Laboratory Equipment articles from December 2003

Laboratory Equipment archives from December 2003

Laser beam tachometer.
December 1, 2003... The Traceable Laser Beam Tachometer allows optical non-contact measurements to be made by placing a piece of reflective tape on the rotating object. The laser locks onto the self-adhesive reflective tape and counts rotations. In two seconds, it...

High-precision balances.
December 1, 2003... Four semi-micro (0.01 mg) balance models constitute the SM Series of high-precision balances. The foundation for the Series is a proprietary displacement detector, which is the heart of the self-adjusting, digital serve controlling each unit....

RH/temperature transmitter.
December 1, 2003... The HX93A transmitter provides remote or on-site monitoring of relative humidity and temperature and outputs a linearized current or voltage signal proportional to the measured humidity or temperature. RH outputs are temperature compensated....

Setting high standards.(Editor's Choice)
December 1, 2003... According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), standards are set "to improve product quality, to ensure product reliability, and to facilitate rapid commercialization of products based on new scientific discoveries." As...

GLP bench meter features programmable memory.(Editor's Choice)
December 1, 2003... The HI 223 pH/0RP/[degrees]C precision GLP bench meter features the Cal-Check system that monitors the pH electrode and buffer solution. The system features digital gauges showing the condition and response time status of the electrode during...

UHP moisture analyzer.(Editor's Choice)
December 1, 2003... The Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS) Moisture Analyzer measures low moisture levels in ammonia. By measuring the intensity of the laser before and after absorption by moisture, the analyzer can solve for the number of...

Drawer System features stainless steel frame.(Editor's Choice)
December 1, 2003... The Organizer Drawer System streamlines refrigerated or room-temperature inventory management, by helping with the rotation of lot numbers, inventory control, and lot segregation. These drawer systems are shelving units for 17" x 23" dividable...

Headspace sampling system allows low detection limits for volatile compounds.(Editor's Choice)
December 1, 2003... The TurboMatrix headspace sampling system incorporates a built-in trap option, which offers a higher level of performance compared to conventional headspace or purge-and-trap sampling systems. The system uses a sample trapping approach that...

Atomic absorption spectrophotometer.(Editor's Choice)
December 1, 2003... The AA-6300 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer features a Dynamic Beam Management System (DBMS) to ensure long-term baseline stability with low noise levels. In addition, it includes a dual detector system coupled with a dual background...

High-Resolution Ultrasonic Spectrometers.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... A new technique has been developed that solves most problems associated with characterization of microstructure and stability of emulsions and suspensions. It is based an precision measurements of parameters of high-frequency sound waves...

Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Model 3034 Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS) combines a differential mobility analyzer-based electrostatic classifier with a single-particle-counting condensation particle counter in the same cabinet. This single-box design provides a...

Diaphragm pump features brushless motor.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... MD 4 VARIO-SP pumps are compact, three-stage, oil-free mechanical pumps. With a variable speed of 350 to 2200 rpm they provide low-pressure performance. Diaphragm and valve lives are typically greater than 10,000 hours at 1,500 rpm and, at...

Orbital mixing dry bath.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... EchoTherm Models SC20 Digital and SC25 Fully Programmable Dry Baths provide chilling and heating, and are ideal for use with biological and other samples. The Model SC20 is the simple digital unit and the Model SC25 is the fully programmable...

Vertical lab conical mixer/dryers.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... A complete line of vertical lab conical mixers and dryers for the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries is being offered. Units come in standard working capacities of 15, 30, 50, 100, and 175 L, and are designed as turnkey systems with...

Adapters facilitate fluid transfer.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... BillyGoat adapters make proprietary pumps useful with shop air, compressors, or bottle compressed air in both the field and lab. These adapters facilitate fluid transfer and point-of-use delivery by offering clean and safe handling of chemicals...

Gel documentation system with Remote Capture function.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The [DigiGenius.sup.5] gel documentation system consists of a compact hood with an attached, manually controlled, 5 million-pixel camera and LCD viewer. The camera records gel images that can be instantly seen on the viewer. The images call be...

Desiccator cabinet constructed of stainless steel.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Series 19 desiccator and inert atmosphere cabinet is constructed with a heavy-gage, stainless steel outer shell and divider between each compartment making it suitable for heavy storage loads. Each compartment is sealed to provide a...

Rotary evaporators with water bath.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The 100 series of rotary evaporators features a simple and streamlined design to save time and money. Three interchangeable glassware condensers are available to meet individual distillation applications. Features include easy operation,...

