Laboratory Equipment articles from August 2004

Laboratory Equipment archives from August 2004

Transmission electron microscopes.
August 1, 2004... The next generation Tecnai Series of transmission electron microscopes ITEMs) embeds all microscope and systems including STEM, cameras, EDX, and EELS detectors into a simple system. The Tecnai F20 ST transmission electron microscope can be...

MS system for complex liquid sample analysis.
August 1, 2004... The compact Unique LC-TOFMS system offers rapid acquisition rates (100 spectra/second) across a wide dynamic range to provide the data density required to support fast separation techniques Detection limits of 500 attamoles/spectrum or better,...

Lights, focus, analyze.(Editor's Choice)
August 1, 2004... This month's issue of Laboratory Equipment focuses on developments in spectroscopy and mass spectroscopy. Turn to page 6 for MS system enhancements that include an ultra robust ion source with lower background noise and an electrochemical...

Metrology Lab adds molbloc/molbox flow standards.(Editor's Choice)
August 1, 2004... The InnoCal Metrology Laboratory has upgraded its flow capabilities to include calibration and service for gravimetric and mass flow equipment up to 60,000 sccm. Using the latest DHI molbloc/molbox test standard, the lab offers long-form...

UV-Vis Spectral Measurement.(Editor's Choice)
August 1, 2004... The OL 756 high-accuracy UV-Vis Spectral Measurement System is a compact, portable double monochromator system for spectral measurements over the 200 to 800 nm wavelength range. The system features a USB interface, high sensitivity, extremely...

Rheometer series features extended torque range.(Editor's Choice)
August 1, 2004... Physica MCR rheometers have been redesigned with enhancements that include the Toolmaster system to automatically recognize and configure both environmental systems and test geometries, and the TruGap measuring gap detection system. The series...

Large display timer offers three channels.(Editor's Choice)
August 1, 2004... The Traceable Big-Foot Timer signals drying and incubating times, helps capture all test results, and sounds alarms for appointments. The countdown timer allows simultaneous programming of three different activities from 99 hours, 59 minutes....

Three-liter centrifuges operate at up to 8000 RPM.(Editor's Choice)
August 1, 2004... The C4i and G4i 3-L centrifuges are available in ventilated and refrigerated (CR4i, GR4i) versions. They have a swing-out rotor capacity of 4 x 750 mL, are equipped with a brushless induction motor, and operate at up to 8000 rpm with a relative...

Professor Kenneth Suslick guides students while pushing research forward; transferring skills and securing grants a must for academic labs.(Great laboratory managers: sharing best practices with the scientific community)
August 1, 2004... A Productive laboratory hinges on its ability to preserve skill sets despite changes in personnel or equipment over time. That "institutional memory" is critical to the long-term lifetime of an academic laboratory, says Kenneth Suslick,...

Potentiostat/Galvanostat/FRA with software modules.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The PARSTAT 2273 Petentiostat/Galvanestat/ FRA offers a combination of the high current and high compliance voltage of the 273A with impedance capability, resolution, speed, and the latest software techniques available. In addition, a full...

Emergency eyewash reduces blink response.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... Immediate first aid response improves the outcome of eye injuries to minimize physical and financial losses. For high-risk environments both inside a manufacturing facility and out in the field, the compact Vista Eyeshower quickly treats smoke,...

Programmable power supply produces high resolution.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The 0L 700-10 is a Programmable Precision Power Supply for LEDs that has been expanded to cover additional current and voltage ranges, producing higher resolution and accuracy Current ranges are 50 mA, 200 mA, and 2 A with an accuracy of 0.02%....

Wyatt Technology Corporation: light scattering for the masses.(Corporate Profile)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2004... Company Description Wyatt Technology Corporation (WTC), now celebrating its 22nd year of operation, is the world's largest company dedicated to commercializing multi-angle light scattering (MALS) detectors for absolute macromolecular...

Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence system.(Image Analysis/Microscopes)
August 1, 2004... TIRF (Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence) microscopy is a method for visualizing thin layers of microscope samples in fluorescence microscopy, Compared to traditional methods, TIRF offers higher Z-resolution and improved contrast....

All-in-focus digital microscopy camera system.(Image Analysis/Microscopes)
August 1, 2004... The FocusScope FV-100C camera system combines high speed image processing with piezoelectric technology. The light sensitive CMOS imager operates at 1000 fps to provide a focal range of over 100 microns that is output at normal 30 fps NTSC...

Upright digital microscope.(Image Analysis/Microscopes)
August 1, 2004... The motorized and scaleable Eclipse 90i upright microscope meets the optical demands of digital imaging technology for a broad range of applications. Features, including ergonomics and advanced software, reduce the time required to adjust...

