Jenway equipment
We personally find you the right used, refurbished & new Jenway instruments & equipment from verified suppliers
Jenway is a British analytical laboratory instrument manufacturer, formed in June 1973 to design and make electronic thermometers and probes and based in Stone, Staffordshire. The company now builds spectrophotometers, flame photometers, colorimeters, and electrochemistry meters for pH, conductivity and dissolved oxygen, and has been part of Cole-Parmer since the 2015 acquisition of its parent, Bibby Scientific. Its catalogue ranges from the 63, 67 and 73 series spectrophotometers to the 6850 UV/Vis instrument and the PFP7 flame photometer. On Questpair, 61 used Jenway items are listed by 6 verified suppliers and distributors across 4 countries.
Updated:
Jenway product list
Not the exact instrument you need?
Tell our scientists what you are after. We track it down, including off-market supply.
About Jenway
Jenway is a British analytical laboratory instrument manufacturer founded in June 1973, originally to design and produce electronic thermometers and probes. It is headquartered in Stone, Staffordshire, in the United Kingdom. The company builds spectrophotometers, flame photometers, colorimeters, and a range of electrochemistry meters covering pH, conductivity and dissolved oxygen. Since 2015 it has been part of Cole-Parmer, which acquired Bibby Scientific, Jenway's parent; Cole-Parmer itself was acquired by Golden Gate Capital in 2017. Its best-known instruments include the 63, 67 and 73 series spectrophotometers, the 6850 UV/Vis spectrophotometer, the PFP7 flame photometer, and the 9500 dissolved oxygen meter. The brand sits in the routine-measurement segment of analytical instrumentation, where reliability and simple operation matter more than top-of-range resolution.
Jenway product lines
The spectrophotometers are the heart of the range. The 63 and 67 series cover visible and UV/Vis work, the 73 series adds scanning capability, and the 6850 is a double-beam UV/Vis instrument for more demanding absorbance work. These systems do the everyday spectroscopy a life sciences lab depends on: nucleic acid and protein quantification, enzyme kinetics, and the standard curves behind a colorimetric immunoassay. Visible-range absorbance reading underpins a great deal of molecular biology bench work, from checking DNA purity by the 260/280 ratio to following a reaction colour change over time, and a Jenway visible or UV/Vis unit is a common fixture in a cell culture or microbiology lab for exactly that reason. Optical density measurement for microbiology, tracking bacterial growth in culture, is another routine use these instruments were built for.
The flame photometers measure sodium, potassium, lithium and calcium by flame emission. The PFP7 is the long-running model here, used in clinical chemistry, food and water testing where flame emission remains a cheaper route than atomic absorption for a small set of elements. The electrochemistry meters cover pH, conductivity and dissolved oxygen. Dissolved oxygen measurement, the 9500 among the listed units, is standard in environmental monitoring and in bioprocessing, where oxygen levels in a fermenter or bioreactor have to be tracked through a run. pH and conductivity meters serve buffer preparation and quality control across genomics and proteomics workflows, where reproducible reagent chemistry is a precondition for everything downstream. Colorimeters round out the range for fixed-wavelength field and teaching use.
Which Jenway instruments are listed on Questpair?
Questpair lists 61 Jenway items from 6 verified suppliers and distributors across 4 countries. The stock is weighted toward the spectrophotometer series, with electrochemistry meters and flame photometers also appearing. Prices run from EUR 59 to EUR 5.326. 100 percent of the listings are used, so condition and calibration vary from one unit to the next and are worth reading on the individual listing. Where a warranty matters, it is often possible and is arranged in consultation for the specific listing. Manuals and documentation for older series can be requested through Questpair, where specialists respond within the hour, and replacement parts can be sourced the same way. Because Jenway has kept its series in production over long spans, a given model stays practical to support well after it has left the new catalogue, which is part of why these instruments hold their place on the used market.
Questpair review of Jenway
Our take based on listings data and supplier feedback
Jenway occupies a specific place in the analytical instrumentation market: it serves the routine measurement end rather than the high-resolution research end, and that focus shapes what shows up on the secondary market. The brand is best known for its spectrophotometers, and on Questpair the UV/Vis and visible-range instruments form the core of the stock. For a lab that needs absorbance readings for a concentration curve, an enzyme assay, or a nucleic acid quantification, a used 63 or 67 series unit does the same job it did new, and the price difference is the clearest reason to look here. Across the Jenway listings prices run from EUR 59 to EUR 5.326. The spread is wide because the catalogue mixes single-beam visible colorimeters at the low end with scanning UV/Vis instruments and flame photometers at the top.
The second benefit is harder to see on a single product page but matters over the life of a lab. Jenway covers absorbance, flame emission, and the electrochemistry trio of pH, conductivity and dissolved oxygen under one name. A lab that already runs a Jenway spectrophotometer and then needs a dissolved oxygen meter or a pH meter can stay within a familiar interface and a familiar service habit. The flame photometers, the PFP7 among them, read sodium, potassium, lithium and calcium by flame emission, a technique still used in clinical and food testing where it is cheaper than atomic absorption for a handful of elements. Pairing a flame photometer with a spectrophotometer from the same maker is a realistic reason to buy both here rather than source them separately.
