Laboratory Equipment articles from February 2003

Laboratory Equipment archives from February 2003

Water Purification System.
February 1, 2003... Booth 3333. The portable EASYpure II RF/UV Reservoir Feed Ultraviolet Water Purification System is for critical organic determinant analysis such as HPLC and GC/MS. The compact design allows users to have a water purification system nearby. An...

Analytical balance line.
February 1, 2003... Booth 569. The Pro Series balance line is comprised of the Adventurer Pro, Explorer Pro and Scout Pro. Explorer Pro balances feature capacities and readabilities ranging from 62 g x 0.1 mg to 210 g x 0.1 mg. Precision models range from 210 g x...

Robotic workstation.
February 1, 2003... Booth 2733. The MICROLAB STAR workstation has several new automation accessories and features for complete automation of multiple genomic, proteomic and pharmaceutical applications. New accessories include the temperature-controlled carrier for...

Miniature gas generators.
February 1, 2003... Booth 1317. This series of miniature gas generators is designed for common laboratory instruments such as FTIR, TOC, and NMR. They free-up valuable laboratory space and eliminate the inconvenience and ongoing cost of gas cylinders. Using...

Entry level spectrometer.
February 1, 2003... Booth 4569. The FTS-2000 Scimitar spectrometer features a full size sample compartment that allows use of all industry standard sampling accessories. Spectroscopic performance includes attenuated total reflectance, specular reflectance and...

PITTCON 2003--"bringing together the elements of science". (Editor's Choice).
February 1, 2003... In this, our February PITTCON Preview issue, we are bringing together a large and varied assortment of new laboratory products, services and technologies being showcased at this year's Pittsburgh Conference Exposition in Orlando. Important new...

Automated titration heating system. (Editor's Choice).
February 1, 2003... Booth 2657. The DH100 titration heating system is designed to ensure sample dissolution and reaction completion during both sample preparation and the titration process. Due to the chemistry involved in titration analysis, elevated temperatures...

Microplate spectrophotometer. (Editor's Choice).
February 1, 2003... Booth 2744. The PowerWave XS universal microplate spectrophotometer offers tunable wavelength selection from 200 to 999 nm in 1 nm increments and wavelength scanning without the need for filters. A 4-Zone temperature control to 50 C, user...

Supercritical fluids phase monitor. (Editor's Choice).
February 1, 2003... Booth 2019. The SFT Phase Monitor II is an analytical tool for determining the solubility of various compounds and mixtures of compounds in subcritical and supercritical fluids. It provides direct, visual observation of materials under...

Portable helium leak detectors. (Editor's Choice).
February 1, 2003... Booth 3300. The battery-operated PICO Sniffer is used in applications where pressurized components need to be leak tested. It has a sensitivity of 1 [10.sup.-7] atm-cc/s, and can operate up to three hours before recharging--allowing quick and...

CO2 incubators. (Editor's Choice).
February 1, 2003... Booth 2511. The CB CO2 incubators are precision devices for future-oriented cell cultivation and safe tissue production, observing all international guidelines and regulations. The screen controllers offer superior precision and excellent...

Inventory reporting modules help meet reporting requirements. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 4052. Two software modules for the CISPro CIS Chemical Inventory System produce accurate documents formatted to meet International Fire Code (IFC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) code requirements. A HMIS classification...

Strip chart recorders with single or dual pen. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 2401. The BD11E single pen and BD12E dual pen recorders include differential inputs, user selectable left and right zero position, zero adjustment by rotating knob, home/grid positioning and mechanical pen lifts. CD/cUL mark is applied...

Configuration tools for LIMS enables system adjustments. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 4155. Matrix LIMS configuration tools enable users to make adjustments to their systems to match their changing needs. They are able to populate new list boxes, employ different counters and create and link new screens/menus, to provide...

XRF spectrometer for element analysis. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 1913. The Fischerscope X-Ray XDAL can analyze solid samples, as well as powder, paste-like materials and liquids for up to 24 elements from AI (Z=I3) to U (Z=92). In addition, coating thickness of complex multi-coating systems with up to...

HPLC mobile phase handling provides integrated filtration. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 3321. HPLC reservoir systems and accessories provide completely integrated filtration, sparging and delivery of solvents. Filtration can be done with 47 or 90 mm filters. Reservoirs, with conical bottoms, are available in sizes ranging...

