Materials Synthesis Facilities

• 450mL Teflon-lined SS vessel
• Design pressure: 100 bar
• Maximum working temperature: 300°C (180°C with PTFE liner)
• High-pressure reactor with safety rupture disc
• Zero-leakage magnetic drive cooling
• Two-stage 6-blade turbine stirrer and clamp
• External ceramic bar heater and insulation
• Gas-purging facility available
• Table-top model

• Synthesis of chemical compounds (wet chemical synthesis)

The stirred hydrothermal reactor enables the researcher to synthesise compounds under high pressure, controlled temperature, and continuous stirring. This method will allow synthesis of nanoparticles, and control over morphology as well.

• Rotational speed of main disk 100-1100 rpm
• Safe operation – due to the revolutionary self-lock, grinding bowls snap into place in the machine without any additional clamping
• Blocking of the mill in the event of impermissible operating states
• Automatic shut-off functions, if an imbalance occurs
• Prevention of impermissible grinding settings due to automatic detection of inserted grinding bowls and optimisation of rotation speed
• Automatic parameter checks before each grinding guarantees exact reproducibility
• Added time savings and reliability due to fast bowl changes
• Simultaneous comminution of up to 2 samples

The Planetary Micro-Mill PULVERISETTE 7 premium line, with two grinding stations, is designed for a broad range of applications, and ideally suited for loss-free grinding down to a final fineness of 100 nm of hard, medium-hard and brittle materials. Depending on the desired final fineness, the grinding can be performed dry, in suspension. In addition to comminution, Planetary Mills can also be used for mixing and homogenising emulsions and pastes, or for mechanical activation and alloying in materials research.

• Power output of 0-300 watts (+/- 30 watts)
• Self-adjusting,single-mode microwave cavity
• Three safety interlocks, and an interlock monitoring system to prevent microwave emission
• IntelliVent™ Pressure Control System for an indirect measurement of the reaction vessel contents
• Fluoro-polymer sleeved cavity, with cavity access port and microwave leakage choke

• To perform chemical reactions under controlled conditions on a laboratory scale
• Facilitates either homogeneous- or heterogeneous-solution phase chemistry, solid phase chemistry, or chemistry conducted on solid supports

• Accommodates vessels ranging in volume from 5mL to 125mL for reactions performed under atmospheric conditions
• A 10mL vessel with septa for reactions performed at elevated temperatures and pressures

Microwave energy is applied to the vessel contents (reactants, catalysts, salts, solvents, and/or solid supports) to accelerate the chemical reaction. The microwaves interact with the reactants, intermediates, catalysts, solid supports and salts, providing unique opportunities for the synthetic chemist. It primarily helps the researcher in the discovery and optimisation of the new product-development process.

• Hand/Motor lift: Hand lift
• Lift distance: 155mm
• Rotation speed: 10-280 rpm
• Heating capacity: 1300 W
• Temperature range of the heating bath: 20°C to 100°C H2O/20 – 210°C oil
• Temperature accuracy of bath: ±1°C
• Bath temperature protection heating bath: cut-off at 5°C difference to set temperature
• Overheat protection: 250°C
• Display bath temperature: Digital
• Condensing surface: 1400 cm²
• Supply power: 1400 W
• Standard supply voltage: 230 V/50 Hz
• Operating conditions: 5°C to 31°C at 80% relative humidity, no condensation 32-40°C linear decrease down to 50% relative humidity
• Dimensions with glassware set G3: 739 × 490 × 887 mm (w × d × h)

• Chemical-resistant vacuum seal allows for years of operation
• Bath-power-cable coupling complies with protection class IP67 to reduce corrosion and short circuits
• Detachable panel allows for the highest operational safety from outside closed fume hoods
• A separate on/ off switch for heating prevents unintentional heat-up, and the button is illuminated for visual control
• A metal support between the heating bath and the base unit prevents bath instability
• Safety bath will power off if temperature overshoots by 5°C, or runs dry
• The flange made of chemical-resistant PPS reduces corrosion and maintenance
• Non-sticking vapour tube, with patented clamping sleeve, eliminates broken glass

• Program Storage: 99 programs (5 with direct access key)
• Run Time: 99h, 59 min plus HOLD
• Capacity: 4 x 1000mL
• Max. RCF: 25,314 x g
• Max. Speed: 15,200 rpm
• Refrigerated: Yes, CFC-free refrigeration system
• Temperature Range: -10°C to +40°C, pre-cooling with direct button
• Display: Digital
• Electrical Requirements: 230V 50/60Hz
• Secure locking system allows easy push-button installation and exchange of rotors
• Fiberlite F15-6x100y Fixed-Angle Rotor

• Fiberlite F14-6 x 250 Fixed Angle Rotor
• Fiberlite F21-48 x 1.5 Fixed-Angle Rotor
• TX-750 Swinging Bucket Rotor

The high-speed refrigerated centrifuge is suitable for processing temperature-sensitive samples. It includes a variety of rotors applicable for a wide range of biological samples of various volumes, at different temperatures.

