Laboratory Equipment articles from February 2002

Laboratory Equipment archives from February 2002

Laboratory shakers.
February 1, 2002... Booth 4231. The Lab-Line Max shaker line features benchtop and floor models equipped with incubation, refrigeration and water bath options to fit a wide variety of applications. The shakers are well suited to solubility studies, extraction...

Kinematic viscometer.
February 1, 2002... Booth 3315. The SVM3000 kinematic viscometer measures the kinematic viscosity and viscosity index of petroleum products automatically using about 3 ml of sample. A kinematic viscosity measurement takes 5 minutes while a full viscosity index...

Ergonomic pipette.
February 1, 2002... Booth 4333. The Ovation BioNatural pipette is easy to hold and use without rotating the wrist or hand. A non-axial design eliminates the need to lift the arm, which reduces shoulder swain. The pipette's filtered nozzle keeps liquid out of the...

SPE automation system.
February 1, 2002... Booth 2235. The MICROLAB AVS Automated Vacuum System provides automation for solid phase extraction and microplate filtration procedures. The AVS provides user defined vacuum pressure maintained with PID loop control, error detection and...

HPLC autosampler.
February 1, 2002... Booth 3253. Stand-alone SIL-HT HPLC autosamplers feature built-in system controllers that enable integration into nearly any modular setup. Suited to high throughput labs, the instruments can handle up to 350 x 1 ml vials, 210 x 1.5 ml vials,...

Changing faces, changing times. (Editor's Choice).
February 1, 2002... I am delighted to be back working on Laboratory Equipment. As a former assistant editor on the magazine, I have a keen appreciation of its place in the industry and, most importantly, its value to readers. Taking over for Helen Robinson will be...

Atomic absorption system.
February 1, 2002... Booth 4065. The SpectrAA-Duo atomic absorption system provides simultaneous operation of flame/hydride and graphite furnace measurement techniques. The system achieves productivity gains by operating two permanently mounted atomizers -- one for...

Cell viability analyzer.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 1264. The Vi-CELL Cell Viability Analyzer automates the widely accepted method of Trypan Blue cell viability tissue culture protocol. In comparison with the manual technique, the number of cells quantified is significantly greater. The...

Microwave digestion system.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 2451. The Multiwave 3000 microwave digestion system increases laboratory efficiency through high sample capacity, more powerful heating, improved sensor design and built-in methods to meet EPA/ISO guidelines. The system's 16-vessel...

Liquid-liquid extraction columns.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 1034. The ISOLUTE HM-N disposable liquid-liquid extraction columns are less labor intensive than traditional LLE columns and can be easily automated. The columns contain a modified form of diatomaceous earth packed into high purity...

Lab design/construction: for R&D and pharmaceutical facilities.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 743. This International firm provides planning, architectural design, engineering and construction of R&D laboratories and pharmaceutical facilities. The company's portfolio includes flexible, safe, energy-efficient and "green" laboratory...

COD reagent vials: in expanded pack counts.(advertisement)(chemical oxygen demand)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2002... Booth 1941. Reagent vials for performing chemical oxygen demand (COD) analysis are now available in 150-count packs for both the 0-150 and 0-1500 ppm ranges and 100-count packs for the 0-15,000 range vials. COD is a measure of the...

Box furnaces: for general and rapid heating.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 1539. Two model lines of box furnaces are available for general applications and applications where rapid heating is important. The heating modules in the CWF models incorporate graded windings to compensate for heat loss and optimize...

Chromatography/electronics papers.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 1443. A complete line of chromatography papers and electrophoresis and blotting papers are for use in gel transfer applications in nucleic acid research procedures. Sample sheets of popular paper grades are also provided for actual trial...

Laser particle size analyzers.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 6418. A range of laser diffraction particle size analyzers cover particle size distribution from 0.04 to 2500 [micro]m. One, two, or three lasers capture the entire particle distribution range during measurements, without moving any...

