Malvern Instruments Inc.
Southborough, MA 01772
Nov 29, 2007 Built for single person operation, Insitec® Voyager can be dismantled for transportation and assembled without hand tools. Laser diffraction-based unit is suited for dry streams with particles ranging from 1-1,000 microns. Able to measure particle size up to 4 times/sec, analyzer can be operated at- or on-line, providing continuous stream of real-time data. Device is suited for production facilities with multiple lines for commissioning, optimization, and troubleshooting.

Malvern Instruments Ltd
Malvern Worcestershire WR14 1XZ  United Kingdom
Nov 27, 2007 Built for single-person operation, Insitec® Voyager enables mobile particle size analysis within process environment. This laser diffraction-based particle size analyzer accommodates dry streams with particles from 1-1,000 microns. It measures particle size up to 4 times per second, providing continuous stream of real-time data for optimal control and understanding. Offering multiple communications options, solution can be operated at- or on-line.

Malvern Instruments Ltd
Malvern Worcestershire WR14 1XZ  United Kingdom
Oct 05, 2007 Offering range of options for visualization and data analysis, Morphologi® G3 provides microscope-quality images and statistically significant particle size and shape information. Analytical tool produces 20 different parameters describing size and shape for every particle measured, and software control of dispersion parameters ensures reproducible dry powder dispersions. Features include automated dry sample dispersion device, enclosed sample handling, and interactive scattergram.

Fluid Imaging Technologies
Edgecomb, ME 04556
Oct 01, 2007 Featuring particle imaging and analysis tools, Portable FlowCAM® automatically takes Hi-Res, digital images of individual particles/cells in fluid and measures parameters in real-time. Images and data are saved, along with time and date of collection, for further analysis. On-site customization lets users target specific cells/particles while omitting non-target cells/particles by adjusting mode of operation, magnification, flow rate, and other settings.

Schroeder Industries LLC
Leetsdale, PA 15056-1025
Sep 07, 2007 Patch Test Kit offers necessary tools for determining levels of water and solid particulate contamination present in fluid samples. Along with Schroeder vacuum pump, kit features membrane patch that collects residual dirt for examination under microscope. Sample can be compared to photos of known contamination levels in included Contamination Handbook for visual assessment. Included water sensing device consists of aluminum mixing vessel with built-in LCD and microprocessor.

Bematek Systems, Inc.
Salem, MA 01970
Jun 19, 2007 Process Test Laboratory solves particle size reduction challenges by using wet-mix process systems for high- and low-shear mixing of emulsions and dispersions. Able to be scaled-up to any production requirements, system provides complete product testing for purpose of manufacturing specific products that require precise homogenization. In-line dynamic wet mixers or colloid mills are employed to match application for particle size reduction, deagglomeration, and blending needs.

Malvern Instruments Inc.
Southborough, MA 01772
Jun 07, 2007 Sysmex FPIA-3000 measures particles from 0.8-300 microns and provides size and shape information for each. Using CCD camera, system produces images of each particle and provide scattergram of shape index versus particle size within 2.5 min. Camera captures 60 images/sec and analyzes them in real-time. To ensure largest area of particle is oriented toward camera and all particles are in focus, sheath flow cell transforms particle suspension into narrow or flat flow.

Fluid Imaging Technologies
Edgecomb, ME 04556
Apr 03, 2007 Able to detect particles from .5 µm to 5 mm in size, FlowCAM® takes full-color digital images of every individual plastic flake, granule, and powder in sample to verify and document that batch or shipment of material meets quality specifications. System measures size, length, width, shape, and fluorescence as well as intensity, transparency, color, and roughness. FlowCAM saves each particle image with corresponding data set in spreadsheet and interactive scattergram format.

Rotex, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH 45223 1845
Jan 12, 2007 Using ASTM-approved 8 in. round test sieves, PC-controlled GRADEX® 2000 analyzes individually loaded samples and multiple samples staged for continuous testing. System shakes and taps samples with same stroke and frequency as manual shakers. It classifies and weighs each sieve fraction, calculates and stores weight values, and reports data in format compatible with Windows-based QC/SPC software. GRADEX 2000 has balance capacity of 5000 g and balance resolution of 0.1 g.

Fluid Imaging Technologies
Edgecomb, ME 04556
Dec 20, 2006 FlowCAM® particle analyzer images every particle in discrete fluid sample or continuously in process. Each image is saved in full color with corresponding data set in spreadsheet format or in interactive scattergram for review and analysis. Measurement parameters include intensity, transparency, color, ESD volume, ABD volume, compactness, roughness, and elongation, along with particle length, width, aspect ratio, and other traditional measurement parameters.