Separation of components in various biological samples related to cell culture, microbiology, proteomics, genomics, biochemistry, molecular biology, bio-production, blood, etc.

• Distilled water output capacity: 5L/h
• Consumption of cooling water: 150 L/h
• Distillate temperature: 65-75˚C
• Purified water pH: 6.9-7

Collection of highly purified pyrogen-free double distilled water.

• Single Solid Door
• Optional digital controller with display
• 8 shelf + drawers
• Super-freeze function
• High temperature alarm
• Capacity: 344L

A -25˚C upright freezer with separate shelves and drawers for segregated storage of different biological and chemical samples.

• Fast, efficient sample concentration
• Suitable for all tube configurations
• Height of the sample concentrator gas reservoir is located on an adjustable stand for accurate height control
• The gas delivery needles are available in either 76mm or 127mm lengths to suit various tube heights
• Optional PTFE coating is available for corrosive solutions

• Sample concentration
• Enzyme analysis
• Sample incubation & boiling
• Wet washing

The Stuart sample concentrator is a fast and convenient way of concentrating multiple samples in a block heater at once. Utilising a simple nitrogen gas delivery system, the sample concentrator passes gas over the surface of the samples via stainless steel needles. This, in combination with the heat from the block heater below, produces ideal conditions for fast, efficient evaporation.

• Ergonomic handheld converter with contoured grip and LED indicator
• Quiet operation at 40 kHz
• Continuous or pulsed ultrasonics
• Time and energy modes with energy pulsing
• Experiment progress indicator

• Cell Disruption & Lysis
• Dispersal of Nanoparticles
• Fine Mixing
• Degassing

The probe sonicator is designed for low-volume applications. It is the only cell disruptor and homogeniser of its type that includes a handheld converter designed for ergonomic comfort and easy control to simplify and speed up experiments. The recessed push-button helps prevent unintended activation, while the LED indicator light lets you know when it is energised.

• Dual-heating block
• Temperature range: ambient +5 ºC to 150 ºC
• Temperature Uniformity: ±0.2ºC
• Display increments: 0.1ºC/min
• Timer from 1 min to 99 h 59 min
• USB interface

• HPLC & LC-MS sample preparation
• Applications in clinical, molecular biology and other fields

Labnet digital dry bath is robust, versatile, and quality equipment suitable for advanced research applications. Labnet’s integrated microprocessor provides precise and accurate control of temperature. Its high-quality, precision-engineered blocks provide excellent thermal contact. The result is accurate, reproducible, and ensures safe heating of samples.

• Builin high-performance vacuum pump
• Concentration chamber with electro-magnetic
• drive for quiet, maintenance-free operation
• Fixed-angle aluminium rotor for 1.5mL/2mL micro-centrifuge tubes
• Clear, acrylic lid to monitor progress
• Temperature range: 30º C – 80º C
• Max g-force: 250
• Fixed speed: 750 rpm
• Timer up to 99 min
• Fast evaporation
• Environmentally friendly

• Mass spectrometry sample preparation
• Clinical & diagnostic testing
• DNA concentration
• Oligonucleotides and DNA purification

MiVac is a new range of centrifugal concentrators, featuring built-in special methods for removing organic solvents, water, and water mixtures from a variety of sample formats, including tubes, microplates, vials, and round-bottom flasks, thus improving performance, and optimising concentration time.

• Digital screen
• Capacity: 50 to 400 mL
• Leak-free Q-tight® system
• 270° opening door
• Silent brushless motor
• Blending power indicator
• Blending speed – 4 to10 strokes per second
• Adjustable blending power: up to 28 kg of pressure
• Window-door
• Security drip-tray
• Removable and auto-clavable paddles
• Click and Clean^® system
• Compact and ergonomic

• Homogenises different biological samples
• Provides sterile conditions during homogenising
• Useful for microbiological examination of various biological samples

BagMixer^® 400 CC^® is an easy-to-use and powerful lab blender. It is adapted to all kinds of applications, with a guarantee of optimal bacterial extraction. It is a great tool for lab analyses, avoiding all risks of cross-contamination.

• Suitable for Aqueous / solvent feed
• Evaporation Rate: 1L/h of water evaporation
• Drying Temperature: Ambient to 280°C, accuracy +2°C in step of 0.1°C through Digital PID controller
• Air Heater Capacity: 3.0kW
• Blower Capacity: 80 Nm3/h with variable frequency drive, in steps of 0.1 Hz
• Blower Motor: 0.25HP x 2800 rpm, three phase (Single phase 230V AC input & three phase 230V AC output)
• Feed Pump Capacity: 1200mL/h with 3mm ID tube with variable speed control in step of 1mL/min capacity controlled through Microcontroller
• Spray System Co-current – 0.7mm, two fluid spray nozzles
• De-blocking system: Manual Spring Loaded
• Hot Air Flow: Co-current

