CAMAG LINOMAT 5 - Semi-Automatic Sample Applicator for TLC and HPTLC (Refurbished)

The CAMAG Linomat 5 is a semi-automatic sample applicator designed for accurate and reproducible application of samples onto TLC and HPTLC plates up to 20 × 20 cm. It applies samples as narrow, uniform bands or spots using a spray-on technique powered by compressed air or nitrogen, ensuring excellent separation and minimal sample consumption.

Controlled either via the visionCATS HPTLC software or the built-in keypad, the Linomat 5 offers both standalone operation and seamless integration within cGMP-compliant analytical environments. This flexible design makes it ideal for laboratories performing routine thin-layer chromatography in pharmaceutical, food, environmental, and quality control applications.

Key Features

• Semi-automatic sample application for TLC and HPTLC plates
• Supports spot or band application modes
• Spray-on application ensures precise, reproducible results
• Operates with compressed air or nitrogen (4–6 bar)
• Compatible with any plate format up to 20 × 20 cm
• Controlled via visionCATS software or onboard keypad
• Memory for 10 user methods (10-year data retention)
• Self-adjusting plate support for layers up to 4 mm thick
• Designed for easy IQ/OQ qualification in cGMP labs

Technical Specifications

• Plate Size: Up to 20 × 20 cm
• Application Mode: Spot or band (0–190 mm length, 0.1 mm steps)
• Stage Drive: Stepping motor, 3200 steps/rev, ~10 mm/s speed
• Dosage Drive: Stepping motor, 1600 steps/rev
• Sample Syringe: Selectable 100 µL or 500 µL
• Display: LCD, 2 × 16 characters
• Storage: 10 methods, backup ≥10 years
• Gas Supply: 4–6 bar (60–90 PSI), ~1 L/min (preferably nitrogen)
• Power: 85–250 V AC, 47–63 Hz, 30 VA
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 360 × 510 × 410 mm
• Weight: 12.5 kg

Applications

• TLC/HPTLC method development
• Pharmaceutical and herbal analysis
• Food and environmental testing
• Quality control and forensic applications

Date of purchase: 2008