Laboratory Equipment articles from October 2004

Laboratory Equipment archives from October 2004

Balance line available in four analytical or 12 precision models.
October 1, 2004... The Voyager Pro line of balances is available in either four Analytical or 12 Precision models. Both analytical and precision balances feature numerous application modes including statistics, formulation, differential weighing, SQC, density...

Field emission electron probe microanalyzer.
October 1, 2004... The JXA-850OF 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...

HPLC software system.
October 1, 2004... The ASTRA V HPLC software system compliments proprietary multi-angle light scattering detectors to make absolute molecular weight determinations a desirable alternative to traditional liquid chromatography methods. It can be used for both...

It's all about quality control.(Editor's Choice)
October 1, 2004... As every laboratory professional has learned the hard way, the devil is in the details. Whether it's the purity of the water, the quality of filtration, or the calibration tools used, attention to detail produces the best results. This month's...

Benchtop Carousel Systems for parallel synthesis.(Editor's Choice)
October 1, 2004... Brinkmann Instruments has partnered with Radleys Discovery Technologies to offer personal benchtop Carousel Systems, equipment, and consumables for parallel synthesis, purification, and work-up. These systems are designed for parallel chemistry...

Laser diode temperature controllers.(Editor's Choice)
October 1, 2004... 300B Series laser diode temperature controllers utilize a proprietary PID (proportional, integral, derivative) control loop that provides tight control ([+ or -]0.005 C) of laser temperature over a broad ambient temperature range. Operating...

Vapor Purge option for Automatic Viscometer.(Editor's Choice)
October 1, 2004... The Vapor Purge option for the proprietary PolyVISC Automatic Viscometer consists of a solvent-resistant Kynar purge line designed to evacuate potentially toxic vapor from the Airbath test chamber to the customers vent hood or vapor disposal...

Modular laboratory furniture system.(Editor's Choice)
October 1, 2004... The Starsys Mobile Workcenter facilitates fast laboratory configuration, allowing an entire lab setting to be reconfigured in minutes to support a new research protocol, changing technology requirements, or increased throughput. The system...

Hardware/software solution accelerates discovery process.(Editor's Choice)
October 1, 2004... In Silico Solution is an integrated hardware/software solution that incorporates IBM desktop and laptop computers to provide powerful computational capabilities. The software component consists of a portfolio of titles to meet the needs of a...

The lab comes first for Purdue's Debby Sherman: constant initiative pushes laboratory forward.(Great laboratory managers: sharing best practices with the scientific community)
October 1, 2004... Wile proper funding and equipment is paramount for laboratory growth, so too is the personal initiative to secure those funds and facility tools in the first place, according to electron microscopist Debby Sherman. Since 1998, Sherman has...

Syringe valves add leak-tight storage capabilities.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Mininert Valves for syringes and laboratory glassware employ pushbutton operation--green to open, red to close--to provide safe, user-friendly operations. With bodies of PTFE and stainless steel stems, these valves add leak-tight 250 psi sample...

Flow meter-controlled pump.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Frequently required for precise automated mass flow control of reactants; additives; or catalysts in food, chemicals, and pharmaceutical applications, the LIQUI-FLOW Pump Controller provides a combination of a close coupled mass flow meter and...

Fittings facilitate function or circuitry connection.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Newly designed fittings combine the functionality of the Push Quick series with the flexibility and security of the MJQC Quick Connect line with no circuit interruption. These fittings provide for an easy connection point for a temporary...

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

Ferrometer lasts through 20,000 readings.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... The handheld Ferrometer 1000 accurately determines total iron content in water and is suitable for bench use in treatment plants and laboratories, or for field use by sampling officers, in-specters, and water quality engineers. This instrument...

Infrared thermometer upgrade.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... The proprietary infrared thermometer can be upgraded with a field installable DV camera and distance measuring options. With these features, the portable 0S530 series infrared thermometers offer solutions for many non-contact temperature...

Vaporizing Pressure Regulators.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Vaporizing Pressure Regulators are now available to vaporize liquid samples or preheat gas samples. The KEV Series electrically heated vaporizing pressure regulator is ATEX (CENELEC) and CSA certified for critical/hazardous environments. It is...

