Laboratory Equipment articles from March 2005

Laboratory Equipment archives from March 2005

Laboratory TOC analyzer simplifies monitoring.
March 1, 2005... The Sievers 5310 C Laboratory Total Organic Carbon analyzer is designed specifically for simplifying TOC monitoring of raw and finished drinking water for plant optimization and USEPA compliance reporting. It uses proven membrane conductometric...

Automated viscometer features 42 position autosampler.
March 1, 2005... The AV571 Robotic Viscometer accurately measures up to 30 samples per hour and permits unattended operation. The results can be sent to other databases to match up with other parameters. Based on patented electromagnetic technology, the...

Portable mini-nutsche filter-dryers.
March 1, 2005... High purity chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates are efficiently filtered, washed, reslurried and dried in this portable Mini-Nutsche filter device, minimizing contamination and exposure. Filter cake is withdrawn utilizing a removable...

Tools for sample preparation.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... The March issue of Laboratory Equipment focuses on innovations in sample preparation and liquid handling. Turn to page 14 to learn about a disposable spinner flask system that comes ready-to-use with paddle and integrated magnet. Also featured...

Low light level integrating sphere calibration standard.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... The OL Series 466 is an automated, variable low light level integrating sphere calibration standard capable of performing accurate calibrations of highly sensitive instruments under moderate to extremely low light levels. The standard serves as...

Integrated GPC System.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... The enhanced PL-GPC 50 platform enables fully integrated triple detection, including refractive index (PL-RI), viscometer (PL-BV 400RT)and light scattering (PL-LS) detectors. Additional detector options (UV and ELSD) and combinations are...

Viscometer accessory enhances particle characterization.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... The SV-10 Vibro viscometer material characterization instrument is for use with the Zetasizer Nano particle characterization systems. It is easy to use and clean, is relatively low cost and gives rapid, accurate viscosity measurements in the...

Modular rheometer platform increases flexibility.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... The HAAKE Modular Advanced Rheometer System (MARS) platform features a modular design that allows researchers to adapt the system quickly and easily for different applications and test needs. All theological measurements can be performed in CR...

Syringe pump offers safety features.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... The Pump 11 Plus Syringe Pump safety features include an End of Travel Limit Switch that preserves precious contents and protects syringes from damage. The Anti-Siphon Bracket prevents leakage and secures the plunger and syringe body to the...

Robert Dunst keeps GE healthcare customers performing: staff management and communication key to customer support.(Great laboratory managers: sharing best practices with the scientific community)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Conscientious laboratory equipment consumers should know the capabilities of their tools before they commit to buying, and GE Healthcare's Robert Dunst aims to help them do just that. As the North American Applications Manager for Lead...

Titration system resolves reagent issues before analysis.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The Metrohm Titrando titration system with built-in watchdog features recognizes and corrects reagent problems before analysis begins. The buret's SmartChip saves the full reagent history, including reagent type, concentration and...

Service sanitizes pure water storage reservoir.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... A sanitization service efficiently cleans pure water storage reservoirs. Incorporating a chlorine dioxide disinfectant accelerates the cleaning process and decontaminates the reservoir. In less than 2 hours, both the wetted and non-wetted areas...

On-line monitoring and analysis of process gases.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The Cirrus atmospheric pressure gas monitor is for analytical applications such as thermo gravimetric analysis(TGA) and other evolved gas analysis studies. At the heart of every system is a precision-built quadrupole mass spectrometer,...

Tachometer measures with 0.04% accuracy.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The Traceable Touch Tachometer measures centrifuges, pumps, rollers, shafts, gears, motors and moving surfaces. Accuracy is 0.04% digits, and a hold button freezes readings. Precision quartz crystal insures stable and repeatable results. The...

Combination needle and check valve flow controls.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The JFC Series Flow Control Valves includes two additional products, the JFC-4 and JFC-5. These combination needle and check valve flow controls are typically used to control airflow from air cylinders, thereby setting the speed at which the...

Probe boosts performance of 400 MHz NMR systems.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The 400-MHz 5-mm DCH CryoProbe for AVANCE 400 NMR spectrometers is cryogenically cooled, which improves signal-to-noise ratio by 300% to 400% for high-resolution liquid applications. With Z-gradient, the probe delivers over a ten-fold increase...

Gripper features interchangeable fingers.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The serial servo gripper provides accurate positioning of robotic fingers for various laboratory applications and operates in either an open or closed control architecture system. Features include interchangeable fingers that hold or carry test...

