How to Browse, Compare and Order Equipment on the Akribis Scientific Supplies Website

Akribis Scientific Supplies Ltd (akribis.co.uk) is a UK-based supplier of new and pre-owned laboratory and scientific equipment, established in 2003. You can browse its latest stock directly from the home page, add items to a comparison list, place them in a cart, and check out through the My Cart page. The site is best suited to buyers who already know roughly what instrument or part they need — for example, a rotary evaporator condenser or a peristaltic pump drive — and want to check availability and price before ordering. If you need something not listed, the company states that its team can help with specific requirements and offers worldwide logistics.

Browsing the product range

The home page opens with a Latest Products list, which is the fastest way to see current stock. Each entry follows the same pattern:

• Product name and model number (e.g. "Masterflex L/S Digital Drive 0.001 to 566 mL/min 0.1 to 600 RPM 07522-20 + Head + Footswitch")
• Price in pounds sterling (e.g. £1,575.00)
• Add to Cart and Add to Compare buttons

The listed stock spans several categories, which gives you a sense of what to expect:

Prices on the home page range from £25.00 for a small BUCHI metal clip to £2,750.00 for the GC system, so the catalogue mixes consumable-level parts with complete instruments.

Practical browsing tips

• Read the full product title. Model numbers and included accessories are part of the name — for instance, two Masterflex drive listings differ by which pump head is bundled (£1,575.00 vs £1,395.00). The title is your main signal of what is actually in the box.
• Watch for near-duplicate listings. The BioTek ELx405 appears twice at £550.00 and £575.00, and the BUCHI diagonal condenser assembly appears twice at £250.00. Check the model or part reference before choosing.
• Note that stock is pre-owned unless stated. The company describes itself as operating in the "new and used" equipment field, so condition details matter — see the checks below.

Comparing items

The Add to Compare button on each product lets you build a shortlist of similar items — useful when you are choosing between, say, two condenser assemblies or two pump configurations. Add the candidates, then review them side by side on specification and price rather than relying on the listing order.

Because the home page shows only name, price and buttons, treat comparison as a prompt to confirm the details that matter to you: part number compatibility with your existing instrument, what accessories are included, and voltage or plug requirements for your location.

Ordering: cart and checkout

1. Click Add to Cart on each item you want. The button sits next to every product on the home page.
2. Open My Cart (linked in the site header) to review your selection.
3. Proceed to checkout from the cart page to complete the order.

The site's own materials confirm a cart and checkout flow but do not publish payment methods, delivery charges or lead times on the home page. Confirm those at checkout or with the team before committing to a large purchase.

When to contact the team instead

The company explicitly invites enquiries: it says its team can help you "make the most informed and effective buying and selling decisions" and offers a complete worldwide logistics service. Contact them directly if:

• You need a part that is not in the Latest Products list — the home page shows only a subset of stock.
• You are buying from outside the UK and need shipping, customs or voltage guidance.
• You want condition details, service history or photos of a pre-owned instrument before paying.
• You are selling equipment rather than buying — the site mentions buying as well as selling.

Checks before you buy pre-owned equipment

Since much of the catalogue is used laboratory equipment, verify these before ordering:

• Exact model and part number against your existing system (BUCHI rotary evaporator parts, for example, are model-specific).
• What is included — a "drive + head + footswitch" bundle is not the same as a drive alone.
• Condition and functionality — ask the team directly; the home page listings do not state condition.
• Compatibility of consumables and spares — confirm that flasks, clips and condensers match your glassware set.
• Total landed cost — price plus delivery, and any import charges if you are outside the UK.

Working through these five points before you click Add to Cart is the difference between a straightforward purchase and a return.