Laboratory pump: multiple pumphead options.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 5831. The Sci-Q 323 high precision pump is for clinical and research laboratory applications. Available with three drives and multiple pumphead options, the pump can achieve flow rates of up to 2000 ml/min, per channel. The higher...

Spectrophotometer: connects to RS-232 interface.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 2002. The AvaMouse is a handheld reflection spectrophotometer that can be easily connected to a computers RS-232 interface. It consists of an integrated Xenon flash lamp that can output 35 flashes per second and a miniaturized optical...

Demountable infrared cell: quick disconnect design.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 2447. With this demountable cell, samples ranging from thin films up to ones that are one inch thick can be changed quickly and easily. The cell consists of two metal plates that are held together with two disconnect nuts. The quick...

Hydrogen gas generators: for FT-IR spectrometers.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 3065. This line of FT-IR Purge Gas Generators are designed for use with FT-IR spectrometers to provide a purified purge gas and air bearing gas utilizing standard compressed air. Impurities such as water vapor and carbon dioxide are...

IR sample cards: PTFE and polyethylene.(advertisement)(International Crystal Laboratories)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 2924. PTFE and polyethylene IR sample cards provide inexpensive disposable sample substrates for qualitative analysis. The 2" x 4" cards fit the universal slide mount in any spectrophotometer. The cards have a clear aperture of 19 mm and...

Refrigerated/heating circulator: fully programmable.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 4437. The FS18-HP Refrigerated and Heating Circulator has a temperature range of -30 C to 150 C and a small 1.5 liter bath tank, which makes it well suited for small to medium size external applications requiring super-fast heat up and...

Glassware washers: undercounter line.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 1525. This line of laboratory glassware washers is suited for most space and throughput requirements. The undercounter glassware washers have been field proven in various types of research labs. The large capacity glassware washer G 7827...

Digital temperature programmer: for complex cycles.
February 1, 2002... Booth 2664. The STP-6 Digital Temperature Programmer is software based and menu driven with an interface for optional computer connection. Multi-ramp programming is provided in either Kelvin or Centigrade so that complex cycles can be...

Triple detector array: with low angle light scattering detector.
February 1, 2002... Booth 6438. This triple detector array is available with a low angle light scattering detector and operates at 7 degrees without the correction or extrapolation required by other light scattering detectors. The TDA is used for the determination...

Process spectrometer: monitors multiple sites.
February 1, 2002... Booth 4334. The InSpectrum spectrometer accepts up to 12 discreet optical fiber input channels simultaneously, and efficiently processes each channel through one common set of optics and electronics. This design provides exceptional channel to...

GC backflush system: increases column life.
February 1, 2002... Booth 4533. The GC-BackFlush system decreases analysis time by reversing the flow through a capillary column at a predetermined time. This allows heavier compounds in a sample to be flushed out of the injection port before reaching the...

NMR Accessories: tubes, microcells, sealing manifolds.
February 1, 2002... Booth 3224. Accessories for NMR include 3, 5 and 10 mm tubes, microcells, valved and threaded tubes, sealing manifolds, as well as tube racks and washers. The tubes are for repeated use in high resolution spectroscopy. The microcell assembly...

Olfactory Detector Outlet: identifies multiple compounds.
February 1, 2002... Booth 5433. The Olfactory Detector Outlet, ODO II, takes a split outlet stream from a GC column and transfer it via a heated flexible tube to a nose cone which is humidified with air. This allows identification by the human nose and MS, or...

3-D beam intensity profiler: small pixel size.
February 1, 2002... Booth 3019. The 3-dimensional beam intensity profiler WinCamD features one of the smallest pixel sizes in a CCD beam profiler - 4.65 mm square. In addition, a 14-bit analog-to-digital converter gives it greater than 16,000 levels of intensity...

GPC data interface: improves ease of use.
February 1, 2002... Booth 3547. Users of the Atlas Chromatography Data System can now interface with Cirrus, a suite of specialized Gel Permeation Chromatography software. Chromatographers operating in any polymer-based industry, such as petrochemicals,...