Universal pump control module for HPLC pumps.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... An optional, add-on, universal pump control module expands the capability of the Clarity Chromatography Station by providing control for a range of HPLC pumps. The pumps are controlled by text commands using the COM port (RS232) and are able to...

Benchtop overhead stirrers include high torque motors.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The KINEMATICA POLYMIX benchtop overhead stirrers for samples up to 25 L offer a choice of digital or analog rpm speed control. Features include high torque motors for viscous samples and demanding applications, as well as over load indicators...

Coolers provide continuous cooling as low as -45 C.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The KR Series Coolers offers four low-temperature units that can be used to achieve low temperature capability with non-refrigerated circulators or boost the cooling capacity of refrigerated circulators. Providing continuous cooling as low as...

NIR analyzer for soils and vegetation.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The AgriSpec NIR analyzer for soils and vegetation is suited for analyzing a range of organic and inorganic materials, including nutrient and moisture properties in soil, composition of manure and other biosolids applied as fertilizer, animal...

Rotary Cone Sample Divider.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The SP-25 Fritsch Rotary Cone Sample Divider uses a specially grooved dividing cone for representative sampling of powders, suspensions and slurries. Rotational speed up to 100 rpm results in fast sampling while maintaining the accuracy of the...

Trace analysis labware.(Labware)
March 1, 2005... Beakers, flasks and bottles made from PFA fluoropolymer exhibit better cleanability than glass or PTFE vessels to minimize sample carryover in trace analysis work. Proprietary labware is made without catalysts or leachable metals, with...

Borosilicate glass labware.(Labware)
March 1, 2005... DURAN, a borosilicate glass 3.3 as specified in international standard ISO 3585, is used to meet the demands placed upon glass equipment in chemical, pharmaceutical and medical laboratories. It meets the stringent requirements for maximum...

Flat bottom inserts with indicator ring.(Labware)
March 1, 2005... All sizes of proprietary flat bottom inserts are available with an indicator ring, positioned to indicate the open end of the insert. Both the 250 [micro]L and 350 [micro]L flat bottom inserts are manufactured with a black indicator ring at the...

HDPE Wide-Mouth Bottles.(Labware)
March 1, 2005... HDPE Wide-Mouth Bottles are available in eight sizes, including the 175-m/ HDPE Wide-Mouth Bottle. The bottles are made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), a high-purity resin with no plasticizers, fillers or extenders. HDPE is nontoxic with...

Petri Dishes offer distortion-free optical clarity.(Labware)
March 1, 2005... Bacteriological Petri Dishes are offered in a variety of sizes and styles for use in both manual and automated equipment. Manufactured of virgin polystyrene, the dishes are produced under controlled, low-bioburden to ensure the achievement of...

Sample mixer offers various levels of agitation.(Sample Prep/Liquid Handling)
March 1, 2005... The Mini LabRoller Rotator allows for mixing sample tubes at various levels of agitation. Three rotisseries are available to accommodate plates, various tube sizes such as 1.5/2.0 mL micro tubes, common test tubes, and standard 15 mL and 50 mL...

On-Line Desalting Cartridges.(Sample Prep/Liquid Handling)
March 1, 2005... The MassPREP On-Line Desalting Cartridges can effectively desalt proteins prior to LC/MS analyses with minimal sample handling. Salts can compromise the quality of protein analysis by interfering with ionization and/or forming adducts with the...

Horizontal, swing-out centrifuge.(Sample Prep/Liquid Handling)
March 1, 2005... The Straight 8-5K horizontal, swing-out centrifuge ensures straight line separations for accurate processing. The 8-place centrifuge is outfitted with a microprocessor and reaches speeds up to 5000 rpm with g-forces reaching 4000 g. The...

Disposable spinner flasks.(Sample Prep/Liquid Handling)
March 1, 2005... The disposable spinner flask system comes ready-to-use with paddle and integrated magnet, eliminating the need for time-consuming assembly or cleaning and reassembly. Molded from virgin polystyrene and gamma-irradiated, each spinner flask...

Sieve Shaker control features natural frequency drive.(Sample Prep/Liquid Handling)
March 1, 2005... The AS 200 Sieve Shaker control comes with a natural frequency drive that takes sample loads of up to 6 kgs, and can be operated from 100 to 240 volts, 50 or 60 Hz. The sieve shaker features a memory for 9 parameter combinations which makes...

Variable speed rotor mill.(Sample Prep/Liquid Handling)
March 1, 2005... The "pulverisette 14" is an all-purpose mill for rapid crushing of medium-hard to soft substances. It can also be used to disperse and homogenize dry samples. Grinding temperature-sensitive materials is also possible. The extremely high rotor...

