Laboratory Equipment articles from January 2004

Laboratory Equipment archives from January 2004

Modular laboratory furniture.
January 1, 2004... The Starsys modular laboratory furniture system facilitates fast lab reconfiguration. In a matter of minutes, an entire lab setting can be reconfigured to support a new research protocol, changing technology requirements, or increased...

Extended range refractometer.
January 1, 2004... The Optilab rEX RI detector offers 256 times the detection power and up to 50 times the dynamic range of current RI detectors. Using a combination of semiconductor photodiode technology and proprietary computer algorithms, the rEX features...

Multi-purpose x-ray micro fluorescence analysis system.
January 1, 2004... The MIDEX "M" benchtop alloy analyzer performs XRF analytical measurement tasks ranging from very small samples to line-scans and mapping of sample surfaces larger than a typical magazine page. The Fundamental Parameter software enables...

So begins another year.(Editor's Choice)
January 1, 2004... In this our first issue of 2004, we introduce our newest feature, Great Laboratory Managers. Turn to page 6 to meet Leigh Hunt, grain quality scientist for General Mills whose job it is to perform rheological testing of grain samples. We hope...

Chiro-Optical Spectrometer.(Editor's Choice)
January 1, 2004... The J-810 Chiro-Optical Spectrometer measures circular dichroism (CD) and offers greater flexibility with a range of accessories available to enable other complimentary techniques, including absorbance and fluorescence, to be performed...

Halogen Moisture Analyzer.(Editor's Choice)
January 1, 2004... The HR83 Halogen Moisture Analyzer offers automatic method development along with new QM tools. The AutoMet feature combines up to 40 methods in one instrument, allowing the user to specify the reference point and receive information on all the...

Point-of-Use automation dispensing systems.(Editor's Choice)
January 1, 2004... A variety of Point-of-Use (POU) automation dispensing systems for laboratory environments track and manage controlled substances and lab supplies, as well as cost-effectively address quality, safety, and regulatory compliance issues. Different...

High-throughput autoviscometer.(Editor's Choice)
January 1, 2004... The AV571 high-throughput autoviscometer accurately measures up to 30 samples per hour and permits fully unattended operation. The results can be sent to other databases to match up with other parameters. Based on a proprietary electromagnetic...

Autocollimator for simple optical alignment.(Editor's Choice)
January 1, 2004... The LDS electronic autocollimator is for non-contact angular measurement and alignment tasks for laboratory and industrial settings. The high performance, calibrated measurement tool offers quick set-up and ease of use. With the high-speed (2...

General Mills' Leigh Hunt reigns over grain: regular instrument checking assures consistent quality.(Great Laboratory Managers)
January 1, 2004... Leigh Hunt knows about grain. He works with it everyday as a quality scientist for General Mills, performing rheological tests on grain samples to determine their starch properties. Hunt, 42, joined Minneapolis, Minnesota-based General...

Face seal gland orifices.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Ruby orifice glands For face seal applications are supplied in sizes 7.5 microns (.0003") and up. These face seal glands find use in various vacuum, ultraclean. semicon, biechem, laboratory instrumentation, and analytical applications. These...

TOC analysis offers thermocatalytic digestion.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The pharma TOC, for TOC analysis in ultrapure water, is suitable for the pharmaceutical industry, medicine, research, and other industries requiring supervision of ultrapure waters. It features a measuring range from 15 ppb to 200 ppm, and a...

Silicone-jacketed hose offers smooth interior.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Because stainless steel hose overbraiding retains and transfers heat, it can be difficult to handle at maintenance times and during other hose transfer situations. The Silicone-Jacketed Hose features a cover of pure silicone to protect from...

Clean air and containment enclosures.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The BioPROtect II and BioPROtect Jr., a compact version of the BioPROtect II, accommodate high-throughput robotic systems (including ancillary devices), ultra-centrifuges, flow cytometers, aerosol generators, and other laboratory equipment. The...

