Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. - BioFrac
The BioFrac™ fraction collector, ideal for analytical and preparative chromatography applications, is easy to...
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Features of BioFrac
- Collection in time or drop mode (or volume mode when connected to a BioLogic DuoFlow system, BioLogic LP system, or Model EP-1 Econo pump) * Collection of peaks by peak detection, time windows (up to 20), or a combination of both * Drop arm movement in an x, y motion over each collection vessel; column, row, or serpentine pattern option available for microplates or Titertube tubes * Dispenser arm that is manually adjustable to tube heights <=150 mm * Numerous off-the-shelf racks to accommodate tubes (12–20 mm diameter), Eppendorf or other microtubes (0.5, 1.5, or 2.0 ml), or scintillation vials * Multirun feature that allows overlay of fractions * Highly reliable, quiet, problem-free operation with minimal maintenance requirements * Optional BioFrac ice bath/microplate rack with tube grips that hold tubes firmly in any position; ice bath rack allows cooling of 13 mm tubes or serves as a rack for microplates and tubes that adhere to SBS standards * Optional BioFrac prep-20 preparative rack with up to 20 collection ports for collection from bottles to carboys * Optional microplate drophead kit for precise collection of small volumes into microplates
General Specifications
Depth | 35.6 cm |
Height | 38.7 cm |
Width | 44.5 cm |
Weight | 6.9 kg |
Construction | Case and carousel, polypropylene; front panel, hard-coated polycarbonate |
Additional Specifications
Time
0.02–99,999 min
Drop
1–99,999 drops, flow rate ?5.0ml/min
Volume
0.02–99,999 ml
Collection mode
Time, drop, time windows (up to 20 windows), peak detection (threshold), time windows plus peak detection, volume (flow rate ?100 ml/min)
Peak detection
±0–100 mV, ±0–1 V
Detector input
all nonmetal, including Tefzel, PEEK
Wetted parts
All nonmetal, including Tefzel, PEEK
Capacity
80 13 x 100 mm glass, polypropylene, or polystyrene test tubes, or 1.5 ml microtubes
Collection basis
1–999 drops in 1 drop increments, 0.05–9.99 min in 0.01 min increments, 10.0–99.9 min in 0.1 min increments
Drop former
Silicone rubber
Waste outlet tube
Polyurethane
Operating temperature
4–40°C
Safety
Meets IEC 61010 and CSA 22.2 certification