Sample Preparation filter units.(Sample Prep/Liquid Handling)
March 1, 2005... The 33 mm Sample Preparation Millex syringe filters with low-protein-binding Durapore membrane are optimized for preparing 10 to 100 mL of protein-containing aqueous and mild organic solutions prior to instrument analysis, such as high...

Inert heat sealer for plates and microtubes.(Sample Prep/Liquid Handling)
March 1, 2005... The Thermobond heat sealer provides a high-integrity inert seal on a wide range of plates and microtubes. Using a specially prepared pierceable film or foil, it requires only one operation of the system to apply heat to the surface of the film,...

Seals and springs expand non-spill connection options.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... A line of Simriz o-rings and Hastelloy C springs is for the NS4/NS6 Series of non-spill quick disconnect couplings. O-ring seal options are offered with ChemQuik CQG & CQN couplings as a lower cost alternative to Chemraz FFKM. The broader...

Convection vacuum gauge module.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The CVM series vacuum gauge module, also known as an active gauge or transducer, is based on the convection vacuum gauge principle. The instrument, dubbed the "Yellow Jacket", measures pressures from 1000 to [10.sup.-4] Torr and is powered by...

Sulfur dioxide contamination analyzer.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The Sulfur Dioxide (S[O.sub.2]) analyzer extends the capabilities of the proprietary AirSentry system for real-time monitoring of molecular contamination at ultra-low concentrations. The analyzer uses pulsed fluorescence technology to measure...

Syringe Pump rendered silent.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The Physio 22 Syringe Pump motor renders the pump electrically silent. It is suited for use in any isolated environment and can be operated inside a Faraday cage. Radio frequency interference and electromagnetic field interference are...

Combination pH glass electrode.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The Metrohm Solvotrode combination pH glass electrode is for use with nonaqueous acid-base titrations. The pH glass membrane is made of a low-impedance glass that is shaped in a relatively large sphere, which results in stable measurements,...

Multi-gas monitor with large LCD display.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The M40*M multi-gas monitor provides optimum personal protection in mines and other work environments where hazardous levels of oxygen, methane, carbon monoxide and/or hydrogen sulfide may be present. Weighing just 8.6 oz., the small,...

Molded silicone stoppers and sealing systems.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Molded silicone components consist of stoppers and sealing systems for carboys and vessels, bottles, laboratory equipment, and process and storage containers. They are made from Class VI platinum-cured silicone elastomer for purity....

Variable pressure scanning electron microscope.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The S-3400N variable pressure scanning electron microscope features improved display and signal mixing for greater versatility of operation. The GUI first introduced on the S-4800 FESEM is also featured. A full screen mode makes almost the...

Brushless process drives with IP55 rating.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Masterflex I/P process drives 77410-10 and 77411-00 feature reversible brushless motors that are maintenance-free and continuous duty-rated. Drive housing on each is aluminum and steel, sealed and coated with chip-resistant epoxy for corrosion...

NIR data transferable to DA-Based instruments.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Owners of scanning grating NIR instruments can move to modern diode array technology without losing the value derived from historical spectral data collected on many types of products over several years. The technique allows users to make an...

Thermal analyzer runs in DSC or DTA mode.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The Infinity Series Simultaneous Thermal Analyzer (STA), available in ranges from -150 C to 1500 C, offers highly sensitive Heat Flux DSC performance combined with a microgram resolution thermobalance. The analyzer can be run in either DSC or...

Temperature control options for capillary rheometers.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Rosand RH7-D/RH10-D and RH2000 capillary rheometers offer two low temperature control options that enable capillary rheometry to be applied to various materials. The options comprise cooling coils with a fluids circulator for measurements from...

Compact nanoliter syringe pump.(Pumps & Valves)
March 1, 2005... The Model KDS 310 Plus nanoliter syringe pump works with syringes from 0.5 [micro]L to 250 [micro]L with accurate "pulseless" flow delivery from 1 [micro]L/min to 363.7 [micro]L/hr. A remote injector allows the user to deliver small volumes...

Miniature diaphragm pumps.(Pumps & Valves)
March 1, 2005... Series 3013 miniature diaphragm pumps offer long maintenance-free life, quiet operation, and the ability to restart under pressure or vacuum. Six models are available to meet various needs, especially in instrumentation and air sampling...

Control valves available in pneumatic or electric models.(Pumps & Valves)
March 1, 2005... Modulating control valves are designed for precise flow control and are available in both pneumatic (air to spring) or electric (115 vac 1 ph supply voltage), in body materials of PVC, PP, PVDF and PTFE, and in sizes from 1/2" to 4". The Globe...

