<h3>How long does it actually take to install all the capillaries and fittings on a conventional HPLC system?</h3><h4>The Small Components That Matter Most</h4>When people think about HPLC systems, they often focus on pumps, detectors, columns, or software. Capillaries and fittings are usually seen as minor components because they are relatively inexpensive and physically small. However, every chromatographer eventually discovers that these tiny parts can have a major influence on system performance.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/KNAUER_Connecting_a_U_HPLC_system_can_be_difficult_at_some_poorly_accessible_locations_3b837b441b.webp" alt="KNAUER: Connecting a (U)HPLC system can be difficult at some poorly accessible locations" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_KNAUER_Connecting_a_U_HPLC_system_can_be_difficult_at_some_poorly_accessible_locations_3b837b441b.webp 208w," sizes="100vw" width="720" height="540">Even decades ago, chromatographers recognized the importance of proper connections. In the 1980s, long before UHPLC became common, John Dolan wrote about minimizing dead volume through correct fitting installation. Today, with UHPLC systems operating at extremely high pressures and using columns with very small particle sizes, dead volume is even less tolerable than before. The topic remains just as relevant today as it was back then.Interestingly, despite what many users assume, the chromatographic column itself is often not the primary source of HPLC or UHPLC problems. In my experience, poor connections are far more commonly responsible for issues such as peak broadening, leaks, or loss of efficiency.<h4>The Early Days of HPLC Capillaries</h4>Anyone who has been working with HPLC for many years will probably remember the era of rigid 1/16" stainless steel tubing. Whenever PEEK tubing was unsuitable, stainless steel capillaries were the standard choice.Setting up a system back then was far from convenient. You first had to locate an appropriate length of tubing somewhere in a drawer full of capillaries. Usually, this meant finding a several-meter-long piece and cutting it yourself using a dedicated capillary cutter. After cutting, you needed to ensure the tubing end was smooth and undamaged, hoping that the previous person using the cutter had not accidentally crushed the inner diameter.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/KNAUER_Standard_1_16_Capillary_and_needed_tools_and_the_drawer_we_all_know_pretty_well_943d7ed0b2.jpg" alt="KNAUER: Standard 1/16” Capillary and needed tools and the drawer we all know pretty well" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_KNAUER_Standard_1_16_Capillary_and_needed_tools_and_the_drawer_we_all_know_pretty_well_943d7ed0b2.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1277" height="456">Once cut, the tubing often required additional preparation. You might need to deburr the capillary using a grater, shape it carefully with bending tools, and then finally install it using separate fittings and ferrules. And of course, everyone remembers the frustration of dropping a ferrule onto the laboratory floor, where it effectively disappeared forever.At the same time, laboratories often accumulated drawers filled with pre-assembled capillaries that had fixed fittings attached. Reusing these assemblies was risky. If the fitting geometry did not perfectly match the receiving port, users could unintentionally introduce dead volume into the system. The result was often degraded chromatographic performance, broad peaks, and frustrating troubleshooting sessions involving the entire laboratory team. In worse cases, excessive force could damage threads or receiving ports while attempting to stop leaks.During that period, assembling and connecting a complete HPLC system could easily consume half a day of work.<h4>The Improvement: Flexible and Pre-Cut Capillaries</h4>Later, laboratories gradually adopted pre-cut tubing and flexible capillaries, which represented a significant improvement over manually preparing stainless steel tubing.With these newer capillaries, users simply selected the correct length and installed the tubing directly. Flexible capillaries adapted naturally to the required shape, eliminating much of the manual bending and shaping work. Installation became faster, easier, and far less stressful.Still, these systems had limitations. Although the capillary itself improved, the fitting technology remained largely unchanged. Many of these capillaries were still effectively single-use components. If a connection was installed incorrectly because the tubing was not fully inserted into the receiving port before tightening, the result was often another unusable capillary destined for the growing “capillary drawer.” Sustainability was certainly not a strong point of these systems.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/KNAUER_A_typical_capillary_drawer_It_was_tricky_to_open_and_close_it_sometimes_530dd2087c.webp" alt="KNAUER: A typical capillary drawer. It was tricky to open and close it sometimes" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_KNAUER_A_typical_capillary_drawer_It_was_tricky_to_open_and_close_it_sometimes_530dd2087c.webp 208w," sizes="100vw" width="1024" height="768">Even with these advancements, system setup still required considerable time and effort.<h4>The Real Breakthrough: Modern Tool-Free Connection Systems</h4>A major breakthrough finally arrived when manufacturers introduced a completely redesigned fitting and capillary concept aimed specifically at simplifying UHPLC connections.These newer systems came with fittings pre-installed directly on the capillary. Unlike traditional ferrule-based systems, the fittings automatically adjusted to different port depths and sealed directly at the bottom of the port. This dramatically reduced the amount of torque required and eliminated the need for complicated installation techniques.Perhaps the biggest advantage was convenience. These capillaries could be connected and disconnected more than 100 times without tools, while remaining entirely finger-tight. And best of all, ferrules no longer disappeared onto the laboratory floor.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/KNAUER_The_little_things_that_do_the_click_3a0469d516.jpg" alt="KNAUER: The little things that do the “click”" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_KNAUER_The_little_things_that_do_the_click_3a0469d516.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1866" height="1022">The system I currently use includes an especially useful feature: a patented torque-limiting mechanism that prevents both under-tightening and over-tightening. Once the correct torque is reached, the fitting produces a tactile “click,” providing immediate feedback that the connection is secure and properly installed every time.<h4>From Half a Day to Fifteen Minutes</h4>Thanks to these modern connection systems and pre-configured startup kits, installing an HPLC or UHPLC system today is dramatically faster than it used to be.What once consumed hours of work can now be completed in less than 15 minutes. The improvements in usability, reproducibility, and sustainability over recent years have been remarkable.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/KNAUER_Trouble_free_connection_systom_for_HPLC_and_UHPLC_e62b80154b.webp" alt="KNAUER: Trouble-free connection systom for HPLC and UHPLC" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_KNAUER_Trouble_free_connection_systom_for_HPLC_and_UHPLC_e62b80154b.webp 221w," sizes="100vw" width="690" height="487"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/KNAUER_Trouble_free_connection_systom_for_HPLC_and_UHPLC_2_71c24acdf5.webp" alt="KNAUER: Trouble-free connection systom for HPLC and UHPLC" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_KNAUER_Trouble_free_connection_systom_for_HPLC_and_UHPLC_2_71c24acdf5.webp 224w," sizes="100vw" width="1920" height="1339">And while today’s solutions already represent a huge leap forward, the evolution of HPLC connection technology is certainly not over yet. Looking ahead, it will be exciting to see how future innovations continue to simplify chromatography workflows even further.<blockquote>If you want to learn more about KNAUER´s capillaries, fittings and (U)HPLC system start-up kits and are interested in details and numbers, I highly recommend our brand <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/r75ev6rjivdbid246k60zrs3gjpvwdi5b8em_fad0f92fd9.pdf">new tech note "Benefits of KNAUER´s trouble-free analytical capillaries in terms of HPLC and UHPLC system performance</a>" and a visit to our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/2402">products online</a>.</blockquote>