Bioanalytical System: measures 6 parameters.
February 1, 2002... Booth 5639. The 7100 MBS Mutiparameter Bioanalytical System is an upgradable system capable of measuring up to four distinct parameters, expandable to six, simultaneously, from a range of options. The unit can be customized with up to three...

Multipurpose Centrifuges: support multiple tubes.
February 1, 2002... Booth 635. Multipurpose Centrifuge Model 5810 and Refrigerated Model 5810R accommodate up to 4 x 250 mL or 16 microtiter plates. The compact, benchtop centrifuges achieve throughput of up to 36 x 15 mL or 12 x 50 mL conical tubes, for example....

Diode-laser Raman system: laboratory or on-line.
February 1, 2002... Booth 1622. The PI-200 Raman instrument, which can be used in the laboratory or on-line for process control, incorporates a 300 mW, frequency-stabilized, narrow-wavelength diode laser. An optically fast fiber-coupled spectrograph, low noise...

Cryogenic Sample Crusher: for all types of analysis.
February 1, 2002... Booth 5744. The Model JFC-300 Cryogenic Sample Crusher is used to crash and pulverize test, samples after cooling with liquid nitrogen. The crasher will accommodate all kinds of polymer and other solid or semi-solid samples. The results are...

Solenoid micro pump: to 200 dispenses/minute.
February 1, 2002... Booth 1135. This self-priming, micro-dispensing, solenoid actuated micro pump is capable of dispensing up to 250 ml per stroke. The pump features a non-metallic, inert fluid path for dispensing high purity or aggressive fluids. Factory set...

Ductless Workstation: protects workers.
February 1, 2002... Booth 734. The Downflow Ductless Workstation protects the operator from potentially hazardous fumes, vapors and particulates when working with heavy solvents or powders. A low speed fan constantly draws air down past the sample, through a...

Refrigerating/heating circulators: five preset flow rates.
February 1, 2002... Booth 635. The ECO models of refrigerating and heating circulators feature an adjustable pump with five preset flow rates to maximum of 20 L/min, with outflow pressure of 0.4 bar. The Lauda ECO circulators are available with a PID temperature...

Stainless steel weights: for accurate calibrations.
February 1, 2002... Booth 3241. The Masstar stainless steel weights are specifically designed to reduce magnetic susceptibility in order to gain more accurate calibrations for balances and scales. The specific design is a response to industry awareness of the...

Planar chromatography software: for TLC instruments.
February 1, 2002... Booth 1747. WinCats software provides an operating environment/system for interfacing with all proprietary Thin-Layer Chromatography instrumentation. The Plant Chromatography Manager will control where direct SW links are necessary. It will...

Pipette calibration system: minimal user skill needed.
February 1, 2002... Booth 2147. The ARTEL PCS(3 pipette calibration system facilitates benchtop calibration in the user's lab, allowing scientists to check pipettes at any time, before critical assays and whenever there is any doubt about the pipette's condition...

Sample prep handbook: includes biotech products.
February 1, 2002... Booth 665. The Seventh Edition of the Handbook of Sample Preparation and Handling features laboratory mills, presses, fusion fluxers, and XRF cells, films and pellet caps. Other products include the Gene/Grinder, large capacity Freezer/Mill,...

Fume hood: excellent fire containment.
February 1, 2002... Booth 5439. Designed and manufactured according to U.S. Standards, the "America" model fume hood features an external carcass body made of cold steel sheet with a polyvinyl chloride coating for perfect fire containment. Internally, the carcass...

Glassware washers: installation video.
February 1, 2002... Booth 2035. This instructional video orients current and potential users of the proprietary SteamScrubber and FlaskScrubber laboratory glassware washers. The 14-minute video begins with a short overview and then comprehensive look at all models...