The third point is about availability. The 61 listings come from 6 verified suppliers and distributors spread over 4 countries, which is a meaningful pool for a mid-market brand. It raises the chance that a specific series, a 73 series scanning instrument or a 9500 dissolved oxygen meter, is actually in stock rather than theoretically catalogued.
A buyer should weigh one thing against the price advantage: 100 percent of the listings are used. That means condition and calibration vary by unit, and the sensible approach is to read the individual listing and, where a warranty matters, arrange it in consultation for that specific listing. Manuals and documentation for older series can be requested through Questpair, where specialists respond within the hour, and parts can be sourced the same way. For the routine spectroscopy, electrochemistry and flame work these instruments were built for, the used market is where most of their value now sits, and Jenway's long production runs mean a given series stays supportable for years after it leaves the new catalogue.
**UV/Vis spectrophotometry on a working budget**
The spectrophotometer lines carry the bulk of the Jenway listings on Questpair, where used units are priced well below their new equivalents across 6 verified suppliers and distributors.
**A single maker across several measurement disciplines**
One brand covers absorbance, flame emission, pH, conductivity and dissolved oxygen, so a lab standardising on Jenway can match several instruments to one documentation and support habit.
**Stock drawn from across Europe**
The 61 Jenway listings come from 6 verified suppliers and distributors in 4 countries, which widens the pool of available models and conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find manuals and documentation for Jenway instruments?
Documentation can be requested through Questpair, where specialists respond within one hour. Tell them the model and series you have so they can match the right manual to your instrument.
How much does a Jenway instrument cost?
Across the Questpair catalogue, prices range from EUR 59 to EUR 5.326, with an average around EUR 1.504. The spread reflects the difference between small meters and colorimeters at one end and full UV/Vis spectrophotometers and flame photometers at the other.
What is the difference between a refurbished and a used Jenway unit?
A refurbished unit has been checked and brought back to working order, while a used unit is sold in its current state. Both are listed below new prices, so check the individual listing for condition details, calibration records, and included accessories.
Is there a warranty on Jenway equipment bought through Questpair?
A warranty is often possible and is arranged in consultation for the specific listing. Terms depend on the supplier and the condition of the unit, so confirm them before purchase.
Are Jenway instruments suitable for clinical and research work?
Jenway instruments are used in clinical, environmental, educational, and industrial laboratories. The 73 series and the 6850 double-beam UV/Vis sit at the research end of the optical line, while flame photometry covers electrolyte determination in clinical samples, so match the series to your specific measurement.
How long do Jenway instruments last?
Lifespan depends on use and maintenance rather than a fixed figure, and the families produced in volume like the 63, 67, and 73 series remain serviceable years after manufacture. Check the state of optical components and electrodes on any individual listing, since those wear faster than the instrument body.
Can I get parts for a Jenway instrument?
Parts can be sourced via Questpair. Give the specialists the model and series so they can identify the correct component, for example lamps or electrodes.
What are good alternatives to Jenway spectrophotometers?
Alternatives depend on which technique you need. For visible and UV/Vis absorbance, other analytical instrument makers produce comparable single and double-beam spectrophotometers; for flame photometry and electrochemistry the choice narrows to makers covering those specific categories. Compare on wavelength range, bandwidth, and beam configuration rather than brand alone.
How long does delivery take?
Lead time is set by the individual supplier and the location of the unit, since listings come from verified suppliers and distributors across 4 countries. The listing or the supplier can confirm dispatch and transit time for your order.
What is the difference between parts and spares for these instruments?
The two terms are used interchangeably for the components that keep an instrument running, such as lamps, cuvette holders, and electrodes. Both can be sourced via Questpair when you specify the model and series.
Do Jenway instruments ship internationally?
Listings come from 6 verified suppliers and distributors across 4 countries, so cross-border shipping is often possible. Confirm shipping options and costs with the supplier of the specific listing.
What product lines does Jenway make and how do they differ?
The spectrophotometer families run across the 63 series for visible-range work, the 67 series which extends into the UV, and the 73 series at the research end, with the 6850 as a double-beam UV/Vis instrument for baseline stability across a scan. The PFP7 flame photometer covers sodium, potassium, lithium, calcium, and barium by emission, while the 9500 dissolved oxygen meter and the bench and portable pH and conductivity meters form the electrochemistry side.
Which types of Jenway instruments are listed on Questpair and in what condition?
The catalogue holds 61 Jenway listings, every one a used unit, so 100 percent are used. Among listings that specify a type, the headings include analytical instrument, spectrophotometer, UV/Vis spectrophotometer, conductivity meter, pH meter, and UV-Vis spectrophotometer, with spectrophotometers the most frequently represented.
What separates the cheapest Jenway listings from the most expensive?
The low end of the range at EUR 59 tends to be small meters and colorimeters, while the high end near EUR 5.326 is full UV/Vis spectrophotometers and flame photometers. Beyond instrument class, condition, calibration records, and included accessories move the price within a given series.
About Questpair
Questpair is the European marketplace for lab equipment, where AI-prepared cases and personal specialists guide every purchase. We work with 247 verified suppliers across 38 countries to find buyers the right used, refurbished or new instruments, with response within 1 hour and significant savings vs buying new.
Personal · Fast · Reliable · Affordable