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Gasgeneratoren voor LC-MS

20 May 2026/in Product News /by Sina Saidifar

Stap over naar gasgeneratoren voor LC-MS

Stap over naar gasgeneratoren voor LC-MS: veilig, efficiënt en bespaar kosten

Een LC-MS-systeem is een van de grootste gasverbruikers binnen een modern analytisch laboratorium. De meeste systemen zijn gekoppeld aan externe stikstofbronnen, via een netwerk van roestvrijstalen of koperen leidingen verbonden met zware hogedrukcilinders. Door het hoge gasverbruik van een LC-MS raken deze cilinders snel leeg. Dit leidt tot een aanzienlijke logistieke belasting en verhoogde veiligheidsrisico’s: medewerkers moeten continu de gasdruk monitoren en zware flessen vervangen die onder hoge druk staan. Lege cilinders veroorzaken bovendien direct onderbroken analyses en ongewenste stilstand.

Een gasgenerator biedt een structurele oplossing voor deze problematiek.

Wij leveren hoogwaardige gasgeneratoren van het merk Claind, die specifiek zijn afgestemd op de capaciteit van uw LC-MS-systeem. Daarmee bent u verzekerd van een betrouwbare en continue gasvoorziening.

Daarmee profiteert u direct van de volgende voordelen:

Continue 24/7 gasproductie voor maximale uptime
Geen zware gascilinders meer die onder hoge druk staan
Aanzienlijke kostenbesparing en snelle Return on Investment (ROI)
Duurzamer: geen transport en handling van zware metalen cilinders
Constante gasstroom met stabiele zuiverheid voor optimale analytische prestaties
Geen handmatige monitoring of vervanging van gasflessen

Zolang er stroom beschikbaar is, levert een generator continu gas aan het LC-MS-systeem. Hierdoor kunnen analyses ook in het weekend veilig doorgaan, zonder dat toezicht of handmatige interventie nodig is.

Na de eenmalige investering vervallen terugkerende kosten zoals cilinderhuur, transport en milieuheffingen. Afgezien van periodiek onderhoud blijven de operationele kosten beperkt, wat resulteert in een snelle terugverdientijd. Daarnaast is deze oplossing milieuvriendelijker, doordat transportbewegingen van zware vrachtwagens worden geëlimineerd.

De generator levert een constante gasstroom met een stabiele zuiverheid, wat variaties tussen gascilinders voorkomt en bijdraagt aan een lagere basislijnruis en betere reproduceerbaarheid van analyses.

Laboratoriummedewerkers hoeven geen tijd meer te besteden aan het controleren en vervangen van gasflessen, waardoor zij zich volledig kunnen richten op hun analytische kerntaken.

Kortom: de overstap naar een on-site gasgenerator is niet alleen een investering in veiligheid en gebruiksgemak, maar vooral een logische stap naar een betrouwbaarder, efficiënter en duurzamer laboratorium.

Voor meer informatie kunt u het onderstaande contactformulier invullen. Wij denken graag met u mee over een oplossing die optimaal aansluit bij uw LC-MS-systeem.

Ontvang persoonlijk advies!

Introduction Katanax® X-100 Fusion Fluxer

20 August 2025/in Product News /by Marc Vendrig

We introduce the Katanax® X-100 from Environmental Express, an advanced yet accessible electric fusion fluxer designed specifically for modern laboratories with lower sample capacity.

Electric Fusion Fluxer for XRF and ICP Analysis

The X-100 is a perfect entry-level model in the Katanax range and complements the existing 3-position (X-300) and 6-position (X-600) models. This means that there is now a suitable solution for every type of laboratory.

The X-100 features innovative, individually replaceable heating elements that are resistant to chemical attack and do not become brittle. This makes the fluxer robust, easy to maintain, and durable. The warm-up time is less than 15 minutes, and thanks to the PID temperature control and unique flux-calibrated temperature calibration, stable operation is guaranteed.

The device operates on both 115V and 230V (single connection) without external power supplies or coolants, and has an intuitive interface with preset, customizable fusion methods. Via CPLive™ networking capabilities, the X-100 can also be easily integrated into digital workflows.

The Katanax® X-100: the compact solution within a powerful and complete fusion range.

Curious about the possibilities or would you like to request a demonstration? Feel free to contact us – we are happy to help!

