Laboratory Equipment articles from May 2004

Laboratory Equipment archives from May 2004

Automation workstation.
May 1, 2004... The Biomek NX workstation offers eight-probe and multichannel pipetting choices with submicroliter pipetting capabilities down to 500 nL, all within a smaller footprint than the proprietary Biomek FX. The Span 8 Pod functions with an optional...

Inductively coupled plasma spectrometer.
May 1, 2004... The CIROS (CIRcular Optical System) VISION ICP spectrometer combines circular array optical technology, analytical software, high-reliability components, and ergonomic packaging. It offers simultaneos precision measurement of the entire...

Benchtop pH meter features Windows CE operating system.
May 1, 2004... The accumet XL15 pH/mV meter features a 4.5"Wx 6"H touchscreen display driven by a Windows CE. Net operating system. It offers plug 'n' play, USB connectivity, allowing users to add a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Plus, this research-grade meter...

PITTCON 2004: something for everyone.(Editor's Choice)
May 1, 2004... The largest and most inclusive conference and exposition for laboratory science and instrumentation in the world, PITTCON 2004 did not disappoint. Not just for analytical chemists and spectro-scopists, the show's size and diversity offered...

Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography System.(Editor's Choice)
May 1, 2004... Gold Award. The ACQUITY Ultra-Performance LC System is designed to take full advantage of the potential of novel sub two-micron particles, giving chromatographic run times up to 9x shorter than the fastest HPLC systems, with up to 2x better...

Turn-key terahertz spectrometer system.(Editor's Choice)
May 1, 2004... Gold Award. The TPI spectra 1000 pulsed time domain THz-spectrometer encompasses frequencies from 100 GHz up to approximately 3 THz, a region between microwaves and very far infrared light. The instrument complements the existing proprietary...

Extended-range refractometer minimizes band broadening.(Editor's Choice)
May 1, 2004... Silver Award. The Optilab rEX is an RI detector with 256 times the detection power and up to 50 times the dynamic range of current RI detectors. Using a combination of semi-conductor photodiode technology and proprietary computer algorithms,...

Integrated NIR spectrometer.(Editor's Choice)
May 1, 2004... Bronze Award. Readily configurable as a rugged, low-cost system, the NIR-APS analyzer can be installed throughout the process stream without extensive plumbing or complex optical interfacing, to measure a host of physical and chemical...

Yolanda Valdez sees the human side of laboratory research: cooperation and prudent purchases keep projects in order.(Great Laboratory Managers)
May 1, 2004... Cell biologist Yolanda Valdez believes that behind every good laboratory is a cooperative staff that embraces both the human and technical resources available. A laboratory, she says, not only depends on the proper maintenance and...

Calibration for automated liquid handlers.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... Accurate calibration is now available for liquid handling equipment using as many as 96 heads. This multi-channel volumetric verification system (MVS) uses a dual-dye, dual-wavelength, ratiometric absorbance method. Calculations are...

Cleaning validation process facilitates illicit drug detection.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... IONSCAN-LS with High-Performance Injection (HPI) eliminates the risk of contamination in pharmaceutical manufacturing. It employs next-generation technology to streamline the process of cleaning validation for manufacturing equipment, from one...

Actuator system reduces contact-point friction.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... A USB-based motorized actuator system has been introduced to include stepper motor actuaturs, a combined drive/controller unit, and application-ready software. The actuators are available in standard and high-load versions with either a 12- of...

Professor Do Chang of Averett University wins InfoLINK contest.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... We are happy to announce that Professor Do Chang of Averett University in Danville, Virginia was the winner of the InfoLINK registration contest announced in the February issue of the magazine. Professor Chang won a portable DVD player....

Circulators feature wide temperature range.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The company is now offering over 30 circulators providing reliable temperature control in a variety of laboratory, pharmaceutical, laser, electronics. environmental, and chemical applications. These circulators can be used for stand-alone...

Monochromatic wavelength dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The SINDIE monochromatic wavelength dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Instrument is powered by XOS and has a low detection limit of 0.4 ppm by weight, with standard deviation at 1.0 ppm being 0.1 ppm. It features a range of detection (10.4 to 3000...

Gas analyzers feature dual ADC architecture.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... Titan industrial FTIR systems provide real-time, multi-component extractive gas phase analysis for applications including industrial hygiene, CEM, process optimization/control, specialty gas QC, and research. The industrial spectrometer is...