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If you’ve reviewed your laboratory’s operational budget recently, you have likely noticed a troubling trend: the cost of keeping your instruments running is climbing, and nitrogen gas is a major culprit.According to Organomation’s newly released <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://explore.organomation.com/nitrogen-usage-survey-2025-download">Nitrogen Usage 2025 Survey Report</a>, you are not alone in this frustration. In fact, 35% of laboratories ranked high costs as their number one frustration with their current nitrogen supply — overshadowing safety, logistics, and maintenance concerns.With 96% of labs expecting their nitrogen demand to increase or remain steady over the next three years, waiting for prices to drop isn’t a viable strategy. To protect your budget, you need to understand why prices are surging and, more importantly, how to insulate your lab from the volatility.<h3>The "Perfect Storm" Driving Prices Up</h3>As a chemist, you know that nitrogen is abundant in the atmosphere. However, the industrial process of separating, purifying, compressing, and transporting it is energy-intensive and tied heavily to global markets. Three key factors are driving the 2025 price surge:<h4>1. Rising Energy Costs</h4>While nitrogen itself is free, the energy required to produce high-purity nitrogen gas (via fractional distillation) is not. Industrial gas manufacturing is heavily reliant on energy prices. In 2025, U.S. natural gas prices for industrial sectors have seen significant volatility, with some forecasts showing double-digit percentage increases for power plants due to export demands and tightening domestic supply. When the cost of energy rises,<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/energy/high-rising-natural-gas-costs-may-spur-fresh-climb-us-coal-use-2025-12-03/"> gas suppliers pass those costs directly to the consumer</a>.<h4>2. The Logistics Premium</h4>If you rely on high-pressure cylinders or liquid dewars, you aren't just paying for gas; you are paying for diesel, driver wages, and truck maintenance. Logistics frustrations were a top complaint in our 2025 survey, particularly for labs using liquid dewars.<ul><li>Delivery Fees &amp; Surcharges: Fuel surcharges are now a standard line item on many invoices, fluctuating weekly with the oil market.</li><li>Cylinder Rental: The "rent" for holding steel cylinders often creeps up annually, regardless of how much gas you actually consume.</li></ul><h4>3. Hidden Waste (The "Boil-Off" Tax)</h4>For labs using liquid nitrogen dewars, the "price per liter" is deceptive. Liquid nitrogen constantly boils off to maintain its temperature. If your lab uses dewars for gaseous applications (like evaporation), you are paying for gas that vanishes into the room before it ever reaches your instrument. Our survey found that while dewars nominally cost $2.06/liter, the effective cost is often higher due to this inevitable waste.<h3>The Data: Cylinders vs. Generators</h3>The most striking finding from our 2025 Survey Report was the massive price disparity between supply methods. When we analyzed the average cost per liter across 78 laboratories, the data was clear:<h5>Nitrogen Source: Average Cost Per Liter</h5><ul><li>Gas Cylinders: $2.79</li><li>Liquid Dewars: $2.06</li><li>Lab-Scale Generator: $0.70</li></ul>Laboratories relying on cylinders are paying nearly 400% more per liter than those generating their own gas. Over the course of a year, this difference can amount to thousands of dollars in operational waste.<h3>How to Reduce the Price Tag: A Two-Step Strategy</h3>You cannot control the global energy market or supply chain logistics. However, you can control how you source and use your nitrogen.<h4>Step 1: Cut the Cord (Switch to Generation)</h4>The single most effective way to lower your nitrogen spend is to stop buying it in tanks. While the upfront cost of equipment can sometimes be a hurdle for capital budgets, new financial models are making this transition accessible for labs of all sizes.