Ultrafast amplifiers integrate with proprietary lasers.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Legend series of diode-pumped, ultrafast, Ti:Sapphire regenerative amplifiers are designed for demanding applications such as ultrafast photochemistry ultrafast spectroscopy, and OPA pumping. Legend amplifiers offer high performance coupled...

HTS microplates constructed in polystyrene.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Krystal 2000 range of clear-bottomed 96-well microplates offers the high level of photometric accuracy and repeatability required by High-Throughput Screening applications. At the heart of the Krystal 2000 is a unique clear-cup design that...

Autoclavable polypropylene carboys with spigots.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Designed for maximum service life, Scienceware 10- and 20-L Autoclavable Carboys are storage and mixing containers constructed of polypropylene to provide effective chemical resistance. Each size carboy is available with or without a...

Autocollimator includes optical head and controller.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The LDS electronic autocollimator, for non-contact angular measurement and alignment tasks, is a calibrated measurement tool that offers quick set-up and ease of use, and provides a cost-effective solution in a portable package. With the...

Optical emission spectrometer minimizes recalibration costs.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The ARL Fire Assay Analyzer, an optical emission spectrometer, provides reliable analysis of precious metals at trace levels in fire assay lead buttons. Based on the Time Resolved Spectroscopy (TRS) and Current Controlled Source (CCS)...

Polymer sample preparation and delivery.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Vortex is a significant development in auto mated sample preparation and delivery. Integrating a high-performance autosampler and multi stirrer, the Vertex increases efficiency, enhances precision, and promotes operator safety. Heatable to...

Cleanroom gowning benches.(Safety/Hygiene/Cleanrooms)
January 1, 2004... Cleanroom gowning benches feature a special wire under-shelf design for under-the-seat storage. Designed for Class 1 to 100,000 cleanroom operations, the benches allow for effective laminar flow while providing ample storage capacity. Stainless...

Fluoropolymer films and sheets.(Safety/Hygiene/Cleanrooms)
January 1, 2004... FluoroGrip fluoropolymer films and sheets install on laboratory benchtops, walls, hoods, and equipment to protect against chemicals, spills, and everyday exposure. The films provide resistance to a wide range of aggressive chemicals,...

High-pressure fluid processors.(Safety/Hygiene/Cleanrooms)
January 1, 2004... To solve noise and contamination problems associated with such processors, the 600 and 700 series stainless steel, split-system Microfluidizer processors have been introduced. By splitting the Microfluidizer processor's upper and lower...

Clean air and containment enclosure.(Safety/Hygiene/Cleanrooms)
January 1, 2004... The walk-in Class II-style clean air and containment enclosure is used for high-volume robotic and automated equipment applications. BioPROtect Jr. accommodates high-throughput robotic systems, ultracentrifuges, flow cytometers, aerosol...

Energy saver and standard fume hoods.(Safety/Hygiene/Cleanrooms)
January 1, 2004... Polypropylene Energy Saver and standard fume hoods offer high chemical resistance and strength with a nonporous white appearance. A 90% reduction of wasted heated and air conditioned room air is achieved by the high-performance 90% Energy Saver...

Handheld luminometer.(Safety/Hygiene/Cleanrooms)
January 1, 2004... The Uni-Lite NG hygiene-monitoring luminometer is a lightweight system weighing around 400 g. it is ideal for use in a range of sectors including food and beverage, water treatment, paper and pulp, and healthcare establishments. The unit...

Safety Supplies Catalog.(Safety/Hygiene/Cleanrooms)
January 1, 2004... The company's latest Safety Supplies Catalog offers 1600 pages of brand name supplies for the laboratory. Products include safety eyewear, gloves, respirators, eye washes/showers, signs, and labels. Full-color photographs and detailed products...

Accelerator-free nitrile glove.(Safety/Hygiene/Cleanrooms)
January 1, 2004... The N-DEX Free process produces the first accelerator free disposable nitrile glove. The accelerator-free formulation creates a luminous yet PPE-conscious high-visibility green glove. Available in a smooth finish or with new textured...