Press Release: Instrument Solutions appointed as distributor for Knauer

Knauer appoints Instrument Solutions as distributor

Instrument Solutions Benelux BV, a leading supplier of high quality laboratory equipment and solutions, is pleased to announce that it has been appointed by Knauer as a distributor for the Benelux region. This appointment is a recognition of the expertise and success of Instrument Solutions Benelux BV in the scientific and industrial laboratory market.

As a distributor of Knauer, Instrument Solutions will offer Knauer’s full range of advanced laboratory instruments and accessories to customers in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Knauer, a renowned manufacturer of analytical and preparative HPLC systems, columns and other laboratory equipment, is known for its technological innovation, reliability and customer-oriented approach.

Link to the Knauer website.

“We are thrilled and honored to be Knauer’s distribution partner for the Benelux region,” said Jan Volkers, Product Manager of Instrument Solutions. “Knauer is a well-known brand in the lab industry that develops and manufactures its products in Germany, is known for its high-quality products and excellent customer service. We look forward to providing our customers with innovative solutions and technical support from Knauer.”

With this new partnership, Instrument Solutions strengthens its position as a prominent supplier of laboratory solutions and offers its customers an even wider range of high-quality instruments and services.

For more information about the products and services of Instrument Solutions Benelux BV, please contact:

Jan Volkers

Sales Manager

Tel; +31 (0) 88 4678 786

E-mail; j.volkers@instrument-solutions.com

Sina Saidifar

Product Specialist Chromatografie

Tel; +31 (0) 88 4678 747

E-mail; s.saidifar@instrument-solutions.com

Platinum Cobalt Color Standard

27 October 2022/in News, Product News /by Marc Vendrig

Drowning in water testing regulations?

Inorganic Ventures’ Platinum Cobalt Color Standard (PT-CO-500ML) is your lifeline!

Accurate, traceable standards are essential for regulatory compliance. If you don’t start with an accurately calibrated CRM, you can’t have confidence in your data.

The color of water and wastewater is often evaluated by determining the level of contaminants present and acts as a general indicator of water quality. For many years, the term “water white” was considered an adequate measurement of solvent color. Different expressions for defining “water white” were developed, making it clear that a more precise color standard is needed.

This need has been met using a colorimetric scaling method that measures the yellow tint in liquids compared to a qualified reference solution. Using UV/Vis spectroscopy, rather than a visual comparison, allows an analyst to more accurately and precisely determine present impurities, which is necessary for virtually colorless samples. Therefore, it is essential that the quality of the reference materials used match the high-quality performance of UV/Vis spectroscopy.

The use of the accurate starting materials (potassium chloroplatinate/cobalt chloride hexahydrate) required by the ASTM method, combined with Inorganic Ventures’ NIST traceable instrument verification methods, ensures credible, repeatable and reliable results.

While different approaches exist in the market for formulating and certifying Pt-Co color standards, the IV product starts with the right materials, follows the prescribed method and backs it up with chemical expertise, integrity and support. Here’s how you can stay afloat as water testing methods evolve.

Platinum Cobalt Color Standard - item number: PT-CO-500ML
Analyte	µg/mL	Method	NIST SRM#
Platina Cobalt Color Units	500 CU	Nominal (from ASTM D1209-05 method and standard method 2120C)	N/A *
Cobalt, Co	250	ICP Assay	3113
Platinum, Pt	500	ICP Assay	3140

*Measured absorbance data determined using a spectrophotometer verified with NIST SRM 2034 and NIST SRM 931h for wavelength and absorbance are provided on the Certificate or Analysis. *Absorbance data obtained using an optical glass cell with a 50mm path length per Standard Methods 2120C and ASTM D1209-05-05.

Other advantages:

Other Benefits:

Lot to lot consistency and guaranteed stability
Eliminates the time of preparing 500 CU in-house
Traceable to NIST
Second source available upon request
Packaged in our TCT which offers up to 5-year shelf life and eliminates concerns about shipping and storage

Alternative for Gas Cylinders

12 April 2022/in News, Product News /by Sina Saidifar

Gas cylinders in the laboratory or workshop involve risks. Think of gas cylinders that leak with the risk of explosion as a result. And, depending on the type of gas, could potentially cause asphyxiation. In addition, moving can sometimes be a difficult and dangerous undertaking. In fact, having high-pressure cylinder bottles near your employees is an undesirable situation. Finally, there are measures that must be taken to comply with the regulations for gas cylinders.

Fortunately, there is an alternative, namely gas generators. Advantages of this compared to gas bottles are:

No explosion hazard
Easy to move
They don’t run out and don’t need to be replaced
Consistent gas purity
Economically beneficial

A gas generator only supplies gas when your instrument asks for it. If your instrument is on standby or turned off, the generator will not generate any gas. In the situation that an instrument has to be moved, the generator can be moved more easily. So no hassle to re-install the piping.

