Laboratory Equipment articles from November 2004

Laboratory Equipment archives from November 2004

Charged aerosol HPLC detector.
November 1, 2004... The Corona Charged Aerosol Detector offers HPLC technology with advanced capabilities. The HPLC column eluent is nebulized with resulting droplets that dry at ambient temperature. producing analyte particles. A second stream of gas is...

Conductivity Calibration Standards.
November 1, 2004... Traceable A2LA Conductivity Calibration Standards feature accuracy at 25 C that is +0.25 micromhos for 5 and 10 solutions and [+ or -] 0.25 for other solutions, or the uncertainty shown on the certificate, whichever is greater. Standards are...

Laboratory ultra-fine Classifier.
November 1, 2004... The CFS 5 HD-S High-Dispersion Air Classifier with a gas flow volume of 50 m3/h guarantees optimal classifying results on a laboratory scale. Low-volume and/or high-value materials can be classified on this laboratory-size mill. The y-access...

Tools and techniques for materials testing.(Editor's Choice)
November 1, 2004... This month's issue of Laboratory Equipment focuses on materials and particle characterization, On page 113 we present the latest melt and powder flow analyzers, materials testing machines, micro compression and compaction testers, and more. Our...

Chinese-language interface for GC instruments.(Editor's Choice)
November 1, 2004... The proprietary Clarus gas chromatograph and TurboMatrix headspace and thermal desorption systems are now available with a Chinese-language touch-screen interface. The new interface combines Chinese-language menus and intuitive icon-driven...

Liquid aspiration, filtration, and waste disposal.(Editor's Choice)
November 1, 2004... The VACUSAFE comfort incorporates all the advantages of the previous generation system with added features that enhance ease of use, performance, and operational safety. New quick connectors facilitate easier handling and are color coded to...

Sensor provides increased DSC sensitivity.(Editor's Choice)
November 1, 2004... The MultiSTAR DSC high-sensitivity sensor has been designed to meet the requirements of high sensitivity Differential Scanning Calorimeter measurements. The HSS7 sensor with 120 thermocouples measures the heat flow of the sample side and...

World's best photomicrographs debut in Times Square.(Editor's Choice)
November 1, 2004... Mr. Seth Coe-Sullivan of MIT's Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences was the first prize winner of the 30th Annual Nikon International Small World Competition. The image features quantum dot nanocrystals deposited on a...

Digital image analysis for particle shape measurement.(Editor's Choice)
November 1, 2004... The FPIA-2100 analyzer for wet measurements and the PharmaVision 830 system for dry applications allow linking of subtle variations in particle form to final product performance. The systems use novel approaches to ensure the strict control of...

Chemist Joe Jones seeks better performance through technology: automation and software streamline laboratory operations.(Great laboratory managers: sharing best practices with the scientific community)
November 1, 2004... In order to hold their own against larger competitors, small service laboratories must not only find a niche where they can shine, but also continuously seek out new equipment and processes to enhance operations. That mantra is a must-heed...

Titration Accessory measures molecular rearrangements.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The Titration Accessory analyzes intermolecular interactions, ligand binding, aggregation processes, and gelation and phase transitions. It also measures the associated microstructural and molecular rearrangements in the sample and allows...

Microplate sample concentration.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... For laboratories requiring the flexibility of concentrating samples in both 96 and 384-well microplates, the Ultravap helps to optimize microplate sample preparation productivity. Increases in sample throughput are achieved through advanced...

High-throughput solvent removal system.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The HT-12 Series II system provides a solution for evaporation bottlenecks in the drug discovery laboratory. A new version has been launched, configured with the company's high-performance scroll pump, which does not require any pumping fluid...

Ultra-miniature check valve.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... This ultra-miniature check valve is able to withstand up to 250 psig of backpressure while cracking at only 1/2 psig. It is a good choice for gas and pneumatic applications as well as applications that cannot tolerate any leaks or back flow....

High-Pressure/High-Temperature Cell.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The HPC 300 High-Pressure/High-Temperature Cell mounts directly onto the proprietary Bohlin CVO, C-VOR, and Gemini rheometers, it enables rheological measurements under conditions that simulate fluid processing, and extends the testing range to...

Particle Size and Shape Analyzer.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The upgraded Camsizer Particle Size and Shape Analyzer features faster data collection speed, higher resolution shape measurement (64 orientations per particle), wide dynamic range (20 mm to 30 mm), and the greatest number of shape parameters...

