Status deliveries and service in relation to Corona virus

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Dear customer,

Because of the coronavirus outbreak we live in a time with many questions.

It affects us all. More than ever before, it is important for your organisation to be able to guarantee continuity as much as possible, so that your contribution to our economy does not disappear.

We remain at your service, you can rely on the complete team of Instrument Solutions.

Supplies of instrument or consumables

To date, our foreign suppliers have not yet caused us any delays or that shipments are being temporarily detained.

However, this situation may change at any time. We advise you to build up sufficient stock so that you do not run into problems in the event of possible lockdowns. If you need an overview of products you order from us, we will be happy to send you this.

It concerns for instance products of the following brands: Inorganic Ventures – SCP Science – Glass Expansion – SPEX – Savillex – Macherey Nagel – LABC – Starna – CTC – Scion.  A complete overview of brands can be found here.

Technical Service

We will do everything in our power to continue to assist you in the event of technical malfunctions. Of course the safety of you and our Service & Product Specialists comes first. This means that if it is safe, we can carry out work at your location. If it is not safe or allowed, we can assist you remotely to solve the malfunctions of your lab equipment together. If you have a service request, you can let us know via a Service Ticket.

If you already have a General Service Agreement, you will be given priority.

Sales

Where possible, visits can be made remotely. We have possibilities for video meetings, presentations and product demonstrations, easy to give on your PC, tablet or smartphone. In this way, projects are minimally delayed.

If you need a call, please call us at +31 88 467 87 86.

We wish you a lot of strength in these turbulent times.

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Meet us at Laborama 2020 (new dates)

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Instrument Solutions participates with a booth at Laborama Expo on 11 and 12 June 2020 in Brussels. Originally this event was planned to take place on March 19 and 20, but due to the Corona virus it has been postponed.

For the Belgian market, this annual Expo is the meeting place for the laboratory sector.

Where is it? Brussels Expo – Palace 1 – Belgium

Meet us at booth number E20.

What you can expect at our stand:

Register free of charge

Silent compact Air Compressor AirComp200

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Claind, Italian manufacturer of gas generators since 1979, has launched a new compact air compressor. It has the power of an industrial compressor, but made it suitable for the laboratory.

The compressor delivers 180 Nl/minute of ultra dry oil-free compressed air suitable for feeding all nitrogen generators. Also suitable for general use.

For the lab a low noise level is important and the AirComp 200 is therefore quiet (< 58 dB). For years Claind has identified the most important wishes of laboratory users and integrated these into the AirComp 200. This makes the AirComp 200 unique!

Lowest noise level in the market

A pleasantly compact, aesthetic compressor that can be placed under the lab table. Ideal for the laboratory.

The AirComp 200 has a high production capacity (180 Nl/minute at 8.5 bar). Depending on the desired flow, the speed is automatically controlled so that in most situations only a small part of the capacity is used. The effect of this is:

  • a low electricity consumption;
  • Reduced engine load resulting in longer compressor life;
  • that it is low-maintenance thanks to the variable speed and low temperature that is released.

A built-in membrane dryer provides ultra dry air (Outlet Dew Point -60°C).

Lastly, the AirComp 200 is remotely controllable from the PC or smartphone and Operating parameters can be monitored in real time.

 

Specifications
Flow Rate180Nl/min (210 l/min FAD) @ 7 bar
Technologies employedOil free SCROLL compressor with Universal Power Supply and Electronic Speed Control
Output pressure6 ÷ 9,5 bar
Air output characteristicsParticulate = 0,01 mmm, Moisture=  -60°C dew point ATP @ 9,5bar 50Nl/min
Electrical Supply230 Vac ± 10%, 50/60, Hz 2,5kW
Index of protectionIP20
Noise Minimum: 54 dBA    Medium: 58 dBA
Operating temperature5°C – 40°C
Environmental HumidityMax 90% without condensation
Max AltitudeTested up to 2000 m from the sea level
DimensionsHeight: 79,5cm, Width: 68cm,  Depth: 83cm, Weight: 148kg
Pneumatic ConnectionsPurified Air Output: G 1/2” female
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Freezer Mill ideal for modified RoHS regulations

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The RoHS Directive is an EU directive for the restriction of hazardous substances in electronic products. RoHS is an abbreviation of Restriction of Hazardous Substances. Until recently, this directive listed 6 heavy metals that could be restricted in products by manufacturers of these devices. Four phthalates have now been added to these heavy metals for the RoHS3 version.