Distribution loop accessories for water purification systems.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Distribution loop accessories have been introduced for proprietary Elix and RiOs pure water purification systems. The systems' integrated monitoring capabilities of the optional components provide optimum control and delivery of purified water....

Ion source features tool-free interchangeability.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Ion Max ion source is now the standard for all LCQ ion trap mass spectrometers. The new models will be branded LCQ Deca XP MAX and LCQ Advantage MAX. It features rapidly interchangeable electrospray ionization (ESI), nanospray, and...

Modular dip-tube system.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... DrumQuik Modular serves as a standard interface between any ChemQuik coupling or fitting and rigid containers such as bottles, drums, and IBCs. It enables the safe and reliable connection of liquid lines for the spill- and fume-free extraction...

Brushless DC kit motor features compact design.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The 000-0229 brushless DC kit motor performs critical applications that demand responsive yet well-controlled acceleration and deceleration. The stator is precision-molded using a proprietary encapsulation process that facilitates simple and...

Robotic pipetting system automates any protocol.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Xantus is a modular robotic pipetting system combining flexible liquid handling with robotic manipulation. The modular design allows the hardware to be configured and upgraded to suit a wide range of applications. Xantus can have several...

Jet mill accepts a range of feed sizes.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Because its milling chamber has the same configuration as larger production mills, the Qualification Micronizer jet mill enables pharmaceutical laboratories to develop powder formulations with desired fine particle sizes on a small scale before...

AFM system offers enhanced hardware and software.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The enhanced Nano-R Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) system for R&D and industrial lab environments offers high performance, ease-of-use, and affordability. Higher performance is achieved through both hardware and software enhancements to the...

Permeation tubes emit at constant rate.(Chemicals/Standards/Gases)
December 1, 2003... Dynacal Permeation Tubes are small, inert capsules containing a pure chemical compound in a two-phase equilibrium between its gas and liquid or solid phase. At a constant temperature, the device emits the compound through its permeable portion...

Gas standards for mercury and mercury compounds.(Chemicals/Standards/Gases)
December 1, 2003... Gas standards for mercury and mercury compounds are prepared by mixing a small flew of mercury vapor with a larger flow of clean dilution gas. Trace Source permeation tubes are used to dispense a minute flow of mercury vapor, and are then held...

Title V ammonia calibration standards.(Chemicals/Standards/Gases)
December 1, 2003... Ammonia calibration standards facilitate compliance with Title V permits that require CEMs to monitor ammonia emissions. Proprietary Title V ammonia standards provide [+ or -] 2% analytical accuracy, and available concentrations are 5 ppm in...

PPT Standards.(Chemicals/Standards/Gases)
December 1, 2003... Claritas PPT Standards for ICP-MS and trace ICP-AES/OES analysis include single-element calibration and internal solutions, as well as a line of multi-element solutions for various environmental, semiconductor, and clinical applications. The...

Standard Reference Materials Catalog.(Chemicals/Standards/Gases)
December 1, 2003... The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has made available its comprehensive Standard Reference Materials Catalog. NIST supplies industry, academia, government, and other users with over 1,300 reference materials that are...

Analytical standards certified by two independent methods.(Chemicals/Standards/Gases)
December 1, 2003... Anion and cation standards are prepared from NIST Standard Reference Materials (SRM) and certified by two independent methods. The method used, the exact concentration, and the NIST SRM number are given on every certificate of analysis....

Arsine standard.(Chemicals/Standards/Gases)
December 1, 2003... Series 57 Arsine Permeation Tubes are used in the company's gas standards generators to produce arsine standards ranging from Use InfoLINK 3M1110 or Call 800-369-0153 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Turbidimeter calibration standards.(Chemicals/Standards/Gases)
December 1, 2003... AMCO Clear primary EPA-approved standards are ready-to-use at stated values (accurate to [+ or -] 1%), non-toxic, and stable, and are a safer alternative to formazin. Standards and kits are available to calibrate most turbidimeters. GFS...

NIST-traceable particle size standards.(Chemicals/Standards/Gases)
December 1, 2003... The NIST-traceable polydisperse glass microspheres are available in the range 0.1 to 2000 micron. There are seven overlapping sizes in the series. Each grade is produced as a single shot vial to ensure the minimization of sampling errors during...

