June 2011 Technology News

The latest equipment, instruments and system introductions to the laboratory market.

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ANALYTICAL

UV/Visible Spectrophotometer
Libra

  • New sample handling options add increased capability and scalability
  • 5-position thermostatted cell changer automatically measures samples that are at a controlled temperature
  • Other available accessories include a variable pathlength cell holder, automatic snipper system, Peltier thermocirculator, film holder and test tube holder

Biochrom
www.biochrom.co.uk

Flash Chromatography Cartridges
SNAP XL

  • Three types of cartridges are available: KP-Sil for normal phase, C18 for reverse phase and KP-NH for more difficult normal phase systems such as amines
  • All cartridges safely operate at pressures of up to 100 psi
  • Available in 750 g and 1500 g sizes

Biotage
www.biotage.com

Benchtop NMR Spectrometer
picoSpin™-45

  • Resolves proton chemical shifts with a resolution of 100 ppb using a sample volume of less than 20 μl
  • Liquid samples are simply injected into an internal capillary via front-panel fittings
  • Features a highly stable temperature-controlled permanent magnet for maintenance-free operation
  • Portable unit weighs just 10.5 lbs

Cole-Parmer
www.coleparmer.com

Microspectrophotometer
FLEX™

  • Samples can be analyzed by absorbance, reflectance, luminescence and fluorescence
  • Users can image microscopic samples with DirecVu™ optics and high-resolution color digital imaging
  • Able to measure thin film thickness or refractive index
  • Operates from the deep ultraviolet to the near infrared

CRAIC Technologies
www.microspectra.com

Microscope Spectrophotometer
308 FPD™

  • Designed to add spectroscopy, thin film thickness measurement and colorimetry capabilities to an optical microscope or probe station
  • Can be configured to acquire spectra from the deep ultraviolet to near infrared
  • Acquires spectra and images in absorbance, reflectance and fluorescence
  • Thermoelectric cooling available to improve signal-to-noise ratios and long-term stability

CRAIC Technologies
www.microspectra.com

Chromatography System
PKP Series

  • Features the ability to transition from pilot-scale chromatographic processes to final process-scale without loss in separation performance
  • Series covers a range from 1 to 4,000 L/h
  • Includes dual 4-piston diaphragm pumps
  • Features optimized clean-in-place (CIP) design

Pall Corporation
www.pall.com

EDX Fluorescence Spectrometer
EDX-LE

  • Designed specifically for screening elements regulated by RoHS/ELV directives
  • Features a Si-PIN semiconductor detector that does not require liquid nitrogen, enabling lower operational costs and easier maintenance
  • Users can customize set-up functions according to the management method

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments
www.ssi.shimadzu.com

GC/MS
TSQ Quantum XLS

  • Features proprietary DuraBrite IRIS ion source, for high sensitivity in the low femtogram range
  • Combines full scan MS analyses of metabolites and targeted analysis
  • Features the ability to change from EI to CI without venting the system
  • Includes a zero cross-talk angled collision cell to eliminate false positives

Thermo Fisher Scientific
www.thermo.com

UHPLC Injector
Cheminert® C72

  • Features a proprietary stator coating that permits pressures up to 15,000 or 20,000 psi
  • An optional microelectric actuator determines accurate positioning without limit switches or user adjustment
  • Actuator includes an autosensing 110/230 VAC to 24 VDC universal power supply
  • Available in 4-, 6-, 8- and 10-port configurations in .004”, .006” or .010” bore

VICI Valco
www.vici.com

BASIC LAB

Digital Density Meter
DMA 500

  • Requires only 1 mL of sample
  • FittingCheck™ technology automatically detects and records filling errors or gas bubbles in filled sample and generates a warning message
  • U-View™ enables visual inspection of measuring cell via real-time camera
  • Features Bluetooth interface for wireless printing and data exchange with a PC

Anton Paar
www.anton-paar.com

Ultra High-Purity Laboratory Water System
Gemini Series

  • Features a PLC-based controller and highresolution 3.5” HMI, 2-color display
  • Provides the user with four customizable easyto- program batch commands
  • Provides up to 3.7 liters per minute of 18.2 megohm, 0.2 micron filtered water using a multi-pass ultraviolet system to irradiate water
  • Includes a UV-protected dispensing port

Aries Filter Works
www.ariesfilterworks.com

Freeze/Thaw Chambers
6220 and 6240 Series

  • Feature a wide temperature range of -25°C to 70°C and optional humidity range from 20% to 98%
  • gROD™ (Refrigeration on Demand) efficiently manages power consumption and saves electricity
  • gVapor™ feature delivers controlled humidity vapor on an as-needed basis without wasting energy or producing heat

Caron Products
www.caronproducts.com

Ultra-Low Flow Meter
Traceable®

  • Features simple four-button operation (Flow/Total, Units, Zero and Power)
  • May be used with fluid temperatures from 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)
  • Chemically resistant nylon 1/16 barbed inlet-outlet connectors are compatible with all types of tubing
  • Display shows the current flow and total accumulated flow

Control Company
www.control3.com

Syringe Pump
Pump 11 Elite Series

  • Lets users create, save and run simple to complex methods without a PC
  • Features smooth and accurate flows from 1.28 pl/ min to 88.28 ml/min
  • Available in Infusion Only or Infusion/Withdrawal Programmable with single or dual syringe racks
  • Features secure syringe clamp for syringes ranging from 0.5ul to 60ml (single syringe) and 0.5ul to 10 ml (dual syringe)

Harvard Apparatus
www.harvardapparatus.com

Clinical Centrifuge Package
QuickSpin® PLUS

  • Ideal for stat and coagulation applications, including platelet poor plasma
  • Features a maximum RPM of 8,000 and RCF of 6,153
  • 8-place rotor is ideal for small sample quantities
  • Accommodates a wide variety of tube sizes

HELMER
www.helmerinc.com

Titrator
SI Analytics TitroLine® Series

  • Feature a PC-based user interface for increased ease-of-use
  • Instruments automatically recognize dispensing module and reagent data
  • TitroLine 7000 model performs perchloric acid titrations and other complex non-aqueous titrations
  • TITRONIC 500 piston burette offers precise alternative to bottle-top and glass burettes

ITT Analytics
www.ittanalytics.com

Moisture Standards Generator
Span Pac™ H2O-R

  • Uses proprietary Trace Source™ permeation tubes to dynamically add a known amount of water vapour to a flow of dried reactive matrix gas
  • Enables concentrations from
  • At any concentration level, multi-point calibrations over a 400:1 range are easily achieved
  • Mixture concentrations are traceable to NIST through physical standards

KIN-TEK
www.kin-tek.com

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