SciLabware (formerly Barloworld Scientific)
Staffordshire ST15 0SA  United Kingdom
Jun 29, 2006 Suited for use on bench or in incubators, SSM3 produces gentle 3D gyratory rocking action for low foaming agitation, DNA extractions, staining, and de-staining procedures. Its 3° to 12° angle of tilt can be moved to any position by hand to optimize mixing of vessels. Along with digital speed control, unit features built-in timer, 9.25 in.² platform, and 5-70 rpm speed range. Optional SM3/1 tier system is available; each tier is held in place by magnets.

Perma Pure Inc.
Toms River, NJ 08754
Jun 28, 2006 Suited for continuous emissions monitoring, GASS(TM)-2040 prepares gas samples for analysis. It uses Nafion® technology to remove acid mists, coalescent liquids, water, and particulates without altering concentrations of analyte gases. Unit, which features NEMA-4x stainless steel enclosure and integral stack mounting capability, connects directly to probe and dries sample completely before transporting it to ground. Drying is continuous, self-regenerating process.

Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Jun 21, 2006 Tabletop Models TPW3 and APW3 Tablet and Active Ingredient Processing Workstations perform fully automated sample preparation for common pharmaceutical development and quality assurance tests in regulatory compliant manner. System delivers precise control over dispersing and extracting, with gravimetric confirmation that assures liquid dispense accuracy. Units confirm to ATSM and USP requirements for volumetric delivery, precision, and accuracy.

Valco Instrument Co., Inc.
Houston, TX 77255
May 09, 2006 Cheminert® C52 Series integrated 24 V motor/valve assembly is designed to be built into OEM system, requiring connection to instrument power supply for operation. Control requires single contact closure, and injector position is determined by whether closure is held high or low. Available in 4-, 6-, 8-, and 10-port configurations, in stainless or PEEK, instrument has built -in sensor to confirm valve position.

Leica Microsystems, Inc.
Bannockburn, IL 60015
Apr 12, 2006 Model EM PACT2 Freezer is designed to help researchers achieve reproducible results for localization and characterization of organelles and subcellular components. High-pressure system allows freezing up to 200 µm into specimen for subsequent sectioning and observation, and menu-driven color touchscreen guides user through fresh to frozen process in 5 sec. After freezing, pressure and temperature curves can be observed, stored, and downloaded to PC.

Perma Pure Inc.
Toms River, NJ 08754
Mar 10, 2006 Housed in NEMA 4X rated enclosure, GASS(TM)-2040 prepares gas samples for analysis, removing acid mists, coalescable liquids, water, and particulates without altering concentrations of analyte gases such as CO, CO2, HCl, NOX, O2 and SO2. It processes samples containing 50% water at rates of up to 25 L/min, removing particulates as small as 1 µm, and reducing water content to dew point of -25°C. Heated coalescing filter with automatic drain removes acid mists before drying.

Varian, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Feb 06, 2006 OMIX® micro extraction solid phase extraction formats for bioanalytical research feature monolithic sorbent technology that allows for extractions with low elution volumes. OMIX micro extraction pipette tips enable vacuum-free SPE processing of biofluid samples directly in pipette tips. OMIX 96-well plate is designed to process small sample volumes in SBS-compatible device which interfaces with standard 96-well liquid-handling equipment.

Valco Instrument Co., Inc.
Houston, TX 77255
Jan 30, 2006 Built around syringe-free, bi-directional, positive displacement pump, Cheminert M Series includes Model M10 with flow range of 10 nl to 10 ml and Model M50 with range of 50 µl to 50 ml. Wizard format eliminates math calculations and external charts. Users enter dilution ratio and final volume, and correct volume is calculated and automatically dispensed. Multiposition stream selection valve can be integrated with pump for multi-solvent applications.

Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Fullerton, CA 92834-3100
Jan 05, 2006 Based on Biomek® automation and diagnostic primary tube handling technologies, Vidiera(TM) NsP Nucleic Sample Preparation platform provides nucleic acid isolation, quantification, normalization, and reaction set-up for downstream assay analysis. Suited for molecular diagnostic applications in virology and pathology, Vidiera NsP enables hospital and reference labs to centralize pre-analytical functions in one room and streamline process.

Swagelok Company
Solon, OH 44139-3492
Dec 01, 2005 Modular Swagelok® SSV series delivers representative sample from multiple sample streams to one analyzer. This ANSI/ISA 76.00.02-compatible stream selector system controls each stream by double-block and bleed (DBB) module, which eliminates cross contamination and maintains sample integrity. DBB module also performs actuation functions. To provide consistent outlet flow, system features integrated flow loop that also streamlines sampling and purging.

