Gas-to-instrument compatibility starts with the right gas system. We design, install and support laboratory gas systems for the instrumentation they're feeding.
Your analytical instruments depend on more than the instrument itself. For GC, GC-MS, LC-MS and related systems, gas supply, flow, pressure and instrument condition all affect performance. Speck & Burke understand both the instrument and the gas systems that support it.
Many labs have separate support for gas supply and instrument servicing. Speck & Burke cover both, so there's one team that understands how the gas supply affects instrument performance and what the instrument needs to perform correctly.
GC, HPLC/LC, GC-MS, LC-MS or mass spectrometry system in need of a service visit
Instrument due for a preventative maintenance check
Lab running analytical work with no current service contract
Breakdown with no one to call who knows the setup
New instrument installed with no ongoing support agreed
Speck & Burke offer annual lab equipment servicing contracts, reactive breakdown visits, new instrument installation and reconditioned instrument supply. Each contract includes a preventative maintenance visit, giving engineers the chance to spot problems before they affect your analysis. Routine maintenance is built into each service contract, helping laboratories keep critical instruments in working order throughout the year.
Annual preventative maintenance visit
Reactive breakdown response
New instrument installation
Reconditioned instrument supply and installation
Gas-to-instrument compatibility assessment
Call us for a no-obligation conversation and we’ll confirm as quickly as possible whether we can help.
Labs that run chromatography or mass spectrometry depend on their instruments for results that feed a bigger process, whether that's food safety testing, research, pharmaceutical analysis or quality control. When an instrument goes down, testing, reporting or production work can be delayed. Clients come to Speck & Burke because they receive responsive customer service from engineers who already understand how the gas supply and instrumentation interact. That prior knowledge means a faster diagnosis and less time spent explaining the setup from scratch.
Instrument failure holding up critical analysis
No existing service contract in place
Previous supplier didn't understand the gas-instrument relationship
Breakdown with no clear technical support route
Need for reconditioned kit at short notice
"Our engineers understand what the customer is trying to achieve analytically. When something goes wrong, that knowledge shortcuts the whole conversation. They already know the setup."
"We'd had a GC sitting idle for three weeks waiting for a service visit from another supplier. Speck & Burke came out quickly, fixed the fault and assessed the gas supply at the same time."
Dr Rachel Marsh, Analytical Chemistry Lead
"We've had a service contract with Speck & Burke for a few years now. What I value most is that when something does go wrong, the engineer already knows our lab - the instruments, the gas lines, the whole setup. It means problems get sorted quickly rather than spending the first half hour on the phone explaining everything."
James Okafor, Laboratory Manager
Speck & Burke's service engineers come from an instrumentation background, not just a gas background. They understand GC carrier gas requirements, LC and MS operating conditions, gas flows, pressures and the effect these can have on instrument performance, what flow rates the instrument needs and what happens when those conditions drift. That means they can service the instrument and assess the gas supply in the same visit, check operating conditions, performance indicators and serviceable components against manufacturer recommendations.
What laboratory instrument servicing includes
A scheduled visit each year to service the laboratory equipment, check calibration conditions against manufacturer's recommendations, inspect wear components and flag anything that could cause a problem before it does. Regular maintenance can help extend instrument life and reduce the risk of an unplanned breakdown affecting your work.
If an instrument fails, we’ll aim to get you speaking to an engineer as quickly as possible for practical technical support. Depending on the fault, some issues can be resolved over the phone. Where a site visit is needed, the engineer already knows your setup from previous visits.
Speck & Burke buy, refurbish and sell reconditioned analytical instruments. For labs needing to replace laboratory equipment quickly or cost-effectively, reconditioned kit is often a practical option that can often be installed and set up in the same visit.
New instruments are installed and commissioned with the gas supply assessed at the same time. That means the instrument is set up with the correct gas connections, pressures and flow rates for the application. After installation, ongoing support can be agreed so the instrument continues to be supported beyond the initial setup.
Annual laboratory instrument service plans are available for labs that want a fixed cost, scheduled visit and priority response built into one agreement. Lab instrument service plans suit labs that run instruments continuously and can't afford gaps in support.
Because Speck & Burke work with clients on annual instrument service plans, your service history builds over time, so future visits are informed by previous findings, instrument condition and gas system notes. Annual servicing helps laboratories manage their laboratory assets more effectively by monitoring instrument condition over time. That continuity matters when something goes wrong.
Annual visit from an engineer who knows your setup
Ongoing monitoring of instrument condition over time
Early identification of components approaching end of life
Gas and instrument reviewed together, not separately
Single point of contact for both systems
Speck & Burke hold ISO 9001 certification and are believed to be the only company in the UK that can install a gas cage, run all the pipework into the lab, install the instruments and then service them year on year. Many providers focus on either the gas system or the instrument. Speck & Burke can support both. Speck & Burke go further because they understand what happens at the instrument end, which gives clients confidence in both quality assurance and technical consistency.
Engineers who understand analytical instrumentation, not just gas pipework
Gas and instrument serviced in the same visit where needed
Ongoing relationship means faster response when something goes wrong
Speck & Burke focus on gas chromatographs (GC), HPLC systems, liquid chromatographs and mass spectrometers, as these are the instruments most commonly used alongside laboratory gas systems. If you're unsure whether your instrument falls within the service scope, call and ask. An engineer will give you a straight answer.
You don't have to switch gas supplier. But most gas suppliers stop at the cylinder or the pipework. They may not support the instrument side of the process. If you want someone who can look at the whole picture, that's where Speck & Burke's service is different.
You'll speak to an engineer quickly. Some faults can be assessed and resolved over the phone. For anything that needs a site visit, the engineer who comes out will already know your setup from the annual service visit, which speeds things up considerably.
A preventative maintenance visit catches problems before they become breakdowns. For labs where the instrument feeds into a bigger process, the cost of an unplanned failure, including downtime, missed deadlines and emergency call-out fees, can exceed the cost of a contract. It's worth a conversation.
Yes. Speck & Burke buy, refurbish and sell reconditioned analytical instruments. If your instrument can't be repaired economically, a reconditioned replacement may be available more quickly and at a lower cost than buying new, depending on stock and specification. Installation and gas commissioning can be included in the same visit.
Get in touch for a no-obligation conversation with an engineer who can tell you exactly what's involved.
Gas-to-instrument compatibility starts with the right gas system. We design, install and support laboratory gas systems for the instrumentation they're feeding.
If your gas system feeds analytical instruments, it likely falls under PSSR 2000. We carry out the inspections and manage the compliance on your behalf.
End-user training and operator training for staff who work with GC, HPLC and mass spec equipment day to day.
Short or long-term rental of analytical instruments for labs that need cover during downtime, relocation or a capacity gap.