November 2010 Technology News
The latest equipment, instrument and system introductions to the laboratory market.
ANALYTICAL
SFC System
SFC-Fusion™ A5
- Converts standard Agilent binary pumping HPLCs into analytical SFC systems
- Supports 0.5 to 5 ml/min flow at 100 to 400 bar
- Provides ultra-fast throughput using 1.8 μm particles
- Built-in condenser allows the use of vapor phase CO2 at room temperature
Aurora SFC
www.aurorasfc.com
Extraction and Clean Up Products
ISOLUTE QuEChERS
- For multi-class, multi-residue pesticide analysis in vegetables and fruits
- 15mL tubes contain sufficient sorbent to process 10g or 15g samples according to the AOAC and EN methodologies
- 15mL tubes allow for immediate sample mixing and transfer to larger 50mL sample tubes
- Solvent-resistant paper labels facilitate hassle-free sample identification
Biotage
www.biotage.com/quechers
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
Fast Detection Speeds for UHPLC
The LCMS-8030 Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments features UFsweeper® technology, which accelerates ions out of the collision cell by forming a pseudo-potential surface. This results in high-efficiency collision-induced dissociation (CID) and ultra-fast ion transport for higher sensitivity. UFsweeper also enables the system to deliver fast MRM acquisition times.
With a high-speed scanning rate of 15,000 u/sec, the LCMS-8030 can provide full spectrum scans within a series of MRM measurements, providing confirmation of target compounds with information-rich ion spectra.
“All of this means that you can get more data points per peak than ever before from a triple quad,” said Robert Classon, LCMS Business Development Manager, Shimadzu. “Even HPLC peaks that are less than one second wide can be accurately quantitated, so you run samples faster and boost productivity and throughput.”
When paired with the Nexera UHPLC, the LCMS-8030 can provide accurate detection of peaks only one-second wide. In addition, a polarity switching time of 15 msec enables ultra-fast triple quadrupole measurement.
“Researchers who want to use a UHPLC system as a front end to a triple quad… can really boost their productivity,” Classon added. “Users can realistically increase their overall throughput by 50 to 100 percent.”
For more information, visit www.ssi.shimadzu.com.
Ultra-High Purity Mass Flow Controllers
GF Series
- Range of available flow rates has increased from 3 sccm to 30 slpm to a new full-scale flow rate of 55 slpm
- MultiFlo™ technology enables simple re-programming of the gas and full scale range in less than 30 seconds without removing mass flow controller from gas line
- All-metal flow path ensures compatibility with all gas media
Brooks Instrument
www.brooksintrument.com
Regulators
Instrument Series
- Control pressures up to 5,000 psig using SS316 diaphragms
- Fitted with Kalrez® o-rings, the device can operate up to temperatures of 327°C (620°F)
- Inlet pressures can be controlled to within 1% of setpoint through widely varying flow ranges
- Diaphragm options include PTFE, Viton and SS316, making them compatible with aggressive chemistries
Equilibar
www.equilibar.com
Scanning Electron Microscopes
Nova™ NanoSEM 50 Series
- Features a 110 mm stage with up to 75-degree motorized tilt for a wide range of sample sizes and configurations
- NanoSEM 450 Permits electron back-scattered diffraction (EBSD) analysis without pre-tilted holders
- NanoSEM 650 features a high-precision 150 mm piezoelectric stage, providing 100-percent coverage of six-inch wafers or masks
FEI Company
www.fei.com
Spectrophotometer + Fluorometer
NavSpec™ Plus
- Scans full wavelength spectrum (absorbance, percent transmittance, intensity) in less than one second
- Once the peak wavelength is determined, the user can easily determine the concentration of a solution or monitor rates of reaction
- Optical range is 380 to 950 nm (VIS-NIR); optical resolution is 2.5 nm
Forston Labs
www.forstonlabs.com
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
InTouchScope™
- Features Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) with the latest Silicon Drift Detector (SDD) technology
- Features easy sample navigation at 5x to 300,000x magnifications
- Includes an intuitive multi-touch screen, putting SEM “Apps” at the operator’s fingertips
- Users can select operating parameters and analytical functions or measure distances by tapping the touch screen
JEOL USA
www.jeolusa.com
Permeation Tubes
Trace Source™
- Used to blend gas calibration standards needed for air analysis for many Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)
- Emit a constant flow of vapor that is used to dynamically blend low-pressure gas mixtures
- Emission flow measurements are traceable to NIST through fundamental measurements (weight change, temperature, etc.)