Blind QC standards kit.(Chemicals/Standards/Gases)
December 1, 2003... The CrossCheck standards kit supports WS, WP, and DMR-QA proficiency testing (PT). Each kit contains a certified calibration standard plus a blind QC sample that mimics a WS/WP PT sample. The CrossCheck calibration standard is tailored to the...

Diffuse Reflectance Standards supplied with calibration data.(Chemicals/Standards/Gases)
December 1, 2003... Zenith Diffuse Reflectance Standards are available for calibration of optical equipment, photometers, radiometers, and spectrophotometers. Reflectance Standards are made from a high-reflectance polymer material that exhibits reflectance values...

NIST-Traceable Reference Materials for low nitric oxide.(Chemicals/Standards/Gases)
December 1, 2003... The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has recently approved batches of NO/[N.sub.2] reference materials at 5 ppm and 10 ppm, the lowest NIST-Traceable Reference Materials (NTRMs) ever produced. Accuracy for the reference...

Long-Travel motorized actuators.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... LTA series of motorized micrometer replacement actuators combines both high-resolution (50 nm) motion and a long range-of-travel (50 mm) in a compact package. LTA actuators are primarily intended for use in benchtop opto-mechanical systems in...

Eyepiece camera plugs into PC.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Mini-VID eyepiece is a simple and portable camera for quick microscopy and instant imaging. It is ideal for presentations, training, and anywhere a portable camera is needed. Available with an RCA output or USB connection, the Mini-VID can...

Preheater maximizes HTLC benefits.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Analyte focusing is possible if the pre-heater is programmed differently than the column compartment during thermal gradient runs. Temperature programming produces sharper peaks and greatly improves resolution. The low-mass, low-volume...

Stainless Steel Overbraided PTFE Hose.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Stainless Steel Overbraided PTFE Hose offers the qualities of PTFE fluoropolymer as well as the physical properties necessary for performance in harsh environments. It is used for air and fluid transfer applications in industries such as...

Cylinder reduces dead volume.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... VersaCyl is the unique and versatile solution for cylinder applications. Its sanitary and innovative design in a variety of materials, sizes, and configurations offers the benefit of a safe and economical solution to chemical, food, and...

HPLC Autosampler available with stainless steel flow path.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The ESA Model 540 MicroTiter Autosampler, a low-volume, multi-function injector for HPLC, is designed for versatile sample delivery using the microtiter plate format. The 540 also offers three injection modes (flushed loop, partial loop, and...

Portable refractometer doubles as benchtop system.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Refracto 30GS, a compact refractometer for laboratory and production environment measurements, has a wide measuring range (nD 1.32 to 1.65) compared to ether portable digital refractometers. The instrument can be used as hand held or...

Fixed and Variable Wavelength Detectors.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Fixed and variable wavelength detectors are used for capillary electrophoresis and capillary chromatography. The VUV-12 Fixed Wavelength Detectors and the VUV-22 Variable Wavelength can be fitted with the CE/CEC flowcells for high sensitivity...

Software add-in integrates with analySIS.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Fast image sequence (fis) is a software add-in for use with the analySIS imaging software providing rapid acquisition for applications in life and materials science. Examples of processes and reactions that take place quickly are found in areas...

Multi-Magnification lenses feature low distortion.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... As the first lens in the Platinum Series of Multi-Magnification lenses, the 25-mm Multi-Magnification lens (part # 1-15838) covers up to a 42-mm image format ideal for line-scan and area-scan cameras. It is designed for vision system...

Fluorescent system creates UV light.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Epi-Fluorescent system far the M2 Infinity LabScope is an ideal tool for immunology and other specialized applications. Utilizing a 100-watt HBO mercury vapor light source, the Epi-Fluorescent system creates UV light at specific wavelengths...

Software integration system provides process control.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The integration of SampleManager LIMS with Process Information Management Systems (PIMS) has been released, enabling the timely delivery of quality data for plant- and enterprise-wide monitoring and analysis purposes, and ensuring process...

Magnetic drive pumping technology.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Magnetic drive technology found in high-precision magnetically coupled pumps replaces dynamic shaft seals with a static seal between the pump and meter to eliminate leakage. The pump and motor coupling occurs when the outside drive magnet,...

Membrane contactors used at TFT plant.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Liqui-Cel Membrane Contactors are presently used for adding or removing [O.sub.7], [CO.sub.2], and [N.sub.2] to or from liquids used in many industries. [O.sub.2] negatively impacts many processes due to its corrosive nature. Additionally,...

