Media supply for laboratories
Customized Media Supply Solutions for Laboratories
Whether you are relocating a laboratory, constructing a new facility, expanding an existing system, or dealing with an urgent supply bottleneck, we plan and implement your media supply efficiently, in compliance with GLP/GMP requirements, and precisely tailored to your needs.
Media supply for laboratories
Media supply is a fundamental requirement for safe, stable, and reproducible laboratory operations. Gases and liquids must be available at the point of use in the required quality and quantity. At the same time, requirements are becoming increasingly demanding: analytical methods are becoming more sensitive, regulatory requirements more stringent, and system failures more costly. A well-designed media supply system is therefore essential for reliable and efficient laboratory operations. It must not only function reliably from a technical perspective but also integrate flexibly into existing infrastructures and accommodate future requirements. Our extensive practical expertise in analytics and process engineering, combined with implementation in accordance with recognized standards such as ASME BPE 2016 and DIN 11866, ensures that our solutions are not only technically sound but also reliable in day-to-day laboratory operations.
Understanding real laboratory processes
Our solutions are based on the actual requirements of everyday laboratory operations. Processes, workflows, and user needs are taken into account to ensure that systems not only function technically but can also be used reliably and efficiently in daily operation.
Customized Solutions Instead of Standard Modules
Every media supply system is tailored to the specific application. Instead of rigid standard solutions, we develop flexible concepts that can be optimally adapted to laboratory requirements, processes, and future developments.
Technically sound implementation
The combination of engineering expertise and practical experience enables well-designed solutions. From planning through implementation, we create systems that operate reliably and remain stable over the long term.
Extensive safety and standards expertise
Implementation is carried out in accordance with applicable standards and legal requirements. The result is safe, audit-ready systems that meet stringent requirements for quality, compliance, and operational safety in laboratory environments.
Why Fäth Group
Our Expertise in Safe Laboratory Media Supply
From planning through commissioning, we implement customized media supply systems for laboratories. Our expertise covers engineering, piping and distribution technology, laboratory and high-purity gas supply, valves and safety equipment, automation, and integration into existing systems.
System engineering & planning
Development of customized laboratory media supply solutions – from initial concepts through detailed, standards-compliant planning in accordance with HOAI requirements.
Piping & distribution technology
Safe media distribution through precisely engineered piping systems for compressed air, high-purity gases, and laboratory gases, using materials ranging from copper to stainless steel and designed in accordance with DIN 11866.
Valve & safety technology
Precise pressure control, reliable shut-off and safety valves, and effective leakage protection for safe laboratory gas supply systems.
Tank connections & gas sources
Continuous laboratory supply through the integration of tanks, cylinder manifolds, and centralized gas sources, including redundancy concepts to ensure high system availability.
Automation & monitoring
Stable laboratory operations through automatic changeover systems, leak detection, and continuous monitoring of pressure and media consumption.
Purity & media technology
Fully automated, ATEX-compliant high-purity gas supply with N₂ blanketing, leak detection, and drum change alerts for applications with the highest purity requirements.
Contact
Let’s discuss your laboratory media supply
Are you planning a new media supply system, relocating a laboratory, or expanding an existing installation? Talk to us about your requirements. Together, we will develop the right solution for your laboratory media supply.
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Laboratory media supply
Typical Applications
What is the purpose of your media supply project?
Laboratory relocations, new facilities, and expansions each present different challenges for media supply. We develop solutions tailored to your specific project requirements.
Laboratory relocation & media supply
Relocating a laboratory requires careful planning to avoid operational interruptions. Temporary supply systems safeguard critical processes while existing systems are integrated, new installations are commissioned in accordance with applicable standards, and all trades are coordinated.
New laboratory – Plan your media supply correctly from the start
For a new laboratory, early planning decisions provide the foundation for a safe and efficient media supply system. High-purity gas and compressed-air systems must be correctly sized, while purity levels and materials must be selected according to the specific application. We support you throughout planning, inspection, and commissioning.
Modification & Expansion – Flexible Integration of Media Supply
Modifications and expansions during ongoing operations require a thorough assessment of existing systems and clearly defined interfaces. We expand existing media supply systems in accordance with applicable standards, integrate new points of use or high-purity gases, and minimize interruptions to critical laboratory processes.
How We Work Together
From planning to commissioning
From the initial requirements analysis through engineering and installation to commissioning, we support your project throughout the entire process. You receive your media supply solution from a single source, tailored to your laboratory processes and technical requirements.
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Requirements
Definition of media, purity levels, capacities, and general project requirements.
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Engineering
Planning of the appropriate media supply solution based on technical and operational requirements.
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Manufacturing
Manufacturing, assembly, and professional integration of the systems.
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Commissioning
System testing and professional commissioning.
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Handover
Handover of the fully operational system, including complete documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Media supply for laboratories
Which standards apply to laboratory media supply systems?
Depending on the application, laboratory gas systems and laboratory media supply systems are subject to various standards and regulations: ASME BPE 2016 and DIN 11866 for biopharmaceutical and food processing applications, VDMA 4390-1/2 for high-purity gas supply systems, TRGS 526 for laboratories handling hazardous substances, and DVGW regulations for gas installations. ATEX requirements apply in potentially explosive atmospheres, while GMP requirements apply to pharmaceutical laboratories.
What needs to be considered when relocating a laboratory and its media supply systems?
When relocating a laboratory, the media supply must be planned at an early stage. Temporary gas and compressed air supply systems ensure continuous operation during the transition period. The compliant inspection and acceptance of the new system must be coordinated, interfaces with existing systems clearly defined, and multiple trades managed efficiently under tight time constraints. A well-planned temporary supply solution helps prevent costly downtime.
Which media are typically required in laboratory supply systems?
Typical media used in laboratory supply systems include technical laboratory gases (nitrogen, oxygen, argon, helium, and CO₂), high-purity gases with purity levels up to 6.0, compressed air and medical compressed air, vacuum, ultrapure water, as well as process media and solvents. The selection depends on the type of laboratory (analytics, pharmaceutical, or research), the required purity levels, and the equipment used.
How quickly can an emergency supply solution be provided if the laboratory media supply fails?
In the event of a laboratory media supply failure, a temporary emergency supply can, depending on the type of failure and availability, be provided at short notice within 24 to 72 hours. Rapid identification of the cause and the availability of mobile supply solutions are key factors. We recommend establishing an emergency plan for your laboratory media supply in advance.
How much does a laboratory media supply system cost?
The cost of a laboratory gas system or media supply system can vary significantly depending on its size, the types of media required, purity requirements, and overall complexity. Key cost factors include the number of points of use, required purity levels (high-purity gases up to grade 6.0), regulatory requirements such as ATEX and GMP, the level of automation, and the scope of documentation. We would be happy to provide a non-binding quotation based on your specific requirements.