Laboratory Equipment articles from July 2003

Laboratory Equipment archives from July 2003

High-temperature chamber furnaces.
July 1, 2003... The HTF furnaces are bench-top models with maximum operating temperatures of 1700 C and 1800 C. They incorporate 6/12 molybdenum disilicide elements, which give better cycling performance and temperature uniformity. The combination of element...

Ultrapure water quality for biological applications.
July 1, 2003... Critical biological applications for the Milli-Q Synthesis ultrapure water system include PCR and DNA sequencing, 2-D electrophoresis, blotting (Northern, Southern, Western), mammalian cell culture, and MALDI-TOF MS. The system combines...

Bench-top planetary ball mills.
July 1, 2003... Bench-top planetary ball mills include the model PM 100, a single-station unit that handles grinding jars from 50-500 ml. The dual-station PM 200 accepts jars up to 125 ml. Grind sizes are typically down to 1 micron and less. Both mills feature...

We're not getting older. We're getting better. (Editor's Choice).
July 1, 2003... With a brand new logo, a more dynamic layout, and cleaner, more modern typography, we are very pleased to introduce Laboratory Equipment's new look. The goal of the redesign is to better meet the ever-changing needs of the laboratory market,...

Laboratory spectrometer designed for metals analysis. (Editor's Choice).
July 1, 2003... This stationary laboratory spectrometer is able to produce standard measurement results in less than 18 seconds. Its digital spark source is current-programmable, resulting in improved reproducibility as well as reduced measurement times....

Ultra-low temperature freezers increase storage capacities. (Editor's Choice).
July 1, 2003... Super Insulation -86 C ultra-low temperature upright freezers store more samples without taking up additional lab space. Advanced thin wall insulation increases interior volume when compared with conventional freezers of equivalent size....

Cell viability analyzer automates the Trypan Blue method. (Editor's Choice).
July 1, 2003... The Vi-Cell XR automates the widely accepted Trypan Blue cell viability tissue culture protocol. In comparison with manual technique, the number of cells quantified is significantly greater and results are obtained in minutes. The measurement...

Laboratory x-Ray optics/source system. (Editor's Choice).
July 1, 2003... The HomeLab LightSource X-ray light source system is designed to approach the intensity of a synchrotron bending magnet beamline in a "home lab" environment. Based on the proprietary VariMax line of optics mated to the FR-E X-ray generator, the...

Gas chromatography system offers GCxGC advantages. (Editor's Choice).
July 1, 2003... The Pegasus 4D system, combined with proprietary ChromaTOF 2.0 software, fully integrates four dimensions of problem-solving capabilities. These enhancements deliver better information from challenging chromatographic analyses--combining the...

Automated purification system. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The Sp4 is an automated purification system that operates 4 FLASH cartridges sequentially, each with a dedicated collection rack and waste bottle. Users choose from three solvents for binary or ternary gradients. Intelligent UV fractionation...

Fume hoods feature pre-filter and carbon filters. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The DWS Downflow Workstation has been designed to provide operator protection when using hazardous substances. It offers a small bench mounted unit with unrestricted access for those operations that are difficult to perform in a conventional...

Evaporative light scattering detector. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The Chromachem ELSD offers features including high peak resolution, a sophisticated microprocessor, small footprint, RS232 interface, and a large graphic display. The system provides higher sensitivity than Refractive Index (RI), and often, UV....

Chilling/Heating HPLC Column Oven. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The ThermaSphere TS-430 Chilling/Heating HPLC Column Oven requires minimal bench-top space, and features an easy-access chamberup that can hold up to four 30 cm x 1" columns. Completely solid state and integrated, the unit has a temperature...

DC power supply for Lab or OEM integration. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The 300W FX Series of power supplies is designed for 300W OEM and Laboratory applications. The "slim" FX series offers individual models from 1 kV to 60 KV in a 1U rack configuration. This series provides users with a fully adjustable output...

Nano-scale chromatography columns. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The NanoEase line of 75 [micro]m and 100 [micro]m I.D. nano scale chromatography columns combines optimal performance (i.e., minimum extra-column peak broadening) with an easy to use design. Features include: optimized column packing protocol...

Mouse House for lab mice maximizes floor space. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The Mouse House is an enrichment device used to create an environment that encourages a wide range of natural behaviors such as jumping, climbing, squeezing through holes and sleeping during daylight hours. The unit has a unique triangular...