Nothing is more annoying if you no longer have spare gas bottles when a gas bottle runs out. It can just happen that there are delivery problems or employees have forgotten to check the gas bottles, resulting in an empty gas bottle. A generator will not run out and will continue to generate gas and will not need to be disconnected.

Perhaps the most important reason for your analysis is consistent gas purity. A gas generator supplies a constant quality of gas, while the purity of gas from a bottle can differ per bottle. That is undesirable for your instrument and analysis results.

The price of gas cylinders is increasing every year. Gas is becoming more expensive and its supply costs are increasing.

Investing in a gas generator has a payback period of approximately 6 to 12 months. This of course depends on your situation.

Instrument Solutions represents Claind Gas Generators and Purifiers. With over 40 years of experience, their gas generators provide a safer and economical way to supply clean gases. Claind’s generators generate pure Hydrogen (H2), Nitrogen (N2) or pure air (O2) for GC, LC-MS, TOC and many other applications.

If you think that gas generators can replace your gas bottles, but you want to know what is possible for your specific situation, our specialists Sina Saidifar and Jan Volkers can advise you without obligation.

More information about Claind gas generators

Laborama 2022, May 19 and 20

1 April 2022/in Events, Product News /by Marc Vendrig

For the Belgian market, this normally annual Expo is the meeting place for the laboratory industry. After an absence of 2 years due to the Corona pandemic, this event is fortunately back on the agenda!

Instrument Solutions participates as an exhibitor at Laborama Expo that takes place in Brussels on May 19 and 20, 2022.

Where? Brussels Expo – Hall 1 – Belgium

Meet us at booth C26

What to expect at our booth:

Discover the capabilities of the Electronic Nose, Tongue and Eye from Alpha MOS
BWB’s flame photometer that measures all 5 elements Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium and Barium in one analysis
Inorganic Calibration Standards from Inorganic Ventures
ICP-OES and ICP-MS accessories and consumables from Glass Expansion
HPLC systems from Ecom
Cryogenic grinding with the Freezer Mill, GenoGrinder bead-beater and Katanax electric Fusion Fluxer from SPEX SamplePrep
CRM for UV-VIS spectrometry from Starna
Evoqua Ultra Pure Water systems

Webinar MultiVIEW

24 March 2022/in Events, Product News /by Marc Vendrig

Now meet the MultiVIEW microwave oven. With 12 individually controllable microwaves, each with its own IR temperature sensor, this microwave is unique in its kind. This system is ideally suited for both R&D and High Throughput lab.

On April 7 from 15:00 – 15:40 our Product Manager Jeroen van Boxtel together with Art Ross from SCP Science will show you live the MultiVIEW in action.

Do you regularly have samples of different kinds or large series?
If you have to deal with different types of samples for which you want to apply different protocols, then this MultiVIEW might be interesting for you. You can set the temperature course for each sample separately. The screenshot below shows how this looks on the screen. This also applies to large series of samples. In combination with 4 AutoLOADER Units it is possible to unlock up to 300 samples in succession.

Need more information?
Link to product page | Link to brochure
If you have questions about this webinar or about the MultiVIEW, feel free to call us at +31 (0) 88 46 78 786

Would you like to participate?

Please fill in the following form:

Webinars on sensory properties of plastic packaging and cosmetics

17 March 2021/in Events, Product News /by Marc Vendrig

Consumers are very critical when it comes to the sensory properties of plastic packaging and cosmetic products. Think, for example, of plastic bottles for drinking water and the smell of creams. Producers anticipate this as much as possible by matching their products as closely as possible to the scent preferences of the consumer.

For this purpose, they work with scent panels to randomly test products on scent and visual attractiveness.

However, there are limitations to panel surveys:

Hundreds of test persons are needed for a representative study
A human being can do a limited amount of testing; after a while, noise appears in the data, even in sensory-trained persons
It is not possible to compare data from surveys over time

Our partner Alpha MOS is specialised in instrumental solutions that analyse the sensory profile of plastic packaging and cosmetics, among other products. A scent profile is made of the products and special software is used to correlate it with the consumer’s preferences. In this way, the instrument can learn what the consumer likes and dislikes. Reversed engineering is also possible to analyse competing products.

Webinars

Alpha MOS is organising 4 webinars to give you insight into how you can easily optimise the sensory characteristics of your products with E-Nose and E-Tongue. Below you can read the topics and dates for the webinars. Register via the buttons below!

