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Cole Parmer for fluid handling


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/12/2014

Speed 3 / Price 3 / Quality 4

We used fluid handling equipment in the construction of our anatomic bench model for simulated use device testing. Their peristaltic pumps have worked well for us, and offer the flexibility to change or add pump heads as required.

Strengths: good scientific equipment catalog with many items in inventory

Needs to improve: none

Lab equipment and supplies


Manufacturing , Medical Device
03/07/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 4

we order from them lab equipment (ie. pumps, ph meters, etc) as well as other basic components such as fittings, etc.
quality is pretty good and has generally been durable for our needs

Strengths: Large selection of components, supplies, equipment. Good customer service

Needs to improve: pricing is just ok

Pumps and accessories


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/31/2014

Speed 4 / Price 3 / Quality 4

Cole Palmer makes pumps of all types. Most likely a pump that you will need, along with the tubing to go with it. Pricing is premium though. Delivery is middle of the road in this order today get it tomorrow world.

Strengths: Pumps and Supplies

Needs to improve: Pricing

Pumps and silicone tubing


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/19/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 5

Most of our lab pumps and silicone tubing and a few other lab supply ordered for cole parmer. Just once the order was delayed for a few days.

Strengths: Quality pumps, silicone tubing and other many lab supply need. Patient customer service. Quick response on quotation.

Needs to improve: None

High end lab equipment, all in one place


General Administrative , Medical Device
03/27/2014

Speed 5 / Price 3 / Quality 5

Have used Cole Parmer's peristaltic pump and triggering timers for process development and production environments. Easier than shopping around to several vendors since they have everything one needs.

Strengths: Off-the-shelf products for laboratory testing and production. No waiting!!!

Needs to improve: Costly, but cheaper than alternatives.

good source for lab equipment


Clinical , Medical Device
03/26/2014

Speed 4 / Price 5 / Quality 4

We order or pumps from Cole. they have always been reliable and very competitively priced. Large product selection with helpful seals staff. Good source for lab equipment

Strengths: Large product selection, good customer service, reliable products

Needs to improve: None

good stuff


Customer Service , Medical Device
03/15/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 4

Cole parmer has good supplies from lab equipment to ph meters the quality is pretty good

Strengths: Cole parmer has pretty good supplies like phmeaters we use them at work

Needs to improve: Ive found no weaknesses with cole parmer

Pump it up!


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/25/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 4

We use Cole-Parmer equipment as a budget alternative to a Harvard pump. It isn't as nice, or as easy to adjust parameters, but it gets the job done for our needs.

Strengths: Pumps and tubing

Needs to improve: none

excellent resource for lab equipment


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/07/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 4

a very good resource to go to for lab supplies. I recently purchased their peristalic pump for our lab testing needs and have been pleased with its performance and quality.

Strengths: quality lab equipment

Needs to improve: none

Pumps, Water Baths, and other Lab Equipment Needs


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/29/2014

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 5

Great customer service. Large selection for everyday lab needs.

Strengths: Great vendor for water baths and pumps. Their products have been reliable thus far. They're a great supplier of other lab equipment- pipettes, beakers, etc.

Needs to improve: N/A

lab supplies and equipment


Manufacturing , Medical Device
03/31/2014

Speed 4 / Price 3 / Quality 4

Products i have ordered from cole parmer have been good in quality. They are a good resource to go for lab equipment and supplies

Strengths: Good selection of products and lab equipment, delivery

Needs to improve: na

Lab supply company


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
02/24/2014

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 5

Ordered the necessary lab supplies from the huge catalog. Not cheap but I got what I need from one place

Strengths: Wide selection of lab supplies (graduated cylinders, gloves, petri dishes etc)

Needs to improve: Pricing

Pumps, Temperature Controllers and Thermocouples


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/15/2014

Speed 4 / Price 3 / Quality 4

9 times out of 10 Cole Palmer has what you need. In the case when they don't have it the lead times can be long.

Strengths: Pumps, Temperature Controllers, Thermocouples

Needs to improve: Premium Pricing

Market Leader in providing Lab Equipment


Manufacturing , Medical Device
12/11/2013

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

Check the price with others.

Strengths: 1. Excellent customer service.
2. On-time delivery of products.
3. Lab equipment readily available.

Needs to improve: In some instances, the prices were too high than other competitors.

Great Laboratory equipment supplier


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/19/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 5

We use Cole Parmer for many of the items to help maintain our Lab: beakers, tables, cabinets, pipets, pumps you name it.

Strengths: Large selection, fast delivery, customer service

Needs to improve: None

Lab Equipment


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
02/18/2014

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 5

No frills lab equipment company: Need it? Order it. Get it.

Strengths: Large selection of a variety of lab equipment (pumps, pH meters, balance, etc.,)

Needs to improve: Not always the cheapest

Heat Shrink Supplier


Manufacturing , Medical Device
03/25/2014

Speed 5 / Price 3 / Quality 5

Cole-Parmer has exceeded my expectation when it comes to customer service and providing samples. I prefer them over Zeus whenever possible.

Strengths: Heat Shrink

Needs to improve: None

lab supplies you can trust


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/07/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 5

Common source for all of your lab needs. Adhesives and other chemicals come properly packaged and within scheduled delivery times.

Strengths: very expansive inventory

Needs to improve: none

Laboratory supplies and equipment


Manufacturing , Semiconductors
12/27/2013

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

Customer representatives were able to find the right product.

Strengths: Easy to use website. Great customer service. Offers great discounts to the corporate accounts.

Needs to improve: None

Cole Parmer


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
02/26/2014

Speed 4 / Price 3 / Quality 5

Wide variety of lab equipment

Strengths: Purchased several hot plate with stirrers from them and I haven't had any problems so far

Needs to improve: None so far