Quantitative birefringence imaging system.(Image Analysis/Microscopes)
August 1, 2004... The LC-PolScope MACRO Imaging System measures retardance and slow-axis orientation of a 40 x 30 mm sample in less than 3 seconds. Data include retardance magnitude (nm) and slow-axis orientation per pixel of a megapixel CCD image. The system...

Research-grade FTIR microscope.(Image Analysis/Microscopes)
August 1, 2004... The Nicolet Continu[micro]m XL research-grade FTIR microscope provides infrared sampling, visible-light microscopy and FTIR imaging. Its optical design enables users to perform single-point collection and imaging on the same system without...

Microscopy software generates focused 3-D images.(Image Analysis/Microscopes)
August 1, 2004... At the touch of a button, Auto-Montage Pro software captures a number of source images directly from a digital camera. It then combines the focused areas, instantly generating a fully focused 'Montage image' and Depth Map. The software features...

Temperature maintenance racks available in two models.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... IsoFreeze Temperature Maintenance Flipper Racks provide safe chilled and stable storage for PCR reagents, cells, enzymes, or other temperature-sensitive reagents when removed from the freezer or refrigerator for extended periods of time....

Laboratory autoclave sterilizes infectious material.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... Saturated-steam autoclaves from FEDEGARI are available with vertical or horizontal chambers, Heat-up phase takes up to 50% less time than conventional methods due to an integrated steam generator. Cool-down phases are 60% less time-consuming...

Barcode reader includes dual-path optics.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The Code Reader 2.0 (CR2) offers a range of functionalities in a smaller and more lightweight housing. The CR2 reads both linear (Code 39) and high-density 2D (Datamatrix) barcodes and includes a dual path optical system, a 1.3 million-pixel...

Heating and refrigerated circulators.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The HighTech Series offers heating and refrigerated circulators with new technology for highly demanding applications. These units feature a bright display (VFD Comfort-Display) with a simultaneous display of set point and actual temperature...

Desiccator resistant to chemical attack.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The Secador 2.0 Desiccator is ideal for safe storage of valuable moisture-sensitive chemicals and electronics. Its 1.17-cu. ft. volume holds a useful quantity of materials within a compact footprint that saves benchtop or shelf space. Two...

Balance increases automation efficiency.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... To authenticate quality management efficiency and effectiveness in laboratory environments, the XP Precision Balance meets lab needs for high-resolution performance. With built-in applications, the balance controls calibration, testing, and...

Czerny-Turner spectrometer features toroidal optics.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The MicroHR short focal length Czerny-Turner spectrometer features a 140-mm focal length, 150-nm to 15-[micro]m wavelength range (depending on the grating and detector used), and 0.3-nm wavelength resolution. Toroidal optics provides high...

Polyalphaolefin-compatible recirculating chiller.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... Now offered is a Polyalphaolefin (PAO)-compatible version of the Kodiak recirculating chiller range. The use of PAO as a cooling medium is popular for aerospace and military cooling applications due to its dielectric properties and wide...

Air Monitoring System detects hundreds of chemicals.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The AM Air Monitoring System detects, identifies, and measures a range of compounds simultaneously within seconds of startup. Analysis is onsite through a continuous sampling path of up to 1000 m. Whether the application is battlefield chemical...

Chemical Inventory System provides data for 75,000 mixtures.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... ChemWatch enables users of the CISPro CIS Chemical Inventory System to subscribe and link to a large database of independently researched materials safety data sheet (MSDS) documents. Available in multiple languages, the ChemWatch database...

Workstation and racking system ordering.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The "Quick Pick" offering of workstations and racking systems is specifically designed for assembly, laboratory, and computing or IT applications. With this ordering system, specifiers can order an entire work-station or racking system, which...

Pipette controller features linear speed control.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The proprietary pipette controller is lightweight, cordless, and rechargeable, and is ideal for use with all plastic, glass, and Pasteur pipettes. Linear speed control allows for the aspiration and dispensing speeds to be adjusted easily and...

ELSD software compatible with aqueous mobile phases.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... New remote control software has been added for the Chromachem Evaporative Light Scattering Detector (ELSD) to simplify detector operation and HPLC system integration. The Chromachem ELSD provides universal detection of non-volatile compounds in...

24-hour coliform test.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The company's Colisure reagent simultaneously detects total coliforms and E. coli in drinking water easily, rapidly, and accurately, and offers definitive results in 24 hours with the option to read up to 48 hours. Colisure offers distinct...

