Analytical Reporter January/ February 2025

New Vacuum Expertise for Africa

The new standard for sample digestion

ColdBlock is the only sample digestion technology that uses focused short wave infrared heating and a cooling zone to dissolve solid sample matter into solution for elemental analysis.

SPEED

Average cycle time is significantly faster than microwave or hot plate.

SAFETY

No pressurization. Safer handling of samples. No need for perchloric acid.

SIMPLICITY

Fits into existing lab space. Minimal maintenance required.

SAVINGS

Shorter cycle time and increased throughput leads to increased lab productivity.

Contact: Steve Varty steve@rapid-sci.co.za +27 83 266 9889

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In order to provide customers with a better experience, Metrohm refurbished its laboratories in Woodmead

Instrulab Laboratory Peristaltic Pumps are designed to meet the diverse needs of fluid transfer applications in laboratories worldwide

Elga Purelab Quest - A compact 3-in-1 water purification system for versatile laboratory needs

CARBOLITE GEROsynonymous with highquality, leading heat technology

MATERIALS TESTING & ANALYSIS:

The DVNext Rheometer from Ametek Brookfield - incorporating advanced features for repeatability and reliability

ION CHROMATOGRAPHY:

Elevate your chromatography experience with Scharlab

Simplify sample collection with Stick Sponge™

Multiparameter Bluetooth® Portable pH/EC/Turbidity/OPDO® Meter pH, ORP, EC, TDS, Turbidity, Resistivity, Salinity, Seawater σ, Dissolved Oxygen, Atmospheric Pressure and Temperature

• Protective rubber boot included HI98594

• Instantaneous conductivity and turbidity measurements

• Field-replaceable sensors with auto recognition (including optical DO technology)

• Built-in barometer for percent saturation and DO measurement com pensation

• Dual battery system for extended field use

• Good Laboratory Practice feature, the last 5 calibrations are automatically stored

• Graphical display of logged data on backlit LCD screen

• Log-on-demand and automatic logging on meter for all parameters

We also operate in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Contact apaka@hanna.co.za Cell: +27 (0) 72-910-5749

Cool Crones et al!

Dear Reader

Welcome to another year! Over this festive season, I have been contemplating what 2025 may hold for many of us. Having thought I would have two weeks of sunshine in Johannesburg - time to swim, time to start considering my new year’s resolutions (which, by the way, I never make!) - I now realise I was wrong. Rain, rain and more rain. But on reflection, how could I possibly be even mildly irritated by this. Gratitude is the only word that should be rolling off my tongue. How fortunate are we to have had so much rain, and to see our surroundings so lush.

So, that being said, I have been able to mull over this past year, which I don’t think has been an easy one globally, and to focus on what I hope will be some positive trends in 2025.

From AI-driven innovation to eco-ambition and the rise of older women as powerful leaders, here are the currents driving change and transformation.

AI and us

AI is clearly going to play a major role in our future. According to Forbes, the global AI market is projected to grow annually by 36.6% until 2030, and by next year many businesses (64%) expect it to routinely work alongside us to boost productivity and creativity, assisting with research, writing and problem-solving. In areas such as customer service and translation, AI will really come into its own, while quantum AI, although still in its early stages, has the potential to transform fields such as medicine by vastly accelerating the amount of data that can be processed.

Downsides? There are commonplace predictions that jobs destroyed by technology will be replaced by new openings, but there's a frustrating vagueness about where these new roles will appear, other than in AI-related tasks such as prompt engineering. It seems unlikely, say, that a coder whose once-prized skills are now surplus to requirement will happily retrain as a low-paid carer. According to estimates, almost half of current employees will need further training to adapt to new technologies. Will companies with one eye on a lower headcount foot the upskilling bill? In short, AI is a positive tool – but only if we take the necessary steps to ensure it doesn’t just leave people behind.

Trump effect

Whatever your view of the US election result, most of the consequences of chapter two of the Donald Trump presidency remain a matter of conjecture for now. What we do know is that his decisions are likely to have a huge impact in South Africa and elsewhere, certainly when it comes to trade.

