Reconditioning Process

The following steps detail the general procedure Block Scientific, Inc. engineers follow to ensure our products are reconditioned to original specifications. Since each type of machine is different, some steps may not be necessary while some may be required that are not listed.

The first step in the process begins when a trained engineer inspects the instrument and then monitors and participates in the reconditioning as the equipment passes through the different departments which include disassembly, painting, replacement, repair, and inspection of electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic components, replacement and inspection of consumable items, reassembly, quality control, cleaning and packaging with the following general examples:

The instrument is then completely disassembled and our in-house painters match the original colors to professionally paint the panels and frame. Mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic components are rebuilt and lubricated or replaced. CRT screens, tubing, valves, lamps, o-rings, gaskets, probes, and other applicable items are replaced as needed. The unit is then reassembled and sent to our quality control department.

The expert staff of engineers in our quality control department tests the instrument exactly as it would be used in a laboratory. It is tested with reagents, calibrators, and controls to ensure perfect operation and it is visually inspected for quality. All reports are filed for future reference should they be required by the customer or the service department. The unit is then cleaned again and all accessories and operator manuals are inventoried for shipping.

Finally, our shipping department, utilizing a combination of our Sealed Air Instapak foaming machine, heavy-duty cardboard boxes, custom built wooden crates, and pallets professionally package the instrument. The unit is now ready to be shipped worldwide and tracked on our computerized shipping system.

The result is a product that functions and appears like new.