Manual rotary distribution valves.(Pumps & Valves)
March 1, 2005... A range of large manual rotary distribution valves is for high precision gas and fluid control in laboratory equipment and analytical instruments. Pressure rated up to 500 psi (33 bar), the valves have chemically inert PTFE wetted parts, sturdy...

Solenoid valves for micro-dispensing.(Pumps & Valves)
March 1, 2005... The VHS Series Micro-Dispense Valve is a high-speed (1200 Hz), two-way solenoid valve designed for applications that require micro to nanoliter dispense volumes. The small size (0.22" diameter) allows placement of the valve directly over the...

Wall mount temperature and process controllers.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The wMPC series offers up to seven zone controllers in a single wall mount package. The controllers accommodate a universal range of temperature and process inputs. Input type is individually configurable for each zone from the keypad. Thus, a...

Wireless pH and temperature transmitter.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The OM-CP-RFPH101A is a miniature, wireless, battery powered, stand-alone transmitter that measures and transmits pH and temperature measurements. When enabled, readings are transmitted back to the host computer where the data can be analyzed...

Glass fiber filter for critical prefiltration applications.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The Protec RF0.5 borosilicate glass fiber prefilter removes colloids, aggregated and nonproduct proteins, lipids and particles to protect membrane filters downstream. The 0.5 [micro]m-rated prefilter provides high flow rates, high contaminant...

Shell Bath features shortened freeze dry cycle.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The VirTis Benchtop Shell Bath is a self-contained compact freezing unit that produces a frozen product coating to the inside of freeze-drying flasks. The thin coating of product permits a greater volume of material to be quickly and...

Flow sensors feature microturbine design.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The U700 Series of Ultra-High-Purity (UHP) Liquid FLO-SENSORS precisely measures flow rates of virtually any fluid as low as 15 mL/minute or as high as 50 LPM. Repeatable results are achieved by utilizing a microturbine flow sensor design. This...

Combustion tube immune to corrosion by salts.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The HiPerTOC high performance TOC benchtop analyzer can be fitted with a combustion tube for ultimate robustness in high salt matrix applications. The tube is immune to corrosion by salts and is more resistant to temperature variations. This...

In-stock temperature sensors.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Completed ready-to-use temperature sensors are available from stock for immediate delivery in a variety of thermocouple and platinum RTD configurations, which include both immersible and surface sensors. RTD resistances are 100 or 1000 ohms....

Metric converter performs 126 types of conversions.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The metric converter allows users to change lab measurements to US or metric in an instant. It provides fast answers for 126 types of metric conversions. The exact metric or US answer is given with decimal point in place. The instrument...

Ring lights feature full spectrum lighting.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The FL-1000 and FV-1000 ring lights for microscopes feature full spectrum lighting (FSL) bulbs. FSL contains the full range of visible wavelengths, so all objects and a range of materials can be "seen" optimally by the human eye when...

Custom molded tubing parts eliminate leaks.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Custom molded tubing parts manufactured from PVC-based plastisol address problems that can occur with typical tubing and fitting connections, such as leaks, labor costs, flexibility and uneven flow. Each dip-molded part is custom engineered and...

Cylindrical proximity sensors with sensing ranges to 40 mm.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The Extended Range X Series of inductive proximity sensors includes a 40 mm sensing option. Available with sensing ranges of 6 mm (8 mm diameter housing), 10 mm (12 mm diameter), 20 mm (18 mm diameter) and 40 mm (40 mm diameter), these sensors...

MRI compatible clamps, connectors and lattices.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The Stronghold group of clamps, connectors and lattices is constructed of nylon with 30% glass fiber. These materials produce strength, reduce weight and offer good chemical resistivity. All surfaces are non-corroding and resistant to salts and...

Drift-free mercury-argon source.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The HG-1 low-power drift-free mercury argon source enables users to perform fast, reliable wavelength calibrations of diode-array spectrophotometers and post-dispersive monochromators. Fixed, low-pressure mercury and argon atomic emission lines...

Purge-and-trap sample concentrators.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Model 4660 Eclipse purge-and-trap (P&T) sample concentrator is for volatile organic carbon (VOC) analysis. Preserving the analytical advantages of its predecessor, the concentrator also offers full-color touch-screen Windows CE-based graphic...

GPC/SEC multiple detection technology.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The Tetra Detector Array features GPC/SEC multiple detection technology for the characterization of natural and synthetic polymers, biopolymers and proteins. The instrument consists of a Low Angle Light Scattering (LALS) detector,...