Trump is a fan of tariffs (which he has described as “the most beautiful word”). During his first term, to give just one example, he slapped a 25% import tax on single malt scotch whisky, which ran from October 2019 to March 2021. It was the result of a long-running dispute in the aerospace sector, with Boeing complaining that the EU was subsidising its rival, Airbus. A five-year truce was called in 2021 – and that expires in June 2026. The scotch whisky industry estimates those duties cost it in the region of £600m, more than £1m a day, and understandably it’s keen to avoid a repeat.

“We know that a lot of people are thinking about this and there’s some crisis management and planning going on in companies that are likely to be targeted,” said Duncan Edwards, Chief Executive of British-

American Business trade association, shortly before the election. You can be sure that planning will have gone up a few gears since then.

Eco-ambition

Today’s youth are set to inherit the worst consequences of global warming and the political decisions of recent leadership – but it’s not all doom and gloom.

Directly challenging this narrative of “eco-anxiety” (a 2021 report found three-quarters of people aged 16 to 25 in 10 countries think the future is scary due to climate change), the Villars Institute’s annual Global Issues Survey has also revealed some more optimistic trends. “Eco-ambition” is the key phrase among young people prioritising biodiversity, climate and energy reforms in their careers – according to a 2022 survey by the Jack Petchey Foundation, one in three young people are already interested in pursuing a career in the environmental and sustainability sectors. Meanwhile, a survey from UWE Bristol has found that 72% of young people are willing to change their lifestyles for climate action, compared with 62% of adults, while 82% support shifting away from fossil fuels.

Cool Crones

Where once they were expected to fade into the background and await their status as grandmother, older women are now finding themselves liberated and moving into their power, emerging as a symbol of knowledge, experience and leadership. Yes, the age of the ‘Cool Crone’ is upon us, and we’re just starting to understand the impact of this all-butinvisible social group.

The most recent Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women list was heavily skewed towards the Cool Crone: 80% were over the age of 50; 60-somethings Ursula von der Leyen, Christine Lagarde and Kamala Harris topped the list; Taylor Swift was the sole under-40 in the top 40. Meanwhile, as a recent piece on the ‘Power-Ager’ in the DailyMail pointed out, “76% of 50+ women are confident in their own skin, spending more than ever on fitness, beauty, health supplements and travel.”

https://camagazine.icas.com/ca-december-2024-january-2025/2025trends/index.html

So, one and all – here’s to an amazing, restorative 2025.

Until next time

: Dev Naidoo

angela.silver@newmedia.co.za

DIRECTOR : David Kyslinger

MANAGER: Varushka Padayachi

Photo credit: Shutterstock.com

Cool Crone (Alias Sami!)

FRITSCH SAMPLE PREP WORKSHOP AT LABOTEC

Milling & particle analysing efficiency

Labotec hosted a highly interactive in-person workshop on 14 November, ‘Latest Sample Prep technology for Milling and Particle Size Analysis’, at their Midrand HQ in conjunction with special guests from Fritsch Germany, Maik Paluga and David Oduor from Fritsch Africa. After the opening speech, ‘New dimensions for sample preparation and particle sizing’, which spoke of the theoretical advancements and device-related implementation, the delegates were invited to bring their own samples for processing and analysis using the Fritsch mills, grinders and Analysette Particle Sizer.

A variety of samples from mining, food and industrial industries that included, among others, samples of corn, car tyre, cheese, aluminium powder, bricks, glass sand, butternut, cement, etc, were physically prepared and analysed on the day. According to Maik Paluga, “An eye-opener was analysing the dispersion of an oil-coated metal, which refused to dispense. After using a surfactant (tensile detergent), the measurement worked on the particle sizer.”

He added: “Another highlight was seeing the micrometer measurement difference of three alloy mixes, each with a different compositional twist. We reliably identified the particles at 10, 10.5 and 11 microns respectively."

David Oduor explained: “It was interesting to see the difference in sample grinding time and effects of the milling process, type of mill used, and use of different ball sizes, which all added up to producing the required homogenous fineness needed for the specific application. For instance, we had glass sand from different geographical locations

in SA, and they all yielded different grinding results.”