Liquid aspiration system and hand operator.(Safety/Hygiene/Cleanrooms)
January 1, 2004... The VACUSAFE comfort performs safe and productive disposal of biological liquid waste. Coupled with the ergonomically profiled VACUBOY hand operator and a range of adapters, the system aspirates supernatant liquids from cell culture vessels,...

Safety cabinet with sash pocket.(Safety/Hygiene/Cleanrooms)
January 1, 2004... The Purifier Delta Series Safety Cabinets provide personnel, product, and environmental protection, and are suitable for work with agents that require biosafety level one, two, or three containment. These Class II Type A2 cabinets feature an...

Cleanroom ergonomic chairs.(Safety/Hygiene/Cleanrooms)
January 1, 2004... MM Series ergonomic chairs offer added back support and greater seating comfort for heavy-duty use in cleanrooms. They feature a taller and wider backrest plus a wider and deeper seat with four-way contouring and waterfall front. These chairs...

Polarization measurement and analysis system.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The PS2000B high-performance polarization measurement and analysis system samples data at 200 points/sec. This handheld system is controlled via RS232 using a proprietary graphic interface. PS2000B features high-accuracy (1% typical error), a...

Beam Propagation Analyzer with USB interface.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The company's M2-200 Beam Propagation Analyzer now provides increased speed, It is an instrument that follows the IS0 11146 method of M2 measurement by moving a beam width-measuring camera through the caustic (beam waist) of a focused laser...

High-throughput plate sealer.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The TriSeal automated plate sealer produces an accurate and tight seal on SBS proposed standard plates from ;5 to 45 mm in height. Incorporating a unique turntable design that allows simultaneous loading, unloading, and sealing, the TriSeal...

Slide processing system.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The ThermoBrite programmable temperature controlled slide processing system automates the denaturation and hybridization steps in slide-based fluorescent in situ hybridization (F)ISH assays, and provides walk-away convenience for clinical and...

Automatic Refinement Software.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... RefinementPro 2 Automatic Refinement Software, for pKa and logP processing, is used with proprietary GLpKa, D-PAS, and PCA200 instruments for pharmaceutical drug discovery and development. It builds upon the concepts introduced in earlier...

Hot plate provides uniform temperature distribution.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The high-power Thermoplate features a thermal shock resistant top for easy cleaning and rapid heat-up. The product is offered with remotely locatable control electronics that can be integrated with a low-cost proprietary data acquisition...

Laboratory box furnace with multi-layer construction.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The HOT SPOT 1700 C Lab Furnace can simply be plugged in to any standard 110V 20A 6OHZ duplex outlet. This front-loading box furnace is made possible by a unique combination of zirconia and alumina insulation exploiting the hot strength of...

Protein precipitation filter plate.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Sirocco 96-well filtration plate revolutionizes the automation and throughput of protein precipitation in drug metabolism/ADME/toxicology labs as it provides a simplified means of sample preparation. By combining a 96-well plate tip design...

Downflow Workstations offer free ducting and installation.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... DWS Downflow Workstations are a low cost solution for clean air requirements. These fume hoods provide protection when using hazardous substances a small bench-mounted unit with unrestricted access for difficult operations in a conventional...

Light transducer with two gain position switches.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Model A light transducer facilitates applications such as monitoring ambient light levels, measuring the amplitude of a chopped beam, or recovering the modulation from a modulated light source. The device offers a DC output voltage that is...

Microplate Luminometer with injectors.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Veritas Microplate Luminometer meets the needs of high sensitivity and broad dynamic range for all bioluminescent and chemiluminescent applications. With two optional injectors, the Veritas is a versatile system performing both flash and...

Salt water test strip.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... WaterWorks Salt Water Check is a rapid, accurate alter native to conductivity meters and wet chemical tests, and offers a dip-and-read test alternative for determining concentrations of salt in water. Detection levels are 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%,...