<h5>Why Generation Wins on Cost</h5>A nitrogen generator, like the Organomation NITRO-GEN, separates nitrogen from your lab's existing compressed air supply using a hollow-fiber membrane. Once installed, your "cost per liter" drops to essentially zero—you are only paying for the electricity to run the compressor.<ul><li>Rapid ROI: Most labs see a return on investment in 12 to 18 months by<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.organomation.com/how-much-could-i-save-switching-to-a-nitrogen-generator"> generating nitrogen</a>. After this break-even point, your nitrogen supply becomes a fixed asset rather than a monthly liability.</li><li>Operational Freedom: Weighing under 20 lbs and wall-mountable, the NITRO-GEN <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/1902">N2 generator</a> produces up to 20 L/min of gas, sufficient to support blowdown evaporators with up to 48 sample positions.</li></ul><h5>Overcoming the "Sticker Shock" with Lease-to-Own</h5>Historically, the barrier to entry for nitrogen generators has been the initial purchase price. To solve this, Organomation has introduced a Lease-to-Own program designed to align equipment costs with your operating budget rather than your capital reserves.This program transforms a large capital expenditure into a manageable monthly operating expense. Unlike standard rental agreements where payments are lost forever, this program allows you to build equity.<ul><li>Immediate Savings: You can install the unit and stop paying cylinder rental fees immediately, often letting the operational savings offset the lease payments.</li><li>Path to Ownership: At the end of the lease term, you own the equipment outright—often for a nominal final payment (as low as $1).</li><li>Preserve Capital: By spreading the cost over time, you keep your cash reserves available for other critical research needs or staffing.</li></ul>By leveraging a lease-to-own model, you can "cut the cord" on gas contracts today without waiting for next year’s capital budget approval.<h4>Step 2: Optimize Your Usage (Stop Wasting Gas)</h4>Even with a cheap supply, wasting gas is bad science and bad business. especially if you use nitrogen for sample concentration (blowdown evaporation).<ul><li>Use Individual Flow Control: Many basic evaporators blow gas into every position, regardless of whether a sample is present. High-quality units (like the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products?category=3&amp;manufacturerItems=540&amp;search=N-EVAP"> N-EVAP</a>) feature individual needle valves for each sample position. Rule of thumb: If you are running 10 samples in a 24-position unit, ensure the other 14 needles are closed.</li><li>Check for Leaks: It sounds basic, but a loose fitting on a regulator can waste cylinders of gas over a weekend. A simple "snoop test" (soapy water) on your connections every quarter is a zero-cost maintenance habit that saves money.</li><li>Optimize Bath Temperature: In nitrogen blowdown evaporation, gas flow and temperature work together. If your water bath is too cool, you have to blow gas for longer to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://blog.organomation.com/blog/optimum-temperature-for-nitrogen-evaporation-instruments">achieve dryness</a>. Ensuring your bath is at the optimal temperature for your solvent (e.g., 35-40°C for DCM) reduces the total time the gas needs to run.</li></ul><h3>Conclusion</h3>The era of "cheap" delivered gas is likely behind us. As the 2025 survey data shows, labs sticking to the status quo of cylinders and dewars are facing rising costs and logistical headaches. By transitioning to on-demand generation and optimizing your evaporation workflows, you can insulate your lab from market volatility and keep your budget focused on research, not utility bills.<blockquote>Want to see the full data? Download the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://explore.organomation.com/nitrogen-usage-survey-2025-download"> Laboratory Nitrogen Usage Report </a>to benchmark your lab’s spending against industry peers.Curious about your potential savings? Try our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.organomation.com/how-much-could-i-save-switching-to-a-nitrogen-generator">Nitrogen Generator Savings Calculator </a>to see exactly how much you could save by making the switch.</blockquote>

