Lab equipment

High-performance flash purification cartridges

18 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Biotage SNAP HP-SIL high-performance flash purification cartridges are claimed to provide greater compound purity and sample loading, increased compound recovery and reduced waste.

Automatic titrator

18 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Metrohm Australia & New Zealand

Metrohm has launched the 862 Compact Titrosampler. This instrument combines an autosampler and a titrator on the footprint of a typical analytical balance.

Weighing scale

18 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Adam Equipment (SE ASIA) Pty Ltd

Adam Equipment’s LBK scales are suitable for a variety of applications including: weighing, parts counting, percentage weighing and quality control monitoring. The scales feature quick and easy functionality combined with affordability.

PGL Precision balances

10 June, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.adamequipment.com.au

Adam Equipment’s PGL balances are designed to withstand the rigors of field or factory work, as well as the demanding laboratory and classroom.

Engineering plastics for the medical industry

09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Dotmar EPP Pty Ltd

Dotmar can offer an extensive range of medical-grade thermoplastics that meet strict FDA and USP Class IV requirements. Designed specifically for the medical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, these medical-grade thermoplastics will replace existing solutions made of stainless steel, titanium, glass or ceramics.

Twin column test stands

09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: SI Instruments

Mecmesin twin column testing frames provide the opportunity to test physically larger specimens and apply loads up to 25 kN. The increased load allows samples up to 400 mm wide and 950 mm high to be accommodated. Each test frame has been designed to deliver high stiffness — often necessary in high load, low elongation testing applications — and are driven by twin, pre-loaded, synchronised ballscrews.

Melting point determination

09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Arrow Scientific

The OptiMelt system provides a fast and accurate means of automatically determining the melting points and melting ranges of chemical substances. With microprocessor-controlled temperature ramping and a built-in digital camera, OptiMelt offers a fast and accurate method to measure melting point of products such as butter, margarine, chocolate as well as pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.

Cell and tissue culture magnetic stirrer

09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: John Morris Scientific Pty Ltd

2mag’s magnetic stirrers can be used for the careful and protective mixing of cell suspensions and culture media. The BioMixDrive has a stirring volume of up to 5000 mL.

Microwave digestion vessel

09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: DKSH Australia Pty Ltd

CEM has introduced the EasyPrep Vessel for use in the Mars Microwave Reaction System. EasyPrep has no fittings or membranes and is simpler to assemble and use than many other high-pressure/high-temperature vessels.

Concrete testing machines

09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Power Parameters Pty Ltd

Tinius Olson concrete testing machines can be used to determine compression, stress, strain, Young’s Modulus and flexural strength. The range of testing machines carrying out tests in accordance with ASTM, AASH, BS and EN standards includes portable, semi-automatic and automatic machines actuated by hydraulic pumps which provide a compressive force range from 50 to 3000 kN.

Coulometric Karl Fischer titrator

09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: DKSH Australia Pty Ltd

The Schott Titroline KF Trace system is a coulometric titrator that can be used for determining trace moisture levels. The unit will have applications in the petrochemical, plastics and pharmaceutical industries.

Fluid aspiration

09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: John Morris Scientific Pty Ltd

Vacuubrand’s BVC 21 NT family can be used for safe and efficient fluid aspiration with applications in biochemistry, medicine and life sciences, including supernatant aspiration from microtitre plates, petri dishes and cell culture bottles.

Nasopharyngeal flocked swabs and universal transport media

09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Interpath Services Pty Ltd

Previously, Nasopharyngeal Aspirates have been the sample collection method of choice when detecting respiratory viruses. This method of sampling can cause discomfort for the patient and requires specific equipment, making it less suitable for widespread use.

Water purification system

09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Merck Pty Limited

The Milli-Q Reference water purification system is the latest addition to Millipore’s redesigned line of water purification tools that meets the laboratory water needs for analytical and life science research.