Ultrapure water from pretreated water.(Water Purification/Filtration)
October 1, 2004... Synergy systems produce ultrapure water from pretreated water at a flow rate from 1 to 1.2 L/min to meet the basic needs of scientific laboratories. The Synergy 185 system incorporates a dual-wavelength UV lamp (185 nm and 254 nm) to produce...

Inlet traps remove particles from vacuum stream.(Water Purification/Filtration)
October 1, 2004... PosiTrap Vacuum Inlet Traps protect pumps in smaller environments up to 50 cfm by removing corrosive and abrasive particles from the vacuum stream. Permitting fast filter media changes, the traps feature quick-release clamps and replaceable...

Coalescing filter elements provide lower differential pressure.(Water Purification/Filtration)
October 1, 2004... Filter elements are available without the need to replace the existing filter housing. Each coalescing filter element offers a proprietary UNICAST design created from a controlled vacuum process. The design was developed to optimize filter...

Point-of-use water purification systems.(Water Purification/Filtration)
October 1, 2004... WaterPro PS Polishing Stations are compact point-of-use water purification systems that deliver up to 1.8 L/minute of Type I water. Water is dispensed from either gun or valve on the built-in module. Control panel buttons and an LED display...

Compact Ultrapure Water System.(Water Purification/Filtration)
October 1, 2004... The EASYpure RoDi Type 1 Compact Water System produces up to 800 mL/minute of Type 1 water on demand from tap feed. Product water exceeds ASTM Type 1 standards with resistivities up to 18.2 megohm-cm and Use InfoLINK 4K1150 or Call...

Gas analyzers achieve low detection levels.(QA/QC)
October 1, 2004... The Titan FTIR systems provide real-time, multi-component extractive gas phase analysis for process optimization/control, specialty gas QC, and research. The spectrometer is packaged with externally mounted, corrosion resistant gas cells. Cell...

Elemental analyzer conforms to international standards.(QA/QC)
October 1, 2004... The detection limit achieved with the multi EA 3100 elemental analyzer is 10 ppb for sulfur determination by UV fluorescence, and 50 ppb for nitrogen determination by chemiluminescence. With luminescence methods, there is no interference...

Radiometric calibration source.(QA/QC)
October 1, 2004... The M395 Blackbody calibration source has the ability to reach the extremely high temperature of 2500 C yet also satisfies the need for near ambient temperature calibration. It allows the calibration of infrared instruments with wavelengths...

Probes and accessories for OSM spectrometer.(QA/QC)
October 1, 2004... A comprehensive range of spectroscopic probes, light sources, and accessories for use with the proprietary OSM line of compact spectrometers facilitates optimized measurements based on UV/Vis fluorescence, atomic emission, NIR absorption, and...

Neutral density filters for spectrophotometry.(QA/QC)
October 1, 2004... These neutral density filters for UV and Visible spectrophotometry are manufactured within an ISO 9000 quality environment and calibrated in the company's 17025 accredited calibration laboratory. The laboratory is also available for the...

Filter efficiency method.(QA/QC)
October 1, 2004... A new method for determining the cut point of filter media uses specially prepared, precision glass microspheres to challenge the filter, making it possible to measure filter efficiencies with micron resolutions. The method uses narrow particle...

Thermometry calibration system.(QA/QC)
October 1, 2004... The Thermometry Calibration System consists of the Model 9712 Refrigerating/Heating Circulating Bath for calibrating standard length temperature measurement devices plus a 45.7 cm (18") deep companion reservoir for use with immersion...

GC systems provide low-level sulfur analysis.(QA/QC)
October 1, 2004... The S-PRO 3200 series of turn-key GO systems are for the analysis of sulfur compounds in both gaseous and liquefied petroleum gases samples. These pulsed flame photometric detector-based systems provide low-level (ppb) sulfur analysis in an...

Polyscience, division of Preston Industries.(Calibration Equipment/Services)
October 1, 2004... Polyscience offers a Thermometry Calibration Bath System designed for calibrating both standard size and immersion type temperature measurement devices such as thermometers, RTDs, thermocouples, and thermistors. Up to 30 of these devices can be...

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories Inc.(Calibration Equipment/Services)
October 1, 2004... For Brookfield viscometers and rheometers, the company will inspect instruments for wear; clean, adjust, and lubricate internal mechanisms; replace part of the sensing system element (the pivot support assembly and, when required, the pointer...