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Thermo Scientific Hypersil GOLD Peptide Columns

Hypersil GOLD™ Peptide performance is assured by our dual quality confirmation, which is performed on both neutrals compounds as well as on a Cytochrome C digest.

<h4>Resolve peptide challenges with one column - NEW Hypersil GOLD Peptide.</h4>Achieve consistent retention of all peptides, including hydrophilic ones, and resolve deamidated species. Designed for stability and lot-to-lot consistency, this column meets the needs of biopharmaceutical product development and manufacturing control.Hypersil GOLD Peptide column performance is assured through dual quality confirmation, including a peptide-based QC test, ensures confidence in ultrapure silica, ligand bonding, and column packing for unparalleled sequence coverage and higher peak capacity compared to other peptide columns.<h5>Consistent, Reliable Results</h5><ul><li>Enjoy excellent reproducibility with minimal RSD%, ensuring consistency from column-to-column and lot-to-lot.</li></ul><h5>Optimized Peptide Retention - Retain More, Discover More</h5><ul><li>Our column uniquely holds onto hydrophilic peptides, ensuring no critical data is missed.</li></ul><h5>Exceptional Peak Capacity - Separate with Superiority</h5><ul><li>Achieve higher peak capacity for detailed and clear separations, ensuring every component is distinctly resolved.</li></ul><h5>Advanced PTM Analysis - Decipher Complex Modifications</h5><ul><li>Efficiently separate key post-translational modifications like deamidation, crucial for in-depth protein analysis. Excellent peak shape for peptides using either FA- or TFA-containing mobile phases.</li></ul><h5>Unparalleled Sequence Coverage - See the Full Picture</h5><ul><li>High sequence coverage provides a comprehensive analysis, revealing the true complexity of your samples.</li></ul><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Endcapped: Yes</li><li>For use with: LC/MS</li><li>Max. Pressure: 14503 psi (1000 bar)</li><li>Packing Material: Spherical, Fully Porous, Ultrapure Silica</li><li>USP Type: L1</li><li>Surface Area: 220 m²/g</li><li>Temperature: 60°C</li><li>Carbon Load: 11%</li><li>Phase: Reversed Phase</li><li>Pore Size: 175 Å</li><li>pH: 2 to 11</li></ul><h4>About the Hypersil GOLD Family of HPLC Columns</h4>Meet the challenges of modern chromatography with state-of-the-art columns that provide outstanding performance and consistent separations. Twelve different column chemistries are available so you can optimize separations and maximize productivity. Get outstanding peak shapes in reversed phase, ion exchange, HILIC, or normal phase chromatography.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Hypersil_GOLD_Columns_41d5984b62.jpg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: Hypersil GOLD Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Hypersil_GOLD_Columns_41d5984b62.jpg 150w," sizes="100vw" width="747" height="775"><ul><li>Excellent peak symmetry<ul><li>Hypersil GOLD columns produce highly symmetrical peaks, which facilitate the detection of low-level impurities that elute immediately after the main component. When there is even minor tailing, small impurity peaks can elute on the shoulder of the main peak, complicating the integration process.</li></ul></li><li>Narrow peaks for outstanding efficiency</li><li>Enhanced sensitivity and improved resolution</li><li>Exceptional reproducibility for reliable chromatography, column after column</li><li>Solutions for high-throughput screening</li><li>1.9, 3, and 5 μm particle sizes for all your separation needs</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Hypersil_GOLD_Peak_symmetry_641b946673.jpg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: Hypersil GOLD Columns: Peak symmetry" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Hypersil_GOLD_Peak_symmetry_641b946673.jpg 149w," sizes="100vw" width="880" height="925">

Thermo Scientific Hypersil GOLD VANQUISH C18 UHPLC Columns

Achieve even greater power of separation, speed, and throughput using Thermo Scientific™ Hypersil GOLD™ VANQUISH™ C18 UHPLC columns.

Achieve even greater power of separation, speed, and throughput using Thermo Scientific™ Hypersil GOLD™ VANQUISH™ C18 UHPLC columns. These reversed-phase columns were developed in conjunction with the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products?category=40&amp;manufacturerItems=3">Vanquish UHPLC system</a> to take advantage of the system's extended pressure capabilities and robustness.&nbsp;The result is a new level of separation, speed and throughput that solve analytical challenges of analyzing complex matrices using liquid chromatography (LC) and LC-MS.<h4>Delivering Powerful Separations</h4>The expanded range of Accucore Vanquish, Acclaim VANQUISH, and Hypersil GOLD VANQUISH UHPLC columns offer a wider range of selectivity and format options to satisfy different UHPLC application requirements. They deliver:<ul><li>Better Separations: high efficiency enables separation of very complex mixture</li><li>More Results: High efficiency at high flow rates</li><li>Easier Interactions: Seamless workflow solution, for simple and easy separations</li><li>Wider Capabilities: Wide range of column selectivities and formats</li></ul><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Endcapped: Yes</li><li>For use with: LC/MS</li><li>Max. Pressure: 14500 psi (1000 bar)</li><li>Packing Material: Spherical, Fully Porous, Ultrapure Silica</li><li>Stationary phase: C18 Selectivity</li><li>USP Type: L1</li><li>Surface Area: 220 m²/g</li><li>Temperature: 60°C</li><li>Carbon Load: 11%</li><li>Phase: Reversed Phase</li><li>Pore Size: 175 Å</li><li>pH: 1 to 11</li></ul><h4>About the Hypersil GOLD Family of HPLC Columns</h4>Meet the challenges of modern chromatography with state-of-the-art columns that provide outstanding performance and consistent separations. Twelve different column chemistries are available so you can optimize separations and maximize productivity. Get outstanding peak shapes in reversed phase, ion exchange, HILIC, or normal phase chromatography.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Hypersil_GOLD_Columns_41d5984b62.jpg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: Hypersil GOLD Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Hypersil_GOLD_Columns_41d5984b62.jpg 150w," sizes="100vw" width="747" height="775"><ul><li>Excellent peak symmetry<ul><li>Hypersil GOLD columns produce highly symmetrical peaks, which facilitate the detection of low-level impurities that elute immediately after the main component. When there is even minor tailing, small impurity peaks can elute on the shoulder of the main peak, complicating the integration process.</li></ul></li><li>Narrow peaks for outstanding efficiency</li><li>Enhanced sensitivity and improved resolution</li><li>Exceptional reproducibility for reliable chromatography, column after column</li><li>Solutions for high-throughput screening</li><li>1.9, 3, and 5 μm particle sizes for all your separation needs</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Hypersil_GOLD_Peak_symmetry_641b946673.jpg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: Hypersil GOLD Columns: Peak symmetry" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Hypersil_GOLD_Peak_symmetry_641b946673.jpg 149w," sizes="100vw" width="880" height="925">

Thermo Scientific Hypersil GOLD VANQUISH PFP UHPLC Columns

Achieve high-resolution, fast analysis of halogenated and polar compounds using Thermo Scientific™ Hypersil GOLD™ VANQUISH™ PFP UHPLC columns for greater separation power and throughput.

