Laboratory Equipment articles from June 2004

Laboratory Equipment archives from June 2004

Liquid Flow Switch features factory preset adjustments.
June 1, 2004... The Model 501 Liquid Flow Switch accurately measures flows from 20 mLpm to 10 Lpm (0.3 to 150 GPH). Field or factory set points provide high accuracy and repeatability. Common applications include pump protection flow systems, chemical...

Microplate storage system holds standard and deep-well plates.
June 1, 2004... The MICROLAB Carousel plate storage system provides plate storage for proprietary liquid handling workstations including the MICROLAB STAR. The Carousel holds standard or deep-well microplates in either landscape or portrait orientation....

Solid-state detector ICP spectrometer.
June 1, 2004... The ACTIVA ICP features simultaneous analysis of all elements and background within a Wavelength Analytical View (WAV) to provide performance and productivity. Simultaneous SimShot analysis is achieved through acquisition of WAV, offering...

Analytical Laboratory Expo 2004 coming this fall.(Editor's Choice)
June 1, 2004... We are excited to share news of Analytical Laboratory Expo 2004, an online technical conference and exhibition presented live October 26-27. 2004 by Laboratory Equipment and our sister publication, R&D Magazine. The Expo presents (we full days...

Colloid Mills produce ultra-fine particle size reduction.(Editor's Choice)
June 1, 2004... A full line of colloid mills adjusts easily while running to let users fine-tune their product and offer clean-in-place (CIP) operation. Z-Series Sanitary Colloid Mills are offered in a variety of models to produce ultra-fine particle size...

Multichannel pipettes enable automatic repetitive dispensing.(Editor's Choice)
June 1, 2004... Twelve-channel Ovation BioNatural Pipettes share the identical ergonomic design as the single-channel models, and include a number of additional electronic programmable functions to further minimize physical effort and save time. Four...

Contour and Vector Plotting Scientific Software.(Editor's Choice)
June 1, 2004... DF_CONTOUR Contour and Vector Plotting Scientific Software for Windows generates publication-ready graphs and contours from numerical and experimental data. This tool represents and analyzes the results of laboratory experiments or...

Video fluorescent scope with 9.2-mm field of view.(Editor's Choice)
June 1, 2004... The ZFL Video Fluorescent Scope, featuring Navitar optics, is a macro/micro fluorescent vision system that utilizes interchangeable professional fluorescent cubes and internal focus to create an image compatible with most existing camera...

Total Nitrogen and Phosphorus tests.(Editor's Choice)
June 1, 2004... Tests for Total Nitrogen (0 to 25 mg/L) and low (0 to 3.5 mg/L) and high (0 to 100 mg/L) Total Phosphorous are performed by reacting tubes in a heater block to a specified temperature for 30 minutes. Reagents (included) are then added to the...

Jerome Ferrance steers a growing lab in microfluidics research: education and training keep lab stocked and running smoothly.(Great Laboratory Managers)
June 1, 2004... To Jerome Ferrance, a successful laboratory is one where every staff member has the supplies and know-how necessary to carry out their research. As a research assistant professor at the University of Virginia, Ferrance oversees the daily...

Capillary sample trap columns.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Now offered are conductive versions of the Upchurch Scientific Brand Capillary Sample Trap Columns. Conductive assemblies feature a stainless steel housing to allow voltage into the fluid path, as in electrospray applications. Ideal for...

Parallel synthesizer performs 24 simultaneous reactions.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The GreenHouse Plus Parallel Synthesizer offers all the features of the original Green-House but with in creased volume. It provides 24 heated and stirred glass reaction positions able to accommodate reaction volumes up to 7 mL. A combined...

UV and NIR spectroradiometer.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The high-speed, USB-interface OL 770UV/ Vis spectroradiometer offers a wavelength range of 200 to 780 nm and spectral resolution of 0.6 nm. Its wavelength range extends from 380 to 1100 nm and has a spectral resolution of 0.75 nm. Affordably...

Personal microplate incubator saves bench space.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The Inca Personal Incubator facilitates single microplate incubation by laboratory technicians or diagnostic kit manufacturers. With a footprint of just 5" x 7", this incubator saves valuable laboratory bench space. The LCD display shows the...

Gerhard Paluca of the Erie County Public Health Lab wins InfoLINK contest.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... We are happy to announce that Gerhard Paluca, Senior Sanitary Chemist at Erie County Public Health Lab in Buffalo, New York was the winner of the InfoLINK registration contest announced in the March issue of the magazine. Mr. Paluca won a...