Kin-Tek
www.kin-tek.com
High Pressure Chemical Reactors
HPR Series
- Range in size from 50 ml to 4 liters and may be operated up to 10,000 psi and 350°C
- Feature a magnetically coupled impeller for optimal mixing
- High-pressure components are ASME rated and protected by a rupture disc for safe operation
- Functions are controlled by choices of two integrated processors (RxTrol Jr. or RxTrol Sr.) with a full color touch screen
Supercritical Fluid Technologies
www.supercriticalfluids.com
HPLC Columns
Syncronis Range
- Provides highly pure, high surface-area silica, dense bonding and double endcapping
- Delivers consistent, predictable separations, from run to run and column to column
- Available with 5 μm particle size for conventional HPLC applications and with 1.7 μm particle size for high-efficiency UHPLC separations
Thermo Fisher Scientific
www.thermoscientific.com
Ultra High Pressure LC System
ACQUITY UPLC H-Class Bio
- AutoBlend Plus Technology automatically blends mobile phase gradients by percent, pH, or ionic strength, enabling binary, ternary, or quaternary gradient operation
- Optional six-port solvent select valve enables optimized method conditions
- Features a flow-through-needle sample manager
Waters
www.waters.com
BASIC LAB
Ductless Fume Hood
Independence™
- Features Silconazyne™ filtration system, allowing for one gas phase filter that fits most gas phase applications
- Combines ‘true zero’ gas measurement with multiple gas detection methods
- Features an integrated chemical reference library in conjunction with an application validation system
AirClean Systems
www.aircleansystems.com
Energy-Saving Ductless Fume Hood
Purair ECO™
- Minimizes stress on HVAC systems without compromising protection for personnel and the environment
- Available with a choice of controllers including a touchpad control with color display interface
- Optional BACnet network interface connects all cabinet control, monitoring and alarm functions to an open-source facility monitoring system
AirScience
www.airscience.com
Manometer
Traceable®
- Displays gauge and differential pressure/vacuum in eleven different units
- Simple hose fittings permit using hose/tubing with inside diameters from 1/16 to 3/16 inches
- Features a count-up timer that displays up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds
- Includes a data hold key to freeze the display and capture readings
Control Company
www.control3.com
Pressure/Flow Rate Sensors
Mitos
- Designed to minimize interference with the liquid flow
- Range includes 5 flow rate sensors and 1 pressure sensor (-0.5 – 30 bar)
- Devices are fully interchangeable and can run stand-alone or integrated with a Mitos P-Pump for the efficient logging of flow rate output
Dolomite
www.dolomite-microfluidics.com
Sample Preparation System
ElectroPrep
- Supports a broad range of membranes with MWCO of 100, 500, 1K, 2K, 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K and 300K Daltons
- Ideal for the rapid purification of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and other biomolecules
- Features reusable sample chambers made of PTFE for high sample recovery
- Features a run time of 3 to 10 minutes
Harvard Apparatus
www.harvardapparatus.com
Fume Hoods
UniFlow SE Air Stream
- Feature unitized flame retardant composite resin construction for total chemical and corrosion resistance
- Feature an angled sash opening and aerodynamic air foil for uniform air flow entry into fume chamber
- Available in constant volume CAV and variable air flow VAV models in 48”, 60”, 72” and 96” widths
HEMCO
www.hemcocorp.com
Karl Fischer Volumetric Titrator
AQUACOUNTER® AQV-2200S
- Small volume titration cell requires only 20mL of titration solvent for accurate measurements
- Combining one additional KF station with either a volumetric or coulometric module enables two different measurements to be performed at the same time
- Measures moisture over the entire range from 1ppm to 100% water content
JM Science
www.jmscience.com
Evidence Drying Cabinet
Protector™
- Provides a secure ventilated area to dry evidence such as clothing and bedding