W.S. Tyler.(Calibration Equipment/Services)
October 1, 2004... W.S. Tyler offers a full range of laboratory services including Test Sieve Certification and Recertification and the Corporate Calibration Program. All laboratory services are directly traceable to NIST. Certified test sieves are standard...

Scantek, Inc.(Calibration Equipment/Services)
October 1, 2004... Scantek offers accredited calibration of sound and vibration instruments and transducers. They are the only laboratory in the USA that is NIST NVLAP accredited for ISO 17025. Their laboratory can perform automatic or semi-automatic calibrations...

Stereoscopic microscope automation.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... The SZ-2000 can automate focus, zoom, and filter controls and can incorporate a motorized XY stage on the base, as applicable. Precision gearing provides smooth operation of the control functions, while precision DC servomotors with built-in...

Baths control temperature with [+ or -] 0.2 C uniformity.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Equipped with microprocessor based PID controllers, these stationary and shaking water baths maintain bath temperature from ambient 5 to 100 C with [+ or -] 0.5 accuracy and [+ or -] 0.2 C uniformity. They are avail able with 2-, 5-, 10-, 20-,...

Illuminator FTIR module equipped with IR detector.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... The Illuminator is a compact (16" x 9" x 8") FTIR module that integrates well with a variety of sample interfaces in virtually any configuration. Inside each Illuminator is an IR source and interferometer that provide a collimated output beam....

Handheld flow booster for filtration and SPE columns.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... The SpeediFlow hand held flow booster allows pressurization of individual filtration or SPE columns/cartridges to increase flew rates and speed user's work-up. Available with a wide range of optional adapters, it can be used with all standard...

Indicating Regulators.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... Smart Indicating Regulators provide accurate pressure control while ensuring gas purity. A purifier built onto the regulator output prevents contamination of the gas stream and serves as an early warning of impurities. Airgas, Inc. Use...

Conductivity controller.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The CON 2000 advanced 1/2-DIN conductivity controller features seven measurement ranges from 0 to 2 [micro]S/cm up to 0 to 1000 mS/cm. It offers on/off, proportional (P), or proportional integral (PI) control modes with pulse length or pulse...

Stopcock Valves.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The Stopcock Valve is for use in low- and medium-pressure lines using fluid or gas. They are suitable for vacuum and pressure applications up to 50 psi. Stopcock valves feature a flow through design that limits restriction through the valve...

Headspace Autosampler.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The model 8400 Dynamic Headspace Autosampler performs dynamic headspace/ thermal desorption of large and irregularly shaped materials Four sample vessels (36 x 128 mm) may be heated up to 300 C and purged onto a desorption trap for unattended...

Rheometer series.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... MCR rheometers feature both controlled strain and controlled stress modes. With a wide range of options and accessories, the MCR is an ideal research tool to study everything from low viscosity fluids to polymer melts and composites. Anton Paar...

X-Ray Analyzers.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The Portaspec WDXRF X-Ray Analyzer performs multi-element sequential analysis in the range of Ti to U, and is ideal for measuring coating weights of both chrome and titanium pretreatment. Cianflone Scientific Instruments Corp. Use InfoLINK...

Compact water system.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The EASYpure RoDi Type 1 water system produces up to 800 mL/min of Type 1 water on demand from tap feed Product water exceeds ASTM type 1 standards with resistivities up to 18.2 megohm-cm and Use InfoLINK 4K1166 or Call 800-369-0153 ...

Laboratory presses.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... Auto "C" automatic hydraulic laboratory presses provide operating ease, speed, and convenience. These self contained benchtop presses have an integral, electrically operated hydraulic power unit, microprocessor-based control system, and a...

Texture analyzer accessories.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... 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. Applications include bread, butter, crackers, and meat products....

Long-Stem Thermometer.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The Traceable Long-Stem Thermometer. which fits into flasks, cuvets, test tubes, and beakers, reads temperatures in solids, gases, semi-solids and liquids. The stainless-steel probe is resistant to acids, bases, solvents, and most laboratory...

Safety Enclosures.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... Purifier Class I Safety Enclosures provide user protection from agents that require Biosafety level 1, 2 or 3 containment. Additionally, they serve as an economical alternative to Class II biological safety cabinets when applications do not...