Subject: ‘Plastic Packaging’

When:

Tuesday 30th March 2021 at 14:00h
Thursday 1st April 2021 at 14:00h

Subject: ‘Cosmetics’

When:

Tuesday 6th April 2021 at 14:00h
Thursday 8th April 2021 at 14:0oh

New PFA C-Flow s-type Nebulizer

12 June 2020/in Product News /by Marc Vendrig

Savillex has launched a new generation C-Flow s-type series of PFA Nebulizers. These are specially designed for ICP-MS analysis of semiconductors and similar demanding low volume ICP-MS analyses. The s-type uniquely combines the sensitivity and excellent washout of a Nebulizer with integrated suction line with the versatility and ease of a demountable Nebulizer.

The C-Flow s-type introduces a new inner design that significantly improves the Nebulizer efficiency and provides unmatched sensitivity.

Compared to all other PFA concentric Nebulizers, the sensitivity is 10% higher in normal plasma and 15% higher in cool plasma.

Each s-type Nebulizer features a demountable uptake line that is attached to the Nebulizer via a zero dead volume connector. If the uptake line ever gets damaged, it can easily be replaced; there is no need to replace the Nebulizer itself. Competitive demountable Nebulizers often suffer from reduced washout as a result of carry-over. This is not the case with the C-Flow s-type and is just as good as Nebulizers with integrated uptake line.

Technical Note - C-Flow s-Type PFA Nebulizers Performance

Technical Note - C-Flow s-Type PFA Nebulizer Range

More information about PFA sample introduction systems

Mosh-Moah vrije Vials en Caps

12 April 2019/in Product News /by Marc Vendrig

Bij de monstervoorbereiding dienen alle mogelijke introducties van vals-positieve Mosh Moah-verontreinigingen in het LC-GC-systeem te worden vermeden. We moeten er zeker van zijn dat alle gemeten Mosh Moah resultaten afkomstig zijn van het monster en niet van de laboratoriumomgeving. Het oplosmiddel dat we voor het experiment gebruiken wordt getest op de aanwezigheid van Mosh-Moah. Handschoenen worden gebruikt om contact tussen het monster en de huid te vermijden. Glaswerk wordt meestal vooraf gereinigd, maar de Vials en Caps met septa worden meestal direct uit de doos gebruikt.

Met name de septa kunnen veel Mosh Moah-gerelateerde componenten bevatten en vormen dan ook een hoog risico op hoge ruis of vals-positieve resultaten.

Een goed alternatief zijn Virgin PTFE-septa. Deze zijn chemisch zeer goed bestand tegen de meeste media en veranderen niet van eigenschappen. Voor de witte PTFE septa geldt een hoge temperatuurstabiliteit van circa – 250°C tot circa + 250°C. Er is geen desorptie van het Mosh Moah component. Daarom is dit materiaal het meest geschikt voor deze toepassing.

Probleem

Crimp Caps worden normaal gesproken gebruikt voor Single-Injection HPLC analyse. Er zijn 2 nadelen van deze sluiting in combinatie met de gewenste septa:

de ingebrachte PTFE-septa vallen tijdens het verplaatsen of sluiten van de Vial vaak uit de aluminium Crimp Cap.
de dichtheid van het materiaal is niet altijd voldoende vanwege een te laag elastomeergehalte. Bovendien is de dikte van het septum slechts 0,25mm waardoor mogelijk materiaal verdampt voor de injectie.

Onze oplossing:

een aluminium Crimp Cap met een lichte kromming naar binnen wordt gebruikt. Hierdoor wordt het ingebrachte dunne PTFE septum gefixeerd; ‘Closure, aluminum crimp cap colorless, with hole and virgin PPTFE septum 0,25mm thick, 53° shore’
doordat een Fluoroplastic O-ring is verwerkt tussen het PTFE-septum en het gat kan de aluminium Crimp Cap nu optimaal worden gekrompen zonder dat de krimptang opnieuw ingesteld hoeft te worden. Door het walsproces dat hier wordt gebruikt, is het PTFE-septum gefixeerd: ‘Closure: aluminum crimp cap, colorless, with hole and roller blind, virgin PTFE septum 0,25mm thick, 53 ° shore D and O-ring made of fluoroplastic’

Het eindresultaat is een Mosh Moah Free Vial Cap systeem waarbij het PTFE septum vast zit zodat er geen contact is met het septum tijdens het krimpen van de kap.