LIMS offers Web capabilities.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... SampleManager 2004 is a new generation of the company's flagship LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) that now offers Web capabilities such as XML (eXtensible Markup Language) processing and an advanced Web interface for dynamic data...

Triple quadrupole mass spectrometer with Ion Max source.(Spectroscopy & Mass Spec)
August 1, 2004... The proprietary universal Ion Max source is now incorporated as standard on the Finnigan TSQ Quantum Discovery triple quadrupole mass spectrometer, Ensuring rapid and accurate sample analysis, the spectrometer is principally designed...

Mass spectrometer expands molecular detection.(Spectroscopy & Mass Spec)
August 1, 2004... A proprietary electrochemical (EC) system has been utilized in conjunction with a mass spectrometer to greatly expand the number and types of molecules for analysis. The EC systems, easily integrated into virtually any Mass Spectrometer or LCMS...

Q-Tof mass spectrometer.(Spectroscopy & Mass Spec)
August 1, 2004... The proprietary Micromass Q-Tof Premier Mass Spectrometer is a hybrid quadrupole, orthogonal acceleration time-of-flight instrument that enables automated exact mass measurement of precursor and fragment ions to yield a high confidence for...

Customer-driven spectroscopy software.(Spectroscopy & Mass Spec)
August 1, 2004... An enhanced customer-driven software, Smart Sound, has been developed for the proprietary High-Resolution Ultrasonic Spectrometers (HR-US). Designed to both enrich and simplify user experience, the software is four times faster than previous...

Singly dispersive micro-Raman spectrometers.(Spectroscopy & Mass Spec)
August 1, 2004... The NRS-3000 Series of benchtop, singly dispersive micro-Raman spectrometers features a PC-controlled optical system that maximizes optical throughput while eliminating daily adjustments or laser realignments. All instruments include a co]or...

Variable filter array spectrometer.(Spectroscopy & Mass Spec)
August 1, 2004... The pocket-sized (5" x 5" x 1.5") InfraCal Variable Filter Array Spectrometer enables users to obtain spectra on a wide variety of materials wherever they occur. The instrument consists of an ATR sample plate with an elongated, pulsable source...

InGaAs array detectors for NIR spectroscopy.(Spectroscopy & Mass Spec)
August 1, 2004... The Symphony IGA-1024 x 1 series of detectors features spectroscopic-grade InGaAs (Indium-Gallium-Arsenide) linear arrays with 25 [micro]m x 500 [micro]m pixel elements and high-performance TE or [LN.sub.2] cooling. The detectors offer high...

Double-beam, UV/Vis spectrophotometers.(Spectroscopy & Mass Spec)
August 1, 2004... The CE 7400 Aquarius Spectrophotometer has powerful software and is fully accessorized. With its double beam, pharmacopoeia-compliant, 190- to 1100-nm wavelength range and a fixed bandwidth of less than 2 nm, it is a reliable R&D instrument. A...

WD-XRF spectrometer reduces analysis time.(Spectroscopy & Mass Spec)
August 1, 2004... The ARL OPTIM'X is a compact WD-XRF instrument that offers rapid chemical analysis and provides routine elemental analysis capabilities and complementary information when x-ray diffraction, FTIR, and other structural methods are employed. To...

Omega Engineering, Inc.(Corporate Profile)
August 1, 2004... Exceeding Your Expectations Since its inception in 1962, OMEGA has grown from manufacturing a single product line of thermocouples to an established global leader in the technical marketplace, offering more than 100,000 state-of-the-art...

Image acquisition module connects to range of cameras.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The PXI-compatible image acquisition module allows engineers and scientists to use Camera Link cameras to perform high-speed, high-resolution machine vision and scientific imaging applications such as particle velocimetry and precision motion...

Pocket Thermo-Hygrometer aids in climate control.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The Lufft E200 Pocket Thermo-Hygrometer, with a fixed probe, is small, measuring just 6 7/8" x 1 7/8" x 1". The thumb wheel operates all the menus and function such as maximum and minimum temperature, averages, dewpoint, absolute humidity, and...

Black nitrile disposable gloves.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... A member of the N-DEX family, Night-Hawk black disposable nitrile gloves with textured fingertips offer allergenic disposable nitrile protection with ESD and static-dissipative properties. These gloves are ideal for automotive, electronic...

Sample preparation eliminates channeling effects.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The Microlute offers automated and high-throughput SPE sample preparation in a microplate format capable of rapidly processing 96 samples at once. For demanding LC/MS/MS bioanalysis assays, the Microlute provides high recoveries across a wide...

High-speed unit evaporates in less than three hours.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The CombiDancer is suitable for high-boiling solvents such as Dimethylsulfoxide and Dimethylformamide, and low-boiling solvents including Ether derivates and Dichloromethane. Difficult solvent mixtures, such as water and acetonitrile, can be...