Microplate stacker high capacity/unattended operation. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 2744. The multi-functional microplate stacker system, Bio-Stack, is compatible with PowerWave HT and PowerWave XS spectrophotometers, Synergy HT Multi-Detection Reader, Elx405 Series Washers and the [micro]Fill Automated Dispenser, and...

Water analysis kits feature self-filling ampoules. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 1722. The Sulfate Vacu-vials Test Kit features proprietary serf-filling ampoules, which the user simply snaps in the sample. The test method employs the barium sulfate method. Sulfate ion reacts with barium chloride in an acidic solution...

Circulators feature automation and safety. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 2232. Available in a wide range of bath volumes, the Ecoline 300 series meets the most demanding application requirements with heating and cooling capacities from 600 Watts to 2,250 Watts. The Vano-pump delivers flow rates up to 20 L/min....

Gas Generators for various applications. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 4371. Nitrogen, Hydrogen and Zero Air Gas Generators are available for various applications. In addition to Nitrogen for LC/MS, the company manufactures Hydrogen, High Purity Nitrogen and Zero Air gas generators at various flow rates to...

Field portable GC/MS for VOC analysis at ppt levels. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 5359. The HAPSITE field portable gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer (GC/MS) design improvements allow for the detection, identification and quantitation of many volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at part per trillion levels during field...

Microwave digestion system high-throughput. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 2471. The MARS 5 high-throughput microwave digestion system processes up to 14 samples per run. It features advanced pressure and temperature sensors, as well as innovative vessel technology, to ensure complete digestions and reproducible...

Laboratory analyzer total/species sulfur or total chlorides. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 1415. The Model 9600L laboratory total/species sulfur or total chlorides analyzer is offered in one package, including GC oven, reactor, CPU, and detector. The analyzer can detect total sulfur concentrations as low as 1 ppb (for gas...

Powder rheometer provides powder flow properties. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 2800. The powder rheometer provides comprehensive data on powder flow properties. It works on a patented helical blade principle, where the blade displaces powder as it moves along a helical path through the sample. It measures both the...

Rheological characterization temperature range of -180 to 500 C. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 2837. DYNALYSER is a modular, research level rheometer system designed to address the testing needs and requirements of the serious rheologist. Any rheological significant material can be analyzed under steady shear, transient, and...

K-Type Thermometer with protective PVC holster. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 5246. The Intelligent K-Type Thermocouple Thermometer provides highly accurate measuring results very rapidly, thus saving time and money. Highest accuracy: [+ or -] 1 C from -49 to 740 C and [+ or -] 2 C in other range. Temperature...

Centrifugal Chromatography system for separation/elution. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 1423. The Cyclo-Graph II Centrifugal Chromatography system has been re-engineered to improve stability and ease of use, while meeting CE standards and lowering cost. The system comes with a built-in UV lamp, a hinged lid, and wobble-free...

ACE HPLC columns ultra-inert. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 2808. The ultra-inert range of ACE HPLC columns includes Ace C18, C8, C4, CN, AQ and Phenyl in addition to 300A and C 18-HL (Hi-Load) columns. Performance of up to 200,000 plates/meter and reproducible chromatography with acidic, basic...

CVAA mercury analyzer compact, bench-top model. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 3700. Depending on the sample rack size, the 38 x 48 cm M-6100A mercury analyzer is capable of analyzing up to 60 samples in a single batch. With its 10-1000 ppt detection limit range, it is suited to comply with EPA methods 245.2,...

DSC/TGA system with TGA sensitivity of O.1 mg. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 1140. The Infinity STA is a combined Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) and a Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA). It now features proprietary circuitry that improves system response and extends existing specifications. The combined...

Multi-element detector for low ppb detection. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 1415. The superC multi-element detector is for low ppb level, detection of arsine, ammonia, total halogens, hydrogen sulfide, and hydrogen cyanide in polymer grade ethylene, propylene, and other light hydrocarbon streams. Accurate...

Automatic refractometer with extended range. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 1871. The J257 extended range automatic refractometer is designed for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The unit's electronic temperature control means that users no longer have to wait for the waterbath to reach the correct...

Metering technology for near pulseless flow. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 2654. NovaFlow is a patent pending technology that provides users with a near pulseless flow for metering applications while continuing to deliver accuracy and repeatability. It will be incorporated into the existing NovaSpense...

