Laboratory Products 33 Even more Flexibility with New Combi-Block for Thermal Cyclers
Techne has introduced a new Combi-Block for its widely used Prime Thermal Cycler range, providing instrument users with even more flexibility. The new Combi-Block has a total capacity of 66 tubes, either 33 x 0.2ml or 33 x 0.5ml volume. There is an optional 25°C temperature gradient spread over the 11 columns. Multi-user laboratories and core facilities have a range of cycling requirements, and the use of different sized wells means a selection of consumables can be accommodated in the same instrument.
Techne Prime Thermal Cyclers are suitable for a range of PCR applications, with the new Combi-Block adding to the existing 96-well (0.2ml), 60- well (0.5ml) and 384-well block options. Prime Thermal Cyclers can be purchased with or without a temperature gradient, with the option to upgrade later using a simple unlock code. The instruments are supported by Techne’s market leading 4 year warranty.
Jim Bratherton, Techne Product Manager at Bibby Scientific commented “There is very little else available in the market to rival the flexibility offered by the new Prime Combi-Block thermal cyclers. They feature the flexibility to use any 0.2ml and 0.5ml PCR tubes with no modification required to hardware or programmes. Temperature gradient capability for primer annealing experiments is available as standard on 5PRIMEG/C models or as an optional upgrade on 5PRIME/C base models. The Prime Combi-Block maintains the same ramp rate and temperature uniformity as the standard thermal blocks.”
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More Weighing Reliability in Regulated Areas
The new Secura laboratory balance developed by Sartorius for applications in regulated areas such as pharmaceutical labs fulfils particularly high reliability requirements. The balance monitors its ambient conditions automatically, thereby preventing handling errors. Nine different models of the Secura balance are available, covering a range of weighing capacities from 120 grams to 5,100 grams, and a readability of 0.1 to 10 milligrams.
The balance is also equipped with various assistance systems designed to prevent further processing of uncertain weighing results, which frequently occur through operating errors during weighing. The electronic LevelControl sensor ensures that Secura is perfectly level.
Non-compliance is indicated visually in the display and blocks output of the reading. Clear instructions in the display guide the user through the levelling procedure simply and safely. Once a specified time or temperature threshold is reached, Secura‘s calibration and adjustment function, isoCAL, informs the user and automatically adjusts the balance using internal weights. Every adjustment is documented and can be traced for quality assurance purposes.
Every balance used in regulated areas such as pharmaceutical labs has to meet the requirements specified by the FDA. Pharmaceutical labs therefore have to determine the minimum sample weight according to the USP on site, and measurements may not fall below this limit. On request, Sartorius service staff will determine this value during first operation of the Secura balance and issue a minimum sample weight certificate. The value will then be constantly visible in the display of the balance. If a measurement falls below the specified minimum sample weight, an alert will appear in the display and Secura will block printout and transmission of the reading. The user interface of the Sartorius Secura balance has been developed in collaboration with experienced users. The weighing applications are represented as clearly understandable icons on the touchscreen of the Secura balance. The colour-coded information and action fields make operating errors near impossible. Settings that could change data output or the metrological performance of Secura can be password-protected so that access to them is restricted to authorised persons only.
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Cal Range offers Cost-Effective and Reliable Temperature Control
West Control Solutions is providing a range of exceptionally durable temperature controllers that deliver long service even in the most demanding applications. The CAL range of controllers has been designed as an easy-to-use, low-cost option for regulating temperature in a variety of applications, including plastics, packaging, drying and laboratory equipment. Efficiency is enhanced by the CALGrafix software, which reduces the installation time required and allows quick and simple controller configuration.
The CAL range, which includes the 3300, 9300 and 9400 controllers, offers a simple menu for programming and full P.I.D. operation for efficient performance, while the unique dAC function minimises overshoot problems associated with conventional P.I.D. Controller. The IP66 smoked plastic fascia and rubberised buttons with positive feedback means the CAL controllers are robust enough for arduous industrial applications and have aesthetics to complement equipment in a laboratory environment.
CALGrafix software adds value to the CAL range of temperature controllers, offering a cost-effective tool for process monitoring and controller configuration. CALGrafix enables a series of powerful features, including data logging and process data archiving, chart recording, virtual instrument display and on-screen alarm display. All of these features can be accessed via a Windows®
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COMPLETE 96-WELL SAMPLE CLEAN-UP SYSTEM
Well Well Well
The MicroluteTM SPE system from Porvair Sciences provides faster sample throughput than traditional cartridge systems for Laboratories. The complete package is available, from SPE/Protein Crash plates to Vacuum Manifolds and Sample Concentrators.
Selection of Sorbents at different loadings in Microlute SPE plates
Sample collection/storage plates in 350ul,1ml and 2ml capacity
Ultra pure polypropylene to ensure no leaching into sample
Protein Crash plates for quick, easy SPE Robotic or Standard Vacuum Manifolds 96-well sample concentrators, MiniVap and UltraVap
Microlute SPE and protein crash systems are available as convenient ‘starter kits’. For more information, download the pdf from our website.
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