Achieve even greater power of separation, speed, and throughput for analyzing difficult-to-resolve mixtures of halogenated compounds and non-halogenated polar compounds by using Thermo Scientific™ Hypersil GOLD™ VANQUISH™ PFP (pentafluorophenyl) UHPLC columns. These columns were developed in conjunction with the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products?category=40&amp;manufacturerItems=3">Vanquish UHPLC system</a> to take advantage of the system's extended pressure capabilities and robustness. The result is a new level of separation, speed and throughput that solve analytical challenges of analyzing complex matrices using liquid chromatography (LC) and LC-MS.<h4>Delivering Powerful Separations</h4>The expanded range of Accucore Vanquish, Acclaim VANQUISH, and Hypersil GOLD VANQUISH UHPLC columns offer a wider range of selectivity and format options to satisfy different UHPLC application requirements. They deliver:<ul><li>Better Separations: high efficiency enables separation of very complex mixture</li><li>More Results: High efficiency at high flow rates</li><li>Easier Interactions: Seamless workflow solution, for simple and easy separations</li><li>Wider Capabilities: Wide range of column selectivities and formats</li></ul><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Endcapped: Yes</li><li>For use with: LC/MS</li><li>Max. Pressure: 21756 psi (1500 bar)</li><li>Packing Material: Spherical, Fully Porous, Ultrapure Silica</li><li>Stationary phase: C18 Selectivity</li><li>USP Type: L1</li><li>Surface Area: 220 m²/g</li><li>Temperature: 60°C</li><li>Carbon Load: 11%</li><li>Phase: Reversed Phase</li><li>Pore Size: 175 Å</li><li>pH: 1 to 11</li></ul><h4>About the Hypersil GOLD Family of HPLC Columns</h4>Meet the challenges of modern chromatography with state-of-the-art columns that provide outstanding performance and consistent separations. Twelve different column chemistries are available so you can optimize separations and maximize productivity. Get outstanding peak shapes in reversed phase, ion exchange, HILIC, or normal phase chromatography.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Hypersil_GOLD_Columns_41d5984b62.jpg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: Hypersil GOLD Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Hypersil_GOLD_Columns_41d5984b62.jpg 150w," sizes="100vw" width="747" height="775"><ul><li>Excellent peak symmetry<ul><li>Hypersil GOLD columns produce highly symmetrical peaks, which facilitate the detection of low-level impurities that elute immediately after the main component. When there is even minor tailing, small impurity peaks can elute on the shoulder of the main peak, complicating the integration process.</li></ul></li><li>Narrow peaks for outstanding efficiency</li><li>Enhanced sensitivity and improved resolution</li><li>Exceptional reproducibility for reliable chromatography, column after column</li><li>Solutions for high-throughput screening</li><li>1.9, 3, and 5 μm particle sizes for all your separation needs</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Hypersil_GOLD_Peak_symmetry_641b946673.jpg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: Hypersil GOLD Columns: Peak symmetry" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Hypersil_GOLD_Peak_symmetry_641b946673.jpg 149w," sizes="100vw" width="880" height="925">

Thermo Scientific Accucore XL C18 HPLC Columns

Accucore™ XL C18 columns deliver high-efficiency separations using rugged 4 μm solid-core particles—ideal for nonpolar analytes with excellent reproducibility and robustness.

Optimize conventional HPLC methods with Thermo Scientific™ Accucore™ XL C18 LC Columns. Rugged 4μm solid-core particles ensure very high efficiencies within standard HPLC pressure limits. The high bonded phase coverage provides optimal retention of a broad range of nonpolar analytes across multiple applications. Robust bonding technology and automated packing procedures ensure excellent reproducibility and long column lifetimes.<h5>Optimal Selectivity for Nonpolar Compounds</h5><ul><li>Hydrophobic interaction mechanism</li></ul><h5>High-Efficiency Separations for Enhanced Resolution and Sensitivity</h5><ul><li>Core-enhanced technology 4μm particles and narrow particle size distribution reduce band broadening and improve separation efficiencies for conventional HPLC methods.</li><li>High surface coverage of silica minimizes secondary interactions and peak tailing.</li></ul><h5>Same System, Same Method, Better Results</h5><ul><li>Solid-core 4μm particle design means that no changes to the method or system are required.</li></ul><h5>Excellent Reproducibility and Robustness</h5><ul><li>Advanced bonding technology</li><li>Automated packing process</li></ul><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Endcapped: Yes</li><li>Max. Pressure: 8700 psi (600 bar)</li><li>Packing Material: Spherical, Solid Core, Ultrapure Silica</li><li>Stationary Phase: C18</li><li>Surface Area: 130 m²/g</li><li>Temperature: 60°C</li><li>USP Type: L1</li><li>Carbon load: 7%</li><li>Phase: Reversed phase</li><li>Pore Size: 80 Å</li><li>pH: 1 to 11</li></ul><h3>Accucore HPLC and UHPLC Columns</h3><h4>Resolve impurities without feeling the pressure</h4>Thermo Scientific Accucore HPLC and UHPLC columns provide ultimate core performance, allowing you to maximize your investment. Solid-core particles deliver UHPLC performance, with superb resolution delivering back-pressure compatible with HPLC instrumentation. A wide range of phases help meet all your separation needs, while our columns are exceptionally rugged and easy to use.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Accucore_columns_26e0ffa8d5.jpg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: Accucore columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Accucore_columns_26e0ffa8d5.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="708" height="711">

Thermo Scientific Acclaim 120 C18 Columns

Improve the separation efficiency in your reversed-phase applications with Thermo Scientific™ Acclaim™ 120 C18 columns.