Multi-Channel Spectrometer featuring CCD detectors. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 3071. The family of spectral sensors from Carl Zeiss offers a MCS (Multi-Channel Spectrometer) featuring CCD detectors, with tree UV sensitivity. The main feature of the MCS CCDs is their high light sensitivity, making them useful where...

Photo ionization device offers ppb performance. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 4211. The PhoCheck 5000 EX PID offers a resolution of I ppb and a linear range up to 10,000 ppm. Utilizing a proprietary Ion Science Fence Electrode technology, the instrument provides stability and accuracy while optimizing response time...

Ultrasonic spectrometer for non-destructive analysis. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 3805. The HR-US 102 ultrasonic spectrometer offers ultrasonic analysis with the ability to analyse (non-destructively) transparent, translucent and opaque samples. Ideal for crystallization, gelation aggregation, sedimentation, reaction...

Particle size analyzers for non-ideal samples. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 1404. The line of Disk Centrifuge particle size analyzers allows users to obtain realistic, repeatable results, even with very non-ideal samples that can't be measured accurately by laser diffraction or other common particle sizing...

Miniature linear actuators in three frame sizes. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 2107. The DRL Series of miniature linear actuators combines a 5-phase hybrid stepping motor with an incorporated ball screw. They are supplied in three frame sizes, with and without an anti-rotation guide mechanism: 1.1 in. sq. (28 mm...

Reagents for KF titrimetry methanol-free. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 3825. Watermark KF products are two-component reagents that are methanol-free, extremely stable titrants, in selections from 5 to 0.5 mg/mL. Combined with proprietary methanol-based or -free solvent, they suit a wide variety of...

Separation Membrane for removal of aqeous liquids. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 1633. DryDisk Separation Membrane, with GORE-TEX Process Filtration Media, is a membrane-based product that speeds up the removal of aqueous liquids from organic solvents. The membrane reduces waste and insures complete capture of the...

Embedded controller with touchscreen GUI. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 1024. The Panel-Touch QVGA Controller is a C-programmable embedded computer with a touchscreen controlled graphical user interface on a quarter VGA display. The controller features a high contrast 320 x 240 pixel electroluminescent (EL)...

Fraction collector brochure with corrosion-resistant materials. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 4969. The brochure describes the full line of Foxy and Retriever fraction collectors. All five models--from the high-capacity Foxy 200 to the compact Retriever 500--feature coldroom-friendly design with corrosion- and solvent-resistant...

96-well microplate shaker personal-sized model. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 3400. The Orbis range of personal microplate shakers provide long life and reliable performance for all mixing requirements. The Plus model has a variable 950 rpm--1300 rpm speed control, a 1.0 mm shaking orbit radius and count down...

Solid-state heat pumps for hot and cold temperature cycling. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 1804. Cap/window assemblies and solid-state heat pumps (SSHP) mounted on TO-style headers are suited for applications that require efficient and precise hot and cold temperature cycling. The solid-state heat pumps can include an...

Ductless fume hoods capture a variety of chemicals. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 2632. The company can engineer a custom configured fume hood to fit any application. The ductless fume hoods offer several filter options to capture a variety of chemicals and particulates. Aura ductless fume hoods feature a...

Composition detector for on-line determination in HPLC. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 2949. The IR4 detector is for on-line concentration and composition determination in HPLC and GPC. The measurement cell is capable of withstanding up to 50 bars of backpressure working from room temperature up to 180 C. The IR4 detector...

Filter wheel accessory for near-infrared analyzers. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 1301. The IQ/OQ filter wheel accessory is for the proprietary family of near-infrared (NIR) analyzers. The Filter Wheel performs tests on wavelength, linearity, and noise. These tests allow users to verify whether their instruments are in...

Automated cell counting device for mammalian cells. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 2810. The NucleoCounter is an automated device for counting mammalian cells, which can provide quick and accurate counts of viable cells or total cell concentration, regardless of culture type, morphology or aggregation. The compact...

Automatic pyrolyzer for analysis of complex samples. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 3248. The Pyrola 2000 MultiMatic pyrolyzer is an automatic version of the 2000 pyrolyzer for analysis of complex samples. Different programs may be chosen for various types of samples such as thermal desorption, sequential- and...

Purge & trap autosampler for environmental laboratories. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 5572. The Centurion 100 position purge and trap autosampler provides maximum sampling flexibility at an affordable price. The system accepts EPA standard 40 ml VOA vials and includes a Windows CE operating system, programmable internal...