The interaction, practical demonstrations and discussion of each of the results was of great value to the participants. Some of the more challenging samples for particle sizing were taken by Paluga back to Germany for further inspection by the Fritsch application laboratories.

The objective was to show analysts how to get rapid, reproducible results every time samples are prepared, using the correct mill/ grinder, and to introduce the completely revised ANALYSETTE 22 NeXT Micro and Nano particle sizers with different measuring ranges, 0.5 - 1500μm and 0.01 - 3800μm respectively, that will automatically and simply analyse particle size. The Fritsch range covers size reduction and sample processing, particle sizing and analysis, and sample dividing and feeding and particle size analysis.

A big thank you to all speakers and attendees who made this day a success.

METROHM TO OPEN OFFICE IN PORT ELIZABETH

Lizzy Chabangu has been promoted to be the sales/service representative in the new Port Elizabeth (PE) office. She will service clients in the PE region all the way down to East London.

Lizzy has a Chemistry background and has spent the last five years in an after-sales support role tackling services, repairs, troubleshooting, consulting and training on Metrohm instruments. She is thus ideally suited to this new role.

Metrohm is confident that Lizzy’s presence in the region will add value and strengthen existing relationships, while also forging new ones.

Lizzy Chabangu, the sales /service representative in the new PE office. Cell: 060 546

LABOTEC (PTY) LTD

JHB: (011) 315 5434

CPT: (021) 531 7660

DBN: (031) 566 4870

sales@labotec.co.za www.labotec.co.za

info@metrohm.co.za

www.metrohm.co.za

METROHM UPGRADES ITS APPLICATION LABORATORIES

In order to provide customers with a better experience, Metrohm refurbished its laboratories in Woodmead. The laboratories are used for training courses, product demonstrations, and customer method development when the analytical solutions are not so simple. The upgrade includes chemically resistant workspaces, additional fume cupboards, chemical safety cabinets and upgraded multimedia facilities, thus always providing all visitors and staff with the assurance of their safety in an environment that is conducive to learning and solving problems. Furthermore, Metrohm installed extraction ducting to ensure that all toxic gases are safely

removed when samples are digested in the Milestone laboratory. This lab has a variety of Milestone digestions systems that can be used to ensure complete digestion of samples, thereby leading to more reliable trace metal analysis via AAS/ICP. Customers are invited to bring their samples to the Metrohm lab to test system suitability free of charge.

The company looks forward to hosting many more customers, and events, at their new premises.

METROHM SA (PTY) LTD

Tel: (011) 656 1918

CPT: (021) 852 0213

DBN: (031) 265 0067

Fax: (011) 656 2698 078 643 7113

info@metrohm.co.za www.metrohm.co.za

Mpho Molete performing high-speed Mercury analysis in the Milestone lab

Senior Chemist Mpho Molete training intern Meldah Seopela on Karl Fischer water determinations in the titration lab

Intern Meldah Seopela getting familiar with the Metrohm IC systems in the IC lab

DURABLE, HIGH-QUALITY DESIGN PRECISE AND ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS

PERFECT FOR LABORATORIES, RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL USE

We are delighted to announce that our 520 PT and PB analytical and precision balances have successfully passed EU/OIML/UKCA certification This certification opens the doors to a new range of industries and working environments where the 520 Series balances will play an essential role in the recording of accurate measurements.

Busch Group Africa –Pfeiffer Vacuum and Busch Vacuum Unite

Welcome to the new era of BUSCH GROUP Africa, where Busch Vacuum Solutions and Pfeiffer Vacuum come together under one roof to deliver excellence in vacuum technology.

This unification signifies our holistic approach to delivering comprehensive vacuum solutions. Whether it's rough vacuum, ultrahigh vacuum, or high-precision cleanroom environments, the BUSCH GROUP covers the entire spectrum of vacuum technology. This extends to overpressure solutions, advanced systems, and repair services.

Our service offering includes preventive maintenance, onsite repairs, and 24/7 breakdown support to Busch pumps, Pfeiffer pumps and competitor products.