Ultracentrifugal devices deliver high sample recoveries.(Centrifuges)
January 1, 2004... The Amicon Ultra-4 and 15 centrifugal devices offer a rapid, high-recovery protocol for desalting protein samples and exchanging buffers. High speed and high recovery are combined to allow an optimal method of salt removal and buffer exchange....

Centrifuge available refrigerated or non-refrigerated.(Centrifuges)
January 1, 2004... With high throughput, short separating times, fully developed technology, and a range of accessories, the ROTANTA 460 centrifuge meets the requirements of modern laboratories where efficient, results-oriented working processes are key. The...

Micro Centrifuges offer five interchangeable autoclavable rotors.(Centrifuges)
January 1, 2004... Micro Centrifuge Models 5417C and 5417R offer effective separation along with reliability and ease of use. Both models spin up to 16,400 rpm, 25,000 x g for faster separation. The variable speed brushless motor provides maintenance-free...

Ultracentrifuges offer speeds to 100,000 rpm.(Centrifuges)
January 1, 2004... SORVALL Discovery SE floor model ultracentrifuges and micro ultracentrifuges offer performance, ease-of-use, and reliability. The ultracentrifuges offer top speeds to 100,000 rpm. Fully warranted for use with many ultra-speed rotors, they...

Multipurpose centrifuges feature brushless induction drives.(Centrifuges)
January 1, 2004... Allegra X-22 Series Benchtop centrifuges are up to 10 inches, or 25 cm, thinner than comparable bench centrifuges, offering space savings for smaller laboratories. A line of 11 rotors and 18 adapters provides flexibility for a range of...

Evaporation Workstation speeds drying times.(Centrifuges)
January 1, 2004... The HT-24 Evaporation Workstation is an upgrade of the Series 2 HT-8 and HT-12 instruments, providing higher capacity and improved performance. The HT-24 Workstation is comprised of a twin-condenser services trolley, complete with powerful new...

Analysis acids in HDPE bottles.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... For laboratories involved in testing for environmental or water treatment, and for specialized analytical needs, ppb-grade acid packed in fluorinated high-density polyethylene (HOPE) bottles are now available. Chemists who need to ensure low...

Portable infrared analyzer meets EPA guidelines.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... A unique portable infrared instrument, the InfracCal TOG/TPH Analyzer, Model HATR-T2, has been developed that follows recent EPA guidelines for discharges of oily wastes from facilities that produce, maintain, or rebuild metal products and...

Sanitizing pretreatment packs ensure RO maintenance.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Progard TL1 and Progard TL2 sanitizing pretreatment packs automate the sanitization process for proprietary Elix and Ri0s water purification systems. They expand the line of current Progard TL pretreatment packs as an additional pretreatment...

UV/Vis spectrophotometers.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... UV-9200 and UV-1600 UV/Vis spectrophotometers are useful for industrial and academic research laboratories in the fields of chemistry, biology, pharmacy, environment, and education. With a wide wavelength range (190-1100 nm) and narrow...

Universal polarimeter.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The visual circle polarimeter suits both novice and experienced users. Analysis requires rotating the large diameter 360-degree Vernier scale and comparing the half shadows from the polarizer and analyzer. Inexperienced operators can measure...

Laboratory chair resists chemicals.(Laboratory Furniture)
January 1, 2004... The RhinoPlus chair is constructed to match tough laboratory environments. The urethane seat surface, with 3" of padding, is puncture resistant, can be disinfected with bleach and is resistant to most chemicals. The self healing, flexible...

Backless Stools and sit-stands.(Laboratory Furniture)
January 1, 2004... Fifty-one models have been added to the 3000 Series of Backless Stools. Applications include cleanrooms, laboratories, and static control work areas. The latest models include stools with 15" diameter round seats, sit-stands, and maintenance...

PCR Workstations offer HEPA-filtered clean air.(Laboratory Furniture)
January 1, 2004... PCR Workstations are for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) applications. Unlike conventional dead air boxes, the units offer HEPA-filtered clean air in the work zone. By providing a particulate-flee work environment, they isolate critical steps...