Fused silica tubing sheathed in PEEK polymer. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... This 1/32" and 1/16" OD PEEKsil tubing is sheathed in PEEK polymer, offering the chemical compatibility and low absorption characteristics of fused silica plus the mechanical strength and sealing properties of PEEK. The combination yields...

Remote-controlled safety cabinets. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The Class II Heraeus HERAsafe KS safety cabinets provide product and personnel protection in an ergonomical design. The rear-cabinet-wall eye level display allows parameter and operating functions to be monitored from a seated position. The...

Mass flow controllers offer PID loop control. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The company has improved on the standard features of their Series MC mass flow controllers by adding field selectable control over closing the loop on pressure instead of mass flow. Also developed is standard software that allows the end user...

Pocket refractometer. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The PAL-1 digital refractometer measures 2"(W) x 1"(H) x 4"(L), and weighs only 4 oz., yet provides a measurement range of 0.0-53.0 Brix % with accuracy of Brix [+ or -] 0.2%. Automatic temperature compensation permits accuracy within a range...

Waterproof turbidity meter. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The OAKTON T-100 waterproof turbidity meter features a sealed optical system that uses an infrared light source to deliver high accuracy across the 0 to 1000 NTU range. Designed with ease of use in mind, four-point push-button calibration and...

Errata.
July 1, 2003... Errata: On the cover of the May 2003 issue we featured an incorrect photo of the Oakton T-100 Waterproof Turbidity Meter. The correct image is featured above.

Water purification system provides output to 1 l/min. (Filtration/Water Purification).
July 1, 2003... The portable EASYpure II RF/UV Reservoir Feed Ultraviolet Water Purification System is suited to critical organic determinant analysis such as HPLC and GC/MS. Its compact design allows users to have a water purification system where they need...

Imaging system detects and photographs fluid-borne organisms, contaminants. (Filtration/Water Purification).
July 1, 2003... The FlowCAM imaging flow cytometer automatically counts, images and analyzes cells or particles in a discreet water sample in one minute, or in a continuous flow in real time. It stores data in a spreadsheet for review and utilizes a pattern...

Instrument guard filters protect on-line analyzers. (Filtration/Water Purification).
July 1, 2003... The Model 98 Hydrophobic Membrane Filter prevents water from entering and damaging online analyzers in a range of applications. A porous membrane is supported by a disk located on the sample flow side of the housing. Gas enters through the...

Water purification system increases throughput. (Filtration/Water Purification).
July 1, 2003... The Purification Factory is designed to increase throughput. Using established technologies such as the proprietary Micromass ZQ Mass Spectrometer, MUX-technology, and MassLynx Software, it offers an economical solution to the purification...

Water purification systems for Type 1 reagent grade water. (Filtration/Water Purification).
July 1, 2003... Type I laboratory water purification systems conveniently, economically and reliably produce Type I reagent grade water directly from ordinary tap water, as well as pretreated water. Depending on the model number, an Aqua Type I system can...

Water systems produce and monitor up to 8,000 L/day. (Filtration/Water Purification).
July 1, 2003... The RiOs water purification system offers flow rates ranging from 30 L/hr to 200 L/hr. Designed for optimized control of water quality within a total water purification system, the systems integrate purification technology as well as total...

Steam distillation system removes up to 99% of impurities. (Filtration/Water Purification).
July 1, 2003... The Model 8800 steam distiller effectively removes inorganic impurities, foreign particles, chemicals, bacteria and heavy metals. The portable countertop distiller features a multifunction clock/timer/filter monitor and LCD readout with...

UV Water Treatment achieves <1 ppb TOC levels. (Filtration/Water Purification).
July 1, 2003... AUV TOC Reduction Series UV Water Treatment Equipment features a matched UV lamp and power supply. It complies with specifications capable of achieving Write In 3G1667--Or Reply Online [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Laboratory water system prevents recontamination. (Filtration/Water Purification).
July 1, 2003... The arium ultrapure laboratory water system line ranges from the 611 DI basic system to the 611 VF that includes an integrated UV oxidation chamber and ultrafilter. All parts that come in contact with Type 1 water are manufactured from inert...

In-Line filter probe utilizes two-filter element design. (Filtration/Water Purification).
July 1, 2003... The in-line, self-cleaning filter probe can be installed directly into a process pipe or tank, or in a by-pass stream. It uses a patented two-filter element design comprised of 10 [micro]m micro-porous Teflon tubing mounted on a probe equipped...