Water Activity Meters for safety and compliance. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 5346. AquaLab Water Activity Meters ensure safety and compliance of foods, pharmaceuticals, drug products, cosmetics and nutraceuticals. The patented chilled mirror dewpoint technique makes it fast ( Write In 408--Or Reply Online ...

Temp control circulators in air-/water-cooled models. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 1538. The PRESTO series of instruments recently expanded by two models, the LH47 and LH50. The series is for demanding applications where wide temperature ranges and small footprint are required. A temperature range of--50 to 250 C is...

Polypropylene products include fume hoods. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 733. The company's line of polypropylene products include vertical laminar flow fume hoods, conventional and by-pass fume hoods, 100% polypropylene casework, countertops and accessories. These products utilize a totally seam-welded...

Column for proteomics 3mm particle size. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 671. A column for peptide and protein separations, the PLRP-S 3[micro]m is a 3[micro]m particle size column in 100 [Angstrom] and 300 [Angstrom] pore sizes. This media is available packed in short columns for rapid resolution LC/MS, where...

Photometric calibration of multichannel liquid delivery devices. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 3408. The photometric calibration method combines low-volume accuracy under ordinary laboratory conditions with the ability to measure multiple channels simultaneously. Artel, Westbrook, ME 04092. artel-usa.com 207-854-0860 Write In...

Oscillating diaphragm pumps compact and economical. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 1400. The oscillating diaphragm pump provides a chemically resistant transfer or recirculation pump. Its features include a duckbill/umbrella valve that does not require external sealing and provides less room for failure. There are no...

Image to data converter converts scanned images. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 1601. The UN-SCAN-IT software converts scanned images to (x,y) data at full scanner resolution. Users can automatically digitize strip charts, instrumental output, published graphs, old graphs, etc. The converter also integrates peak...

Personal pipettor with interchangeable head system. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 5558. The PP-125-XD accepts a full range of pipetting heads that cover most of the micro titer plate formats (i.e. 96, 384, 1536 and others), as well as the wide volume ranges (0.5 [micro]l to 550 [micro]l). It has the precision of 1...

Hydrogen Gas Generator eliminates dangerous gas cylinders. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 1059. The H2-500 Hydrogen Generator complies with all current OSHA regulations concerning hydrogen. It requires little maintenance, and only uses deionized water and electricity to operate. The generator produces hydrogen gas through the...

Programmable oven for high temperature HPLC. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 3919. HPLC separations are now possible in shorter times without sacrificing column efficiency with the Series 8000 programmed temperature oven. This oven provides both isothermal and temperature programming modes with column temperature...

Digital Camera System with 21 CFR Rule 11 ready option. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 2669. The Digital Camera Documentation System is for a GMP/GLP environment with 21 CFR Rule 11 ready option. This digital camera, controlled by proprietary WinCATS software, can acquire images of TLC chromatograms and similar flat...

Ceramic materials for life science research. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 2052. With their chemical inertness, resistance to protein binding and optical properties, the company's ceramic materials and coatings provide a suitable environment for microarray slides used in the analysis of DNA and proteins....

Purity determination without known chemical standards. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 1705. Using the technique of diffErential scanning calorimetry (DSC), a new service offered by the company allows determination of absolute purity based on the premise that even trace amounts of impurities lower the melting point of a...

Sample handling system for GPC. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 671. The PL XT-R sample dilution and injection system for GPC has ambient to high temperature capability. It is based on a robotic platform, integrating both sample preparation and autosampling functions. All the robotic functions,...

Fluid handling products for clinical lab instrumentation. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 1815. The company now offers complete fluid handling products including liquid pumps, drives, controllers, high-pressure valves and accessories for clinical and analytical lab instrument applications. Their extended product line includes...

Laser ablation system for direct analysis of solid samples. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 3700. The LSX-500 is a high energy density 266 nm laser ablation system used for direct analysis of solid samples by ICP-AES and ICP-MS. It features an improved viewing system with a wide field of view and improved magnification range....

Polystyrene calibration films for FTIR speclrophotometers. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 3822. Polystyrene calibration films traceable to NIST 1921 are available in the 38 [mciro]m pathlength that matches the NIST standard, and also in sets of 2 different pathlengths. Use of two pathlengths enables more precise calibrations...