Block digestion system eliminates cross-contamination.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... DigIPREP MS 48-position block digestion system is ideal for all digestions up to 180 C. The Teflon-coated graphite block resists aggressive corrosion attacks and is guaranteed to exhibit a long life. Its non-metallic construction ensures that...

Autosampler handles 20- and 40-mL vials.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The Vortex autosampler consists of an integrated autosampling device and multi-stirrer, and increases efficiency, enhances precision, and promotes operator safety. The temperature-controlled heated multi-stirrer assembly features a stainless...

SFE/SFR processing system.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The SFT-150 Supercritical Fluid Extraction/Reaction System investigates the feasibility of applying supercritical fluid techniques to various analyses and processing situations. The system provides an introduction to the versatility of...

HTLC oven with flame ionization detection.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The Aquachrom HTL Coven is equipped with a flame ionization detector (FID) and mobile phase preheater,and uses super-heated water instead of organic solvents as the mobile phase for chromatographic runs. The system applies the principles of gas...

Pesticide standards available in single- or multi-solution forms.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The toxicity of Fipronil and its metabolites have become a topic of concern, but its metabolites, formed in the environment, are even more toxic than the parent compound. The company's chemists have synthesized each of the metabolites with high...

Ultrasonic Titration Kinetic Analyzer.(PITTCON Review)
May 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...

Stainless steel liquid flow sensors.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... Models 104 and 107 Liquid Flo-Sensors precisely measure flow rates as low as 13 mL/minute, and are designed as an electronic alternative to ball-and-tube rotameters. Stainless steel construction guarantees compatibility with many chemicals...

Integrated GPC system operates with PC.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... For high resolution, cost-effective, integrated GPC, the PL-GPC 50 is designed for operation from ambient to 50 C. The system comprises a precision solvent delivery system (flow reproducibility of better than 0.1%), manual injection valve,...

Backpressure regulators in piston- and diaphragm-types.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... Proprietary backpressure regulators provide consistent bankpressure control in a variety of analytical and process instrumentation applications. Available in piston-type and diaphragm-type designs, all models feature a captured inlet gauze-type...

Viscometers measure independently of power source.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The HAAKE Viscotester 1 plus and 2 plus models represent a new generation of viscometers used for routine, quick, comparative viscosity measurements in quality control applications, offering improved ergonomics and greater ease of use. These...

Modular supercritical fluid instrument.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The Helix modular supercritical fluid 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 into the base...

Temperature controllers include universal sensor input.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The Series SD family of panel-mount temperature and process controllers provides affordable pricing, performance, and advanced features to suit applications in temperature and process control. SD controllers are available as PID temperature...

Industrial dispense pump features valveless design.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The IDS 2000 Industrial Dispense Pump, for industrial process applications requiring maintenance-free, precision fluid control, dispenses and meters fluids used in chemical, electronics, battery, metal finishing, semiconductor, food processing,...

Tube furnaces operate at temperatures to 1100 C.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The Trans-Temp line of transparent furnaces includes transparent tubes for internal visibility, rapid heat up and cool down, and operating temperatures up to 1100 C. Trans-Temp systems allow the operator to monitor the heating cycle and make...

Pipettor reduces arm strain.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The ergonomic design of the Scienceware Pipette Pump III enhances comfort, utility, and dispensing precision while helping to reduce the risk of injury from repetitive and awkward pipetting motions. To allow use with the arm in a more natural,...

Analyte pKa value prediction.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... Version 8.0 of the ACD/LC Simulator predicts analyte pKa values prior to method development. This capability, built from the renowned ACD/pKa DB algorithm, enables better selection of the mobile phase pH for new experiments based on the...

In-line pH system for continuous process monitoring.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The IQ500 processLab pH controller/analyzer accepts non-glass silicon chip sensor pH probes in both threaded and sanitary styles, as well as conventional glass sensor probes. Designed for in-line continuous process monitoring and controlling...

Automated drying/concentration of organic extracts.(PITTCON Review)
May 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...

Portable spectrometer features choice of spectral ranges.(Spectroscopy & Mass Spec)
May 1, 2004... The OSM-400 self-contained, portable spectrometer features a choice of spectral ranges to cover the ultraviolet through near-infrared spectral regions. Optical input is via a fiber optic with SMA connector, or directly though the input slit....