Titrators.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... Volumetric, coulometric, and combination 2 channel titrators feature real time data acquisition, color LCD display, and storage for 50 results. The titrators are easy to use, flexible, and accurate and are available with oil and solid...

Eight-channel syringe pump.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The eight-channel syringe pump is for simultaneous aspiration and dispensing of up to eight different liquids. It has 48K step resolution and better than 1% accuracy and precision. Up to 15 pumps can be daisy chained and controlled by an RS232...

Hypoxic Glove Box.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The Hypoxic Glove Box allows researchers bareheaded access to an oxygen (0 to 100%) controlled environment, with temperature, humidity, and C[O.sub.2] (0 to 20%) control Biochemical and protein studies can be performed in a stable, hypoxic...

Precision vacuum source.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The model UNSC Controller, used with the quiet and portable FT series pumps, regulates vacuum levels to [+ or -]2% for rotary evaporators, distillers, or general laboratory use. The system is used where foaming or boiling is to be avoided. KNF...

Upright freezer.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... With a compact footprint measuring just 24" wide by 36" deep, the LTU-11 SUPER COLD-86% upright freezer provides 11 cu. ft. of storage for critical samples in a space efficient cabinet. This freezer unit occupies a minimum of laboratory floor...

Moisture analyzers.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The MB35 basic level moisture analyzer delivers reliable results for applications including chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and environmental. Also introduced is the MB45, a high-precision moisture analyzer designed for demanding...

Imaging software.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The Nicolet Continu[micro]m XL Imaging FTIR microscope and OMNIC Atl[micro]s 7 imaging software couple high-performance infrared sampling and visible-light microscopy with high FTIR imaging detail. Thermo Electron Corp. Use InfoLINK 4K1181...

Laboratory workstations.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The Ergo Line(EL) series workstations allow operators to change work surface height at will, enhancing productivity while reducing the risk of repetitive motion injury. The workstations feature a 12" vertical range, from 30 to 42", and 330 lb....

Elemental analyzers.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... Eagle III micro-XRF elemental analyzers use capillary optics, CCD video imaging cameras, and motorized XYZ stages for nondestructive sample analysis of elements from Na to U. Fully automated analysis is possible at independently targeted sample...

Derivitization system.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The Pinnacle PCX syringe pump is truly pulse-free and works with all brands of HPLC systems. It is completely configurable to separate complex matrices and detects a wide range of compounds. Pickering Laboratories, Inc. Use InfoLINK 4K1186...

Flowmeter Battery Pack/Stands.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... Powered with six alkaline batteries, the Model 4199 Battery Pack/Stand allows proprietary flowmeters LCD display models 4040, 4043, 4045, 4046, 4140, 4143, 4146, 41403, and 41433 to be used in areas where AC power is not available or...

Vacuum pumps/gauges.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... This catalog features a comprehensive range of vacuum pumps, oil-free pumps, gauges, controllers, vacuum components, and accessories. It provides general information and technical specifications with dimensional drawings. Vacuubrand, Inc. ...

Calibration weights.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... Thousands of weights are available. Recertification of existing weights is of fared with a 72-hour turnaround time. An ISO 17025 accredited metrology laboratory provides calibration services for weights, pipettes, thermometers, balances, and...

Pipette washer/dryer saves space.(Laboratory Washers)
October 1, 2004... This pipette washer holds up to 23 pipettes at a time. Rows of conical-shaped plastic pipette holders are connected to a water line and its own on/off valve. The water fills each pipette, flows out of the tip, then the washer sprays water over...

Undercounter Glassware Washers.(Laboratory Washers)
October 1, 2004... With two independent wash levels (wash racks are interchangeable between levels and all units), 810 LX, 815 LX, and 820 LX Undercounter Glassware Washers are fully automatic, have user friendly microprocessor controls, feature steam condensers...

Glassware Washers increase efficiency.(Laboratory Washers)
October 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...

Laboratory Washer features 30-minute cycle time.(Laboratory Washers)
October 1, 2004... The Reliance 400 Washer is a flexible washing system that accommodates four manifold racks. With the optional Universal Shelving System, it can clean multiple sizes of glass ware simultaneously. The system provides fast glassware turnaround...