Combustion IC for petroleum/power industry. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Booth 4271. This technique, Combustion Ion Chromatography, is used to determine halides and sulfur content in coal, crude oil, naphtha, alkylates, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and related materials. It is performed using the Mitsubishi AQF...

Aisle by aisle guide. (PITTCON[R] 2003 Bringing Together The Elements of Science).
February 1, 2003... Welcome to a preview of the PITTCON Exposition, taking place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from March 9th to March 14th. Our Aisle-Guide offers a representative sampling of the products being presented at the...

Balance automation software. (Addenda).
February 1, 2003... Booth 4147. NEXXIS BDS is a balance automation solution that provides secure and documented control over weighing applications. Automated data collection, control of the SOP process, and integrated security components make NEXXIS BDS ideally...

Digital flowmeters. (Addenda).
February 1, 2003... Booth 3017. Digital, laminar flowmeters and flow controllers are designed for dry, inert gases or water. All units provide RS-232 output of mass and volumetric flow rates, line pressure and temperature. Analog signals are available. Gas units...

Lab refrigerators. (Addenda).
February 1, 2003... Booth 1104. Undercounter lab refrigerators, freezers and ice makers are designed for applications where space is limited and reliable temperature control is required. Models include ADA compliant, hazardous location and flammable material...

Gas Standards Generator. (Addenda).
February 1, 2003... Booth 3712. The 491M Gas Standards Generator is a modular, versatile system for blending precision gas standards in the laboratory. A unique feature of this unit is its capability of generating concentration ranges from sub-ppb levels to over...

Kinematic viscometers. (Addenda).
February 1, 2003... Booth 1711. Kinematic and dynamic automated viscometers are suitable for measuring new oils (ASTM D 445), used oils, high viscosity measurements of residual fuel oils, bitumens and silicones. Also offered are systems to measure the solution...

Autosampler. (Addenda).
February 1, 2003... Booth 2723. The HTS-3033 autosampler from Shiseido is capable of handling 6 standard or deep well microplates and is guaranteed to make precise injections with a c.v. of less than 1% for 1[micro]L injections. Several reliable and flexible modes...

Point of Use Panel. (Product Showcase).
February 1, 2003... The Model 9540 Series Multi-Gas Point of Use Panel provides gas shut-off and pressure control at the Gas Chromatograph. Each panel controls four separate gas lines that could be the same gas to four different instruments, or four different...

Micro tools. (Product Showcase).
February 1, 2003... A line of precise and realistically proportioned instruments for microscopists includes needles, gravers, chisels, knives, mirrors, probers, spatulas, hooks, scribes, and micro-rulers. Also featured are micro-manipulators, micro-sharpeners, and...

Fume Extraction Arms. (Product Showcase).
February 1, 2003... A full-color brochure presents the company's line of jointed articulating Fume Extraction Arms. These units are available in standard, antistatic and chemically resistant versions. Fixed or flexible mounting is possible on a bench, wall or...

Desiccants & purifiers. (Product Showcase).
February 1, 2003... The company's line of desiccants and drying equipment is described in the most recent catalog. Included are indicating, non-indicating and commercial desiccants, drying columns, and desiccant bags. W.A. Hammond Drierite Co., Ltd., Xenia, OH...

Metal organic acid salts. (Product Showcase).
February 1, 2003... 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...

Vertical Blender. (Product Showcase).
February 1, 2003... The Lab Vertical Blender is designed for vacuum operation and includes a jacketed vessel wall for heating and cooling. A special highspeed chopper in the bottom portion of the sidewall reduces agglomerates or controls the particle size of a...

Laboratory equipment. (Product Showcase).
February 1, 2003... This 2003-2004 equipment, chemical and supplies catalog features in-depth descriptions, full-color photography, specifications and pricing for over 46,000 products. New Food Testing and Analysis, Data Logger and Photometer product sections were...

pH/mV Bench Meter. (Product Showcase).
February 1, 2003... The PHB-209 pH/mV Bench Meter now offers a rugged ABS casing with sturdy knobs and a reference chart for pH and temperature on the front panel. The keypad has membrane keys for changing the mode and knobs for slope and offset calibration. The...

Laboratory presses. (Product Showcase).
February 1, 2003... Featured presses include the Auto "C", an automatic press, as well as manual and automatic pellet presses. The AutoPellet features programmed operation for pressure build and bleed-off, and recipe storage. Available accessories include...