Variable-Height Mobile Bench.(Laboratory Furniture)
January 1, 2004... Supporting loads up to 540 pounds, the Variable-Height Mobile Bench is a corrosion-resistant work surface of phenolic board with a melamine high-pressure laminate. It measures 38" x 28" x 1 1/8" thick, providing a large work area. Height...

Stainless steel storage cabinets.(Laboratory Furniture)
January 1, 2004... Extra-tall vertical storage cabinets are designed to provide sanitary, corrosion-free storage of products and materials. Constructed of stainless steel, the cabinets are NSF-approved and provide years of service. With an overall height of 72...

Ergonomic chairs offer added back support.(Laboratory Furniture)
January 1, 2004... The MM Series chairs feature a taller and wider backrest plus a wider and deeper seat with four-way contouring and waterfall front. The chairs are especially supportive and comfortable for individuals who prefer more upper back support, the...

Editorial.(Retsch insight)
January 1, 2004... Dear Readers, dear Customers and Business Friends, 2003 was an outstandingly successful year for Retsch, We succeeded in extending our international presence even further and in increasing our turnover considerably. Participation in trade...

Solutions for: pharmaceutical quality control: rapid comminution of coated tablets.(Retsch insight)
January 1, 2004... In the manufacture of effective high-quality preparations in the pharmaceutical industry, the analysis of the active substances and other ingredients is an important step. According to the pharmaceutical legislation regulations the quality,...

Ultra-fast & ultra-fine: excellent grinding results in the shortest time with the new Ultra-Centrifugal Mill ZM 200.(Cover Story)
January 1, 2004... With the new Ultra-Centrifugal Mill ZM 200 RETSCH presents a rotor mill that not only comminutes extremely rapidly, but is very gentle on the feed material and, thanks to a comprehensive range of accessories, is suitable for universal use. ...

Optics beat mechanics: CAMSIZER[R] versus sieve analysis.(Particle size analysis)
January 1, 2004... A knowledge of the particle size is of crucial importance for many processes in the bulk goods industry, The CAMSIZER[R] digital image processing method, with its outstanding advantages when compared to classical sieve analysis, improves the...

Test track for the ultimate driving machine: no matter how many different types of materials we grind here at Retsch, every new sample can present new challenges and we will never recommend a specific mill until we are sure that you, the customer, will be happy with your purchase.(Particle size analysis)
January 1, 2004... However, the best way of evaluating any new Retsch "vehicle" is to take it on a test drive on the "Retsch Laboratory Test Track" since this allows you to drive one with never any obligation to buy! If you want to be the driver, that will be...

Solutions in milling & sieving.(Product Range)
January 1, 2004... Retsch is a global company dedicated to providing novel technologies and high quality tools for the sample preparation and characterization of solids. More than 80 years of experience have made Retsch one of the leading manufacturers...

Re-inventing the Sieve! High-quality Sieves from Retsch.(Product Range)
January 1, 2004... Retsch is the only company to produce test sieves fully automatically. This ensures a quality that could never be realized by manual manufacture. The only manual manufacturing step involved in this method is placing the sieve frame and gauze in...

Retsch goes East.(People.Events.News.)
January 1, 2004... Our participation in important trade shows in Russia, Japan and China, together with our local agencies, was a first step for Retsch in further improving our market position in these growth markets. Russia--Chemistry 2003 Together with...

Shows & events.(People.Events.News.)(Calendar)
January 1, 2004... February 09-12, 2004 ARABLAB Dubai February 25-28, 2004 International Instrument Show Taipei, Taiwan February 26-29, 2004 CHEM Athens, Greece March 03-05, 2004 EUROLAB Warsaw, Poland March 08-11, 2004 ...

