Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Micro Technologies and what do you do?

Micro Technologies is a leading lab equipment manufacturer in India, specializing in laboratory glassware, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, teaching & learning aids, and electronic instruments & trainer kits. With over 25 years of experience, we manufacture and supply more than 2,500 products to educational institutions, hospitals, research centers, and industries.

Are you a manufacturer or a trading company?

We are a direct laboratory equipment manufacturer, not just a reseller. All our lab instruments, glassware, and medical equipment are manufactured under strict quality control, allowing us to offer competitive pricing without compromising on quality.

Is Micro Technologies an ISO-certified lab equipment company?

Yes. Micro Technologies is ISO 9001:2015 Certified, ensuring that every lab instrument, piece of medical equipment, and teaching aid we manufacture meets recognized international quality management standards.

Do you supply lab equipment outside India?

Yes, we are a global lab equipment supplier exporting to 50+ countries. We offer bulk supply and export services for laboratory glassware, diagnostic equipment, surgical instruments, and teaching aids worldwide.

Who can buy from Micro Technologies?

Our customers include schools, colleges, universities, research laboratories, hospitals, diagnostic centers, and industrial laboratories. Whether you need a single lab instrument or bulk laboratory equipment for an entire institution, we cater to all order sizes.

How do I place a bulk or institutional order?

You can submit an enquiry through our website's enquiry cart, contact form, or directly call/WhatsApp our sales team. For institutions and distributors, we also offer customized quotations and tailored equipment packages.

Do you offer customized lab and medical equipment solutions?

Yes, we provide custom solutions — tailored laboratory equipment, glassware, and medical equipment packages built specifically to match the technical requirements of your lab, hospital, or institution.

What is laboratory glassware?

Laboratory glassware refers to glass containers and instruments — such as beakers, flasks, test tubes, pipettes, and burettes — used in laboratories for measuring, mixing, heating, and storing chemicals and samples during scientific experiments.

What are the 10 glassware used in a laboratory?

The most commonly used laboratory glassware includes beakers, conical (Erlenmeyer) flasks, round-bottom flasks, test tubes, burettes, pipettes, measuring cylinders, funnels, petri dishes, and condensers — each designed for a specific lab function.

What is the most common laboratory glassware used?

The beaker and the test tube are the most commonly used pieces of laboratory glassware, followed closely by conical flasks and measuring cylinders, due to their everyday use in mixing, heating, and holding liquids.

What type of glass is used in a laboratory?

Most laboratory glassware is made from borosilicate glass, valued for its high resistance to heat, thermal shock, and chemical corrosion, making it ideal for repeated lab use.

What are the two main types of glass used for glassware?

The two main types of glass used in glassware manufacturing are borosilicate glass (high chemical and heat resistance, used in most lab glassware) and soda-lime glass (more affordable, used for general-purpose, non-critical glassware).

What is Class A glassware?

Class A glassware refers to volumetric glassware (such as flasks, burettes, and pipettes) manufactured to a strict accuracy tolerance as per international standards, allowing it to be used directly for precise measurements without separate calibration.

What is a Type 3 (Type III) glass?

Type III glass is a soda-lime glass with moderate chemical resistance, commonly used for laboratory glassware that does not require the high resistance of borosilicate (Type I) glass, such as general storage containers.

What is laboratory glassware made of?

Laboratory glassware is primarily made of borosilicate glass, and in some cases soda-lime glass or fused quartz/silica, chosen based on the required heat resistance, chemical durability, and optical clarity of the application.

What is laboratory glassware called?

Laboratory glassware is generally referred to as "labware" or "scientific glassware," and includes specific categories like volumetric glassware, general glassware, and specialty glassware.

What are the uses of lab glassware?

Lab glassware is used for measuring precise liquid volumes, mixing chemicals, heating or boiling samples, storing reagents, filtering solutions, and conducting controlled chemical reactions in research, educational, and diagnostic laboratories.

What is a pipette used for?