Pressure sensors suitable for neutral and aggressive media.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... A range of all-fluid pressure sensors has been introduced for deployment in industries that require robust design in harsh operating environments. Within the Herion 18S all-fluid series, the analog pressure sensor features long-term stability...

Diaphragm solenoid valve.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The Liquid 12-mm isolated diaphragm solenoid valve provides the performance required by today's medical, bioanalytical, and clinical chemistry OEMs. The latest product contribution from the Pneutronics X-Valve technology platform, Liquid X...

Laboratory Hoods creates constant protective barrier.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... Protector Premier Laboratory Hoods feature an interior liner made of molded chemical-resistant fiberglass. The ergonomic airfoil has Clean-Sweep airflow slots that allow clean air to continuously flow through the airfoil, creating a constant...

Automated Three-Pass color imaging.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... Automated Three-Pass color imaging technology offers resolution up to 12 million pixels for line of proprietary monochrome cameras. A graphical user interface in the PictureFrame software application controls the CRI Macro-Color tunable liquid...

Polarization optical DIC system.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... PlasDIC polarization optical DIC system allows the use of plastic dishes without any loss of information and is free of optical anisotropies of the condenser, microscope slide, specimen, and objective caused by strain or natural birefringence....

Chemically aware Electronic Lab Notebook.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The Universal Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) solution is flexible enough to model any scientific or non-scientific workflow. This allows the usage of an ELN solution to span an even broader user audience, increasing productivity and protecting...

Temperature data logger with configuration software.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... EL-USB-1 USB temperature data logger features a measurement range of -25 to 80 C (-13 to 176 F). It stores up to 16,382 readings and is supplied with a long-life replaceable lithium battery, allowing for continuous data logging for at least one...

Low-current DC Pumps.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... Valveless Piston Metering Pumps provide precision fluid control for environmental monitoring, sampling, and treatment applications. The low-current DC motor is suited to extended 12/24 Volt battery operation in remote locations. The unique...

Syringe-free liquid handling pump.(Liquid Handling)
November 1, 2004... The Cheminert M6 liquid handling pump is capable of delivering a bidirectional flow over six orders of magnitude. The positive displacement pump is self-priming and tolerant of any gas that may find its way into the fluid lines. There is no...

Compact single-, dual-, and multichannel lab pumps.(Liquid Handling)
November 1, 2004... The 400 series of compact single-, dual-, and multichannel pumps are typically suited for applications ranging from microliters to hundreds of milliliters per minute. The smaller footprint makes these pumps suited to laboratory applications...

Microplate fluid dispensing system.(Liquid Handling)
November 1, 2004... The WellMate fluid dispenser is a high-speed, small-footprint, eight-channel instrument that fills 6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, 96-, and 384-well microplates. A height adjustable dispense head accommodates shallow-and deep-well plates and blocks. Other...

Reservoir Trays for robotic liquid handling.(Liquid Handling)
November 1, 2004... A range of Reservoir Trays designed for use with any robotic liquid handling system offers options for a single liquid or partitioned space for several liquids. Molded from high-purity polypropylene, the trays offer high resistance to heat as...

Electronic pipettes offer multiple application parameters.(Liquid Handling)
November 1, 2004... The Research pro single and multichannel electronic pipettes offer a wide variety of programmable application parameters while remaining simple to use and easy to handle. An easy-to-read display screen is set at a 45[degrees] angle for...

Particle testing services.(Materials/Particle Characterization)
November 1, 2004... The Analytical Services laboratory offers particle size, surface area, pore volume or pore size distribution, density measurements, and chemisorption analysis. Particle size distribution is analyzed using laser light scattering, sedimentation,...

Image analysis particle size standards.(Materials/Particle Characterization)
November 1, 2004... A range of glass microsphere standards for calibrating image analysis methods of particle sizing cover the range 50 to 5000 microns and are available in weights from 50 to 500 g. They are calibrated by precision sieving methods and are...

Particle characterization system.(Materials/Particle Characterization)
November 1, 2004... The Zetasizer Nano particle characterization system measures a combination of three parameters for the colloid and polymer chemist: particle size, zeta potential, and molecular weight. NIBS technology enables measurements of particles and...

Melt Flow Indexer.(Materials/Particle Characterization)
November 1, 2004... The XNR-400 Melt Flow Indexer measures the melt flow resistance of a range of thermoplastics and conforms to all melt flow resistance standards. Any temperature within 120 and 450 C is accurately controlled. It features a built-in...