Perma Pure Inc.
Toms River, NJ 08754
Nov 08, 2005 Designed to dry hot, wet, sample gases prior to analysis, MDH(TM) Series combines heating element with Nafion® technology, which selectively removes only water from sample gases, leaving rest of gas sample unaffected. Dryers remove water directly from vapor phase, preventing loss of water-soluble gases through dissolution in condensate. Units can dry gases with as much as 30% water by volume and use built-in thermostat to prevent condensation throughout drying process.

JASCO, Inc.
Easton, MD 21601
Oct 18, 2005 SliceMaster HS-1 Vertical Slicer is capable of cutting various materials in thin sections from 100-600 µm, depending on material, with variable thickness selection. Capable of cutting samples at 15° angle, HK-1 Angled Slicer handles thicknesses from 60-140 µm. Model HW-1 Multi-angle Slicer, capable of cutting samples at any angle from 45-90°, allows user to view slicing process of samples with microscope. It provides thin sections from 10-500 µm.

Harvard Apparatus, Inc.
Holliston, MA 01746 1371
Sep 01, 2005 Designed to fit in small places, Nanomite Micro Injector Pump has pump controller and remote pumping head. It holds syringes up to 6 mm dia, from 0.5 µl to 1.25 ml, and has linear force needed for gastight microsyringes. Pumping ranges from nanoliters/hr to microliters/min can be achieved. Syringe pump offers Fast Forward and Fast Reverse functions for filling microsyringes, while remote footswitch and two RS232 ports facilitate pump control.

Retsch, Inc.
Newtown, PA 18940
Aug 18, 2005 Rotary Tube Divider, Model PK 1000, extracts 1 or more samples from granular or powdered substances with feed size up to 10 mm. Introduced to divider through vibratory feeder, product passes into cone where tube rotates at constant speed of 50 rpm. With each rotation, portion of sample is deposited through slot into sample collector. Dividing ratio and volume of extracted sample are determined by width of slot, which can be adjusted from 0-73 mm.

Torrey Pines Scientific, Inc.
San Marcos, CA 92069
Jan 03, 2005 EchoTherm™ Model IC20 can freeze, chill, or heat samples in assay plates, centrifuge tubes, vials, and test tubes. Peltier driven unit measures 6.5 x 8.75 x 3.5 in. and comes with chiller/heater module, UPS, and ac line cord. It provides digital display and control of temperature to 1°C; count down timer in days, hours, minutes and seconds to 30 days; data logger; and RS232 interface. Product is suited for various uses in molecular biology labs.

Argonaut Technologies
Redwood City, CA 94063
Nov 17, 2004 EVOLUTE ABN (Acidic Basic Neutral) provides means to extract drugs from biological fluids through solid phase extraction (SPE). Able to process plasma extracts and quantify drug concentrations using LC-MS/MS analysis, product reduces problems of ion suppression and matrix effects. EVOLUTE ABN SPE columns and 96-well plates use polymer-based sorbent to facilitate separation of unneeded matrix materials from analytes.

Polymer Laboratories, Inc.
Amherst, MA 01002
Oct 01, 2004 Intended for manual dissolution and filtration of samples prior to GPC analysis, Model PL-SP 260VS combines controlled heating across temperature range of 30–260°C with gentle agitation and user-selectable speeds between 85–230 rpm. Pipettor device dispenses hot filtered sample solution from preparation vial directly into destination vials, with minimal handling. Choice of filtration media includes 1µm glass fiber and porous stainless steel.

Perma Pure Inc.
Toms River, NJ 08754
Jul 22, 2004 Designed to prepare wet, hot, and dirty stack gases for analysis, 1640 Mini-GASS (Gas Analysis Sampling System) allows users to accurately monitor smoke stack emissions. Gas conditioning system extracts sample gas via integrated sample probe and passes it through series of filters, scrubbers, and dryers. Housed in stainless steel cabinet, components remove water, acid mist, and ash without altering concentrations of gases to be analyzed.

BVS, Inc.
Honey Brook, PA 19344 0250
Jul 14, 2004 Protected with powder coat finish, free-standing PPER-400 Automatic Sampler uses flooded-suction concept of operation to ensure that samples retain solubility. All circuits are relay interfaced, and ground fault indicator system relates safe/unsafe conditions. Standard sample lift is 40 ft, adjustable up to 80 ft with pressure supplied by optional split-phase, capacitor-start, diaphragm compressor with solid-state electronic unloader or clean air supply.

Valco Instrument Co., Inc.
Houston, TX 77255
May 25, 2004 Precision Sampling Syringes incorporate plunger tips that are fabricated of PTFE and stress formed to insure leak-tight seal. Self-lubricating plunger tips stay smooth. Syringe barrels up to 100 µl are hand-fabricated from high-quality borosilicate glass. Standard needle attachment includes barrier sleeve or packing of PTFE on rear of needle, at zero point. Rear flange provides secure grip and keeps syringe from rolling. Models are available in Luer-tip version.