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Resins Peptides International have introduced a new line of resins, called ‘CLEAR’. These resins are a unique form of highly cross-linked polyethylene glycol which renders them suitable in both organic and aqueous environments.
The U-3010 IN/Visible specaophommeter by Hitachi Scientific Instruments is now fully automated due to the addition of control facilities for autosampling devices, using UV Solutions software. UV Solutions is a 32-bit program which allows analysis methods for photometry, wavelength scanning and time scanning to be set up for quantitative and qualitative analyses and kinetics studies. The latest version offers support for a sample sipper, AS3000 intelligent autosampler and a 6 cell positioner, allowing automated analytical methods to be developed and saved. Many analyses can be carried out unattended. Results can be transferred instantly into Excel for further processing. Circle
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They are suitable for both solid phase synthesis and protein applications such as affinity chromatography. The resins are economical in comparison to polystyrene-polyethylene glycol hybrids. They retain the solvation properties of pure polyethylene glycol (PEG) but are more convenient to use. CLEAR resins are reproduced in bead form and they swell in a wide range of solvents including water, methylene chloride or DMF, as well as relatively non-polar solvents such as THF or dioxane. Circle
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cycler from Hybaid offers a Peltier heat pump array and temperature-control software to give increased speed, uniformity and temperature accuracy. New design features include four interchangeable block options, a new heated lid design for oil-free operation, block interchange in seconds and alphanumeric programming with directory program storage.
Many conventional washbottles produce slow dribbling due to a buildup of vapour pressure inside the bottle forcing solvent into and through the spout - a potential safety hazard. The Driplok@ venting washbottle from Bibby SteriIin has a two-way valve that opens to release pressure when the bottle is not in use but closes to ensure a steady flow of solvent when it is required. The washbottles are also tough and robust, with wide necks for easy filling and precision-moulded jets for optimum control in dispensing. Clear indelible labelling is provided for 5 common solvents with dispensing closures colour-coded in cadmium-free polypropylene for rapid identification. A complete set of hazard labels is supplied and instruction for use are printed clearly on each bottle.
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MS HPLC system, an optimized microbore high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system for perfonning automated analysis with the PE SCIEXB API 150 MCA mass chromatographic analyzer. The new system is suitable for increasing productivity in the analysis of proteins, oligonucleotides and polysaccharides as well as pharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic samples,
Beckman Instruments Inc. have announced the release of the new Avanti@ J-20 series high performance centrifuge. The Avanti J-20’s large chamber accommodates Beckman’s new J-Lite’l’M rotor, the JLA-8.1000, specifically designed for rapid, largescale centrifugation. This new rotor delivers g-forces up to 15,900 x g at 8000 rpm and volumes up to 6 litres. All Avanti J models feature a hightorque drive system that accelerates and brakes in half the time of conventional high-speed drives and delivers higher speeds and g-forces with larger volumes. An SR drive, which eliminates brushes and magnets, delivers high torque even at low speeds and requires little maintenance. The Avanti J is imbalance tolerant, so tubes can be easily balanced by eye to within 5%. letter
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Digital analysis Boehringer Mannheim has teamed up with Photometrics and Rodenstock to produce the Lumi-lmagerTM to provide accurate quantification and digital analysis in a variety of non-radioactive, chemiluminescent techniques. A high-performance CCD chip source from Photometrics provides the LumilmagerTM with a 1.3 Megapixel resolution of 1280 x 1024. Other features include a Rodenstock-supplied focus-stabilized lens. Circle
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Software Oxford Molecular Group PLC has begun shipping CAChe 3.0, its software package for experimental chemists, for Windows@ 95 and NT. This new Windows release includes the ProjectLeaderTM interface that allows chemists to solve research problems by focusing on properties instead of complex computational methods. Chemists can explain activities of compounds, model reactions and predict a wide variety of chemical and physical properties for small molecules, including those containing metals. Circle letter m on reader response card.
automation
Resins Peptides International have introduced a new line of resins, called ‘CLEAR’. These resins are a unique form of highly cross-linked polyethylene glycol which renders them suitable in both organic and aqueous environments.