Enhanced LIMS with built-in integration.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The enhanced Sample Master 8.0 LIMS features tighter integration with Northwest Analytical Inc.'s Quality Analyst software, an SPC charting and analysis software that provides a powerful, flexible and easy-to-use statistical package. The...

Ductless fume hoods remove hazardous fumes and vapors.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Self-contained carbon or HEPA filtered enclosures remove hazardous fumes, vapors and particles from most laboratory applications. Highly precise control systems continuously monitor and digitally display the face velocity, assuring users they...

Platinum resistance thermometer measures up to 1000 C.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The 10-ohm platinum resistance thermometer (PRT) model 5624 reads temperatures up to 1000 C. Its sensor design allows for PRT performance at high temperatures, making it a suitable standard for calibration of high-temperature RTDs and...

Ultrafiltration device incorporates TFF technology.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... THE Pellicon XL ultrafiltration device-incorporates tangential flow filtration (TFF) technology to purify and concentrate from 300 mL to 2L of solution down to a final volume of 20 mL. The device is self-contained with Luer connections for easy...

USB-based portable data acquisition module.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The Personal Daq/54 portable USB data acquisition module offers 10 single-ended or 5 differential voltage or thermocouple input channels. It also provides 500 V isolation between analog inputs and the USB port and PC. Designed for high accuracy...

Online technical help service.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The online technical help service Techzone provides free access to information and resources in all areas relevant to the laboratory industry. Users do not have to be customers. As well as providing free certificates of analysis and safety data...

Portable table provides easy equipment transfer.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The Portable Table provides two open shelves to hold a variety of equipment and miscellaneous containers. The durable welded frame of 18-gauge, 1" square, steel tubing is electrostatically coated with tough corrosion-resistant epoxy in a...

Spectrophotometer uses tungsten dual lamp system.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The S-3100 series of spectrophotometers uses an in-line Deuterium and tungsten dual lamp system that maintains high-intensity light in the range of 190 to 850 nm (S-3130) or 1100 nm (S-3150). A "see-through" optical configuration provides...

Omega Engineering, Inc.(Corporate Profile)
March 1, 2005... Exceeding Your Expectations Since its inception in 1962, OMEGA has grown from manufacturing a single product line of thermocouples to an established global leader in the technical marketplace, offering more than 100,000 state-of-the-art...

Who's who in the laboratory marketplace.
March 1, 2005... From beakers and bottles to laboratory water systems to miniature fiber optic spectrometers, our annual Corporate/Product Profiles issue takes a look at the companies behind these and other important products in the laboratory marketplace....

Barnstead International: your lab starts here.(Product Profile)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Barnstead International designs, manufactures and markets value added laboratory and life science products for research, industrial and clinical markets worldwide. As a leader of the highest quality laboratory products available, Barnstead has...

Wyatt Technology Corporation: light scattering for the masses.(Corporate Profile)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Company Description Wyatt Technology Corporation (WTC), now celebrating its 23rd year of operation, is the world's largest company dedicated to commercializing multi-angle light scattering (MALS) detectors for absolute macromolecular...

Barnant Company: makers of Masterflex[R], Manostat[R], and other top brand name fluid handling products.(Product Profile)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Barnant Company is known as a market leading world class manufacturer of peristaltic pumps and other fluid handling products. Barnant's innovative leadership specializes in the engineering, design, manufacturing and distribution of...

High-performance diamond ATR accessory: Thermo Electron.(Top Products)
March 1, 2005... The Smart Orbit diamond attenuated total reflectance (ATR) accessory offers the advantages of diamond ATR technology coupled with complete instrument integration. It uses a real Type IIa diamond for ruggedness and versatility. Access to the...

Water Vapor, Oxygen Transmission Rate measurement system: MOCON, Inc.(Top Products)
March 1, 2005... PERMATRAN-W Model 700 and OXTRAN Model 702 units offer an efficient way to measure water vapor(WVTR) and oxygen (OTR)transmission rates. The systems feature a coulometric-type sensor for oxygen and modulated infrared for water vapor, which...

Point-of-Use automation dispensing systems: Vistant Corp.(Top Products)
March 1, 2005... 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. POU systems...

Display Measurement System: Optronic Laboratories, Inc.(Top Products)
March 1, 2005... The OL 770-DMS is comprised of the OL 770 High-Speed Test and Measurement System and the OL 610 CCD Imaging Telescope, and offers a complete solution for display measurement requirements. The portable and lightweight OL 770 is available in...