Raman Analyzer includes advanced calibration protocols.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The RamanRxn3 Analyzer is a self-contained, multichannel-capable, Class 1 Div 1 Raman system for use in classified hazardous plant environments. It incorporates a long-life Invictus 785-nm laser, advanced detector technologies, and the HoloPlex...

Microwave synthesis requires no manual intervention.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... Speeding up synthesis with a microwave, the Navigator integrated sample preparation system enhances reproducibility and yield. It offers the options of a pipetting robot including accurate dispensing of liquids; dry materials such as powders,...

Motion controller aids multi-axis motion applications.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The XPS high-performance universal motion controller features advanced trajectory, data acquisition, error compensation, and powerful embedded programming capabilities that are implemented through the high-speed 10/100 Base-T Ethernet...

Fume hood features visual/audible alarm.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... LabHood 20 includes many new safety and functional upgrades. A sliding front sash made of tempered safety glass provides easy access to a full-open front that replaces the hinged acrylic door. The low-airflow alarm provides both visual and...

Windows-based software functions as a densitometer.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... Version 3.0 of QuantiScan for Windows analyzes images of a wide variety of material including polyacrylamide and agarose gels, autoradiograms, and TLC plates. The new version accepts image files from any source including scanners and cameras....

Conductivity controller programs four relays.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The CON 2000 advanced 1/2-DIN conductivity controller features seven measurement ranges, from 0 to 2 [micro]S/cm up to O to 1000 mS/cm. It offers on/off, proportional (P), or proportional integral (PI) control modes with pulse length or pulse...

Automated instrument calibration software.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... Nexxis CAL full-featured calibration management solution makes calibration management an integral part of every laboratory analysis. In addition to automatically scheduling, documenting, and reporting laboratory instrument calibrations, the...

AMETEK offers growing range of instrument and motor products for the laboratory equipment market: through both internal growth and careful acquisition, AMETEK, Inc. is becoming an ever-growing supplier to industrial, process and research analytical laboratories. Its operations and reach are global, and its offerings to the laboratory market surprisingly broad.
August 1, 2004... AMETEK, Inc. has long been a leading supplier of electronic instruments to the process industries, including chemical, petrochemical, refining, semiconductor and factory automation. AMETEK also is a leader in air-moving electric motors and...

Humidity-resistant diaphragm pump.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The Series 2119 Diaphragm Pump eliminates valve corrosion in pumping gas media that contains humidity. An umbrella EPDM valve is used in place of corrosion-sensitive stainless steel valves, and an epoxide coating protects all aluminium parts...

Rotary evaporator quickly removes solvents.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The Industrial Rotavapor Model R-220 provides rapid and efficient evaporation of sample volumes from 6 to 20 L and more. It meets specific application requirements by selecting from eight available glassware assemblies, all designed for quick...

Miniature pressure transmitter with software.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The Type 8311 Pressure Mini-Transmitter features a two-wire 4-20 mA output and two transistor switch outputs. In a single package, this unit offers indication, monitoring, transmitting, continuous on/off control, and high/low alarm...

Water filtration system.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The UNIX System is a unique cartridge holder hat uses quick-connect cartridges to effectively treat water and process fluids. The proprietary Filterworks style cartridges are replaced in less than one minute without the use of any tools. The...

Liquid changeover system provides continuous gas flow.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The Model 8404L Liquid ChangeOver Regulator System provides constant, uninterrupted flow of specialty gases by directly flowing from two separate dewars to the point of use. It also reduces operating costs by permitting scheduled dewar...

Quality management software interprets federal regulations.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... Freeweigh.net 3.2 Quality Management System offers the pharmaceutical and food industries a robust, one source quality management solution for both packaged-product and in-process control, and ID30 combines technology with PC software to create...

Stainless steel conductivity sensors.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... These stainless steel conductivity sensors are suited for boiler blowdown and other high-temperature conductivity applictions. Two models with 3/4" threaded bodies provide a choice of insertion depths for inline mounting. Model CS675HTTC has 1"...

Gasket available in standard- and high-purity.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The SYGEF Gasket, introduced to support the PVDF (polyvinylidene) Piping System, provides an improved flange seal for both standard and high-purity applications. Manufactured to ANSI specifications with EPDM rubber and a TFM (modified PTFE)...

Differential pressure controller provides 4-20 mA output.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The Series DH DigiHelic Differential Pressure Controller, for pressure, velocity, and flow applications, achieves a 0.5% full scale accuracy on ranges from 5 to 100". w.c it provides a 4-20 mA process output and two SPDT relays with adjustable...