This offering is backed by our experienced service technicians and a 12-month warranty on all overhauls and repairs.

The headquarters, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, stands as a testament to our commitment to innovation, quality, and service across the continent. With additional sales and service branches strategically located in Cape Town, Durban,

Ghana, Kenya, and Egypt, the BUSCH GROUP ensures comprehensive support and accessibility.

Pfeiffer Vacuum is renowned for its advanced products, including turbomolecular pumps, mass spectrometers, scroll pumps, rotary vane pumps, chambers, and leak detection. It has the first ISO 10,000-accredited cleanroom in Africa, providing local customers with faster service and repairs for Pfeiffer products, reducing customers turnaround times and freight costs.

This multi-million-rand facility is equipped with Level 3 maintenance equipment, enabling us to offer comprehensive Level 3 services for various Pfeiffer and competitor products. It also offers factory-level calibration of high vacuum gauges and full repairs for all tracer gas leak detection systems.

Our extensive product, systems and service portfolio includes solutions for vacuum, overpressure, and abatement applications across industries such as R&D, analytics, food, automotive, chemicals, and plastics.

By combining the expertise of Busch Vacuum Solutions with Pfeiffer Vacuum, the BUSCH GROUP goes beyond being a pump company- we deliver comprehensive solutions to Africa.

Busch Pfeiffer Head Office Johannesburg

TRANSFORM YOUR LABORATORY WITH LABOTEC

PRECISION

BALANCES

Precision, speed, and versatility

Dr Emily Carter is working on developing a new pharmaceutical compound, requiring precise measurements for various materials with unique properties. Her previous balance struggles with fine granules, causing fluctuating readings that delay her progress.

To overcome this, Dr Carter uses Labotec Precision Balances, known for their precision and reliability in complex laboratory settings. This versatile solution ensures consistent and reliable results, saving time and resources.

Scenario 1: Measuring complex powders

Dr Carter carefully pours a sample of the delicate powder onto the JF series Analytical Balance. She notices how the balance’s internal calibration and aluminium alloy cast housing provide stability, ensuring accurate results. With a stabilisation time of just 3-5 seconds, the balance quickly delivers a precise measurement, allowing her to proceed confidently.

Key features at work:

• Internal and external calibration: Provides flexibility and accuracy tailored to different research needs

• Fast stabilisation time: Minimises waiting time, enhancing workflow efficiency

Scenario 2: Handling diverse samples

Next, Dr Carter needs to measure a volatile liquid for her compound. She switches to the YP-B series Precision Balance, a benchtop marvel with a stainless steel pan and userfriendly interface. The balance’s rapid stabilisation and overload protection ensure that even challenging samples are handled with ease.

Key features at work:

• User-friendly design: Simplifies operation with intuitive controls Versatile weighing capabilities: Adapts

to various material types without compromising precision

Labotec Precision Balances provide Dr Carter with the accuracy and efficiency needed to handle complex materials, thanks to features like internal calibration, fast stabilisation, and versatile weighing capabilities. These reliable instruments

enable precise measurements, streamlining her research and optimising laboratory productivity.

Fast, Efficient and Safe End Product Release

The Innovate™ Rapid Microbial Screening System delivers quality control results in less than 1 hour following a preliminary incubation period, enabling Dairy, Food & Beverage manufacturers to rapidly confirm the quality of their product inventory for fast, efficient and safe product release.

Tel: + 27 87 092 7300 e-mail: sales@natsep.co.za www.natsep.co.za

Rapid Microbial Screening System

GENERAL PRODUCTS

INTRODUCTION TO BELLINGHAM & STANLEY

Innovators in polarimetry and refractometry

With over a century of expertise and innovation, Bellingham & Stanley, a Xylem brand, is globally recognised for its high-quality digital refractometers, polarimeters, and density meters. Now supported locally by Labotec, with their pioneering optical technology, these instruments cater to the rigorous demands of industries such as food and beverage, chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical.

Their refractometers and Digital Density Meters (DSG Series) are known for their versatility and user-friendly interfaces. They offer touchscreen and keypad models for various applications, including laboratory research and field measurements, and comply with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 for data protection.

