Preventative Maintenance Programs for Reliable Lab Performance
Routine maintenance is more than a checklist—it’s the foundation of reliable instrument performance and fewer costly breakdowns. At Nautilus Precision, our preventative maintenance services go beyond surface care with full system inspections, OEM-quality parts, and compliance-ready documentation.
Every visit is carried out by engineers with decades of multi-vendor experience, ensuring your instruments are optimized, calibrated, and running at peak performance. By replacing consumables before failure, fine-tuning parameters, and verifying system accuracy, we help labs reduce emergency failures.
Flexible service plans allow you to schedule preventative care at intervals that match your workload and compliance needs, helping your lab avoid downtime and extend instrument lifespan.
Contact Nautilus Precision today to set up a preventative maintenance program tailored to your lab. Reach out now and keep your instruments—and your productivity—running smoothly.
Daily & Routine Care for Mass Spectrometers
Keeping your mass spectrometer clean and stable helps prevent breakdowns, ensures accurate data, and extends the life of the system. Here are simple habits every operator should follow:
Keep the Area Clean
Wipe down the bench and surrounding surfaces regularly. Dust and solvent residue can affect air intake and electronics.Use Clean Solvents and Fresh Mobile Phases
Always use LC-MS-grade solvents. Replace bottles weekly and filter mobile phases to avoid contamination or clogging.Inspect Lines and Fittings
Check for leaks or salt buildup around the LC lines, fittings, and source connections. Tighten gently if needed.Purge and Flush Daily
Flush LC lines with clean solvent (like water or methanol) at the end of each day to prevent buildup and carryover.Check Gas Supply
Verify nitrogen and other gas pressures are stable and within the required range before running samples.Monitor Pump Health
Listen for unusual noises or vibration from vacuum or LC pumps — early signs of wear or leaks.Keep the Ion Source Clean
Remove and clean the ion source on a regular schedule or when signal drops or noise increases. Follow approved cleaning methods only.Warm Up and Cool Down Properly
Allow the system to stabilize before data collection, and never power off immediately after shutting down a run — let the vacuum vent safely.Avoid Overloading the System
Don’t run concentrated or dirty samples without cleanup. This can contaminate the source, column, and detector.Back Up Data Regularly
Store data to your network drive or secure server at the end of each day to protect audit trails and results.Log All Maintenance
Record daily checks, cleanings, and any issues in a maintenance log. This helps track trends and supports compliance.Report Issues Early
If you notice irregular signals, leaks, or system warnings, inform your engineer or service provider before continuing operation.