Long-stem thermometer resistant to acids and bases.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The Traceable Long-Stem Thermometer fits into flasks, cuvets, test tubes, and beakers. It reads temperatures in solids, gases, semi-solids, and liquids. Its stainless steel probe is resistant to acids, bases, solvents, and most laboratory...

Batch furnace systems fully warranted and serviced.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Small batch furnace systems contain six or eight furnace tubes and gas systems contained in a single frame assembly. They include diffusion, oxidation, and LPCVD processing for wafers up to 6" in diameter. Applications include pilot line, R&D,...

Benchtop dispensing pump reduces splashing.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Designed with the 313D flip-top pumphead for simple tube loading, the high-performance 323Dz pump is ideal for laboratory and benchtop applications such as metering, dosing, and the scale transfer of pharmaceutical products, live cell cultures,...

Melt flow indexer supplied with spare barrel and dye.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The XNR-400 Melt Flow Indexer measures the melt flow resistance (MFR) of a wide range of thermoplastics. This tabletop tester conforms to all national and international melt flow resistance standards including BS EN ISO 1133 and ASTM D1238. Any...

Linear image sensor operates via 3.3-V power supply.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The S9226 CMOS linear image sensor features a built-in timing generator and advanced signal processing circuit in a small package. The S9226's high sensitivity, low dark current, and low noise make it suited for image input applications such as...

Triple-layer media configuration.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Polysep II media features a triple layer design to improve process efficiency and extend the life of expensive final filters. Offering high retention, flow rate, and throughput, this membrane configuration provides a reliable prefiltration...

Package residual oxygen analyzer.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Manufacturers and packagers of low head space packaging, including pharmaceutical vials, parenterals, transdermals, and medical devices, are able to obtain accurate, reproducible readings of package oxygen from the lowest volume sample by using...

Laboratory marking pen.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... PathPen is a permanent ink marker used for writing on microscope slides in histology, pathology, cytology and hematology applications. This aqueous-based laboratory pen lasts many times longer than alcohol-based pens, and the ink is fade...

Condensation Particle Counter facilitates air-quality research.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The Model 3785 Condensation Particle Counter (CPC) uses water, an odor-free, nontoxic, non-contaminating condensing fluid, to enlarge submicrometer particles for easy measurement. It is especially useful in indoor and outdoor air-quality...

X-Ray inspection system.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The TIGER X-Ray System features collision-free inspection, controlled by an automatic mechanism in the overall construction, that protects the sample from any collision damage during the inspection process. An optical camera image snapshot of...

Micro centrifuge features variable speed control.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The Micro Combo centrifuge solution, for large-capacity microtube or microhematocrit needs, spins up to 24 1.5- or 2-mL tubes at speeds up to 11,500 rpm. The centrifuge features all-metal construction and a heavy-duty high-speed motor complete...

Precision balance line expands offerings.(Balances)
June 1, 2004... New 810 g x 0.1 g and 8100 g x 1.0 g models have been added to the Adventurer PBO line of precision electronic balances, offering more choice for users. The line's unique design is combined with plain-text prompts, four-button operation and a...

Pocket digital balance.(Balances)
June 1, 2004... The pocket digital balance is about as light as a bi-fold wallet and slides easily into a shirt pocket. A protective cover folds over the device that, during operation, slides out of the way to reveal a stainless steel weighing platform. The...

Balance software provides network control.(Balances)
June 1, 2004... An addition to the LabX software platform exchanges traditional paper-based weighing processes for more powerful and secure networked data systems. The software saves time, uniquely tracks user and instrument data and metadata, and reduces...

Compact balance line.(Balances)
June 1, 2004... The ACBplus compact balance line includes seven models with capacities from 150 up to 3000 g and readabilities from 0.005 to 0.1 g. Each displays 15 different weighing units, and functions include parts counting and percentage weighing. Other...

Semi-Micro/Analytical Balances.(Balances)
June 1, 2004... The AUW Series of Semi-Micro/Analytical Balances features fully automatic span calibration, an easy-to-use weighing chamber and level adjustment gauge, and prominent backlit display. Weighing capacity is 82 g at 0.01 mg and up to 220 g at an...

384-well assay microplates increase measurement precision.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The company offers a comprehensive range of high-quality 384-well assay plates providing a solution for nearly all fluorescence, luminescence, absorption, ELISA/turbidity, and scintillation measurements. With a liquid capacity of just 30...

NMR analysis system handles 768 samples.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Automatically processing nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) sample tubes using the standard 96-sample format, the now 768AS instrument replaces the current protocol that requires manual introduction of NMR tubes into turbines prior to analysis....