Refractometer series

Bellingham & Stanley offers one of the most extensive selections of digital refractometers available today. From high-end digital touchscreen refractometers designed for laboratory use to handheld models for field measurements, these instruments cater to a wide range of needs. Each refractometer features flat, easy-clean prism dishes and ergonomic casings to manage spills efficiently. USB connectivity and user-friendly software are standard across the range, providing ease-ofuse and peace of mind with accurate, repeatable results.

Touchscreen Refractometers

RFM300-T series

The RFM300-T series is tailored for demanding applications in the food, beverage, chemical, and industrial sectors. These units are designed to handle non-homogenous samples such as fruit juice with pulp, opaque chemical compounds, and emulsions.

Key features include:

• Three decimal place Brix precision digital

refractometer with Peltier temperature control

Touchscreen interface

• Easy clean prism

• High accuracy (±0.01°Brix)

• Smart temperature stability

Secure PDF printing

• Dual scale display

RFM900-T series

The RFM900-T series offers high precision with Peltier temperature control and a wide measuring range up to 1.70RI. These refractometers are ideal for applications in the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, flavours and fragrance industries.

Key features include:

• Six decimal place Refractive Index precision digital refractometer

• Wide RI range up to 1.70

• Highest precision (±0.000005RI)

Conformance to ASTM standards

• Material traceability certificate available

• USP Class VI / FDA materials

MEAN Method (USP/EP/BP)

• Keypad Refractometers

RFM300-M series

The RFM300-M series features a durable membrane made from chemical and scratchresistant polyester, offering a tactile interface for menu navigation.

Key features include: High-precision Peltier temperaturecontrolled benchtop refractometers

• Durable display with RFID technology On-screen prompts for simple operation

• User-defined methods or selection from an on-board library

RFM700-M series

The RFM700-M series is robust, cost-effective

and fully automatic, suited for the food, sugar, and beverage industries, as well as other nonfood applications.

Key features include:

• Alphanumeric keypad Classic red or modern colour display

• Multiple scale options

• Comprehensive audit trail (date, time, batch & operator)

Digital Density Meters: DSG series

The DSG series density meters are highly reliable and easy to use, featuring two unique models for flexibility. They are equipped with a large capacitive touchscreen and intuitive GUI, guiding users through tasks with ease.

Notable features include:

Peltier temperature control and precision ventilation ports for rapid temperature stabilisation

No need for external devices for venting after cleaning, thanks to an internal air pump and integrated desiccant 15-second read time

• FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance with onboard data protection and full audit trails

• Touchscreen operation with optional keyboard and mouse support

Applications of DSG Density Meters

Pharmaceutical: Density measurement in pharmaceuticals is crucial for batch testing, production control, and raw material analysis, with DSG Density Meters meeting strict standards in over 100 pharmacopeia monographs.

Alcohol (Beer, Wine, Cider & Spirits): Producers use density meters to monitor quality and calculate alcohol percentage accurately. DSG Density Meters provide detailed information from a single sample, essential for quality control and regulatory compliance.

Industrial: The closed-loop nature of DSG Density Meters prevents evaporation, ensuring accurate measurements of volatile organic compounds. They are ideal for biodiesel, petroleum products, and harsh chemicals, with automatic post-measurement cleaning for safety.

Food & Beverage: Density measurement is vital for quality control in the food and beverage industry, from raw materials to final product checks. DSG Density Meters assess sugar content and other key parameters, ensuring product quality and consistency.

PRECISA 520 ANALYTICAL BALANCES

Designed for robust analytical and industrial applications, Precisa 520 balances are prime examples of Swiss perfection and reliability. These balances offer precise measurements with advanced features, including high stability and rapid response times, making them suitable for laboratories and production environments.

Through the PHASTbloc (Precisa Hybrid Advanced Sensor Technology), Precisa’s new and unique weighing technology combines the benefits of current weighing cells with monolithic design. This weighing cell technology is a key feature of the 520 series balances, offering a range of benefits such as technically perfect, easy-to-use, attractive,

economical, and sustainable balance. This technology is engineered for highly accurate measurements, even in demanding conditions, ensuring reliable results every time.