Glassware Washer offers advanced diagnostics.(Laboratory Washers)
October 1, 2004... The FlaskScrubber Vantage Series Glassware Washer offers a left-side cabinet to hold detergent and neutralizing acid rinse dispensers. A pump automatically feeds liquid detergent to the washer during the wash cycle and a pump automatically...

Security seals.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... Tamper proof security seals ensure product integrity on filtration products and are one component in a series of quality and security enhancements. Located on the outer corrugated package, the seal provides visible assurance of intact packaging...

Infrared calibrator.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The BB703 miniature blackbody calibrator is used for infrared pyrometer calibrations with a temperature range of ambient 10 to 400 C (ambient 20 to 752 F). The New-C2 option allows for remote configuring, adjustment, and reading. Omega...

Electronic balances.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... A new line of electronic balances can weigh from 50 g to 12 kg with readabilities from 0.01 mg to 0.1 g. This advanced series incorporates a unique displacement detector that is the heart of the self-adjusting digtal servo. The result is a...

X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The Atlas Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer provides onsite results and unlimited portability. It uses a single radioisotope x-ray source, ensuring that the measurement is unaffected by interference from background radiation. SPECTRO...

Polypropylene products.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The company's INSPIRATION product line, including biological safety cabinets, laminar airflow equipment, C[O.sub.2] incubators, ultra-low temperature freezers, accessories, and support services, provide performance and protection. NuAire Inc....

Circulators.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... A line of low-temperature circulators provides precise temperature control for cloud and pour point testing, low temperature reactions, sample tempering, viscosity studies, and general laboratory cooling applications. PolyScience Use...

Roll-up door.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... Roll-up door pass-throughs are used in clean-rooms, laboratories, and other controlled environments. Electronic interlocks prevent cross contamination by allowing one door to open at a time, and viewing windows allow full visibility of pass...

Refrigerators/freezers.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The 3CAR General Purpose Lab Refrigerator and 25CAF-30 C Freezer both measure only 14 7/8" wide. This narrow footprint along with front ventilation allows the models to fit easily within standard 15" wide casework. Marvel Scientific Use...

Phase monitor.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The SuperPhase Monitor 20 provides a user-friendly tool for determining the solubility of materials under a range of temperatures and pressures. Built with an internal camera to view and store images, the view cell has a finger-tight...

High-throughput HPLC.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The LC-2010HT Series HPLC is a fully integrated system that includes the system controller, membrane degasser, low-pressure gradient unit, ultra-fast autosampler, column oven, and a UV detector with a thermoslatted flow cell Shimadzu Scientific...

Permeability Tester.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The Lyssy L80-5000 Water Vapor Permeability Tester provides harrier testing for high or low permeability in sensitive packages. The tester measures barrier packaging material applications including foil, films, and metallized foils....

Data acquisition devices.(Product Spotlight)
October 1, 2004... The DAQPad-6015 and DAQPad-6016 add 16-bit accuracy to the USB multifunction DAQ product line. USB-9211 and 9215 deliver integrated signal conditioning and are the first in a series of single-function USB DAQ devices. National Instruments ...

Particle sizer 21 CFR Part 11 compliant software.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... BI-PSD21 21 CFR Part 11 compliant software, for the 90Plus submicron particle sizer, runs as a closed system via a specific user interface and exports data to third party applications. Every record saved to the software's database includes a...

Tabletop active vibration isolation system.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... The 8001 Series Active Electronic Vibration Isolation Platform is a compact and ergonomic solution for isolating instruments such as interferometers, SPM, and photo imaging microscopes. The unit features microprocessor control, has an ultra-low...

Economy NMR Tubes assure zero failure rates.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Precision Economy NMR Tubes feature improved shim times, with resolution resulting from modern manufacturing processes. Every tube is individually manufactured and tested to assure zero failure rates. These tubes feature an OD of 5 mm and are...

Integrated Data Management/Archiving Software.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... CLASS-Agent Data Management/ Archiving Software Version 2.2 provides a scaleable solution to 21 CFR Part 11 compliance requirements, incorporating dial-level database security management/archiving, audit trail, and electronic signature...

Expanded line of electronic metering pumps.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Liquid-end options have been added to the line of Series PZ Electronic Diaphragm Pumps. Now available are Kynar (PVDF) and 316SS liquid ends, in addition to the original PVC and Acrylic models. The Series PZ pulse-metering pump is suitable for...