Filter device with PES high-throughput membrane.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Single-use Steripak-[GP.sub.20] filter devices sterilize up to 20 L of aqueous solutions, including [issue culture media with or without serum, in 10 minutes or less. It includes stacked discs of Express polyethersulfone (PES) high-throughput...

One-way check valves open at low pressures.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The company offers one-way check valves with barbed and straight fittings in various sizes. Their internal disc design ensures that valves open at a low pressure (less than 7 cm of water). They are 100% tested to ensure that back flow is not...

Ion source enhances linear ion trap mass spectrometer.(Capital Lab Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The Finnigan vMALDI ion source enhances the proprietary Finnigan LTQ linear ion trap spectrometer for accelerated proteomics research. The integrated system combines the speed of MALDI with the sensitivity of the Finnigan LTQ to create...

Large Volume Headspace analyzer.(Capital Lab Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The 7500 Large-Volume Headspace autosampler allows vials ranging from 100 to 1000 cc to be analyzed, with extracted volumes for GC injection ranging from 0.1 to over 800 cc. The large container size accommodates greater sample loading to...

Diode Array Detector goes from research to production.(Capital Lab Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The ProStar 335 Diode Array Detector (DAD) line features the first scale-up detector capable of going from analytical applications at early research stages to a fraction purification process in a production environment. By eliminating the need...

Graphical development software upgraded for automated instrumentation.(Capital Lab Equipment)
June 1, 2004... LabVIEW 7.1 advances automated instrumentation for hardware platforms ranging from high-performance modular instruments to real-time data acquisition systems and handheld devices. With five new Express VIs for proprietary digitizers, signal...

Titration Kinetic Analyzer requires minimum sample.(Capital Lab Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The Titration Kinetic Analyzer modernizes analysis of chemical reactions and molecular binding by using only a small amount of sample, approximately 40 [micro]L. This allows cost-effective analysis of expensive samples such as proteins, nucleic...

ICP-MS reduces interferences for high-matrix samples.(Capital Lab Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The 7500ce inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) system provides low ppt detection in a range of difficult samples, from wastewater to foods to biological specimens. Environmental samples often contain low concentrations of the...

UV-Vis-NIR Spectrophotometer with deep measurement capabilities.(Capital Lab Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The SolidSpec-3700 Series UV-Vis-NIR Spectrophotometer is for standard applications and the 3700DUV is for deep UV measurement to 165 nm. Beth models are equipped with three detectors including a photomultiplier tube for the UV-Vis region, and...

Laser particle size analyzer software.(Capital Lab Equipment)
June 1, 2004... "Particle Expert" 6.0 software for the 1180 Laser Particle Analyzer is compliant with the 21 CFR Part 11 standard for data management. The software allows the user to view particle shape along with the traditional particle size distribution...

Colony-counting and zone-measurement system.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The ProtoCOL HR automated colony-counting and zone-measurement system features a cabinet with a built-in PC linked to a high-resolution camera and LED lighting above and below the sample holder. The camera and fully integrated image analysis...

Microwave Sythesizer offers seamless scale-up.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The Initiator Microwave Synthesizer features a 45% smaller footprint and 30% lower price with the same quality of its predecessors. Easy operation stems from the built-in touch-screen control and user-friendly interface. The Initiator offers a...

FTIR gas analyzer provides high-speed data acquisition.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The Nicolet Antaris IGS FTIR gas analyzer provides research-grade performance, speed, and sensitivity in a package for use in industrial environments. A dedicated gas analyzer for either 19-inch rack-mount manufacturing environments or tabletop...

Illumination system development software.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... LightTools Version 5.0 adds ray-tracing shortcut capabilities that significantly increase the speed of this illumination design and analysis software package. Specifically, the accelerated ray tracing option increases ray trace speed from 4x to...

Brushless DC motor.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... A compact, low-inertia, 12-volt, two-wire brushless DC motor facilitates the simplicity of drop-in replacement of a conventional brush motor where long life and quiet operation are essential. The motor is shown with double-ended shafts, and...

Benchtop Cooler compatible with most sample containers.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The CoolCube Benchtop Cooler keeps biological samples in tubes and PCR plates below ambient temperature at the laboratory bench. It is a six sided cooler with each side holding different sample vessels. The device is compatible with the most...

Automated drying/concentration of organic extracts.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... DryVap automatically dries and evaporates liquid samples with unattended operation, processing up to six samples independently using DryDisk Separation Membranes and a combination of heat, sparge gas, and vacuum. The system can rapidly dry and...

