The system uses specialized flat film technology instead of traditional tubing to remove dissolved gases from fluids.
Biotech Fluidics has launched its DEGASi Flat Film in-line degasser, which uses flat film technology rather than traditional tubing to remove dissolved gases from laboratory fluids.
The system provides improved degassing efficiency and better compatibility with viscous fluids and organic solvents compared to standard tubular degassers, according to the company. The technology features a chemically inert, metal-free flow path that makes it biocompatible for laboratory applications.
The flat film design reduces PFAS content to one-tenth that of standard tubular degassers, making it more environmentally sustainable. The increased efficiency allows laboratories to use higher vacuum settings for degassing volatile solvents while minimizing evaporation of mobile phase into the laboratory atmosphere.
Designed for High-Flow Applications
The degasser’s low-flow restriction enables the use of up to six chambers in series to handle higher flow rates in high-performance liquid chromatography and process applications without sacrificing degassing efficiency. This design addresses the needs of laboratories running multiple or high-volume analyses.
Available as either a standalone unit or as an original equipment manufacturer component, the system uses Biotech Fluidics’ latest Degasser Vacuum Control unit. The control system incorporates fifth-generation StabiliX pumps designed to deliver stable vacuum levels with reduced noise and extended operational lifetime.
The compact profile makes the system suitable for laboratories with limited bench space while maintaining the performance capabilities needed for demanding analytical applications.
Applications in Laboratory Technology
The degasser targets laboratory technology management professionals working with liquid chromatography systems and other analytical equipment where dissolved gases can interfere with accurate measurements and system performance.
Dissolved gases in mobile phases can cause baseline noise, retention time variability, and detector sensitivity issues in chromatographic analyses. The flat film technology addresses these problems by more effectively removing gases before they enter analytical instruments.
Photo caption: DEGASi Flat Film in-line degasser and vacuum controller
Photo credit: Biotech Fluidics