In terms of economic benefits and sustainability, the PHASTbloc design focuses on energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness, ensuring durability while minimising resource consumption. This is achieved through the use of materials such as standard-grade and hightech aerospace aluminium, maximising repairability and performance that come together to offer affordability and an environmentally friendly product. The division of the weighing cell into functional parts not only allows an optimal choice of material and manufacturing process for each section, but also opens the possibility of replacing parts. This allows the PHASTbloc to be maintained cost-effectively and ensures a long life. They are tried and tested in both

demanding laboratory environments and industrial applications, and are subject to rigorous quality controls throughout the entire manufacturing process. inqaba biotec has been a trusted partner and distributor of quality instruments for over 20 years in the subSaharan region. Request a quote today and get 35% off on this masterpiece.

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GENERAL PRODUCTS

INSTRULAB LABORATORY PERISTALTIC PUMPS

Instrulab Laboratory Peristaltic Pumps are designed to meet the diverse needs of fluid transfer applications in laboratories worldwide. These pumps stand out for their advanced design and technology, providing users with a range of benefits that are critical in laboratory environments.

1. Precision and accuracy

With their precise flow-control mechanism, Instrulab Peristaltic Pumps ensure accurate fluid transfer, reducing errors and ensuring that experiments and results are reliable. Whether dispensing minute amounts of reagents or handling larger volumes, these pumps maintain consistent and controlled flow rates. They are particularly well suited for dosing applications, such as adding exact amounts of chemicals or solvents in chemical analysis or experiments.

2. Gentle fluid handling

Instrulab Peristaltic Pumps excel in applications where the integrity of the fluid is crucial. Since the fluid only comes into contact with the tubing, there's no risk of contamination or degradation caused by mechanical seals or diaphragms, making them ideal for sensitive applications such as biological samples, cell cultures, or pharmaceuticals. The gentle pumping action reduces shear stress on fluids, preserving their properties and ensuring highquality results.

3. Self-priming and dry running capability

These pumps feature a self-priming mechanism, ensuring they can start moving fluids even if the tubing is not completely filled with liquid.

This saves time during startup and eliminates the need for manual priming. Additionally, Instrulab Peristaltic Pumps can run dry without causing damage, making them more durable and reliable, especially in continuous or demanding processes.

4. Easy maintenance and cost efficiency

The modular design allows for easy

replacement of pump tubing, which is the only part that requires regular maintenance. This leads to minimal downtime and low operational costs, making the pumps costeffective in the long run.

Researchers and laboratories can maintain

A TRUE MULTIPURPOSE MILL –RETSCH MIXER MILL MM400

This compact benchtop unit is designed for dry, wet and cryogenic grinding of small volumes of up to 2 x 20ml.

It is suitable for classic homogenisation, as well as biological cell disruption of DNA/RNA and protein extraction, and mixes and homogenises powders and suspensions with an unbeatable frequency of 30 Hz within seconds. There is no equivalent to the technology of this mill available on the market. With regard to performance and flexibility, this mill is in a class of its own.

Functional principle

The grinding jars of the mixer mill MM 400 perform radial oscillations in a horizontal position. The inertia of the grinding balls causes them to impact with high energy on the sample

material at the rounded ends of the jars and pulverise it. Also, the movement of the jars combined with the movement of the balls results in the intensive mixing of the sample.

The degree of mixing can be increased even further by using several smaller balls. If several small balls are used (e.g. glass beads) then, for example, biological cells can be disrupted. The large frictional impact effects between the beads ensure effective cell disruption.

RETSCH mixer mills are true allrounders. They homogenise, for example, alloys, animal feed, bones, ceramics, cereals, chemical products, coal, coke, drugs, electronic scrap, glass, grains, hair, minerals, oil seeds, ores, paper, plant materials, plastics, sewage sludge, soils, straw, tablets, textiles, tissue, tobacco, waste samples, wood, wool and more.