Digital thermometers in single- and ten-channel models.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The MDSi8 iSeries Benchtop Meters are built around the proprietary iSeries family of meters and controllers. The pre-wired units feature a portable, rugged, metal case with tilting handle. The unit's totally programmable color displays feature...

Drawer-like shelving enhances vertical density.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Super Eracta Active Level Shelving is the alternative to static wire shelving and carts. Active Level shelves perform like drawers, sliding forward to bring shelf contents safely within arm's reach. As the shelves are extended, contents become...

Thermoplastic tubing offers low-temperature flexibility.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Suprene TPR tubing facilitates applications involving appliances, peristaltic pumps, foods and beverages, chemical conveyance, pharmaceutical processing, packaging machinery, ink and paint transfer, and many more. It is produced under Good...

HDPE Wide-Mouth Bottles.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... HDPE Wide-Mouth Bottles are available in eight convenient sizes, featuring the new 175-mL HDPE Wide-Mouth Bottle. The new size is an addition to the company's line of HDPE bottles, providing a large selection of packaging containers. The...

UV Curing System with built-in radiometer.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The Advanced UV Curing System features quick and accurate Peltier temperature control to ensure a homogenous cure. A powerful ultraviolet light source is connected to the cell via a flexible light guide and controlled by the software, while a...

Ventilation Station creates constant barrier of protection.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Protector XVS Ventilation Stations, in 22.75 and 32" heights and in 2-, 3-, and 4-ff. widths, provide protection by keeping powders and fumes contained during light-duty procedures. These stations feature a deep 23" interior to accommodate a...

Orbital shaker line offers variable amplitude and speed.(Mixing/Stirring)
June 1, 2004... The new TEOS line of orbital mixers uses air turbine technology to provide ultra-high speed and variable amplitude for high performance in micro-volume mixing. With speeds up to 10,000 rpm and amplitudes up to 5 mm, the TEOS can create vortices...

High-capacity variable-speed rotating mixer.(Mixing/Stirring)
June 1, 2004... This high-capacity rotating mixer unit can mix 50X 0.5 mL and 48 X 1.5 mL centrifuge tubes with snap-on caps or screw down caps in an end-over-end motion at speeds varying from 4 to 40 rpm. Also available are accessory sample holders for 16 X...

Stirring/homogenization systems.(Mixing/Stirring)
June 1, 2004... The Kinematica Reactron systems are designed for laboratory and pilot plant processes that require stirring and/or homogenization of the components. The one-liter system is suited to optimizing small chemical, mixing, dispersing, and...

Laboratory stirrers with chuck guard.(Mixing/Stirring)
June 1, 2004... Ultra Torque (BDC1850), Universal (BDC3030), and Ultra Speed (BDC6015) laboratory stirrers provide powerful stirring capability, making them suitable for stirring extremely viscous materials such as creams, adhesives, gravel, polymers, and...

High-Shear In-Line Mixer.(Mixing/Stirring)
June 1, 2004... The L-Series Hi-Shear In-Line Mixer for emulsions, dispersions, and fine suspensions provides continuous homogenous output down to 1 micron, and eliminates the need for tanks. Featuring a mixing head with one to 12 shear-action zones consisting...

Digital circulators feature dry-running protection.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The ED models of the Economy Series are now equipped with keypad and digital PID temperature control features/functions. The set point is easily entered via the keypad. These units feature an adjustable over-temperature or dry-running...

One-time-use sampler spoons.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Sterileware Scoops' bright red color helps them stand out and reduces the chance of being left behind in a sample. The color also helps to avoid cross contamination and provides a contrasting background to better visualize light-colored...

Pump Head manages multiple fluids.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... QuickChange Pump Heads provide convenience and modularity for managing multiple fluids with Travcyl Systems. The pump head component of the Travcyl fluid handling system quickly detaches from the motor/driver and is replaced with a spare...

Enclosures built to customer specifications.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... EnviroMax Enclosures isolate liquid handling workstations, HPLC equipment sample weighing, high-throughput screening, powers handling, and other lab-automated processes by providing exhaust air systems, clean workstation, or...

Universal Radiation Spectrum Analyzer.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The URSA-II Universal Radiation Spectrum Analyzer is compatible with virtually any radiation detector and extracts any data supplied. The fully quantitative Windows-based software is designed for ease of use in a 32-bit environment for the...

Raman Systems provide wide spectral coverage.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The Dimension-P1 High-Performance Roman Systems are equipped with the proprietary Vector Roman fiber probe and other accessories, making them suitable for a range of quality control and analytical applications. The systems incorporate a...