For years the Freezer/Mill of manufacturer SPEX SamplePrep has been grinding electronic & electrical components (for heavy metals) and plastic children’s toys & care products (for phthalates) into a homogeneous fine powder. This fine powder ensures efficient extraction of residues at low level and is therefore an ideal device to prepare samples for further downstream analysis. The Freezer/Mill therefore plays an important role in demonstrating whether the individual components and end product are produced in accordance with RoHS regulations.

The EU RoHS3 specifies maximum levels for the following 10 restricted substances:

  • Cadmium (Cd): < 100 ppm
  • Lead (Pb): < 1000 ppm
  • Mercury (Hg): < 1000 ppm
  • Hexavalent chromium: (Cr VI) < 1000 ppm
  • Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB): < 1000 ppm
  • Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE): < 1000 ppm
  • Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP): < 1000 ppm
  • Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP): < 1000 ppm
  • Dibutyl phthalate (DBP): < 1000 ppm
  • Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP): < 1000 ppm

The first six were already applicable to the original RoHS, while the last four were added under RoHS 3, which came into force on 22 July 2019.

In order to comply with these new regulations, companies and local authorities will have to test products to ensure compliance.

Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Related to RoHS is the WEEE, which stands for Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment. The WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC requires the treatment, recovery and recycling of electrical and electronic equipment (90% goes to landfill). All electronic products on the EU markets must comply with the WEEE standard and carry the “Wheelie Bin” sticker.

Functioning Freezer/Mill:

The sample is placed in a special fully sealable Grinding Vial and immersed in liquid nitrogen to reach cryogenic temperatures. The sample is then pulverized by a stainless steel impacter which is magnetically beaten back and forth against two stationary end plugs of the vial by induction. Because the vial is immersed in liquid nitrogen throughout the grinding cycle and is tightly sealed, it retains hazardous and volatile substances and does not cross-contaminate other samples.

Special chromium-free vial sets are available for analysis of the elements. (Of course no Hg, Cd, or Pb is present in these sets either)

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New – HydraMist Spray Chamber

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Improve measurement sensitivity of elements such as Sb, Se, Tl and Hg by a factor of 10

The HydraMist of Glass-Expansion is a sensitive, simple-to-use spray chamber for Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) that allows simultaneous operation of both conventional pneumatic nebulization and cold-vapor/hydride generation. Cold vapor generation can provide more than 10-fold improvement in sensitivity on ICP for cold vapor forming elements such As, Sb, Se, Tl and Hg. The generation of volatile species of these elements results in increased analyte loading of the analytical plasma giving lower detection limits.

Cold vapor generation can provide more than 10-fold improvement in sensitivity on ICP for cold vapor forming elements such As, Sb, Se, Tl and Hg.

Design

Its design is based upon Glass Expansion’s industry-standard cyclonic 

spray chamber, giving excellent sensitivity and short-term analytical precision with fast washout. It features a secondary inlet port that mixes the aerosolized sample and liquid reductant inside the spray chamber for rapid conversion of the As, Sb, Se, Tl and Hg analytes into volatile hydride species. A unique drain design ensures fast, complete removal of waste from the spray chamber, eliminating excess hydrogen build-up that causes sample reflux degrading analytical precision.

HydraMist spray chamber features:

  • Same outstanding short-term analytical precision and washout as other Glass Expansion cyclonic spray chambers
  • Fast and complete vapor phase formation of volatile As, Se, Sb, Tl and Hg species for the best detection limits in hydride generation mode
  • A unique drain design to eliminate hydrogen build-up and sample reflux that degrades short-term precision
  • Economic, just replace your current spray chamber and keep your existing nebulizer
  • Improve productivity by analysing non-hydride forming elements and cold vapor elements simultaneously, avoiding system shutdowns to change over between the hydride generator accessory and conventional pneumatic nebulization

Simple Mode

With a simple to setup with fast changeover, the HydraMist Spray chamber can be operated in one of 3 different modes. The simple mode provides (figure 1.) simultaneous hydride and pneumatic nebulization mode with 5 fold improvements for detection limits of the hydride forming elements, while maintaining analytical performance for non-hydride elements.