CE-based data acquisition: for broad line of devices.
February 1, 2002... Booth 3016. Collect CE, a CE-based data acquisition product, uses a Pocket PC to collect instrument data into any Windows CE- based application, making it ideal for interfacing instruments such as pH meters, bar-code readers, force gauges,...

Reaction Blocks: integrate with robotics.
February 1, 2002... Booth 4231. STEM Reaction Blocks include the RS10, RS1 and RS2. The RS10 consist of ten cells that can be controlled individually, the RS2 consist of two zones of five cells per zone, and the RS1 has one zone with 10 wells per zone. These new...

Sampling syringes: for gas/liquid.
February 1, 2002... Booth 2935. These precision sampling syringes are available in a range of sizes and models for gas, liquid or high-pressure sampling. The plunger tips are fabricated of PTFE, stress formed by special process to insure a leak-tight seal. The...

Laboratory Homogenizers: sample uniformity.
February 1, 2002... Booth 635. Polytron Homogenizers provide fast, reproducible homogenization, emulsion, dispersing, and mixing with consistent sample-to-sample uniformity. The instruments combine a durable motor drive with a large selection of general purpose...

Portable floor scale system: two-wheel design.
February 1, 2002... Booth 3241. The DeckHand Rough-n-Ready floor and indicator package begins with a 500 lb., 1,000 lb., or 2,000 lb. mild steel portable floor scale. For one-person operation, it features 2 large rubber wheels for smooth maneuvering. Unlike...

Thermal transition detection.
February 1, 2002... Booth 919. The STA 1500 detects thermal transitions of a sample when exposed to a temperature program. It measures both enthalpy changes and weight gain/loss during sample transitions as a function of temperature or time. Measurements can be...

Rapid AA validation system.
February 1, 2002... Booth 3547. The Validatorplus is an automated system validation package to enhance the efficiency of the SOLARR AA range of instruments. The package includes comprehensive documentation and accessories for spectrometer performance validation...

Infrared analyzers: for routine quantitative analyses.
February 1, 2002... Booth 2916. Infracal Filtometers are low cost, portable infrared analyzers for routine quantitative analyses. The filter based analyzers provide the precision and accuracy necessary for repetitive quantitative mid-infrared measurements in the...

Pump & valve control: solenoid module.
February 1, 2002... Booth 1135. The CoolCube solenoid control module offers OEM instrument designers a reliable "hit and hold" circuit without generating the excessive heat that typically results from solenoid valves or pumps being left "energized" It simply...

Microcolumn switcher: with two 10-port valves.
February 1, 2002... Booth 3635. The Switchos II benchtop device for advanced microcolumn switching enhances the performance of any Micro HPLC system. In comparison with column switching units with 6-port switching valves, this model is equipped with two 10-port...

Stacking Heat Sealer: improved throughput.
February 1, 2002... Booth 5516. The Stacking Heat Sealer is capable of sealing up to (50) 96/384 shallow well plates, (35) 384 deep well plates, and (17) 1-2ml deep well plates during unattended operation. The device uses either the proprietary Peelable Sealing...

Process chromatography media: delivers high capture productivity.
February 1, 2002... Booth 2265. This family of spherical chromatographic capture media meets the performance requirements of biopharmaceutical manufacturing. UNOsphere S and Q ion exchange supports feature very high binding capacities at fast linear velocities...

Hydrogen gas generator: eliminates need for cylinders.
February 1, 2002... Booth 3065. ChromGas brand hydrogen gas generators, available in five different models, produce up to 1,200 cc/minute of clean, 99.9995% or 99.99999% pure hydrogen. Special features include an advanced alloy Proton Exchange Membrane...

Hotplate stirrer.
February 1, 2002... Booth 6639. The IKAMAG RCT basic magnetic stirrer has a speed range of 50-1,000 rpm, mixing capacity of 20 liters and a variety of accessories. A safety circuit turns off the heating element when the heating plate reaches 370 C. The low profile...