FTIR spectrometers feature high signal-to-noise ratio.(Spectroscopy & Mass Spec)
May 1, 2004... The FT/IR-4000 and FT/IR-6000 series spectrometers feature the AccuTrac DSP mirror tracking system, which promises high reproducibility of interferometer mirror velocity and position, resulting in exceptionally high signal-to-noise ratio. The...

Zeeman-corrected AA spectrometers.(Spectroscopy & Mass Spec)
May 1, 2004... The Z-2000 Series of Zeeman-corrected atomic absorption spectrometer line consists of the Z-2300 flame spectrometer, the Z-2700 furnace spectrometer, and the Z-2000 tandem spectrometer (both flame and furnace atomizers combined). Both flame and...

Peptide/Protein Analysis CD-ROM training program.(Spectroscopy & Mass Spec)
May 1, 2004... A CD-ROM program entitled "Introduction to Peptide and Protein Analysis with Mass Spectrometry," written by Fred Klink, is based on the course taught by he and Jack Watson for the American Chemical Society. The training program covers the...

Mass spectrometers for molecular beam monitoring.(Spectroscopy & Mass Spec)
May 1, 2004... The range of quadrupole mass spectrometers are used specifically for molecular-beam studies in high- and ultrahigh-vacuum environments. The ionization sources encompass applications from single non-aggressive gas beams to multiple beam...

FT-Raman module with 980-nm excitation source.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The Synergy FT-Raman module provides an affordable approach to adding Raman spectroscopy to proprietary FTIR spectrometers. In the FT-Raman experiment, a laser is focused onto the sample and the scattered light is analyzed using an...

Micro GC with differential mobility detector.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The CP-4900 Micro-GC, combined with the CP-4900 DMD Differential Mobility Detector, is an information-rich detection product for trace level, multi-component analysis of gaseous samples. Uniquely, the CP-4900 DMD offers sensitivity in the...

Chillers available with air- or water-cooled condensers.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... DURACHILL high-performance chillers, for laboratory, medical imaging, and industrial applications, are ideal for cooling lasers, AA furnaces, distillation apparatus, imaging systems, and other equipment. These robust, portable units are...

Quadrupole spectrometers feature enhanced sensitivity.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The company has introduced the Ion Bright source for its Finnigan DSQ single quadrupole mass spectrometers. Both the Finnigan TRACE DSQ and the FOCUS DSQ will now benefit from enhanced robustness and sensitivity. The Ion Bright source enables...

Density meter displays results in several units.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The Densite 30PX density meter incorporates a pictogram-labeled key design and a backlit dot matrix display showing results with date/time stamp in large digits. The technology also offers a plain language and easy-to-navigate interface....

Capillary and micro chromatography columns.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... A range of capillary and micro-chromatography columns has been launched for small-scale chromatography. Chemically stable polymeric particles are ideal for small-scale chromatography, and in particular LC-MS applications, as they are chemically...

Software control enhances temperature controller.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... Software for the proprietary Polaratherm total temperature controller enables the user to operate the system from a remote computer while maintaining the ability of the instrument to communicate with existing HPLC equipment. It also provides...

Benchtop personal evaporator system.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The EZ-2 Personal Evaporator system, with the new concentration mode, concentrates samples down to a desired volume that may then be used in a microarray spotter or injected into an HPLC system for further analysis. Incorporating centrifugal...

Pressure sensors measures in pulsating environments.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... With pressure ratings up to 10,000 psi and the ability to handle rugged applications like steam and refrigeration, the proprietary line of pressure sensors addresses demanding needs. The line is suitable for measuring many process fluids in...

Laser beam tachometer provides accuracy at [+ or -] 0.04%.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The Traceable Laser Beam Tachometer makes optical non-contact measurements by placing reflective tape on the rotating object. The laser locks on the self-adhesive reflective tape and counts rotations. In 2 seconds, it provides answers from 10...

Space-saving refrigerators and freezers.(Refrigerators/Freezers)
May 1, 2004... When facility space is at a premium, the 3CAR General Purpose Lab Refrigerator and 25CAF -30 C Freezer are offered, both measuring only 14 7/8 inches wide. This narrow footprint along with front ventilation allows the mode]s to fit easily...