Sensitive Mode

With the addition of an extra sample input and t-piece (figure 2.) the HyrdraMist provides a sensitive, simultaneous cold vapor and pneumatic nebulization mode with more than 10 fold improvements in detection limits for the cold vapor elements without compromising performance of non-hydride forming elements. Finally, it can be used as a conventional cyclonic spray chamber with pneumatic nebulization.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SeaSpray Nebulizer for ICP

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The SeaSpray Nebulizer of Glass Expansion is the best choice when samples contain high concentrations of dissolved solids. Seawater, brine and platinum baths are just a few examples of SeaSpray applications. However, it is not recommended if samples contain large particles or HF. The SeaSpray nebulizer produces the finest aerosol particles, increasing sensitivity.

SeaSpray Nebulizer – high performance nebulizer for ICP-OES and ICP-MS

Advantages of the SeaSpray nebulizer:

  • The highest sensitivity for each concentric nebulizer on the market
  • Excellent analytical performance
  • Excellent atomization efficiency
  • Perfect for high concentrations of dissolved solids
  • High tolerance for particles
  • The fastest possible rinsing because the sample channel is uniform from the entry point to the point.
  • Quick and easy connection to an LC, IC or HPLC without dead volume when combined with the Glass Expansion LC fitting kit.

Because the SeaSpray is equipped with an accurate VitriCone sample capillary:

  • Is it vibration resistant for the best analytical precision?
  • It has an even internal diameter and a blockage-resistant sample channel
  • Let that consistent Nebulizer-to-Nebulizer
  • Performance see through the highest dimensional tolerances

The SeaSpray Direct Connection (DC) nebulizer is the latest design. It has a UniFit sample connector that glides easily over the sample arm and an argon connector that is configured to connect directly to your ICP.

Advantages of the SeaSpray DC Nebulizer are:

  • Inert metal-free argon connector
  • Instrument-specific Direct Connect flexible argon line
  • Reliable ratchet attachment for leakproof gas connection

DC versions of SeaSpray, MicroMist, Conikal, Slurry, DuraMist, OpalMist and VeeSpray Nebulizers are available for the most common models of ICP-OES and ICP-MS.

New module Chronect Workstation Mosh-Moah – AlOx Clean-Up

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Automated removal of natural alkanes

Schematic representation of AlOx Trap in Mosh-Moah analysis

Foods contain natural alkanes which, if not recognized, are included in the determination of MOSH. Axel Semrau has developed an automated solution for this, which can be integrated as an additional module in the Chronect Workstation Mosh-Moah.

The cleaning is done with an additional purification column containing alumina column and removing natural hydrocarbons. This solution requires an additional Valve and HPLC pump for the Mosh-Moah. The cleaning can be combined with the automatic epoxidation step. This step prevents natural olefins from entering the MOAH fraction.

 

 

Analysis of sunflower oil; display of peaks before and after purification with aluminium oxide

 

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Shelf life standards up to five years

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Inorganic Ventures standards have always had a shelf life of one year. With the application of Transpiration Control Technology (TCT), you can now store standards for ICP-OES, ICP-MS and AAS for up to 5 years without any change in concentration. This period starts from the production of the batch, not from delivery.

Inorganic Ventures supplies standards that usually have a shelf life of two years upon arrival. We cannot always guarantee this, but we do always give you the assurance of at least one year.

For custom standards, we guarantee a shelf life of five years. These are, of course, tailor-made for you.

Background: what is transpiration?

Transpiration refers to the bottle wall allowing water vapour to pass through and/or evaporation from the closed bottle opening. This leads to an increase in the concentration of the CRM/RM.

The solution

Transpiration Control Technology extends the shelf life of the product.Inorganic Ventures TCT zakken Inorganic Ventures uses a special aluminised bag that prevents an increase in concentration until the bag is opened. The sealed TCT bag stops the loss of water vapour from the bottle once equilibrium is reached in the bag. This means you receive the same high-quality product, but with a longer shelf life and greater certainty. This improvement comes at no extra cost to you. Our conditional warranty remains unchanged.

