training on instruments or a specific analysis technique can be provided on-site or in our laboratory.

While it would be ideal for your instrument to function indefinitely, we acknowledge that breakdowns can occur. In such instances, rest assured that we are here to support you when these situations arise.

We only work in the UK so we can offer a faster more personalised service.

95% We ‘fix-it-right-the-First-Time’

Support provided over the phone from our head office in the UK or on-site by one of our field engineers

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Service agreements

Meritics offer a range of service agreements to protect your instrument

Throughout the warranty period, your Meritics system is comprehensively protected, encompassing corrective maintenance, parts, and on-site labour. To guarantee your ongoing satisfaction, we provide a selection of service agreements tailored to optimise your system’s performance over its entire lifespan.

• Full maintenance and repair contracts – Including a preventative maintenance visit, parts and labour throughout the duration of the contract.
• Preventative maintenance contracts – Including a preventative maintenance visit and service parts during the visit.
• One-off service package – Including a full service and service parts used during the service.
• Instrumentation certification / verification in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements and documentation provided for quality records can be applied to all service options.
• IQ/OQ procedures and documentation service available for delivery or relocation of a system.
• Manufacturer trained engineering team – our team is trained to the highest level on all instruments we support.
• Extensive stock of spare parts to minimise downtime

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Application Support

How Meritics can help you with your application

Expertise

Our expertise in particle characterisation means that our consultancy service can support your analysis requirements and help assist with solving key challenges.
Whether you are looking to buy an instrument, for some contract analysis or looking to hire an instrument for a project, give us a call on +44(0)1582 704807, email us at info@meritics.com or drop us a message through our contact page , we look forward to helping you.

Application Support

We provide in-house applications support to customers for specific applications, usually without charge. To get help with an application, give our friendly team a call on +44(0)1582 704807.

Method Development

We typically help customers with process changes, method development and changes to other variables such as raw materials.

Our Founder

Our founder, Brian Miller, is Secretary to the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Particle Characterisation Interest Group and has published over 35 white papers in this specialist field.

Our Team

Our team of analysts and engineers have over 100 years’ combined experience in the field. Meet the Team.

Additional Services

We can also provide additional services including site visits, advanced training, and preparation for regulatory approvals including method reviews and data checks. Request a quote.