- Leak-tight stainless steel interior withstands degradation by surface disinfectants
- HEPA- and carbon-filtered exhaust protects personnel from exposure to biohazards while eliminating odors
- Key-activated UV light provides secondary disinfection of the interior between cases to prevent cross contamination
Labconco
www.labconco.com
Oven Sample Changer
885 Compact
- Used for thermal sample preparation in Karl Fischer titration
- Can be used in combination with a Coulometer or a volumetric titrator
- Samples can be heated up to 250 °C
- Screw cap vials can be opened, cleaned and then reused
Metrohm USA
www.metrohmusa.com
Compact Dry Bath
MyBlock™ Mini
- Accommodates test tube sample sizes from 0.2ml to 50ml and accurate temperature control (+/- 0.1°C) up to 80°C
- Six exchangeable blocks are available for applications requiring different tube sizes
- Features a block lifter for removing blocks from the unit, eliminating delays due to cool-down time
MIDSCI
www.midsci.com
Enclosed Freezer/Mill
6970 EFM
- Features a totally enclosed liquid nitrogen (LN) auto-fill system with external loading of sample vials
- Includes a pre-cooling chamber, allowing additional samples to be cooled while the grinding chamber is in operation
- Controlled by a color touch screen interface that can store up to 10 programs for rapid process replication and consistency
SPEX SamplePrep
www.spexsampleprep.com
Laboratory Freezer
Bio-Cool
- Provides low temperature cooling to either -40ºC or -80ºC
- Does not require expendable liquid nitrogen and the associated pumping, re-filling, and storage challenges posed by a cryogenic liquid
- Immerses samples into a well-circulated, cold liquid bath
SP Scientific
www.spscientific.com
Wireless 4-Channel Logger
RTR-574
- Monitors illuminance, ultra-violet, temperature and humidity
- Large data capacity can store up to 8,000 readings times 4 channels for a total of 32,000 readings in One-Time or Endless recording mode
- Luminosity range covers 0 to 130k lx and Low Light Resolution to 0.01 lx
T&D Corporation
www.tandd.com
Chilling/Heating Dry Baths
EchoTherm™ IC22
- Chill, heat or freeze two separate sets of samples at two separate temperatures with individual control from -20°C to 110°C
- Chilling/heating surfaces are each 2.875” (7.3 cm) x 4.375” (11.1 cm) flat aluminum plates for optimal contact with the sample blocks
- Plates will heat to 37°C in under a minute
Torrey Pines Scientific
www.torreypinesscientific.com
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Fire Detection and Supresion System
Detect and Suppress Fire Directly at the Source
The FIRETRACE® stand-alone fire detection and suppression system from Firetrace International provides round-the-clock fire protection for various types of fume hoods and enclosures.
In traditional fume hood in-cabinet sprinkler detection and dispersal systems, the design of the airflow can result in heat and flames not reaching the top-mounted detection device in time to prevent severe damage or destruction.
FIRETRACE overcomes this issue with Firetrace Detection Tubing, a leak-resistant polymer tubing linked to an extinguishing agent cylinder. This proprietary tubing is a linear pneumatic heat and flame detector that ruptures anywhere along its length immediately upon fire detection, and automatically releases the suppression agent. In addition, detection is positioned in the path that heat and flames will follow—behind the baffles and across the duct openings.
“Sprinklers will go off until the fire department arrives, causing damage,” said Scott Starr, Director of Marketing for Firetrace International. “[FIRETRACE] can stop the fire where it starts, to prevent potential damage.”
Suppressant options include CO2 AFFF foam, dry powder and the latest clean agents, such as 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Suppression Fluid and DuPont™ FM-200®.
FIRETRACE can also be used to protect hazardous material storage cabinets. The Firetrace Detection Tubing is flexible so it can be routed throughout the cabinet, ensuring detection is at the point of a potential fire.
For more information, visit www.firetrace.com.