Wyatt Technology Corp.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Dec 08, 2006 Based on asymmetrical Flow Field-Flow Fractionation, Eclipse system requires only one pump to generate all 3 required flow rates. Samples can be separated according to hydrodynamic radius in selected channel by interacting with cross-flow permeating through bottom wall. Developed for pharmaceutical industry, unit can characterize antibody preparations with respect to aggregation and identify impurities/contaminants at lower detection limit.

Wyatt Technology Corp.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Nov 16, 2006 As alternative to column chromatography for analysis of protein, biopolymer, and colloidal materials, Eclipse is based on asymmetrical flow field-flow fractionation (AF4). System requires only one pump to generate all 3 flow rates required for analysis, and samples can be separated according to hydrodynamic radius. Eclipse characterizes antibody preparations with respect to aggregation and detects low limits of impurities or contaminants.

OMEC Technology Co., Ltd.
Guandong 519085  China
Oct 09, 2006 Suited for measuring particle size distribution of powder and latex, Easysizer 2.0 performs all measuring steps automatically after initial parameter setup. Shock- and dust-proof machine, which measures 650 x 465 x 375 mm, is offered with multiple sample feeding systems and features 0.1-500 µm measuring range with 1% repeatability. Along with pre-set measurement modes, self-diagnostic unit has 54 detectors and 2.0 mW, 0.6328 µm He-Ne laser light source.

Malvern Instruments Inc.
Southborough, MA 01772
Sep 27, 2006 Based on spatial filter velocimetry theory, Model IPP70 in-line particle size analyzer provides measurement rate of up to 15,000 particles/sec. Probe is inserted directly into process line or vessel for monitoring batch and continuous processes. Featuring rugged outer design, instrument uses series of LEDs to detect contamination or material build up on probe. Analyzer is suited for monitoring of operations such as wet and dry granulation, coating, and spray drying.

Malvern Instruments Inc.
Southborough, MA 01772
Jun 19, 2006 Insitec LPS provides continuous measurement of particle size in liquid streams ranging from highly concentrated mineral slurries to lipid emulsions. Each component in system, including sampler, pre-diluter, cascasde diluter, measurement cell, and software, can be individually tailored to process. Sampler extracts 2.5 ml liquid slugs from full pipe section, while pre-diluter and cascade diluter work together to bring sample to optimal concentration for analysis.

Fluid Imaging Technologies
Edgecomb, ME 04556
Apr 17, 2006 VisualSpreadsheet© organizes images and other data acquired through FlowCAM® particle analysis instrumentation to facilitate analysis in visual environment based on Excel spreadsheet. It lets users view hi-res digital images of individual sampled particles and access their corresponding data set, which includes size, length, width, shape, fluorescence, and other parameters. Particle image and data may be emailed, saved, relocated, or archived.

Malvern Instruments Inc.
Southborough, MA 01772
Mar 31, 2006 Liquid Process Sizer (LPS) is designed for continuous wet particle size measurement, while Insitec D is suited for use in hazardous areas where potential for dust explosions exists. Both systems utilize Insitec laser diffraction-based particle size analyzer technology. Each component of LPS can be individually tailored to process. LPS sampler extracts 2.5 ml liquid slugs from full pipe section, and there is never any cessation of sample flow.

Malvern Instruments Ltd
Malvern Worcestershire WR14 1XZ  United Kingdom
Mar 27, 2006 Based on digital image analysis and automated microscopy, Morphologi G2 measures particle size using circle equivalent diameter and employs variety of parameters for particle shape analysis. This enables determination and quantification of differences between particles. Extended range accessory kit, comprised of low magnification objective and wide field of view condenser, lends upper measurement limit of 3,000 microns to system.

Whitehouse Scientific
Chester CH3 7PB  United Kingdom
Oct 03, 2005 Designed to measure retention properties of filter elements in compressed air lines, Gilson Performer III challenges air filter with dilute suspension of glass microspheres drawn through vibrating filter under vacuum. Particle size of microspheres passing, as measured by microscopy and image analysis, provides unambiguous measure of cut point of filter. Able to measure max pore sizes from more than 1 mm down to 3 microns, device provides NIST-traceable results.

Malvern Instruments Inc.
Southborough, MA 01772
Sep 29, 2005 Based on digital image analysis and automated microscopy, Morphologi G2 measures particle size from 0.5-1,000 microns using circle equivalent diameter and employs various parameters for particle shape analysis. Every particle in sample can be individually measured, displayed, and recorded. Along with automatic calibration, product conforms to 21CFR part 11 requirements and incorporates Nikon CFI60 optics as well as high-resolution, digital camera.