Vacuum Insulation Panel freezers.(Refrigerators/Freezers)
May 1, 2004... Vacuum Insulation Panel (VIP) freezers increase capacity without increasing floor space requirements. The use of highly efficient insulating materials allows wall thickness to be reduced and capacity increased by up to 30% over traditionally...

Ultra-low temperature freezers increase storage capacities.(Refrigerators/Freezers)
May 1, 2004... Super Insulation -86 C ultra-low temperature upright freezers enable laboratories to store more samples without taking up additional lab space. Advanced thin wall insulation increases interior volume when compared to conventional freezers of an...

Laboratory freezer features air-cooled condenser.(Refrigerators/Freezers)
May 1, 2004... The Model C85-12 laboratory Freezer is used for medical research, biological storage, tissue preservation, plasma, blood cells, microbiology, etc. The cabinet is all-steel construction with a counter-balanced lid. An indicating temperature...

Freezer inventory database management tool.(Refrigerators/Freezers)
May 1, 2004... Freezerworks 5 database management tool makes it possible for research and clinical laboratories and specimen repositories to efficiently manage freezer inventory. The stand alone inventory tracking system electronically traces the location of...

Cross-platform spectroscopy software.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... Spectra Manager II is a vendor-specific, cross-platform software package for controlling a complete range of spectroscopic instrumenta-tion including FTIR, UV/Vis/NIR, fluorescence, Raman, and CD. This spectral analysis program offers a...

Glassware washers increase efficiency.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... Generation G78 series glassware washer line combines the strengths of previous proprietary products with advancements that increase flexibility, accuracy, efficiency, and ease of use, The G 7883 is an undercounter system with ten standard...

Dissolution kits with 2-ton press.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... A comprehensive kit is now available for preparing samples of intrinsic pharmaceutical ingredients for dissolution testing. The kit comprises a 2-ton lab press with high sensitivity at low force ranges, die sets for preparing intrinsic...

Spectroscopy system with sample irradiation option.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The #SXG spectroscopy system features an extended temperature range and greater versatility, and is designed for applications in pharmaceuticals, polymers, and materials testing. Temperatures from -150 to 600 C are available, and pressures from...

Thick film heaters for gas chromatography applications.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... Proprietary thick film heaters provide thermal characteristics, smaller heater profiles, greater chemical compatibility, and ultra-pure materials. They are available on 400 stainless steel substrates or on ceramics in the form of aluminum...

Supercritical fluid chromatograph with FID.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The Series 4000 Supercritical Fluid Chromatograph (SFC) is a completely automated system that uses supercritical fluid carbon dioxide as a mobile phase for analytical separations. The unit consists of a high-capacity force air oven with a flame...

Trace metal analysis instrument.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The Metrohm VA Computrace Model 797 offers easy trace metal analysis with a notable signal-to-noise ratio. While running Windows 2000/XP, the easy-to-use software displays measurement parameters, evaluation data, graphs, and quantitative...

Gas analyzers accommodate additional sample lines.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... Titan-OL provides real-time, multi-component extractive gas analysis for online and multipoint analysis. Titan-OL systems are packed in NEMA enclosures (up to and including Class 1, Division 1), and contain a high resolution FTIR spectrometer,...

Spectrometer system connects with Ethernet and USB.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The MCS 600 family of spectrometers reaches industries including chemical, pharmaceutical. agricultural, and food that demand high precision and measuring speed. These spectrometers measure in UV, Vis, and NIR, resulting in a measuring range...

Turbo pump features 10-L/s speed.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The CompactTurbo TPD 011 turbo pump, at 5 lbs and measuring 2.5 x 2.5 x 6.625", is designed for use in portable, battery-powered, or compact analytical instruments. With a pumping speed of 10 L/s and an ultimate pressure of 5 x [10.sup.-5]...

Glass reaction vessels and systems.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The comprehensive range of glass reaction vessels includes those from 100 mL to 50 L, as well as a range of reaction system accessories such as frameworks, overhead stirrers, lids, Huber thermoregulators, and probes. Whether a large multi...

Vaporizing regulators heated by steam or electric.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The 452 Series of heated regulators vaporize and maintain gaseous samples in the vapor phase. Suited for applications requiring positive controlled heat input, these regulators are used in sampling systems to vaporize a sample and maintain it...