Improve the separation efficiency in your reversed-phase applications with Thermo Scientific™ Acclaim™ 120 C18 columns. These columns feature an ultrapure silica substrate with extremely low metal content to minimize tailing effects and deliver symmetrical peak shapes. The unique bonding chemistry yields excellent surface coverage to provide highly predictable separations that are unaffected by secondary interactions. Use these high-efficiency columns for maximum resolution in a wide variety of applications.<h5>High Performance Reversed-Phase Columns for Reproducible Results</h5><ul><li>Very high surface coverage and very low metal content together result in columns with excellent efficiencies</li><li>Reproducible column-to-column performance</li><li>Extremely low bleed, fully compatible with MS</li><li>Stable between pH 2 and 8</li><li>Available in 2.2, 3, and 5μm particle sizes and 4.6, 3.0, and 2.1mm diameters, with an average pore diameter of 120Å</li><li>Also available in 2.2μm RSLC format for reliable, fast separations</li></ul><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Endcapped: Yes</li><li>For use with: LC/MS</li><li>Max. Pressure: 11600 psi (800 bar)</li><li>Packing Material: Spherical, Fully Porous, Ultrapure Silica</li><li>Stationary Phase: C18</li><li>Surface Area: 300 m²/g</li><li>Temperature: 60°C</li><li>USP Type: L1</li><li>Carbon load: 18%</li><li>Phase: Reversed phase</li><li>Pore Size: 120 Å</li><li>pH: 2 to 8</li></ul><h4>About the Acclaim Family of HPLC Columns</h4>Achieve the high standards set by modern HPLC and LC/MS methods with the Acclaim family of reversed-phase columns. These silica-based columns with advanced column bonding and endcapping technologies provide complementary selectivity, high column efficiencies, and ultra-high resolution for a wide variety of applications.<ul><li>Broad spectrum of stationary phases, including conventional C8 and C18 phases, polar embedded phases, and specialty phases including wide-pore, are available to meet your specific application needs</li><li>Performance tested to ensure high quality and reliability for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, environmental, food, and other industrial chromatographic separations</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Acclaim_column_Broad_range_of_HPLC_and_UHPLC_columns_2ec9c98a86.jpg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: Broad range of HPLC and UHPLC columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Acclaim_column_Broad_range_of_HPLC_and_UHPLC_columns_2ec9c98a86.jpg 191w," sizes="100vw" width="1172" height="958">

Thermo Scientific Acclaim 300 C18 HPLC Columns

Achieve high-resolution peptide mapping and protein separations with Thermo Scientific™ Acclaim™ 300 C18 LC Columns.

Achieve high-resolution peptide mapping and protein separations with Thermo Scientific™ Acclaim™ 300 C18 LC Columns. The 3μm ultrapure silica particles reduce the limits for diffusion of the analytes into the stationary phase, resulting in fast, high-resolution separations. Compared to 5μm column packings, the smaller particles support increased flow rates and shallower gradients on shorter columns for faster separations.<h5>High-Resolution Separation of Proteins and Peptides</h5><ul><li>High-performance C18 bonding chemistry on 300Å pore silica</li><li>Application tested for suitability in peptide mapping</li><li>Reproducible for dependable results</li><li>Extremely low bleed, fully compatible with MS</li><li>Stable between pH 2 .5 and 7.5</li></ul><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Endcapped: Yes</li><li>For use with: LC/MS</li><li>Max. Pressure: 6000 psi (414 bar)</li><li>Packing Material: Ultrapure Silica</li><li>Stationary Phase: C18</li><li>Surface Area: 100 m²/g</li><li>Temperature: 60°C</li><li>USP Type: L1</li><li>Carbon load: 8%</li><li>Phase: Reversed phase</li><li>Pore Size: 300 Å</li><li>pH: 2.5 to 7.5</li></ul><h4>About the Acclaim Family of HPLC Columns</h4>Achieve the high standards set by modern HPLC and LC/MS methods with the Acclaim family of reversed-phase columns. These silica-based columns with advanced column bonding and endcapping technologies provide complementary selectivity, high column efficiencies, and ultra-high resolution for a wide variety of applications.<ul><li>Broad spectrum of stationary phases, including conventional C8 and C18 phases, polar embedded phases, and specialty phases including wide-pore, are available to meet your specific application needs</li><li>Performance tested to ensure high quality and reliability for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, environmental, food, and other industrial chromatographic separations</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Acclaim_column_Broad_range_of_HPLC_and_UHPLC_columns_2ec9c98a86.jpg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: Broad range of HPLC and UHPLC columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Acclaim_column_Broad_range_of_HPLC_and_UHPLC_columns_2ec9c98a86.jpg 191w," sizes="100vw" width="1172" height="958">

Thermo Scientific Acclaim VANQUISH C18 UHPLC Columns

Achieve even greater power of separation, speed, and throughput using Thermo Scientific Acclaim VANQUISH C18 UHPLC columns.