Fluorescence detector with eight-character display.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The FLD 10 Fluorescence Detector combines high-intensity light sources with ultra-sensitive fluorescence detection technologies to maximizes fluorescence detection in such flow applications as HPLC. The unique optical system on the standard...

Thermo-Hygrometer measures temperature and humidity.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Jumbo Display Thermo-Hygrometer with an easy-to-read display screen is used for environmental monitoring applications for both temperature and humidity measurements. The unit features a min/max memory capability, in which the lowest and...

Ceramic materials and coatings.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... With their chemical inertness, resistance to protein binding, and optical properties, proprietary ceramic materials and coatings provide an ideal environment for microarray slides used in DNA and proteins analysis. Along with traditional...

Special filters cater to several markets.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... 910A Series Spatial Filters utilize an optomechanical design that enables rapid alignment and precise adjustment, and deliver long-term stability. The modular 910A Series is offered with a selection of nine focusing objectives and 11 pinhole...

Multichannel pipetting reservoirs minimize waste.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... A new family of disposable solution reservoirs has been introduced. The line includes reservoirs of four capacities: 50 mL, 75 mL, 100 mL, and 175 mL. They are available sterile and nonsterile with some offering hinged lids to facilitate...

GFS Chemicals, Inc.(Chemical Standards)
December 1, 2003... * Sandi Diehl, Marketing Coordinator GFS Chemicals is known for a wide range of analytical standards for spectroscopy (AA, ICP standards), metal standards, and other laboratory analytical standards. In-Spec Photometric Standards for use...

Mobile desk holds computer and accessories.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... When additional workspace is required in the lab, the 18"x 36" Mobile Desk provides needed space. A carrosion-resistant phenolic work surface resists stains and a stainless steel handle combined with four 5" polyurethane brake casters make for...

Soft-Walled cleanrooms feature leak-proof ceilings.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Series 575 cleanrooms provide a durable, free-standing environment for Class 100,000 to Class 10, and can provide open spans up to 32 ft. without center supports. They come complete with motorized-ceiling HEPA filters, lights, ceiling panels,...

PCR workstations utilize HEPA-filtered air.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The ESCO PCR Workstations are polymerase chain-reaction (PCR) applications. Unlike conventional dead air boxes, these units offer HEPA-filtered clean air within the work zone. The ECONOMY PCR/Sterile air unit offers a stainless steel work...

Spot curing radiometer measures total light pipe output.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The IL 1480 Radiometer/Photometer and Spot Curing Probe provide an easy way to validate the total output of halogen and LED-based light pipes used in curing systems. Featuring a single 12.5 mm aperture on the probe that captures light and is...

Membrane contactors remove corrosive [O.sub.2].(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Due to the negative effects of [O.sub.2] in high-purity water systems, Liqui-Cel Membrane Contactors remove dissolved oxygen from saturation to less than 30 parts per billion (ppb). Contactors are used in such industries as semiconductor,...

Point level switches.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Roto-Bin-Dicator family of point level switches consists of the original, Mini, and Super-Safe-Plus models. The original offers low-level, failsafe operation. The Super-Safe-Plus model has external function test and two external LEDs...

Alarm warns of specialty gas depletion.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Protocol Depletion The Protocol Alarm system is for wall-mounted high-purity regulators. An audiovisual system provides warning when cylinder contents are nearly depleted, utilizing a pros sure switch gauge for visual warning and a remote...

Powder-free gloves feature textured fingers.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Multi-Flex Nitrile T Ambi Gloves are powder-free to reduce product contamination. The strong beaded cuff and Nitrile formulation provide strength and puncture resistance. A 2.5 barrier AQL provides consistent product performance, while the...

Heated condenser inlet pipe.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The heated condenser inlet pipe is used for the company's Series II Model HT-8 and HT-12 Centrifugal Evaporator systems. Where bench space is at a premium, the heated condenser inlet pipe (maximum length 1.5 m) enables the evaporator condenser...

Front end provides six signal module slots.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... DISC6 is a portable unit offering high performance and pact unit designed for both laboratory and mobile applications. It is a flexible, high-bandwidth Front End for online PC data acquisition and can also operate as a recorder using optional...

Focusing XYZ stage accepts standardized slide inserts.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The PZ-2000 XYZ stage provides a high resolution and highly repeatable means of controlling the X, Y, and Z position of the microscope stage. The XY axes derive their precise control using closed-loop DC servomotors with high-resolution...

