2017–2018 Chromatography Consumables and Supplies

Significance of Topic

High-performance chromatography depends not just on instruments and columns but also on the quality and compatibility of consumables—filters, vials, SPE cartridges, autosampler syringes, GC liners, and more. Trace-level analyses, reproducible sample introductions, and minimal background require rigorously tested, inert materials. PerkinElmer’s portfolio addresses these needs across GC, LC, and sample prep.

Objectives and Overview

To present PerkinElmer’s comprehensive offering of analytical consumables and supplies designed to optimize sensitivity, throughput, and robustness in GC, LC, MS, and sample-prep workflows. The product range spans membrane filters, SPE media, vials and septa, autosampler accessories, GC capillaries, inlet liners, and advanced wafer-based flow-switching devices.

Methodology and Instrumentation

• Filters: Nylon, PTFE, PVDF membranes in multiple diameters for aqueous and organic sample cleanup.
• SPE Solutions: Supra-Clean (silica) and Supra-Poly (polymer) cartridges, columns, and 96-well plates with Precise Bed Technology for reproducible recoveries.
• Vials and Seals: Type I borosilicate and polypropylene vials, ultra-low-bleed septa, magnetic caps, and high-throughput trays compatible with Flexar, Series 200 and Clarus autosamplers.
• Autosampler Syringes and Valves: PEEK and stainless steel loops, Rheodyne™ valves, high-pressure crimpers, decappers, and trays.
• LC Columns: Brownlee liquid chromatography columns from analytical to UHPLC (SPP, HPLC), guard cartridges and pre-filters, PEEK fittings, and pump/spare kits.
• GC Columns: Elite and PLOT capillary columns in nonpolar to specialty phases, integrated guard tubing, low-bleed GC/MS variants, Swafer micro-channel wafers for flow-switching, plus inlet liners and septa.

Main Results and Discussion

PerkinElmer’s consumables are manufactured under ISO 9001 standards, featuring low variability and batch certification. Spherical SPE media deliver ±1% bed volume precision and sharper chromatographic peaks. Ultra-low-bleed GC/MS columns and septa extend temperature stability and reduce background. Swafer devices enable modular flow-switching or heart-cutting without extra plumbing. Flexar autosampler and LC pump spare kits maximize instrument uptime.

Benefits and Practical Applications

• Enhanced reproducibility through precise, certified consumables.
• Reduced maintenance and downtime with inert, low-bleed components.
• Scalability from trace-level environmental assays to high-throughput pharmaceutical QC.
• Broad compatibility across vendor instruments (PerkinElmer, Agilent®, Thermo Fisher®, Waters®).

Future Trends and Potential Applications

Consumables will evolve toward smart packaging and embedded RFID for traceability, micro-column SPE integration in autosamplers, green solvent-free sample prep, and further miniaturization for high-resolution micro- and nano-LC and GC. Wearable sensor sample prep and on-site field analysis may demand rugged, standardized consumables.

Conclusion

PerkinElmer’s end-to-end consumable portfolio delivers the reliability, inertness, and performance required in modern analytical laboratories. By integrating rigorous quality control with innovative design, these supplies help scientists achieve faster, more accurate, and reproducible results in GC, LC, and sample preparation workflows.

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