A pipette is laboratory glassware used to accurately measure and transfer small, precise volumes of liquid from one container to another during experiments and sample preparation.

What is the use of a test tube?

A test tube is used to hold, mix, heat, or observe small quantities of liquid or solid samples during chemical reactions and laboratory experiments.

Is laboratory glassware available in bulk for institutions?

Yes, we supply laboratory glassware in bulk for schools, colleges, and research labs, with export-ready packaging to prevent breakage during transit.

What laboratory filtration equipment do you offer?

Our filtration range includes funnels, filter papers, filtration assemblies, and vacuum filtration units designed for accurate separation processes in chemistry, biology, and microbiology labs.

What is included in your rubberware category?

We supply lab rubberware such as rubber tubing, stoppers, bungs, and bulbs used for sealing, connecting, and handling apparatus safely in laboratory setups.

Is your laboratory plasticware suitable for chemical use?

Yes, our laboratory plasticware — including measuring jars, wash bottles, storage containers, and trays — is manufactured from chemical-resistant polypropylene and polyethylene, suitable for general lab and educational use.

What metalware products are available for laboratories?

Our metalware range includes tripod stands, wire gauzes, clamps, stands, and burner accessories, built for stability and long-term use in physics, chemistry, and general laboratory settings.

Do you manufacture porcelainware for laboratories?

Yes, we manufacture porcelainware such as crucibles, evaporating dishes, and mortar & pestle sets, ideal for heating, evaporation, and grinding applications in chemistry labs.

What types of burners do you supply for lab use?

We offer a range of laboratory burners and tapes, including Bunsen burners, spirit lamps, and related heating accessories used for heating, sterilization, and combustion experiments.

What measuring and weighing equipment do you provide?

We supply digital and analog weighing balances, analytical balances, and precision measuring instruments used for accurate sample measurement in research and quality-control laboratories.

What heating equipment is available for laboratories?

Our heating equipment range includes hot air ovens, water baths, heating mantles, and incubators, designed for controlled temperature applications across chemistry, biology, and microbiology labs.

What mixing and stirring instruments do you offer?

We manufacture magnetic stirrers, vortex mixers, and shakers used for homogenizing samples and solutions efficiently in research and diagnostic laboratories.

What analytical instruments do you manufacture?

Our analytical instruments range includes pH meters, colorimeters, spectrophotometers, and centrifuges — essential lab instruments for sample analysis, testing, and research.

What sterilization and cleaning equipment do you supply?

We provide autoclaves, sterilizers, and laboratory cleaning equipment that ensure contamination-free environments for medical, pharmaceutical, and microbiology laboratories.

Are your laboratory equipment products suitable for research labs?

Yes, our laboratory equipment is designed for accuracy, durability, and long-term performance, making it suitable for research centers, quality-control labs, and industrial testing facilities.

Do you provide installation or technical support for laboratory equipment?

Yes, our team offers technical assistance and installation guidance for laboratory equipment, along with after-sales support for institutions and laboratories.

What diagnostic equipment do you manufacture?

We manufacture a wide range of diagnostic equipment, including BP monitors, stethoscopes, ECG machines, and other essential tools used by hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers.

Do you supply dental equipment?

Yes, our dental equipment range includes dental chairs, instruments, and accessories required for general dental practice and dental colleges.

What ophthalmic equipment is available?

We offer ophthalmic equipment such as eye examination instruments and vision-testing tools used by ophthalmologists, optometrists, and eye-care hospitals.

What surgical instruments do you manufacture?

Our surgical instruments range includes general surgery tools, forceps, scissors, and other precision instruments manufactured to medical-grade standards for hospitals and surgical centers.

What patient care devices do you offer?

We supply patient care devices including hospital beds, wheelchairs, mobility aids, and monitoring devices designed for comfort, safety, and ease of use in hospitals and care facilities.

Do you manufacture hospital furniture?

Yes, our hospital furniture range includes examination tables, bedside lockers, trolleys, and storage units built for durability and hygiene in hospital environments.