Purge-and-Trap Interface protects drinking water.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The OPTIPlex Online Purge-and-Trap Interface eliminates manual and error-prone "grab" sampling by automatically delivering water samples from up to eight separate streams to the Velocity XPT Accelerated Purge-and-Trap Sample Concentrator for...

Digital thermometer conforms to ITS-90.(PITTCON Review)
May 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...

Vacuum system upgrade kit.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The GC-MS Vacuum Upgrade Kit gets more life out of HP 5890 and 5970 mass spectrometers or other MS systems by upgrading to the latest turbo pumps. The kit is a complete plug-and-play interface vacuum upgrade kit for mass spectrometers with...

Portable/disposable viscometer.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The Model PDVa-100 portable/disposable viscometer is for the rapid and accurate determination of the viscous properties of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids. The instrument includes a needle, two weights, four disposable sample tubes, a...

Peptide/Protein Analysis CD-ROM training program.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... A CD-ROM program entitled "Introduction to Peptide and Protein Analysis with Mass Spectrometry," written by Fred Klink, has been released, and is based on the course taught by he and Jack Watson for the American Chemical Society. The training...

Nutating Mixer constructed of flame-retardant ABS.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... This high-quality unit can be used for a variety of applications including mixing or resuspension of specimens, tissue culture, immunoblots, etc. The Nutating Mixer has a variable speed of 5 to 40 rpm and operates at a 20-degree tilt angle. It...

Digital mass flow controller.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The Smart-Trak digital mass flow controller's Dial-a-Gas feature and pilot module interface are used to change gases and other critical parameters in the field. The unit's microprocessor is programmed for ten gases that are commonly used in...

Ultra-low temperature upright freezers.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... REVCO Super Insulation -86 C ultra-low temperature upright freezers enable laboratories to store more samples without taking up additional lab space. Advanced thin wall insulation increases interior volume when compared with conventional...

FTIR/FT-NIR system serves air monitoring applications.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The Analect Diamond 20 FTIR/FT-NIR system operates in rugged at-line environments as well as on the laboratory bench. It is typically used for calibration and applications development in support of Analect's series of online continuous stream...

Autosampler accommodates a range of sample racks.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The SPS3 Sample Preparation System demonstrates high speed and sampling throughput with a proprietary range of AA, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and UV-Vis instruments. This base system offers multiple productivity-enhancing features and reconfigures to...

HPLC Method Development Software.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... Proprietary Method Development (MDA) Software suggests initial column packings and starting conditions that are best for individual samples. It also helps existing methods to work by suggesting exact mobile phase, temperature, or flowrate. A...

Separation membrane simplifies solvent drying.(PITTCON Review)
May 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 new available in 20-cc syringe barrels as well as the original 65-mm disk, making it convenient for...

Portable electronic balances offer higher resolutions.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... Scout Pro Balances offer features including two-button operation; optional USB or RS232 connectivity; and multiple application modes such as parts counting with auto optimization, percent weighing, and specific gravity calculation. With...

Modular substrate fitting for flow control systems.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The IntraFIow modular substrate fitting is for analytical, laboratory, and complex general purpose instrumentation flow control systems. Designed specifically for the demands of process analytic sample systems, the fittings are ISA/ANSI...

Inert networked headspace sampler.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The G1888 network headspace manager features an inert sample pathway and improvements in sensitivity, performance, and productivity. It integrates with proprietary gas chromatographs and ChemStation software to provide a fully integrated GC...

FTIR spectrometer series upgrades as needs change.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The Nicolet FTIR spectrometer series facilitates both routine analysis and advanced research. These spectrometers provide performance, intuitive solutions, advanced application capabilities, and full upgradeability to meet existing and future...

Modular Compact Rheometer with software.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The Modular Compact Rheometer (MCR) series features a wide range of accessories, while the latest version of the software, Version 2.5, adds new features that simplify test and analysis. MCR configures for applications ranging from simple...

Handheld homogenizer processes samples to 250 mL.(PITTCON Review)
May 1, 2004... The Kinematica POLYTRON PT 1200 E handheld homogenizer contains ergonomic features that minimize the stresses related with repetitive homogenization in the lab. With a 100 W motor and fingertip speed control up to 25,000 rpm, the PT 1200 E...