LIFE SCIENCE
Cold Blood Storage
COLDSTASH
- MaxedRack made from 9% nickel steel; holds 25ml cassettes
- Cassettes are designed to accommodate the guidelines of AABB for bag storage
- Cassettes are fabricated from lightweight aluminum alloy 5083-O
- Allows for reduced liquid nitrogen consumption
Coldstash
www.coldstash.com
Reagents for Glycobiology and Glycoanalysis
Sulfated GAG Quantitation Kit
- Allows easy quantification of sulfated GAGs in tissues such as cartilage, cultured chondrocytes, and chondrocyte culture solution
- Based on a colorimetric determination method, using 1,9-dimethylmethylene blue (DMMB)
- Capable of measuring amounts in the 2.5-80 μg/ mL range within a wide standard curve
- Provided in a standard 96-well plate format that can be stored for up to 1 year
AMSBIO
www.amsbio.com
BL21 Host Strain
Solu BL21™ Competent E. coli
- Overcomes a major obstacle to effective protein expression in E. coli for many mammalian proteins
- Helps enable scientists to make progress in a wide range of applications quicker and far less expensively than in the past
- Use of the Solu BL21™ Competent E. coli follows a simple and straightforward protocol, the product is compatible with all T7 promoter-based expression vectors
AMSBIO
www.amsbio.com
Organic Dye
Krome Orange
- Violet-excited organic dye expands the range of available choices and dye sensitivity limits for violet lasers
- Features excitation and emission maxima of 398 nm and 528 nm respectively
- Initial release of Krome Orange includes conjugates to human CD45 and CD4, with the range of human and mouse targets to expand going forward
Beckman Coulter
www.beckmancoulter.com
qPCR Reagent
SsoFast™ EvaGreen® Supermix with Low ROX
- Optimized for users of PCR systems employing ROX as a passive reference for normalization
- Can help reduce time-to-results from 90 minutes or more for standard cycling to between 35 and 45 minutes
- Patented Sso7d-fusion polymerase utilizes dsDNA-binding protein Sso7d to enable fast cycling without affecting PCR performance
Bio-Rad
www.bio-rad.com
Compound Libraries
PPI01 and FFG01
- Protein-Protein Interaction Library (PPI01) is designed around a novel scaffold that mimics a “beta-sheet type” hydrogen bonding pattern
- FieldFocus GPCR Library (FFG01) is designed using fieldand shape-based overlays of known ligands; targets the allosteric site of metabotropic glutamate receptors
BioFocus
www.biofocus.com
Microplate Dispenser
Multi-Flo™
- Dispenses up to four independent, parallel reagents in volumes from 1 μL to 3 mL, and microplates from 6- to 1,536-well, including low-profile, standard height, deep well and even microtubes
- Two integrated peristaltic pumps provide low prime volumes, full reagent recovery and high chemical compatibility
BioTek Instruments
www.biotek.com
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Disinfection Unit
Disinfect an entire room and all its contents
ID Tech Bio’s new Ultra-D Room Fogger offers a practical room cleaning technique, suitable for all types of rooms and contents, including beds, chairs, ventilators, IV pumps and computers. Once an ID badge is swiped, a 15-minute “dry-misting” process will begin, disinfecting the entire room, leaving all surfaces undamaged.
Featuring Magnetic Resolution Activation (MRA™) technology, the unit releases an activated dry mist Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) fog that kills all potentially harmful microorganisms, including MRSA, VRE, Acinetobacter and C-Diff spores to >6 log. ROS target only surface microorganisms, killing them on contact and then transforming them into H2O and O2 and evaporating. No residue is left behind and no damage is done, so even sensitive electronics can be disinfected.
The disinfectant includes a food-grade, 5- to 7-percent hydrogen peroxide concentration. “Hydrogen peroxide is the second most effective killing mechanism behind fluorene, which is highly toxic,” said John Barton, President, ID Tech Bio. “[Hydrogen peroxide] provides a very environmentally friendly disinfection, and kills harmful bacteria, spores and viruses.”
The compact unit sits on wheels so that it can be moved from room to room, and operates silently. If re-entry into the room is required immediately after the disinfection process, air scrubbing is required.
For more information, visit www.idtechbio.com.