What is hospital holloware and do you supply it?

Hospital holloware refers to stainless steel containers, trays, bowls, and kidney trays used in hospitals for medical procedures and sterile storage — yes, we manufacture this range as well.

Do you supply hospital textiles?

Yes, we provide hospital textiles such as bed linens, surgical drapes, and patient garments designed for hygiene and comfort in healthcare facilities.

Is your medical equipment suitable for hospitals and diagnostic centers?

Yes, our medical equipment is manufactured to meet hospital-grade quality standards and is trusted by hospitals, diagnostic centers, and clinics across India and internationally.

What physics lab equipment do you provide for schools and colleges?

We manufacture physics teaching aids including optical instruments, mechanics apparatus, and electricity & magnetism kits used to demonstrate scientific concepts practically in classrooms and labs.

What chemistry teaching aids are available?

Our chemistry teaching aids include molecular models, chemical apparatus sets, and periodic table charts that help students understand chemical reactions and structures.

Do you manufacture microscopes for educational use?

Yes, we supply a range of microscopes — from basic student microscopes to advanced research microscopes — suitable for schools, colleges, and laboratories.

What earth and life sciences teaching aids do you offer?

We provide earth & life sciences teaching aids such as geological models, plant and animal specimen models, and biology charts used in science education.

What human anatomy models do you manufacture?

We manufacture detailed human anatomy models, including skeletal models, organ models, muscle and nerve models, and pathological models, widely used in medical colleges, nursing schools, and hospitals for teaching and training.

Are your teaching aids suitable for medical colleges as well as schools?

Yes, our teaching & learning aids range covers products for K-12 schools as well as advanced anatomical models and lab kits required by medical and nursing colleges.

Can teaching aids be customized for specific curriculum requirements?

Yes, we offer customized teaching and learning aid packages based on the curriculum and practical requirements of your school, college, or training institution.

What are analog trainer kits used for?

Analog trainer kits are used to teach students the working principles of analog circuits, amplifiers, and signal processing, commonly used in electronics and engineering labs.

What are digital trainer kits used for?

Digital trainer kits help students learn digital logic, gates, flip-flops, and digital circuit design — essential lab equipment for electronics and computer engineering courses.

Do you supply microcontroller kits for engineering colleges?

Yes, we manufacture microcontroller kits used for embedded systems training, robotics projects, and practical learning in engineering and polytechnic institutions.

What multimeters and testers do you offer?

We supply a range of digital and analog multimeters and testers used for measuring voltage, current, resistance, and continuity in electronics labs and industrial applications.

Do you manufacture oscilloscopes and signal generators?

Yes, our range includes oscilloscopes and signal generators used for visualizing and generating electronic waveforms in research, engineering, and academic laboratories.

What power supplies are available for lab use?

We provide regulated DC power supplies designed for stable, accurate voltage and current output, suitable for electronics labs, testing units, and trainer kit setups.

What are function generators used for?

Function generators are used to produce different waveform signals (sine, square, triangular) for testing and calibrating electronic circuits and equipment in labs.

How can I request a price quotation?

You can use the enquiry cart on our website, fill out the contact form, or call/WhatsApp our team directly to request pricing for any lab equipment, medical equipment, or teaching aid.

Do you ship lab equipment internationally?

Yes, we export laboratory glassware, medical equipment, and teaching aids to 50+ countries, with secure packaging suited for international shipping.

Is there a minimum order quantity?

We accommodate both small institutional orders and large bulk/export orders. Minimum order requirements may vary by product category — please contact our team for specific details.

Do your products come with a warranty?

Yes, applicable lab instruments and medical equipment come with manufacturer warranty coverage, along with after-sales technical support.

How can I get technical support after purchase?

Our support team provides 24/7 customer assistance, including technical guidance for installation, usage, and maintenance of laboratory and medical equipment.

How do I contact Micro Technologies for more information?

You can reach us via phone, WhatsApp, email, or the contact form on our website. Our team responds promptly to all product and order-related enquiries.