Powder Flow Analyzer.(Materials/Particle Characterization)
November 1, 2004... Rapid analysis of free-flowing powders as well as cohesive powders, wet mixes, and granules can be achieved with the Powder Flow Analyzer. To ensure that data accurately mimics real-life conditions, the sample is preconditioned (aerated and...

Universal materials testing machines.(Materials/Particle Characterization)
November 1, 2004... Designed to test tensile, compression, flexural, and peel properties of a wide variety of materials, the 3300 Series is a cost-effective mechanical tester. Generic systems include a load frame with integrated control electronics, a load cell,...

Transmission Electron Microscope for material science.(Materials/Particle Characterization)
November 1, 2004... The LaB6 Transmission Electron Microscope is for high-resolution imaging and analytical applications in the fields of materials, none-electronics, and biological sciences. With stability of both accelerating voltage and beam current, the...

Laboratory roller press for compaction testing.(Materials/Particle Characterization)
November 1, 2004... The Model B-050 bench-scale laboratory roller press with integrated mixing systems is designed for research and small laboratory projects. The small press briquetter provides conclusive briquetting (compaction} tests on a variety of materials...

Micro Compression tester with less than [+ or -] 1% precision.(Materials/Particle Characterization)
November 1, 2004... MCT-W Series Micro Compression Testing Machines are available in two models with a measurement range up to 100 mm and resolution of 0.001 ram, depending on options. Two test forces with maximum loads of 4900 mN and precision of less than [+ or...

Extensometers for materials testing.(Materials/Particle Characterization)
November 1, 2004... The Extensometers are compatible with nearly any brand of tester, providing high-accuracy strain measurement for all types of materials testing. It is furnished with a connector to mate with the tester or with proprietary electronics. The...

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc.(Texture Testing/Analysis)
November 1, 2004... Brookfield Engineering Labs, Inc. has expanded their product range to include texture analysis. With two instruments available, the company meets the requirements of both the QC and research environments at an affordable price. The QTS25...

Texture Technologies Corp.(Texture Testing/Analysis)
November 1, 2004... TA.XTPlus and TA.HDPlus Texture Analyzers conduct simple routine texture tests with relatively untrained operators directly on a factory floor, or they can conduct highly complex tests in R&D applications. Based on feedback from customers, we...

Adjustable Workbench aligns with optimal reach zones.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The Align Adjustable Height Workbench provides ergonomic comfort, flexible functionality, and enhanced productivity, adjusting to accommodate the worker with the appropriate work surface height. It can be used for such tasks as repair, testing,...

Sample Preparation System suitable for difficult samples.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The PL-SP 260VS Sample Preparation System is designed for the manual dissolution and filtration of samples prior to GPC analysis. The unit combines controlled heating across a temperature range of 30 to 260 C with gentle agitation that is...

Brushless DC Motor delivers 75 oz-in of torque.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The 000-0317 High-Performance Brushless DC Kit Motor is designed for applications where high torque needs to be efficiently produced in limited space. Using 12 volts, this motor delivers in excess of 75 oz-in of torque in a thin 0.51" profile...

Vibration isolation work surfaces.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... Vibration-damping tabletops, benchtop platforms, and breadboards are now available with more mounting holes, tapped at 1/2" intervals in rows 1" apart (1/4 to 20 or M6 thread). MaxxAlign products provide precision for mounting...

Ethernet-based system components.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The DaqScan/2000 series of Ethernet-based system components provides high-performance analog, digital, and frequency I/0 capability. These products augment traditional test instruments in a rack-n-stack test system and provide higher resolution...

Diaphragm Pump handles aggressive media.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The Type 7604 Micro Pump enables precision dosing in the nanoliter range and finds numerous applications within micro dosing, probe preparation (e.g. HPLC), syringe and peristaltic pump replacement, and lubricant dosing. With a PEEK body and...

Combination pH glass electrode.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The Metrohm Solvotrode combination pH electrode is made of a low impedance glass that is shaped in a relatively large sphere, which results in very stable measurements, even in poorly conducting solutions. The design makes complicated...

Variable Area Teflon Flowmeter.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The Series VAT Variable Area Teflon Flowmeter is suited to high purity or corrosive liquid applications. Flowmeters feature a g to 10 scale for flow indication. Each unit is individually leak tested and has a leak integrity rating of 1 x...

Clamp-On Porometer provides highly reproducible results.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The Clamp-On Porometer measures the bubble point, mean flow pore diameter, pore size distribution, gas permeability, and envelope surface area, but does not require a sample to be cut out from the bulk material. Any part to be tested can simply...