• Quick drying of liquids is achieved by the application of hot gases which efficiently turn solutions into dry powders.
• Virtually any feedstock that can be pumped — solutions, suspensions, slurries, melts, pastes, gels, can be spray dried
• Spray drying produces powders of uniform particle size and ensures minimum flavour loss
• Inorganic and organic products like pigments, corn starch and milk can be dried
• Encapsulation of food aromas and volatile oils
• Calciums / Carbonators / Aluminium Chloride, Zeolite, etc.
• Miscellaneous polymers and resins for allied industries: Milk, milk derivatives, soybean products, tea, coffee, instant foods, baby foods, weaning foods, egg products, chocolate, etc. Palm / Orange / sandalwood/ groundnut / Cod liver oil, etc.
• Encapsulated flavours or fragrances / perfumes: Mono-/ mixed spices, day-to-day body odours – Brut, Eu-de-cologne, Musk, Lavender, Rose, Sandal wood, etc.
• Reactive/ disperse dyes for textile-dyeing and engineering pigments, optical whiteners, etc.
• Quality Ceramics with special electro-mechanical properties for tiles, ceramic, ortho-dentistry, etc. Ready-to-make soft drinks /cocktails, etc. Specialty alloys, precious metals, etc.

• Condenser with maximum ice capacity of 5 kg, temperature -55 (±5˚C) @ 20˚ ambient, volume of 7.2 L, and evaporation rate of 85-95 cc/h
• Compressor (Danfoss Germany) with heat extraction rate of 180 kcal/h at -35˚C
• Instrument has digital RTD temperature gauge, and digital Pirani vacuum gauge

The freeze drying process can preserve antibiotics, anticoagulants, antitoxins, enzymes, fungi, biological reagents, biological standards, blood fractions, vitamins, yeasts and ferments, and culture media.

The Lyodel model (Delvac) is a multipurpose freeze dryer. It is used for the lyophilisation of the bulk sample, using trays. The vertically positioned ice condenser, and bottom drain in the front, makes this bench top Lyodel model easy to use. The control panel has digital indication for both condenser temperature and vacuum pressure.

• Bath size 290 mm (11.5 in.) × 150 mm (6 in.) × 150 mm (6 in.)
• Bath volume: 5.7L. Degassing can be set up to 99 min
• Timer can be set to 99 minutes or run continuously
• Heated cleaning – upto 69°C / 156.2°F
• Self-adaptive technology
• Fully Programmable
• High/ low Power Control
• Branson 100-916-335 Mesh Basket

• Ice-making capacity: 20kg/24h
• Ice Storage: 10kg
• Air Cooling
• Stainless Steel 304 Exterior
• Adjustable Feet
• Slide-Away Access Door
• World-Famous Brand Compressor
• Fully Automatic Controller
• Improved Design For Higher Reliability

• Maximum capacity: 82/220 g
• Minimum load: 1 mg
• Readability [d]: 0.01/0.1 mg
• Tare range: -220 g
• Repeatability: 0.015 mg
• Linearity: ± 0.06 mg
• Sensitivity drift: 1 ppm/°C in temperature 10°C to 40°C
• Minimum weight (USP): 30 mg
• Minimum weight (U=1%, k=2): 3 mg
• Stabilisation time: 6/3, 5s
• Adjustment: internal (automatic)
• Communication interface: 2×RS 232, USB-A, USB-B, Wireless Connection (optional)

• Max. capacity: 220 g
• Minimum load: 10 mg
• Readability [d]: 0.1 mg
• Tare range: -220 g
• Repeatability: 0.1 mg
• Linearity: ±0.2 mg
• Stabilisation time: 3.5s
• Pan Size: 100 mm
• Model No: WTC 200
• Maximum capacity [Max]: 200 g
• Readability [d]: 0.001 g
• Tare range: -200 g
• Repeatability: 0.002 g
• Linearity: ±0.004 g and stabilisation time: 2 sec

• Chamber Volume (Litres): 270
• Platform Size mm: 745 x 490(15kg)
• Internal Dimensions (H x W x D) mm: 450 x 900 x 670
• External Dimensions (H x W x D) mm: 700 x 1380 x 1020
• Temperature Range: 5ºC to 60ºC (Accuracy): ± 1ºC
• Inner and outer Chamber S S 304
• Touch-screen display
• Universal Platform to accommodate interchangeable molded clamps of assorted sizes for different capacity of flasks: 100mL, 250mL, 500mL
• PLC-based Temperature Controller
• Variable speed from 50 rpm to 300 rpm
• Shaking amplitude 25 mm

• With swing out rotor for 6×50 mL tubes
• Model of rotor: ER S6 50
• Max. speed: 6000 rpm with timer 0-99 min
• Dimensions: 38 cm x 47 cm x 30 cm

Laboratory Centrifuge is suitable for routine sample analysis in biochemical and chemical applications. It is used for separation of fluids and solids from liquids, based on their density.

• 15 ton hydraulic pellet press
• Dimensions: 30cm x 27cm x 42.5cm
• Overall weight: 50kg
• Maximum permissible pressure: 15 ton
• Maximum permissible holding time: 10 min
• Size of die set: 13 mm
• Hydraulic oil capacity: 400mL

Hydraulic pellet press is a compact, elegant, and robust hand-operated machine. It is used for compaction of pellets used for various applications such as XRF, FTIR, dielectric, density measurements, and so on.