Titrator reduces economic consumption.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The Karl-Fischer AQUA 40.00 titrator measures water content in oil solutions. The oil chamber allows the water measurement to be carried out in the measurement cell without contamination. In this way, the time and economic consumption of each...

Inline check valves are biocompatible.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... PEEK polymer inlet and outlet Inline Check Valves offer the same backflow protection as standard versions with added biocompatibility and chemical resistance benefits. Furthermore, their springless design results in a lower cracking pressure--1...

Desktop development and delivery system.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... LITHIUM 2.0 desktop development and delivery system for 3D chemical visualization and decision support streamlines communications between front line life sciences researchers and their supporting computational groups. Modern molecular graphics...

Tubing adapters made of PEEK polymer.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The company has expanded its line of Upchurch Scientific MicroTees, MicroCrosses, and MicroTight Adapters for direct connection of 1/32" and 360-[micro]m OD tubing without using sleeves. Made of chemically resistant PEEK polymer, these adapters...

Centrifugal evaporators for large-scale solvent removal.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The Mega Series II centrifugal evaporator range is for large-scale solvent removal applications, such as purification of library compounds and compound management. The Mega 980 and Mega 1200 are floor-standing units pro riding ultra-high...

Dry Vacuum Pump utilizes frictionless mechanism.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The ACP 15 Dry Vacuum Pump is a dry, particle-free, roughing pump that provides 20,000 hours of consistent performance between maintenance intervals. It utilizes a frictionless pumping mechanism based upon a proven multi-roots design and a...

Stainless steel worktable design eliminates wobbling.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... Budget Worktables feature 16-gauge type 430 stainless steel for basic performance and utility in many industrial, commercial, and laboratory environments. Each table incorporates uni-lok gusset design with the two point welding system that...

Ceramic pins for microarraying.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The ceramic microarraying pin improves spot uniformity and efficiency of sample utilization, shortens printing run times, and eliminates pre-blotting with most print buffers. NanoPins offer printing performance equal to non-contact technologies...

Two-Stage Pressure Regulator.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The PRD2-1N1 Ultra-Miniature Two-Stage Pressure Regulator controls outlet pressures down to 1/2 psig. It is suitable for gas and pneumatic pressure regulation applications, and is ideal for varying inlet pressures. Maximum width is 1 1/32" and...

Infrared calibrator allows for remote configuring.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The BB703 high-performance, rugged, miniature blackbody calibrator is used for infrared pyrometer calibrations with a temperature range of ambient 10 to 400 C (ambient 20 to 752 F). With its miniature design and built-in 29 mm (1.125") target...

Repeating pipette and syringe tips.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... For filling multiwell plates and other serial tasks, HandyStep repeating pipettes dispense volumes as low as 2 [micro]L up to 49 times, and are compatible with standard syringe tips. PD-Tip syringe tips fit most mechanical repeating pipettes...

Digital photomicrographic camera system.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The DS-5Mc digital.... color-cooled camera head and the DS-U1 camera control unit feature microscope control, digital viewing and image capture in standard and low-light applications including brightfield, fluorescence, and darkfield. The...

EDS, EBSD, and WDS microanalysis system.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... By combining x-ray microanalysis (EDS), electron diffraction (EBSD), and wavelength dispersal spectrometry (WDS), the Trident System reduces or eliminates the need to compromise the performance of one tool to optimize another, depending on the...

Microscopy and imaging software.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The OMNIC Atl[micro]s 7 software is used for infrared and Roman microspectroscopy and imaging. The new version integrates data acquisition, spectral processing, and image visualization in a single powerful package. The software automates the...

Particle size analysis standards.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... A range of glass microsphere standards for call brating image analysis methods of particle sizing covers the range 50 to 5000 microns, and is available in weights from 50 to 500 grams. They are calibrated by precision sieving methods and are...

Exhaust System creates high-velocity discharge.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The Plastics Axijet High-Plume Exhaust System features a backward inclined centrifugal fan for efficient, stable, quiet operation through a range of pressures, in constant or variable volume applications. The unique venturi nozzle entrains...

Melting Point Apparatuses feature nine heating speeds.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... Buichi Manual Model B 540 and Automatic Model B-545 Melting Point Apparatuses determine melting points on routine and non-routine substances in research and quality control labs of pharmaceutical and chemical companies Both models have a...

Fiber optic amplifiers.(New Products)
August 1, 2004... The DIN rail-mountable SU16 series of fiber optic amplifiers delivers high performance scanning in a slim l0-mm profile package. They are available in high-power/high-sensitivity models, or ultra-fast models with up to an 8-kHz switching...