Water purification systems for critical applications. (Filtration/Water Purification).
July 1, 2003... The PURELAB Ultra water system supplies up to 2 liters/minute of 18.2 M-cm water. Five different models are tailored to the needs of research scientists for the most critical applications. They include: The Ultra Genetic or Bioscience, the...

TOC analyzer offers simultaneous TNb determination. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The multi N/C 2000 TOC/T[N.sub.b] analyzer employs the principle of thermocatalytic digestion at up to 950 C with two special catalysts selectable depending on the analytical needs, thus ensuring quantitative digestion even of complex, saline,...

Automatic Refractometer eliminates need for water bath. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The J57 Automatic Refractometer features a single flat measurement surface, electronic temperature control, and one button measurement capability. The fully automatic measurement system requires that the operator simply place the sample on the...

Water-resistant pH indicator with visual alarm. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The PHH-720 is a water-resistant pH meter with a built-in 3-1/2--digit LCD. The meter is supplied with a double-junction, plastic-body, gel-filled combination pH electrode with 2 meter (6.6 foot) cable and BNC connector protected by a...

Hand-held tachometer weighs less than 4 ounces. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The HT-4100 tachometer is small, thin, and lightweight, fitting into the palm of one's hand as well as a shirt or pants pocket. Measurement setup is as simple as applying a small piece of reflective tape marker or reflective paint to the...

Microbalances incorporate monolithic weigh cells. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Two newly designed microbalances have been added to the CP Series of laboratory balances. The CP2P and CP2P-F models incorporate the latest monolithic weigh cell into a microbalance. This technology offers faster response times, greater...

Mobile workstations in a variety of heights, widths, depths. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The company's Mobile Workstations are mini workstations and high-density storage cabinets on wheels, designed for a wide range of industry applications. Available in a variety of heights, widths and depths, the Mobile Cabinets come in many...

Mixing system offers emission-free dispersion. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The mixing system, [OMEGA]-Mix, provides a controlled process environment in which finely dispersed powders come in contact with a large liquid surface and are wetted under shear. The machine is not sensitive to large particles or foreign...

Millipore Corporation. (Syringe Filters).
July 1, 2003... Millipore Corporation * Matt Dunleavy, Group Product Manager, Life Sciences Division Millipore offers a range of sterile syringe filters for sterilization or clarification of biological solutions. Additionally, Millipore offers a...

Vivascience, Inc. (Syringe filters).
July 1, 2003... * Malini Rajagopalan, Ph.D., Manager of Technical Support & Scientific Affairs Minisart[R] are disposable syringe filters for any application in laboratory filtration. For fast simple and reliable filtration of small to medium volumes,...

Digital laboratory shakers. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Orbit Digital Shakers allow digital set and display of time and speed. The shaking speed is adjustable over a broad range to meet a variety of applications. Advanced electronic controls allow for precise control over operating parameters. Six...

Elemental analyzer for sulfur and nitrogen determination. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The multi EA 3100 offers a detection limit of 10 ppb for sulfur determination by UV fluorescence, and 50 ppb for nitrogen determination by chemiluminescence. With luminescence methods, there is no interference between sulfur and nitrogen in...

Antimicrobial caster and wheel products. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Prevenz antimicrobial caster and wheel products utilize an antimicrobial compound designed to suppress the growth of a variety of destructive and odor causing microbes including bacteria, molds, mildew, and fungi. The additive lasts for the...

Elliptical plate beamsplitters. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The elliptical-shaped plate beamsplitters fit into circular apertures when oriented or mounted at 45 degrees. These beamsplitters have a 50% transmission/50% reflection ratio and are available for the visible spectrum (400-700 nm) and the...

Laboratory furnaces provide enhanced temperature control. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Linderberg/Blue M Laboratory Furnaces are now available with advanced Yokogawa single set-point and programmable microprocessor controllers for more sophisticated temperature control functionality. Integrated and stand-alone control consoles...

PTFE/Silicone or Silicone Only microplate liners. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The Molded PTFE/ Silicone or Silicone Only Liners are designed for use in many of the round or square 96-well standard microplates. The liners have 96 round or square plugs that lock into each of the cylindrical or tapered wells. The tight seal...

Pipette calibration software for regulatory requirements. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Pipette Tracker Pro is pipette calibration software that provides laboratories operating in a regulated environment with the tools needed to comply with regulatory requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11. The security implementation includes: User...

