Gas Generators For Bruker Instruments

Significance of the Topic

High-purity, reliable gas supplies are essential for modern analytical workflows in LC-MS, GC and related techniques. On-site gas generation reduces dependency on high-pressure cylinders, minimizes safety risks, and lowers total cost of ownership while ensuring continuous operation and consistent gas quality for sensitive detectors and sample ionization.

Objectives and Overview

This document outlines the collaboration between Peak Scientific and Bruker to develop dedicated nitrogen and dry air generation systems optimized for Bruker’s range of mass spectrometers. It presents the history of the partnership, the key product platforms, and how tailored solutions meet the specific flow, pressure and purity needs of various Bruker instruments.

Methodology and Instrumentation

Peak Scientific employs a rigorous R&D and manufacturing approach at its ISO 9001-accredited UK facility, integrating:

• Multi-Stage Purification™ with adsorbent columns and catalysts for oxygen, moisture and hydrocarbon removal
• Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) and membrane technologies for scalable nitrogen and zero-air generation
• Next-generation integrated compressors with Electronic Compressor Optimisation™ for energy efficiency and durability
• Modular, compressor-free architectures for laboratories with clean compressed air supplies
• On-site commissioning, maintenance and rapid response through a global network of certified Field Service Engineers

Main Results and Discussion

Key product lines developed for Bruker applications include:

• Genius Series (e.g. Genius XE 35, XE 70): Integrated compressors, up to 99.5% nitrogen purity, flows to 70 L/min, pressures to 116 psi, touchscreen interface and fixed annual service interval.
• Genius 3045: Dual-output nitrogen (up to 32 L/min) and dry air (up to 50 L/min) generator for EVOQ Triple Quadrupole, compact footprint and on-demand gas delivery.
• Infinity 1045: Compressor-free system for EVOQ platforms, silent operation, separate nitrogen (32 L/min) and dry air (50 L/min) outputs.
• Solaris XE: Membrane-based nitrogen (up to 35 L/min, 99.5% purity) with variable flow, pressure and purity, stackable design for limited bench space.
• Precision Nitrogen Trace 250: Ultra-high-purity nitrogen (zero-grade) for GC carrier and detector applications at trace detection limits with rapid start-up and minimal maintenance.

Benefits and Practical Use

These generators deliver:

• Continuous, on-demand gas supply matched to instrument requirements
• Improved laboratory safety by eliminating high-pressure cylinders
• Reduced operational costs through integrated purification and energy-efficient compressors
• Scalable solutions from single instruments to multi-instrument facilities via i-FlowLab PSA systems
• Comprehensive on-site warranties and preventative maintenance plans under the Peak Protected service portfolio

Future Trends and Possibilities

Anticipated advancements include:

• Integration of digital monitoring and remote diagnostics for predictive maintenance
• Enhanced membrane and PSA materials for higher throughput and lower energy consumption
• Modular expansion kits to support evolving instrument fleets without large capital outlay
• Reduced environmental footprint via optimized compressor technologies and green energy integration

Conclusion

Peak Scientific’s tailored gas generator platforms, developed in partnership with Bruker, provide robust, high-purity nitrogen and dry air solutions for LC-MS and GC applications. Backed by global on-site support and comprehensive warranties, these systems ensure reliable analytical performance, operational safety and cost efficiency for research and quality-control laboratories.