Achieve even greater power of separation, speed, and throughput using Thermo Scientific™ Acclaim™ VANQUISH™ C18 UHPLC columns. These reversed phase columns were developed in conjunction with the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products?category=40&amp;manufacturerItems=3&amp;search=vanquish">Vanquish UHPLC system</a> to take advantage of the system's extended pressure capabilities and robustness. The result is a new level of separation, speed and throughput that solve analytical challenges in liquid chromatography (LC) and LC-MS analyses.<h5>Delivering Powerful Separations</h5>The expanded range of Thermo Scientific™ Accucore™ Vanquish™ and Acclaim VANQUISH UHPLC columns offer a wider range of selectivity and format options to satisfy different UHPLC application requirements. They deliver:<ul><li>Better Separations: high efficiency enables separation of very complex mixture</li><li>More Results: High efficiency at high flow rates</li><li>Easier Interactions: Seamless workflow solution, for simple and easy separations</li><li>Wider Capabilities: Wide range of column selectivities and formats</li></ul><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Column type: Reversed Phase</li><li>Endcapped: yes</li><li>Max. Pressure: 21756 psi (1500 bar)</li><li>Packing Material: Spherical, Fully Porous, Ultrapure Silica</li><li>Stationary phase: C18</li><li>USP Type: L1</li><li>Surface Area: 300 m2/g</li><li>Temperature: 60°C</li><li>Carbon load: 18%</li><li>Phase: Reversed Phase</li><li>Pore Size: 120 Å</li><li>pH: 2 to 8</li></ul><h4>About the Acclaim Family of HPLC Columns</h4>Achieve the high standards set by modern HPLC and LC/MS methods with the Acclaim family of reversed-phase columns. These silica-based columns with advanced column bonding and endcapping technologies provide complementary selectivity, high column efficiencies, and ultra-high resolution for a wide variety of applications.<ul><li>Broad spectrum of stationary phases, including conventional C8 and C18 phases, polar embedded phases, and specialty phases including wide-pore, are available to meet your specific application needs</li><li>Performance tested to ensure high quality and reliability for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, environmental, food, and other industrial chromatographic separations</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Acclaim_column_Broad_range_of_HPLC_and_UHPLC_columns_2ec9c98a86.jpg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: Broad range of HPLC and UHPLC columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Acclaim_column_Broad_range_of_HPLC_and_UHPLC_columns_2ec9c98a86.jpg 191w," sizes="100vw" width="1172" height="958">

Thermo Scientific Syncronis C18 Columns

Achieve repeatable and consistent liquid chromatography (LC) separations using Thermo Scientific™ Syncronis™ C18 columns. 

Achieve repeatable and consistent liquid chromatography (LC) separations using Thermo Scientific™ Syncronis™ C18 columns. Highly pure, high surface area silica and dense stationary phase coverage minimize secondary interactions and ensure robust, high-resolution separations.&nbsp;Double end-capping provides extra surface coverage and inertness toward basic compounds. Manufactured and rigorously tested in ISO 9000 facilities, these columns are designed to meet a range of analytical needs including fast method development, quantitative analysis, and quality control.<h5>Highly Reproducible Separations</h5><ul><li>Rigorously tested stationary phase bonded to the highest quality silica ensures consistent, predictable LC performance.</li></ul><h5>Excellent Peak Shapes for Enhanced Resolution and Sensitivity</h5><ul><li>Dense surface coverage of silica minimizes secondary interactions and peak tailing</li><li>Double endcapped for extra surface coverage</li></ul><h5>Exceptional Column-to-Column Consistency</h5><ul><li>Manufactured, packed, and tested in ISO-9000-accredited facilities</li><li>Every column individually tested to meet stringent retention, efficiency, and peak symmetry specifications</li><li>Enhanced automated packing process</li></ul><h5>Available in Three Particle Sizes</h5><ul><li>1.7 μm for rapid ultrahigh-performance LC (UHPLC) separations, and 3 μm and 5 μm for more traditional HPLC analysis</li></ul><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Column type: Reversed Phase</li><li>Endcapped: yes</li><li>Max. Pressure: 5800 psi (400 bar)</li><li>Packing Material: Spherical, Fully Porous, Ultrapure Silica</li><li>Stationary phase: C18</li><li>USP Type: L1</li><li>Surface Area: 320 m2/g</li><li>Temperature: 60°C</li><li>Carbon load: 16%</li><li>Phase: Reversed Phase</li><li>Pore Size: 100 Å</li><li>pH: 2 to 9</li></ul><h4>Syncronis HPLC and UHPLC Columns</h4><h5>Enter a new world of chromatography</h5>When developing a new method, one of the most important goals for the chromatographer is to achieve a consistent, reproducible separation. This makes selecting an HPLC column that offers highly-reproducible results essential to attaining this goal.<h5>Features of Syncronis columns</h5>Thermo Scientific Syncronis LC columns achieve high levels of consistency and reproducibility through:<ul><li>Highly-pure, high-surface-area silica</li><li>Dense bonding and double endcapping</li><li>Stringent manufacturing and testing protocols</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific Syncronis C18 HPLC Columns

Attain repeatable and consistent LC separations for your scale up purification needs with Thermo Scientific™ Syncronis™ C18 reversed phase preparative HPLC columns. 

