About Automated GPC/SPE
Automated GPC/SPE refers to the employment of automated technologies to carry out both the solid-phase extraction (SPE) and gel permeation chromatography (GPC) operations in a single workflow. Based on their size, GPC is a separation technique used to analyse macromolecules like polymers, proteins, and peptides. For the extraction and purification of target analytes from complex matrices, such as biological samples and environmental samples, SPE is a sample preparation technique that is used. Automated GPC/SPE is employed in several industries, including forensic investigation, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and environmental analysis. It is helpful when analysing complicated samples that comprise numerous analytes with varying characteristics, such as size, polarity, and hydrophobicity.
Unmatched Automation & ThroughputExperience exceptional efficiency with fully programmable extraction cycles. This Automated GPC/SPE Extraction System processes up to 24 samples per batch, saving time and reducing manual workload in high-volume laboratories. The intuitive LCD touchscreen and microcomputer control enable easy method setup and operation.
Enhanced Safety and ComplianceEquipped with door interlocks, an emergency stop, and an audio-visual fault alarm, this system ensures uncompromising operator safety. Built to meet demanding international standards such as ISO, GLP, and CE, it guarantees both process reliability and regulatory compliance.
Wide Solvent Compatibility & DurabilityWith chemical-resistant PTFE and SS316 components, the system is engineered for robust operation with aggressive acids, bases, and a variety of solvents. Its integrated self-cleaning and flushing programs minimize maintenance and prolong operational life, ensuring consistent results batch after batch.
FAQs of Automated GPC/SPE:
Q: How does the automated GPC/SPE system benefit my laboratory workflow?
A: This system combines high throughput, full automation, and solvent-saving features, enabling the processing of up to 24 samples per batch. It enhances sample preparation consistency, minimises manual handling, and allows programmable methods through its intuitive LCD touchscreen, significantly streamlining laboratory operations.
Q: What solvents are compatible with the extraction system?
A: The system accommodates a wide range of solvents, including strong acids and bases. Its PTFE/SS316 construction ensures outstanding chemical resistance for rugged laboratory use, supporting diverse analytical applications without compatibility concerns.
Q: When should the self-cleaning program be used?
A: The self-cleaning or flushing program, which is fully automated and programmable, should be activated after each extraction cycle or when switching between solvents and sample types. This prevents cross-contamination and maintains optimal system performance.
Q: Where is the equipment most effectively installed?
A: As a bench-top unit with integrated safety and waste management features, it is ideal for analytical, environmental, pharmaceutical, and food laboratoriesespecially those requiring automated sample preparation with high accuracy and throughput.
Q: What is the process for programming and operating extraction cycles?
A: Through its menu-driven software and LCD touchscreen, users can easily select and store predefined or customized methods. The system allows setting test speed, width, stroke, and pressure monitoring for each sample batch, ensuring precise and reproducible extractions.
Q: How does the system ensure user safety during operation?
A: Safety is maintained through features like a door interlock, emergency stop button, integrated overflow-proof waste tray, and real-time audio-visual alarms that notify users of faults or operational hazards.
Q: What are the main benefits of using a precision metering pump in this system?
A: The precision metering pump delivers accurate solvent dosing and sample flow rates, directly enhancing the reproducibility of extractions and achieving high measurement accuracy (2%) across the test range of 0.01500 mg/L.