Fume hoods available in several sizes.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Series 1411 Fume Hoods are available in stainless steel, white polypropylene, and fire-retardant white polypropylene for maximum design flexibility, chemical resistance, and operator safety. They are offered in 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, and 8-ft. widths,...

Circular differential interference contrast technique.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Circular Differential Interference Contrast (C-DIC) technique uses circularly polarized light to solve insufficient contrast problems observed in classical brightfield and darkfield microscopy. Fine surface structures can be observed with...

Non-captive linear actuator.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Joining the larger sizes 14, 17, 23, and 34, the size 11 non-captive linear actuator incorporates high performance and durable design, and is the smallest commercially available hybrid linear actuator on the market. Built for long life (several...

Piping System uses natural polypropylene.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The PPR0-Seal Natural Polypropylene Piping System has been expanded from the 1/2 to 2-inch size range to include 3-inch sizes. PPRO-Seal joints are made by combining quick-connect plugs for the electrofusion coil and bar code technology of the...

Precision glass columns.(Chromatography Accessories)
December 1, 2003... High-precision chromatography columns provide a complete solution for low- and mid-pressure chromatography applications. They are solvent-resistant, fully biocompatible, and can operate at pressures up to 1200 psi. Manufactured from...

Nanovolume injectors and switching valves.(Chromatography Accessories)
December 1, 2003... Cheminert nanovolume HPLC injectors and switching valves facilitate high-resolution HPLC at a small scale. The 100 [micro]m (.004") bore is uniform throughout the flowpath, reducing band broadening and creating less than 25 nL of port-to-port...

Trap cartridge.(Chromatography Accessories)
December 1, 2003... The OPTI-PAK capillary trap provides a simple way to clean up protein and small molecule samples on-line prior to HPLC or LC-MS analysis. A new design in the packed bed and frit placement has resulted in bed volumes as low as 120 nL, while...

On-Line Injector.(Chromatography Accessories)
December 1, 2003... The Pollen-8 On-Line Injector eliminates the need to manage samples and purchase vials. A ten-port injector with two injection loops, it fills one loop with dialysate while the contents of the other are loaded on the LC system. When the next...

Solvent Saver columns.(Chromatography Accessories)
December 1, 2003... ZORBAX Solvent Saver columns help reduce solvent purchase and waste disposal costs in LC and LC/MS applications. The ZORBAX Solvent Saver (5 [micro]m) and Solvent Saver Plus (3.5 [micro]m) can be applied to new or existing HPLC methods. The 3.0...

Freeware column selection tool.(Chromatography Accessories)
December 1, 2003... The ACD/Column Selector is a freeware column selection tool for Palm OS-based PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) that helps select the optimal column to use. This tool searches a knowledge base of 135 characterized columns to locate those...

Self-cleaning dry vacuum pump system.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Self-Cleaning Dry Vacuum System is used with rotary evaporators far stripping low-boiling-point solvents such as pentane, alcohol, or methylene chloride. The system's two-stage flexible diaphragm pump resists chemical vapors using...

Trace moisture and gas analyzer.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The LaserTrace, with its split architecture design, allows simultaneous monitoring of up to four gases. It offers the first modular, multi-point, multi-species, multi-gas analyzer based on a powerful technology known as Cavity Ring-Down...

Three pocket sound meters.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... A series of three pocket sound meters are basic, rugged, compact, simple to use, high quality, and inexpensive. The GA213 measures A and C-weighted sound level, peak, and holds maximum levels. The GA215 provides integrated (average or Leq)...

Diode-pumped lasers offer long-term performance.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Millennia Pro series of CW diode-pumped green lasers features an improved opto-mechanical design as well as ProLite diode pump technology featuring stable output and long life. Millennia Pro models are available with 2, 5, 6, 8, and 10...

Precision Dispense Pumps last through 5 million cycles.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Precision Dispense Pumps offer a longer life and improved performance at a lower cost. They accurately dispense volumes from below 1[micro]L up to 5 mL and possess a guaranteed life of 5 million cycles in typical diagnostic applications. They...

OEM/Industrial [CO.sub.2] monitor.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The low cost Model 2208-20 OEM/Industrial [CO.sub.2] Monitor uses non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) digital processing technology with temperature compensation for a high-resolution, stable, and accurate output signal. The dual lamp reference...