The U-3010 IN/Visible specaophommeter by Hitachi Scientific Instruments is now fully automated due to the addition of control facilities for autosampling devices, using UV Solutions software. UV Solutions is a 32-bit program which allows analysis methods for photometry, wavelength scanning and time scanning to be set up for quantitative and qualitative analyses and kinetics studies. The latest version offers support for a sample sipper, AS3000 intelligent autosampler and a 6 cell positioner, allowing automated analytical methods to be developed and saved. Many analyses can be carried out unattended. Results can be transferred instantly into Excel for further processing. Circle
letter
f on reader
response
They are suitable for both solid phase synthesis and protein applications such as affinity chromatography. The resins are economical in comparison to polystyrene-polyethylene glycol hybrids. They retain the solvation properties of pure polyethylene glycol (PEG) but are more convenient to use. CLEAR resins are reproduced in bead form and they swell in a wide range of solvents including water, methylene chloride or DMF, as well as relatively non-polar solvents such as THF or dioxane. Circle
letter
h on reader
response
card.
Drip-free washbottle
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Circle
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209
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j onreader
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cycler from Hybaid offers a Peltier heat pump array and temperature-control software to give increased speed, uniformity and temperature accuracy. New design features include four interchangeable block options, a new heated lid design for oil-free operation, block interchange in seconds and alphanumeric programming with directory program storage.
Many conventional washbottles produce slow dribbling due to a buildup of vapour pressure inside the bottle forcing solvent into and through the spout - a potential safety hazard. The Driplok@ venting washbottle from Bibby SteriIin has a two-way valve that opens to release pressure when the bottle is not in use but closes to ensure a steady flow of solvent when it is required. The washbottles are also tough and robust, with wide necks for easy filling and precision-moulded jets for optimum control in dispensing. Clear indelible labelling is provided for 5 common solvents with dispensing closures colour-coded in cadmium-free polypropylene for rapid identification. A complete set of hazard labels is supplied and instruction for use are printed clearly on each bottle.
response
the Series
Thermal cycler The PCR Express thermal
High capacity centrifuge
g on reader
has introduced
MS HPLC system, an optimized microbore high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system for perfonning automated analysis with the PE SCIEXB API 150 MCA mass chromatographic analyzer. The new system is suitable for increasing productivity in the analysis of proteins, oligonucleotides and polysaccharides as well as pharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic samples,
Beckman Instruments Inc. have announced the release of the new Avanti@ J-20 series high performance centrifuge. The Avanti J-20’s large chamber accommodates Beckman’s new J-Lite’l’M rotor, the JLA-8.1000, specifically designed for rapid, largescale centrifugation. This new rotor delivers g-forces up to 15,900 x g at 8000 rpm and volumes up to 6 litres. All Avanti J models feature a hightorque drive system that accelerates and brakes in half the time of conventional high-speed drives and delivers higher speeds and g-forces with larger volumes. An SR drive, which eliminates brushes and magnets, delivers high torque even at low speeds and requires little maintenance. The Avanti J is imbalance tolerant, so tubes can be easily balanced by eye to within 5%. letter
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Digital analysis Boehringer Mannheim has teamed up with Photometrics and Rodenstock to produce the Lumi-lmagerTM to provide accurate quantification and digital analysis in a variety of non-radioactive, chemiluminescent techniques. A high-performance CCD chip source from Photometrics provides the LumilmagerTM with a 1.3 Megapixel resolution of 1280 x 1024. Other features include a Rodenstock-supplied focus-stabilized lens. Circle
letter
I on reader
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Software Oxford Molecular Group PLC has begun shipping CAChe 3.0, its software package for experimental chemists, for Windows@ 95 and NT. This new Windows release includes the ProjectLeaderTM interface that allows chemists to solve research problems by focusing on properties instead of complex computational methods. Chemists can explain activities of compounds, model reactions and predict a wide variety of chemical and physical properties for small molecules, including those containing metals. Circle letter m on reader response card.