Magnification Illumination System and Headband.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The advanced Magnification Illumination System and Headband provides 36,000 lux of bright white light with a working distance of 34", which guarantees bright images of your treatment area. The illumination system clips on the lightweight and...

Repairable Stainless Steel Cylinder.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The Repairable Stainless Steel Cylinder is available in eight bore sizes (1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2", 3- 1/4", 4", 5", 6", and 8"). The RS Series was initially designed for application in the food industry. As such the product meets current USDA and...

Upgraded triple quadrupole mass spectrometers.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... Incorporating highly-selective reaction monitoring (H-SRM) into the Finnigan TSQ Quantum family of triple quadrupole mass spectrometers helps to further eliminate chemical noise, reduces the generation of false positives, and allows lower...

PE Sample Preparation Microplate System.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The MaxiLute 48-Well Solid Phase Extraction Sample Preparation Microplate System offers advantages for drug development, food, and environmental laboratories currently using SPE cartridges to process large volumes of sample. This system...

Filtered Balance Systems require no outside ducting.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... XPert Filtered Balance Systems provide protection during weighing procedures by keeping powders and particulates frequently found inpharmaceutical, dry chemical, mold, and asbestos weighing operations contained. An interior depth of 23"...

Syringe Filters are non-sterile.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... Phenex Syringe Filters with larger diameter membranes in an improved filter housing design provide for easier filtration and an overall increase in sample throughput. These filters are available in a range of pore sizes and membrane types, and...

Metal wall guards for the lab.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The 30SS stainless steel wall guard, provided with end caps, is made from 16-gauge, type 304 stainless steel. The 50AA aluminum guard is extruded in a .250 inch thickness and is offered in four anodized finishes. Both offer protection from lab...

Plastic EVA tubing features low friction coefficient.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... Polyethylene-Lined Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) tubing provides the purity of polyethylene combined with the flexibility of EVA. Applications for this multi-purpose product include appliances, food and beverage processing, chemical transfer,...

Certified chemical reference standards.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The AllergenCheck line meets current analytical needs of cosmetics ingredients and indirect food additives (substances that may come into contact with food as part of packaging or processing equipment, but are not intended to be added directly...

Laboratory central vacuum systems.(Vacuum Equipment & Instrumentation)
November 1, 2004... R5 vacuum systems, which are designed specifically for laboratories, deal with a variety of gases. They are equipped with an assembly to purge condensable vapors from the pump prior to shutdown, special seal material, corrosion resistant...

Positive displacement dry vacuum pump.(Vacuum Equipment & Instrumentation)
November 1, 2004... The XtraDry positive displacement dry pump features a simple piston style design that does not expose the bearings to high vacuum conditions. It provides a hydrocarbon-free vacuum and does not generate particulates that contaminate vacuum...

Vacuum Inlet Trap for laboratory pumps.(Vacuum Equipment & Instrumentation)
November 1, 2004... The VisiTrap Vacuum Inlet Trap prevents pump failures and the need for frequent rebuilds by trapping foreign materials entering vacuum pumps up to 20 cfm. Users can select from a variety of replacement filter cartridges for trapping particles,...

Freeze-dryer vacuum pump.(Vacuum Equipment & Instrumentation)
November 1, 2004... The RC5 vacuum pump is used for freeze-drying and other applications that require finevacuum. These Chemistry-HYBRID pumps feature a rotary vane pump backed by a diaphragm pump to minimize vapor-oil interactions, enhance corrosion resistance,...

Vacuum dispersion system.(Vacuum Equipment & Instrumentation)
November 1, 2004... The CDS dispersion system dissolves small quantities of product under vacuum. A special vacuum shaft bearing adapts to fit most proprietary DISPERMAT dissolvers. The system operates under vacuum with single walled containers of 250, 500, 1000...

Countertop drop-in laboratory sinks.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... A complete selection of cleanroom and laboratory countertop drop-in sinks feature sanitary stainless steel construction. The sinks feature deep-drawn bowls with a large radius, designed for sanitation as well as for quick evacuation of water....

Weighing modules provide precision in the mg range.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The Modulo WMH weighing platform and WM weighing modules concurrently meet harsh environment demands and provide high weighing precision. Split-second milligram range weighing is possible for industrial applications, optimizing the use of...

Microscope and software for diagnostic-quality images.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The COOLSCOPE VS digital microscope features an integrated software suite for virtual microscopy, and offers a cost-effective Virtual Slide solution to pathologists, clinical researchers, and medical educators by integrating a precision optical...

