Mass Spectrometers

Featuring new Velos technology

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, San Jose, Calif, launches two new mass spectrometers, the LTQ Velos™ and the LTQ Orbitrap Velos™. The LTQ Velos features an innovative dual-pressure trap and advanced ion optics. The LTQ Velos can be upgraded to the LTQ Orbitrap Velos, which combines new Velos technology with the Orbitrap™ mass analyzer and a new Higher-Energy Collisional Dissociation (HCD) cell to deliver ultra-high resolution and accurate mass data. In addition, the company is introducing eight other mass spectrometry solutions designed to deliver better analytical performance and greater ease of use in a broad range of applications.

Thermo Fisher Scientific
(800) 532-4752
www.thermofisher.com

Syringe Pump

Continuous delivery and operation

KD Scientific, Holliston, Mass, introduces the new Gemini 88 Syringe Pump, billed as “two pumps in one.” The Gemini 88 has two independent pumping channels linked through hardware and software. The pump can infuse simultaneously at different rates, or can infuse with one syringe and withdraw with the other. The pump has high-pressure capabilities and TTL and RS-232 interfaces for data acquisition and control. The communications ports enable daisy-chaining up to 100 pumps. When combined with a valve box, the model 88 can provide continuous delivery and operation with a wide range of syringes from 0.5 µL up to 140 mL.

KD Scientific
(508) 429-6809
www.kdscientific.com

CellGard ES Biological Safety Cabinet

Features a zero-leak airflow system

Now available in North America, the CellGard ES NU-480 Class II Biosafety Cabinet, from NuAire, Plymouth, Minn, features an exclusive TouchLink LCD Control Center, energy-saving DC-ECM motor, sloped window, and longer HEPA filter life. NuAire selects correctly sized fans for each cabinet, ensuring low operational cost, extended product life, and low vibration. Its HEPEX zero-leak airflow system guarantees uniform airflow and filter loading, and an ergonomic design features provides more legroom and a larger work zone. The sloped window is hinged to open 30° to complement cleaning procedures.

NuAire
(800) 328-3352
www.nuaire.com

Smooth-flo PDS100 System

Helps eliminate pulsation

Fluid Metering Inc, Syosset, NY, introduces its new Smooth-flo PDS100 System, a valveless dispensing and metering system that utilizes dual fluid metering pumps precisely synchronized to eliminate pulsation. Pump heads are integrally mounted to the control unit, which includes stepper motors, drivers, and programmable electronics housed in a rugged anodized aluminum enclosure. The intuitive, menu-driven device uses front-panel membrane switches and a large LCD display for programming. The system features fluid delivery down to 15 uL/min continuous flow. The system also offers RS485, 4-20 mA, 0-5V, and 0-10 V electronic control interface for connection to process sensors, PLC, and PC control systems.

Fluid Metering Inc
(800) 223-3388
www.fmipump.com

StatSpin CytoFuge 12

12-place compact cytocentrifuge

The new StatSpin® CytoFuge 12, from Iris Sample Processing, Westwood, Mass, is a compact, low-cost cytocentrifuge, operating from 200 to 2,000 rpm, that concentrates up to 12 samples and gently deposits cells in a monolayer onto microscope slides for a variety of cell preparations. For safety, the unit operates only when the outer lid is locked. Inside is a removable sealed rotor that can be loaded in a hood to eliminate exposure to biohazards and can be autoclaved. Samples from 50 µL up to 800 µL are processed with snap-seal filter concentrators in consumable and reusable formats.

Iris Sample Processing
(781) 551-0100
www.statspin.com