Reusable Bio-Chip
FR48.48 Dynamic Array™ IFC
- Lowers costs and enables the use of SNP genotyping in a wide range of applications
- Each chip can be used up to five times and is able to produce results for 48 samples across 48 assays for a total of up to 11,520 genotypes over the five uses
- Provides 99 percent or greater call rates, and 99.75 percent or higher accuracy
Fluidigm Corporation
www.fluidigm.com
Liquid Handling Workstation
VERSA™ LLE
- Validated for the organic solvent extraction of 25(OH)D from blood serum using liquid-liquid extraction (partition chromatography
- Automated process takes 60 minutes for a set of 96 samples with no detectable cross contamination
- Each VERSA workstation remains customizable to accommodate unique needs
Aurora Biomed
www.aurorabiomed.com
Multiplexing Instrument
MAGPIX
- Features magnetic bead-based technology
- Simultaneously measures up to 50 analytes in as little as 25 μL of sample
- Offers more than 20 MILLIPLEX MAG Panels (magnetic bead immunoassay panels) for metabolic disease, inflammation, toxicity, neuroscience, and cell signaling research
Millipore
www.millipore.com
ISCA UPD 4 x 180k Array
CytoSure™
- Offers ability to simultaneously detect DNA copy number variation (CNV) along with whole chromosome uniparental disomy (UPD) using SNP probes, on a single array
- Uses a proprietary 60-mer probe design and multiple rounds of optimization
- Developed to ensure near identical labelling and hybridization conditions to standard aCGH
Oxford Gene Technology
www.ogt.co.uk
Microplate
Optimiser™
- Features a microfluidic channel as the reaction chamber (instead of the well), reducing assay times and sample/reagent consumption
- Compared to traditional microplate wells, Optmiser microchannels have a 10x higher binding efficiency
- Fully compatible with all existing readers
Siloam Biosciences
www.siloambio.com
Microplate Evaporator
UltraVap™
- Designed to quickly and safely remove solvents from 96- or 384-well plates
- Open-access design, combined with full RS232 control of every parameter, enables integration with laboratory robotics
- Side panels ensure that exhaust gas carrying solvent fumes can be easily extracted to the front or rear of the unit
- An optional adaptor allows direct connection of a 4” diameter fume duct to the evaporator
Porvair Sciences
www.porvair-sciences.com
HIV Seroconversion Panels
PRB Series
- Each panel consists of a set of undiluted plasma samples from a single plasma donor during a period of HIV seroconversion, and is ready to use in vials of 1.0 mL per patient sample
- Data sheets for each panel list results from twenty U.S. and International test methods for markers of HIV infection, including HIV RNA, 1st to 4th generation screening tests for HIV, confirmatory tests and a rapid discriminatory method
SeraCare Life Sciences
www.seracare.com
96-Well Plate for Phospholipid Removal
Ostro™
- Provides a novel solution for the cleanup of phospholipids in plasma and serum
- Requires no method development for fast implementation
- Uses in-well protein precipitation with a single pass-through method, providing a quick, reliable, and reproducible solution
Waters
www.waters.com/ostro
LIMS & SOFTWARE
Powder Flow Tester Software
Powder Flow Pro V1.1
- Available via download free of charge to customers who have purchased a Brookfield Powder Flow Tester
- Features improved graphing capabilities, for additional ways to use and manipulate data
- Calculates and displays data in a variety of formats at the end of each test
- Able to overlay up to eight separate powder sample tests on a single graph
Brookfield Engineering
www.brookfieldengineering.com
NIR Software
Vision 3.50 Service Pack 5
- XDS Liquid Adapter can now be used with either the XDS Rapid Content Analyzer (RCA), or the XDS Rapid Solids Analyzer (RSM)
- Compatible with Windows 7
- Compliant with 21 CFR Part 11
- Features secure data archiving, report generation and database and spreadsheet compatibitlity
FOSS NIRSystems
www.foss-nirsystems.com
Image Acquisition and Analysis Software
DIGICOM NC 2.0
- Images are saved in JPG or TIF formats
- Features ability to stitch images and adjust density profiles
- Includes interactive magnifiers with ability to enhance contrast or invert while image is being magnified
- All menu options are available via mouse click or touch screen
KUBTEC
www.kubtec.com
Titration Software
tiamo® 2.2
- One same sample changer may be shared by two or more different working stations
- One sample can be titrated while the next one is already being prepared and another measurement performed