QC/QA Rheometer.
February 1, 2002... Booth 5450. The CVO100 Rheometer for QC and QA testing is available with a Peltier temperature controller that offers fast and compact control for either coaxial cylinder or cone and plate measurement techniques. The modular design and easy...

Multiple stage valve: accomodates tight spaces.(from MKS Instruments, Inc)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 4517. The HPS Integrated LoPro Two-Stage Valve, called the ILP, is a pneumatically actuated poppet valve with a bypass valve combined into a single unit. The compact size and ultracompact limit switch option assure that the valves fit...

Sieve calibration: for sizes 1.5 to 3.0 mm.
February 1, 2002... Booth 5116. A method designed for the slotted sieves used in grain measurement provides an easy in-house technique that requires no special equipment. Resolution is better than 0.05 mm and calibration time is just one minute. All results are...

Automatic power control option: for blue DPSS lasers.
February 1, 2002... Booth 3019. Automatic power control (APC) is an option for all single- and dual-beam, blue 58-series, 457 nm, diode-pumped solid-state laser systems. With this option, the systems can be switched between automatic current control (ACC) and...

VIS-NIR spectrometer: plug-and-play design.(from Ocean Optics, Inc)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 5649. The USB2000-VIS-NIR is an off-the-shelf, plug-and-play, miniature fiber optic spectrometer usable in the 350-1000 nm wavelength range. Arranged with a preset grating and optical bench accessories, the unit plugs into the USB port of...

Moisture/solids analysis system: with verifiable temperature control.(from CEM Corp)
February 1, 2002... Booth 455. The SMART System provides automated moisture/solids analysis in 2 minutes. The temperature feedback controls the microwave energy to maintain a user-defined temperature setpoint for verifiable temperature control and repeatable...

Embedded controller: expanded measurement and control.(Mosaic Industries, Inc product information)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 927. The Panel-Touch Controller integrates the I/O rich QED Flash Board with a high contrast backlit graphics display, a transparent touchscreen overlay, and pre-coded menu software. Other features include two RS232/485 serial ports, 256K...

Precision balances: feature variable capacitance technology.(Setra Systems, Inc product details)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 2243. These enhanced BL and EL precision balances employ a proprietary variable capacitance technology in a "mini-MILC" package, providing improved weighing accuracy and serviceability. Designed for the academic and industrial research...

Triple spectrograph system: delivers high throughput.(Acton Research Corp)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 4334. The TriplePro series of modular triple spectrograph systems incorporates a 300 mm double subtractive monochromator as the pre-filter, with a high-performance triple grating SpectraPro 500 spectrometer as the final dispersing stage....

TOC gas generation system: replaces oxygen cylinders.(Parker Hannifin Corp product details)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 3065. The Model 78-40 Gas Generator produces safe, low pressure carrier/combustion gas from any available compressed air supply. Unlike the purity and contaminant variances normally associated with oxygen cylinder gas, the TOC Gas...

Aisle by aisle guide. (Pittcon[R] 2002).
February 1, 2002... Oil-Free Vacuum Pumps Booth 715. Oil-free, maintenance-free Teflon LABOPORT vacuum pumps for rotary evaporators, gel dryers, vacuum ovens and filtration are featured, as well as the newest PowerDry, self-drying, corrosion-resistant vacuum...

Organic acid salts. (Product Showcase).(Niacet Corp product information)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The brochure describes calcium acetate, potassium acetate, sodium diacetate, sodium phenoxy acetate, calcium propionate, and sodium propionate. Specifications, solubilities and physical properties are provided for all products, as well as a...

High capacity chiller. (Product Showcase).
February 1, 2002... The Signature line of chillers includes a new high capacity model. Designed with an immersion heat exchanger, the Model 6155 Chiller offers 5200 watts of instant cooling power in a compact unit. The base and side panel air vents provide maximum...