What does this mean for you?

You will receive the standards in a TCT bag. They remain certified for up to 5 years in the sealed bag. Once you open the bag, they have a shelf life of one year. Therefore, keep the bag closed until you are ready to use the product. The packaging clearly states the date until which you can use the standard.

You can find the full explanation on the Inorganic Ventures website.

Calibration standards on this website

Nieuwe Robotic CZV-Analyser BOD-300

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Het productaanbod van SCP Science voor Robotic BZV-analyzers is na het uitbrengen van de EasyPREP BOD-200 uitgebreid met de EasyPREP BOD-300, een milieuanalyser voor de monstervoorbereiding en -analyse van BZV. Met drie peristaltische pompen voor Liquidhandling, voegt de BOD Seed remmer, nitrificatieremmer en verdunningswater toe aan het monster. BOD staat voor de Engelse vertaling Bio Oxygen Demand.

Verschillen ten opzichte van model BOD-200:

  • de BOD-300 opent en sluit de BOD-flessen automatisch;
  • verwerkt die meer flessen per run (72 stuks 300mL flessen en 96 stuks 165mL flessen);
  • beweegt de BOD-300 sneller.

Het instrument voert automatisch uit: 

  • toevoeging van Seed en Inhibitor;
  • monsterverdunning;
  • monsterhomogenisatie;
  • data-acquisitie, berekening en opslag.

Overige kenmerken:

  • keuzemogelijkheid voor incubatieperioden van 5, 7 of 20 dagen;
  • geschikt voor herbruikbare glazen en/ of wegwerpflessen van 300mL en glazen herbruikbare flessen van 165 of 60mL;
  • barcoding-optie biedt monster-, fles- en racktracking gedurende het hele proces;
  • automatisch wasstation voorkomt kruisbesmetting;
  • gebruikersvriendelijke software, compatibel met LIMS;
  • voldoet aan laboratoriumnormen: ISO 5815-1, EN-1899-1, EN-1899-2, EN-5814 (2012), EPA 405.1.

Het instrument is voorzien van een onderhoudsarme elektrode voor opgeloste zuurstof (DO) met optische of membraantechnologie. Tevens houdt een roerstaafje het monster homogeen en versnelt het evenwicht van de elektrode voor DO-metingen. Software beheert de eerste tot en met de laatste DO-meting van het monster en voert de BOD berekeningen uit.

De EasyPREP BOD werkt met een optische elektrode of een membraanelektrode. De optische elektrode heeft geen onderhoud nodig en hoeft ook niet opnieuw gevuld te worden met elektrolyt. Verder wordt de Optische elektrode gekenmerkt door een stabiele respons en minimale drift.

meer informatie over Robotic BOD-Analysers

Webinar (Engelstalig)

Op 30 april 2019, om 16.00uur, is er een webinar waarin ook een demonstratie van het systeem wordt gegeven. Het webinar duurt 30 minuten en wordt gepresenteerd door Mr. Art Ross, Product Specialist van SCP Science.
Topics include:
  • Learn how lab automation increases productivity.
  • See a demonstration of the system.
  • Participate in a live question and answer period.
Key System Features:
  • BOD / cBOD Analysis
  • Seed, inhibitor and water addition
  • Capping / Decapping of 60, 165, or 300 ml bottles
  • Data Storage and Calculation
  • Optical or Membrane Probe
  • Single or Dual Probe
Registreer hier voor webinar

 

Inorganic Ventures geaccrediteerd volgens ISO 17034-2016

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Inorganic Ventures heeft zijn accreditatie volgens ISO 17034: 2016 voltooid. Het hoogste niveau van kwaliteitsborging in de gecertificeerde referentiemateriaal-industrie (CRM).

Deze accreditatie garandeert dat alle methoden die een fabrikant gebruikt om zijn CRM’s te certificeren gevalideerd en bewezen zijn. Kortom, ISO 17034 is het stempel van goedkeuring dat aangeeft dat de CRM’s van de fabrikant correct en competent zijn geproduceerd.