Nanofluidic module supports lab-on-a-chip infusion.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The Confluent NFM delivers isocratic solvents at flow rates from near 0 nL/min to 4.5 m L/min. The unit includes three major components: a single-sapphire-piston displacement pump, a noninvasive flow sensor, and a four-position selection valve....

Ether-linked phenyl shows good peak shapes.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The Synergi Polar-RP ether-linked phenyl with polar end capping increases retention of highly polar and aromatic compounds, and shows good peak shapes for basic and acidic compounds. The phenyl ring retains aromatic compounds via pi-pi...

Variable pressure scanning electron microscope.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The S-3400N variable pressure scanning electron microscope features new electron optics, detector, pumping system, and enhanced sample handling and analysis capabilities. A major innovation is the electron optical system that features a new gun...

Overflow/Spill Sensor responds to a few drops of liquid.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The OS-250 Overflow/Spill Sensor detects leaks and spills around sensitive equipment such as microscopes, HPLCs, low-pressure columns, and cell perfusion systems. In the event of a spill, the integrated switched power controller rapidly shuts...

Compact isolator facilitates demanding OEM applications.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The 1-2000 Stabilizer table support isolator features a square cross-section with smaller overall dimensions as compared to previous 1-2000 isolators that utilize a circular construction. This isolator has an industry standard height of 28"...

Individually designed spectrofluorometers.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... Users can design time-correlated single-photon counting (TCSPC) spectrofluorometers using IBH components. Choose the broad wavelength range of a flashlamp for excitation, or the speed of a laser diode or LED from a NanoLED source. TCSPC...

Microwave system facilitates highly reactive species.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The Discover CoolMate microwave system performs sub-ambient temperature chemistries and is an extension to the Discover line of Focused Microwave Synthesis instrumentation for the life sciences industry. This system performs...

Liquid Extrusion Porosimeter.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The Liquid Extrusion Porosimeter determines pore volume without using mercury while also measuring liquid permeability. The sample is soaked in a liquid that spontaneously fills the pores in the sample. Pressure of a non-reacting gas on top of...

The Eastern Analytical Symposium and Exposition.(EAS Preview)
November 1, 2004... The Eastern Analytical Symposium and Exposition is an annual four-day international professional meeting on analytical chemistry. It was held at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, New Jersey November 15-18, 2004. A sampling of expo...

HPLC Method Development Software.(EAS Preview)
November 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...

Tubes compatible with flash chromatography purification systems.(EAS Preview)
November 1, 2004... Strata Giga medical-grade polypropylene SPE tubes, in the syringe barrel format with 12-, 20-, or 60-mL volumes, are pre-packed with a bed mass ranging from 500 mg to 20 g of high-quality Strata SPE sorbents including reversed-, normal-, and...

Micro Compression Tester.(EAS Preview)
November 1, 2004... MCT-W Series Micro Compression Testing Machines are available in two models with a measurement range up to 100 mm and resolution of 0.001 mm, depending on options. Two test forces with maximum loads of 4900 mN and precision of less than _[+ or...

Moisture/solids analyzer.(EAS Preview)
November 1, 2004... SMART [System.sup.5] provides automated moisture/solids analysis in minutes. The temperature feedback system controls the microwave energy to maintain a user-defined temperature set point for verifiable temperature control and repeatable...

Q-Tof Mass Spectrometer.(EAS Preview)
November 1, 2004... The proprietary Micromass Q-Tof Premier Mass Spectrometer Is a hybrid quadrupole, orthogonal acceleration time-of-flight instrument that enables automated exact mass measurement of precursor and fragment ions to yield a high confidence for...

Sample delivery and cleaning units.(EAS Preview)
November 1, 2004... SC1 and SC30 sample delivery and cleaning units meet needs for reduced efforts involved in the determination of density and refractive index, reducing work time by up to 90%. Offering fast payback, the units also help prevent measurement errors...

Repeating pipette and syringe tips.(EAS Preview)
November 1, 2004... For filling multiwell plates and other serial tasks, HandyStep repeating pipettes dispense volumes as low as 2 [micro]L up to 49 times, and are compatible with standard syringe tips. PD-Tip syringe tips fit most mechanical repeating pipettes...

Field emission electron probe microanalyzer.(EAS Preview)
November 1, 2004... The JXA-8500F advanced electron probe microanalyzer (EPMA) with a thermal field emission electron gun is designed for high-resolution, low-accelerating-voltage microanalysis and ultra-high resolution imaging of solid materials. The fully...