Test control system. (Product Showcase).
February 1, 2002... WinCCS II Computer System is designed for creep/stress rapture test laboratories and replaces outdated temperature controllers, LVDT signal conditioners and data acquisition systems. It can control from one to 100 or more testers from a Windows...

Table-Top Extruder. (Product Showcase).(C.W. Brabender Instruments product details)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The Table-Top Extruder is an economical, highly versatile compact single screw extrusion system. This 3/4" diameter extruder has barrel L/D ratios ranging from 10:1, 15:1, 20:1 or 25:1. It is ideal for laminating, rheology, profile, fibers,...

Membrane contactors. (Product Showcase).(Celgard Inc product details)
February 1, 2002... The line of membrane contactors is used to transfer gases to and from aqueous streams. Applications include: debubbling, [O.sub.2] removal to Write In 953 - Or Reply Online [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Kinetic phosphorescence analyzers. (Product Showcase).(Chemchek Instruments, Inc)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The KPA-11 provides superb sensitivity for the analysis of uranium, lathanides and other heavy metal in a broad variety of biological and environmental samples. The analytical range of 5 x 105 allows for the simple analysis of liquid samples...

Benchtop desiccator. (Product Showcase).(Terra Universal, Inc product details)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... SmartDesiccator Benchtop Storage System maximizes yields of sensitive materials by automatically maintaining a user-determined humidity set point. Its quick-response feedback system continuously monitors the relative humidity level of the...

Ovens & incubators. (Product Showcase).(Wisconsin Oven Corp product details)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The company is the largest distributor of Memmert GmbH ovens, sterilizers, incubators, and water baths. Thirty-five different models are available with a variety of control options, features, and chamber sizes to meet individual heat processing...

Freezers. (Product Showcase).(Thermo Forma product information)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... CryoMed Freezers feature precise temperature control and accelerated controlled rate freezing. Available in 0.6 cu. ft., 1.2 cu. ft., and 1.7 cu. ft. sizes, these quiet running units are constructed of durable stainless steel and include...

PH controller. (Product Showcase).(from OMEGA Engineering, Inc)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The new microprocessor-based family of pH/ORP 1/16 DIN panel mounted controllers is designed for environmental monitoring applications. The PHCN-70 features two 3 Amp SPDT relays for on/off control or alarms, automatic temperature compensation...

Compression module. (Product Showcase).(Biotage, Inc product information)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The new FLASH 65I compression module incorporates the patented Zero Insertion Force sealing mechanism that enables effortless insertion and removal of cartridges and reduces O-ring wear. The module has an all stainless steel fluid path and is...

Wet chemistry analyzers: automated method change.(Westco Scientific Instruments, Inc product details)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 5623. SmartChem automated wet chemistry analyzers rely on a technology which uses a liquid delivery system to measure analytes in environmental samples as well as other matrices. The entire analytical process is simplified because it does...

Hydraulically sealed circulators: ranges from -120 to 300 C.(from CARON Products and Services, Inc)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 1334. This line of hydraulically sealed circulators provide effective and efficient temperature control for a variety of chemical processes. By isolating the thermal fluid from the atmosphere, the sealed systems eliminate many issues...

General purpose HPLC column: for mobile phase conditions.(Alltech Associates, Inc product details)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 3135. The Prevail C18 general purpose column works well in all mobile phase conditions. The proprietary bonding process stabilizes the C18 phase in highly aqueous mobile phases. There is no phase collapse with this material. At the same...

Chemical catalog: for QC/production/research.(VWR International product information)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth xxx This 120-page 2002-2003 Chemical Solutions offers over 1,000 buffers, standards, and solutions for quality control, research, and production applications. Products include pH calibration solutions, volumetric normality solutions,...

Refrigerated/heating circulator: from -26 C to 200 C.(Julabo USA product details)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Booth 4437. The F30-C refrigerated and heating circulator offers full-range cooling and heating from-26 C to 200 C. The device saves lab-space with dimensions of 10" wide, 21" long and 15 1/2" high. Other features include digital temperature...