“Inorganic Ventures is volgens ISO 17034 en zijn voorgangers langer geaccrediteerd dan enige andere fabrikant van anorganische standaarden”, zegt Chris Gaines, President van Inorganic Ventures. “We zijn er trots op een precedent te scheppen voor de rest van de industrie.“

Inorganic Ventures is op 17 september 2018 geaccrediteerd als ISO 17034: 2016, meer dan een jaar voordat deze overgang moest plaatsvinden. Daarnaast is Inorganic Ventures geaccrediteerd volgens ISO / IEC 17025: 2017 op 17 september 2018, meer dan twee jaar voor de vereiste overgangsdatum.

“We geloven in het bieden van de best mogelijke waarde aan onze klanten, terwijl we ervoor zorgen dat ze het product van de hoogste kwaliteit op de markt krijgen”, zegt Laura Robinson, Marketing Manager voor Inorganic Ventures.

U kunt meer informatie vinden over de ISO-certificeringen van Inorganic Venures en  kopieën van de certificaten vindt u hier.

 

Veel gestelde vragen

Onze methoden geven aan dat we ISO Guide 34-producten moeten gebruiken. Kunnen we nog steeds kopen van IV?

Ja, dat kan. Onze producten voldoen nog steeds aan of overtreffen de vereisten van ISO-handleiding 34 en voldoen nu aan de strenge eisen van ISO 17034: 2016.

Sommige van uw CoA’s verwijzen nog steeds naar ISO-Guide 34. Zijn ze nog steeds OK om te gebruiken?

Ja, dat zijn ze. Sommige van onze voorraadproducten die zijn vervaardigd en gecertificeerd vóór onze accreditatiedatum van 17 september 2018, verwijzen nog steeds naar ISO Guide 34. Er kan ook een korte vertraging optreden bij het bijwerken van sommige van onze documentatie, labels en website, maar u kunt verzekerd zijn dat de producten nog steeds worden geproduceerd volgens dezelfde hoge normen als u van IV gewend bent.

Waarom breng het me dat mijn CRM-fabrikant is geaccrediteerd volgens ISO 17034?

ISO 17034 garandeert dat alle methoden die door de geaccrediteerde fabrikant worden gebruikt om hun CRM’s te certificeren, gevalideerd en bewezen zijn en dat alle CRM’s correct en competent zijn geproduceerd. Het is als een verzekeringspolis voor de kwaliteit van het product.

Als een bedrijf is geaccrediteerd volgens ISO 17034, betekent dit dan dat al zijn producten worden gefabriceerd om aan deze productienorm te voldoen?

Nee. In feite hebben veel concurrenten van IV een veel beperktere reikwijdte in termen van welke producten feitelijk worden voorbereid met behulp van de gevalideerde processen en procedures die vereist zijn om te voldoen aan de ISO 17034: 2016-specificaties. U moet altijd het accreditatiegebied van uw leverancier bekijken voordat u uw CRM’s koopt. De scope van accreditatie van IV omvat een lijst met 31 pagina’s met producten, terwijl sommige ISO 17034-scopes van onze concurrenten een aantal pagina’s minder dan 10 pagina’s telt.

Over Inorganische Ventures

Inorganic Ventures vervaardigt sinds 1985 een hogere klasse van gecertificeerde referentiematerialen (CRM’s) tegen een eerlijke prijs. Onze CRM’s zijn ontworpen om stabiel, compatibel, NIST traceerbaar te zijn en zijn vervaardigd en getest onder ISO / IEC 17025: 2017 & ISO 17034: Richtlijnen voor 2016 (A2LA, 883.01 & 883.02). We maken bijna elk anorganisch CRM voor ICP, ICP-MS, IC, atomaire absorptie, natte chemie en QC-toepassingen. Eigen normen zijn in feite onze specialiteit. Als een ISO 9001: 2015 geregistreerd bedrijf (QSR-1034), is ons doel om het hoogste kwaliteitsproduct en de meest uitzonderlijke klantenservice en technische ondersteuning in de industrie te bieden.

Hun kracht ligt in het verzorgen van uw specifieke behoeften, Flexing To Your Spex!