Separation Membrane simplifies solvent drying.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The DryDisk Separation Membrane speeds up and improves the removal of aqueous liquids from organic solvents in a matter of 5 seconds, and is now available in 20-cc syringe barrels as well as the original 65-mm disk, making it convenient for...

Norlake scientific.(Environmental Chambers)
June 1, 2004... * Monte Lewis, Scientific Regional Manager NORLAKE manufactures a line of environmental chambers that operate from -35 to 65 C, with relative humidity control from 5 to 95%. Our custom manufactured walk-in environmental rooms provide...

Uniform Source System equipped with attenuator.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The Labsphere USS-400-IG Uniform Source System provides uniform irradiance over a spectral range of visible to IR light (600 nm to 5 [micro]m), enabling the calibration of a range of imaging sensors and systems including Vis/NIR/IR sensors,...

Particle measurement system eliminates sampling.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Parsum In-Line Particle Probes measure larger particles up to 2.5 mm in a wide variety of processes including chemicals and food products and all types of granulates. Since Parsum is inserted directly into the process line, there is no need for...

Finding the sweet spot in cheese: how Andechs Dairy uses an efficient quality control approach to uncover new economic benefits.(Food & Beverage)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... The Andechs Dairy Company, situated in the quiet countryside of Andechs in Upper Bavaria, Germany, manufacturers milk products from a daily intake of 230,000 L from ecologically controlled land cultivation. In the neighborhood of the famous...

Evaluation of an Automated Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) system for the cleanup of shrimp prior to antibiotic analysis.(Food & Beverage)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Introduction Antibiotics are often used in aquaculture to treat infections in a variety of fish, crawfish, and shrimp. The emergence of bacteria resistant to antimicrobials has caused concern about antibiotic presence in the human food...

Fat and moisture analyzer.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The SMART Trac System partners high-performance NMR technology with the drying capability and analytical software of the SMART Systems to create a fat and moisture analyzer to yield accurate results without solvents or calibration. The system...

Spectrophotometers detect lower-grade refined oils.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Along with other uses, the proprietary Libra S22 and $32 Spectrophotometers can be used to test olive oil for adulteration according to EC regulations. For example, lower grades can be refined to produce neutral oils that could be blended with...

Thermogravimetric analyzer complies with ASTM methodology.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The TGA701 Thermogravimetric Analyzer is designed for fast macro-constituent analysis, determining moisture/ash in various foods, feeds, meats, oilseeds, pet foods, milling products, catalysts, and coals. Complying with AOAC, AACC, and ASTM...

Texture analyzer probes and fittings.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... A variety of accessories for the QTS 25 and LFRA TA Texture Analyzers are now available. Using various probes, manufacturers examine and analyze the textural characteristics of their products. Some typical parameters measured include hardness,...

Fat/moisture determination.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The MARAN Quikfat NMR Analyzer rapidly determines fat and moisture content in food products. It uses nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technology, allowing the analysis of both oil and water content, without sample drying, in less than 1 minute...

DNA and lateral flow diagnostics.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... FTA and lateral flow diagnostics products are being used to create traceability systems for the outbreak of Mad Cow disease and other infected meat diseases. Barcoded FFA cards are used to collect blood samples flora live cattle while moving...

Digital Thermometer conforms to ITS-90.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The Traceable Digital Thermometer is ideal for critical experimental, quality control requirements, and routine measurements. The unit reads [degrees]F or [degrees]C, and has expanded temperature ranges from -58.000 to 302.000 F, and -50.000 to...

Microbial Luminescence System tests milk and whipped cream.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The Cogent Microbial Luminescence System (MLS) facilitates the microbiological testing of ultra-high-temperature (UHT) and extended shelf life (ESL) products in the dairy industry. Suitable for demanding bioluminescence requirements, the Cogent...

Modular supercritical fluid instrument.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The Helix modular supercritical fluid instrument reaches pressures up to 10,000 psi and is designed for process development in pharmaceuticals, foods, specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and natural products. Special modules integrate...

Digital Thermometer aids lab and plant operations.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The Traceable RTD Thermometer features one-button operation with a high resolution of 0.01 [degrees] and wide temperature range of -328 to 1472 F, and -200 to 800 C. This digital platinum thermometer facilitates lab and plant operations for...

Modular Compact Rheometer with software.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The Modular Compact Rheometer (MCR) features a wide range of accessories, while Version 2.5 software adds new features that simplify test and analysis. MCR configures for applications ranging from simple one-button QA/QC testing to advanced...