- Just a few mouse clicks allows existing methods to be customized for particular users’ needs
Metrohm USA
www.metrohmusa.com
Software for Simplified Bioanalytical Workflows
TSQ Module™ for Watson™ LIMS
- Enables direct LC/MS data acquisition and data from the entire bioanalytical workflow can reside in a single database
- Eliminates time-consuming file transfers and manual verification of data
- Designed to provide a single audit trail for QA and FDA requirements, for improved workflow efficiencies as well as time and cost savings
Thermo Fisher Scientific
www.thermofisher.com
Software to Enhance Proteomics Workflows
ProteinCenter™
- Provides faster, more confident integration, interpretation and sharing of proteomics data
- Links peptide-centric information derived from Proteome Discoverer software with proteincentric content of popular biological data repositories such as the UniProt and NCBI databases
- Contains over 13 million unique protein sequences
Thermo Fisher Scientific
www.thermofisher.com
SUPPLIES & CONSUMABLES
Light-Shielding Volumetric Flasks
VITLAB®
- Made of polymethyl pentene (PMP) plastic that provides excellent absorption of light
- Provides a sunlight protection factor of nearly 20
- Flasks are lightweight and break-resistant, providing a cost-effective alternative to glass
- Available in sizes from 10 mL to 1,000 mL
BrandTech Scientific
www.brandtech.com
Cryogenic Storage Labels
CIL91000TN
- Feature a clear wrap-around tail to permanently protect computer-printed variable data
- Withstand multiple freeze-thaw cycles, water-baths, solvents, abrasion and long-term storage in liquid nitrogen and ultra-low temperature freezers, even down to -196°C, without detaching, cracking or fading
CILS International
www.cils-international.com
Crucibles
Ceramic and Glass
- Standard sizes range from 0.03 ml to multi-liter capacity
- Materials include alumina (dense or porous), boron nitride, magnesia, quartz, silicon carbide, titanium diboride, vitreous carbon and zirconia
- Depending on size and material, crucibles can be made by slip casting, injection moulding or chemical vapor deposition
Goodfellow
www.goodfellow.com
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Artificial
- Commonly used as a sterile diluent or flushing fluid for delivery of molecules into the brain
- Perfect for use as a general infusate or perfusate, when it is essential for fluid to be identical in composition to native CSF
- Prepared with highest purity water and analytical grade chemicals
- Supplied in convenient, sterile 25 ml aliquots
Harvard Apparatus
www.harvardapparatus.com
Plastic-Coated Glassware
KimCote®
- KimCote is an ultra-clear coating applied to the exterior of laboratory glassware to resist breakage contain leakage, and protect against injury from shattered glass
- Durable coating provides a non-slip surface texture, improving the ability to grip KimCote glassware whether wet or dry
- Withstands steam autoclave temperatures up to 120°C (250°F) and freezing temperature to -20°C (-4°F)
Kimble Chase
www.kimble-chase.com
Microplate Sealing Film
MicroBurst™
- Adhesive is encapsulated in millions of tiny spheroids, preventing film from sticking to gloves
- When film is in the desired position, only pressing down hard will burst and activate adhesive microcapsules
- Can be pierced by pipette tips or robot liquid handlers and is temperature stable
Porvair Sciences
www.porvair-sciences.com
Cleanroom Crimping Tools
La-Pha-Pack
- Available in a range of sizes, from 11 to 20 mm
- Made entirely from stainless steel for maximum durability; easily withstands dry heat sterilization or autoclaving
- Stainless-steel construction removes the need for any protective coating on handle or crimp head
- Mechanism is both corrosion- and heat-resistant
Thermo Fisher Scientific
www.thermofisher.com
Vials for Cryopreservation
Nunc™ Cryobank Vials
- Incorporate 2D barcode tracking for effective sample storage, tracking and retrieval
- Cryobank cap is fully compatible with automated de-cappers
- Sterile, non-pyrogenic tubes are CE-marked and IATA-certified
- Can be used with standard freezer racks and cryoboxes
Thermo Fisher Scientific
www.thermofisher.com
Tubing for HPLC/UHPLC Applications
Nickel-Clad
- Available with fused silica (FS) tubing, PEEK® tubing, and polyimide-coated fused silica tubing
- Nickel-clad FS allows the use of metal ferrules for improved leak-tight connections
- Fused-silica tubing has a thick nickel coating applied to achieve a higher pressure rating; A thin nickel coating may also be used for resistive heating for PEEK tubing
Valco Instruments
www.vici.com