Acoustic Bubble Spectrometer. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The ABS Acoustic Bubble Spectrometer measures bubble size distributions and void fractions in gas/liquid mixtures and flows. These measurements can be valuable in oceanography, chemical processing, controlled lab testing where cavitation or...

Photon Tunneling Microscope resolves topographic heights. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... This video-rate Photon Tunneling Microscope (PTM) resolves topographic heights that are a fraction of a nanometer, in real time. It provides quantitative 3D profiling with a vertical resolution of 0.1 nm and a lateral resolution of 150 nm over...

High-Throughput Evaporator. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The HT-24 High-Throughput Evaporator is compact in design and offers a high capacity for a range of sample formats including microptates, tubes, vials and the proprietary hybrid fraction collector blocks. It allows users the ability to...

Literature resource guide.
July 1, 2003... Viscometers/Rheometers The 74-page, 2003 full-color catalog features laboratory and process viscometers and rheometers. Products include the CAP 1000+ and CAP 2060+ high shear cone and plate viscometers and the YR-1 Yield Stress rheometer....

Adjustable pipettes feature calibration tool. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The XL3000i line of adjustable pipettes are now provided with a calibration tool that allows for simple, quick in-lab calibration/adjustment. The tool is supplied free of charge with every new pipette. It can be used for instant adjustment,...

Trace analyzer detects contaminant down to PPT. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The LaserTrace is a modular, multi-point, multi-species analyzer based on a technology known as Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CRDS). It provides an accurate means for detecting molecular contaminant down to parts-per-trillion levels. It is...

Fused silica tubing sheathed in PEEK polymer. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The company now offers 1/32" and 1/16" OD PEEKsil tubing from SGE International Pty, Ltd. This fused silica tubing sheathed in PEEK polymer offers the chemical compatibility and low absorption characteristics of fused silica plus the mechanical...

Ultrasonic flowmeter eliminates need for PC. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The M-Flow is an economical alternative to magnetic, vortex, and differential pressure transmitters. It offers simple, menu-driven programming via a built-in keypad, eliminating the need for a PC. Standard options include analog output,...

Enclosed, miniaturized linear encoder. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... This enclosed, miniaturized linear encoder, the MSA170 series, is specially designed for miniature X-Y stages, microscopes, or any application where size matters. Broad alignment tolerances and the spring loaded, ball bearing guided scanning...

ICP nebulizer cleaner. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Particle build-up in a nebulizer capillary and tip causes sample flow to be constricted, reducing nebulizer efficiency and performance. The Eluo is designed for use with proprietary nebulizers. It efficiently flushes the nebulizer capillary to...

Recirculating chillers deliver cooling capacities up to 13,000 watts. (Temperature Control).
July 1, 2003... The Lauda WKL Recirculating Chiller line 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,...

Portable chillers features air or water cooling. (Temperature Control).
July 1, 2003... DuraChill Chillers are available in a variety of sizes, cooling capacities, and configurations. Features include air or water cooling, 1-1/2 to 7-1/2 HP Copeland compressor, digital microprocessor control with LED readout of temperature,...

Cryogenic cooling system runs continuously, unattended. (Temperature Control).
July 1, 2003... The CryoTiger cooling system provides a cost effective means of cooling and maintaining temperatures as low as -203 C (70 Kelvin). The entire system consists of a closed cycle cold-end, a portable compressor, and two gas lines. The system can...

Immersion Coolers with a temperature range from -90 to 30 C. (Temperature Control).
July 1, 2003... This line of Immersion Coolers provides a temperature range of -90 to 30 C with a temperature stability of up to [+ or -]1 C. The units provide permanent cooling for any tank or Dewar flasks. Features include CFC-free refrigerants, a heavy-duty...

Programmable Controllers for Circulating Water Baths. (Temperature Control).
July 1, 2003... Controllers are now available for the company's TC Series Circulating Water Baths. The TC Series Programmable Controllers help to insure accurate test results and predict product performance by providing temperature control during viscosity...

Air-cooled cryostat. (Temperature Control).
July 1, 2003... The Haake P2-CT80L air-cooled cryostat has a bath volume of 12 liters with a temperature range from -80 C to 100 C combined with a pressure and suction pump. The cooling capacity is 800 watts at a bath temperature of 20 C and 500 watts at -60...