New sieve clamping units for AS 300 control.(Short & sweet)
January 1, 2004... The "comfort" clamping units with their unique quick-clamping elements are now also available for Sieve Shaker AS 300 control. For dry and wet sieving. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

New sieving aids.(Short & sweet)
January 1, 2004... Our range of sieving aids has been extended. To provide special support for horizontal sieving we can now supply Vulkollan cubes 20 x 20 x 20 mm as well as chain rings. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

EasySieve[R] 2.0--full demo version on the internet.(Short & sweet)
January 1, 2004... The demo version of EasySieve[R] 2.0, the modern software solution for particle size analysis, can be downloaded for free from Retsch's website www.retsch-us.com The demo version offers all functions with the restriction that only 5 evaluations...

XVP technology examines wet specimens.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... eXtended Variable Pressure (XVP) technology is now an integral part of the proprietary EVO family of scanning electron microscopes (SEM). The unique technology brings the agility re image hydrated, insulating, and outgassing specimens to the...

Precision Stage for AFM imaging.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The PicoMAPS Motorized Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) Precision Stage characterizes surfaces of large samples, and delivers accurate positioning for imaging specimens at atomic scale using the company's PicoSPM II or PicoLE microscopes. It...

Justrite Mfg. Co.(Fume Hoods/Workstations)
January 1, 2004... * Patricia Maruszak, Mgr. of Marketing Communications Justrite's line of Centura[TM] Laboratory Cabinets provides a cost-effective solution to replacing or upgrading existing chemical storage cabinets used in under-fume hood or...

GWS Systems.(Fume Hoods/Workstations)
January 1, 2004... * Eric Dotson, General Manager GWS Systems manufactures the GWS Visio line of laboratory furnishings, which provides flexibility, mobility, and ergonomics for the lab user. GWS Visio workstations offer height adjustability with...

Air Science Technologies.(Fume Hoods/Workstations)
January 1, 2004... * Andre Chambre, President In lab ventilation, there has always been a difference of opinion between those that advocate the use of ductleSs fume hoods and those that insist on the more traditional vented-to-atmosphere types. The...

NuAire, Inc.(Fume Hoods/Workstations)
January 1, 2004... * Terry Thompson, Polypropylene Sales Manager NuAire Inc. manufactures polypropylene fume hoods and casework used in high-acid areas and corrosive environments. Everything in the hoods/casework is constructed of polypropylone, including the...

HEMCO Corp.(Fume Hoods/Workstations)
January 1, 2004... * David Campbell, VP of Sales & Marketing HEMCO's UniFlow Laboratory Fume Hoods in sizes 30 to 144" wide include bench- and floor-mounted models. These fume hoods have engineering and design features to enhance air flow efficiency into and...

Labconco Corp.(Fume Hoods/Workstations)
January 1, 2004... * Joe Roberts, Product Specialist Labcenco manufactures a wide variety of ventilation equipment, from fume hoods for general chemistry, perchloric acid, or radiochemistry applications, to carbon- and/or HEPA-filtered enclosures with no...

Laboratory coolers and chillers.(Literature & Product Resource)
January 1, 2004... The Lauda WKI. Recirculating Chiller provides high-capacity cooling down to -30 C. A high pressure pump has flow rates up to 60 L/min and a maximum discharge pressure of 6.0 bar. Standard features include an LED readout and control panel....

Non-latex gloves.(Literature & Product Resource)
January 1, 2004... NeoPro is a proprietary formulation of completely synthetic polynmrs. It offers the harrier performance of a synthetic with the comfort found in natural latex. Powder-free, the glove provides tactile sensitivity and is textured for a more...

Fill-and-bleed valve.(Literature & Product Resource)
January 1, 2004... The FBV-3 "fill-and-bleed" toggle valve features two poppet "calves connected to one outer, with an operation similar to a three-way, three-position, center-blocked valve. It offers flexibility in flow control adjustment when pressurizing or...

Scientific instruments/apparatus.(Literature & Product Resource)
January 1, 2004... The 2004 catalog presents a complete line of instruments and apparatus. The shaker section contains reciprocal and orbital units in addition to the EL series of tube rotators and rockers, hand-action, and benchtop incubator shakers. A section...