Attain repeatable and consistent LC separations for your scale up purification needs with Thermo Scientific™ Syncronis™ C18 reversed phase preparative HPLC columns. These preparative HPLC columns have extremely pure, high surface area silica with dense stationary phase coverage to minimize secondary interactions and ensure robust, high-resolution separations. Double endcapping provides additional surface coverage and inertness toward basic compounds. Columns come in a variety of dimensions and an option for XtendedLife hardware which improves column lifetime by maintaining a uniform packed bed.<h5>Highly Reproducible Separations</h5><ul><li>Rigorously tested stationary phase bonded to the highest quality silica ensures consistent, predictable LC performance.</li></ul><h5>Enhanced Resolution and Sensitivity</h5><ul><li>Dense surface coverage of silica minimizes secondary interactions and peak tailing.</li><li>Double endcapped for extra surface coverage. C18 (USP L1) selectivity.</li></ul>Preparative HPLC Column Hardware Options - based on column inner diameter (i.d.) and column performance needs.<h5>Standard Threaded and Standard Flange Hardware</h5><ul><li>Designed for standard applications, expertly packed and robustly designed to provide versatile products for routine use.</li><li>Standard threaded hardware for column i.d. &lt; 40mm.</li><li>Standard flange hardware for column i.d. ≥ 40mm.</li><li>Standard hardware can be modified on request to be compatible with SFC.</li></ul><h5>XtendedLife Hardware</h5><ul><li>Improves column lifetime by incorporating an internal Dynamic Axial Compression (DAC) system, ensuring the media bed is continuously packed tightly.</li><li>Compatible with SFC and is available in dimensions up to 50mm i.d.</li></ul>Preparative Guards are a proven and cost effective way to extend the lifetime of your prep column. Our preparative guard columns require the use of a preparative guard holder.<h5>Customer Specific Orders</h5>If there is a Thermo Scientific stationary phase you are currently using and would like to obtain in a preparative scale not shown or would like to discuss a specific column dimension, we would be happy to discuss your requirements. Please contact your local sales representative for Customer Specific Orders. Custom built columns are not eligible for returns.<h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Column type: Reversed Phase</li><li>Endcapped: yes</li><li>Max. Pressure: 4300 psi (295 bar)</li><li>Packing Material: Spherical, Fully Porous, Ultrapure Silica</li><li>Stationary phase: C18</li><li>USP Type: L1</li><li>Surface Area: 320 m2/g</li><li>Temperature: 60°C</li><li>Carbon load: 16%</li><li>Phase: Reversed Phase</li><li>Pore Size: 100 Å</li><li>pH: 2 to 9</li></ul><h4>Syncronis HPLC and UHPLC Columns</h4><h5>Enter a new world of chromatography</h5>When developing a new method, one of the most important goals for the chromatographer is to achieve a consistent, reproducible separation. This makes selecting an HPLC column that offers highly-reproducible results essential to attaining this goal.<h5>Features of Syncronis columns</h5>Thermo Scientific Syncronis LC columns achieve high levels of consistency and reproducibility through:<ul><li>Highly-pure, high-surface-area silica</li><li>Dense bonding and double endcapping</li><li>Stringent manufacturing and testing protocols</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific Syncronis aQ C18 Polar Endcapped HPLC Columns

The polar end-capped C18 phase in Thermo Scientific Syncronis aQ Column provides optimal retention of polar analytes and is fully compatible with 100% aqueous mobile phases. 

Ensure consistent, predictable liquid chromatography (LC) separations of polar analytes using Thermo Scientific™ Syncronis™ aQ Columns. High surface area silica and dense stationary phase coverage minimize secondary interactions and deliver reproducible high-resolution separations. The polar end-capped C18 phase provides optimal retention of polar analytes and is fully compatible with 100% aqueous mobile phases. Manufactured and rigorously tested in ISO 9000 facilities, these columns are designed to meet a range of analytical needs including fast method development, quantitative analysis, and quality control.<h5>Highly Reproducible Separations</h5><ul><li>Rigorously tested stationary phase bonded to the highest quality silica ensures consistent, predictable LC performance</li></ul><h5>Excellent Peak Shapes for Enhanced Resolution and Sensitivity</h5><ul><li>Dense surface coverage of silica minimizes secondary interactions and peak tailing</li></ul><h5>Exceptional Column-to-Column Consistency</h5><ul><li>Manufactured, packed, and tested in ISO-9000-accredited facilities</li><li>Every column individually tested to meet stringent retention, efficiency, and peak symmetry specifications</li><li>Enhanced automated packing process</li></ul><h5>Alternative Selectivity</h5><ul><li>Polar end-capped C18 stationary phase enhances retention of polar analytes</li></ul><h5>Compatible with Highly Aqueous Mobile Phases</h5><ul><li>Polar end-capping allows use of 100% aqueous mobile phases without loss of performance or stability</li></ul><h5>Available in Three Particle Sizes</h5><ul><li>1.7μm for rapid ultrahigh-performance LC (UHPLC) separations</li><li>3μm and 5μm for more traditional HPLC analysis</li></ul><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Column type: Reversed Phase</li><li>Endcapped: Polar</li><li>Max. Pressure: 5800 psi (400 bar)</li><li>Packing Material: Spherical, Fully Porous, Ultrapure Silica</li><li>Stationary phase: C18</li><li>USP Type: L1</li><li>Surface Area: 320 m2/g</li><li>Temperature: 60°C</li><li>Carbon load: 19%</li><li>Phase: Reversed Phase</li><li>Pore Size: 100 Å</li><li>pH: 2 to 8</li></ul><h4>Syncronis HPLC and UHPLC Columns</h4><h5>Enter a new world of chromatography</h5>When developing a new method, one of the most important goals for the chromatographer is to achieve a consistent, reproducible separation. This makes selecting an HPLC column that offers highly-reproducible results essential to attaining this goal.<h5>Features of Syncronis columns</h5>Thermo Scientific Syncronis LC columns achieve high levels of consistency and reproducibility through:<ul><li>Highly-pure, high-surface-area silica</li><li>Dense bonding and double endcapping</li><li>Stringent manufacturing and testing protocols</li></ul>

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