The MM400 is the first laboratory mill that can be calibrated, making it suitable for testing labs, accredited labs applying ISO/IEC 17025 or ISO 9000ff, and pharmaceutical products.

high throughput without significant maintenance concerns.

5. Versatility across laboratory applications

Instrulab Laboratory Peristaltic Pumps are highly versatile, making them suitable for a wide range of applications, including: Chemical dosing for accurate reagent dispensing

• pH control systems in titration processes

• Solvent transfer in liquid chromatography and other analytical techniques

• Filtration and buffer preparation

• Cell culture media exchange in biotechnology research

These pumps are ideal for various disciplines, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, environmental testing, food and beverage quality control, and cosmetic formulation, offering exceptional flexibility for a wide variety of applications.

6. Compact, user-friendly design

Their compact size allows them to fit easily into any laboratory space, while the intuitive control interface ensures that researchers, regardless of experience level, can quickly set up and adjust flow rates, pumping durations, and other parameters. This simplicity helps reduce user errors and improve operational efficiency in busy laboratory settings.

Science is a journey. A journey to continuously grow, nurture and evolve We are passionate about working side by side with our customers to understand challenges and make a difference.

In providing the tools, we hope to collectively work towards better health, well-being, and a cleaner environment.

GROW NURTURE EVOLVE

INSTRULAB SUPER SONIC ULTRASONIC BATH SERIES GENERAL PRODUCTS

The Instrulab Super Sonic Ultrasonic Bath Series is an advanced, high-performance cleaning solution designed to deliver exceptional results across a wide range of industries. Whether used for laboratory research, industrial maintenance, or precision component cleaning, this ultrasonic cleaner ensures efficient, reliable, and deep cleaningeven for the most intricate and challenging parts.

Ultrasonic baths use high-frequency sound waves to agitate a cleaning solution, creating microscopic bubbles that remove contaminants from surfaces. This method, known as cavitation, is highly effective for cleaning delicate or complex components that would be difficult to clean using traditional methods. The ultrasonic cleaning process ensures thorough cleaning without physical contact, reducing the risk of damage to sensitive parts.

Key features of the Instrulab Super Sonic Ultrasonic Bath Series:

• Degassing function: Removes dissolved gases from solvents, which enhances cleaning efficiency by improving cavitation, ensuring more effective cleaning of complex or delicate items

Industrial-level transducer: Equipped with a high-quality, industrial-grade transducer that guarantees durability, optimal performance, and uniform cavitation for demanding applications - ranging from electronics to automotive parts

Lower frequency (35kHz): Ideal for cleaning larger surfaces and breaking down tougher stains, while maintaining the integrity of sensitive components. The lower frequency produces larger bubbles that effectively dislodge stubborn dirt and residues

Stainless steel construction: The SS304 tank offers durability and resistance to corrosion, making it easy to maintain and clean while providing a long-lasting solution for demanding environments

• International certification: CE certified, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. Backed by a one-year warranty, offering peace of mind and reliable aftersales support

Versatile applications:

• Solvent degassing: Essential for applications like HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography), where removing gases from mobile phases ensures cleaner, more accurate, and reliable results

• Component cleaning: Ideal for cleaning PCBs (printed circuit boards), electronics, and mechanical parts that require precise and gentle cleaning without causing damage

Laboratory equipment: Perfect for cleaning delicate laboratory instruments,

such as cuvettes, glassware, optical lenses, and medical tools, ensuring thorough removal of contaminants without risk of corrosion or abrasion

• Tough stains & residue removal: Capable of removing a wide variety of contaminants, including oils, grease, dust, corrosion, and biological residues from both small and large parts

The Instrulab Super Sonic Ultrasonic Bath Series offers the following benefits:

1. Thorough cleaning: The ultrasonic cleaning process is far more effective than manual scrubbing or traditional cleaning methods. It reaches hard-to-access areas, ensuring complete cleaning without causing damage to the components

• 2. Time efficiency: With ultrasonic baths, cleaning times are significantly reduced compared to manual cleaning, which helps improve laboratory or production line efficiency

• 3. Gentle on delicate components: Since ultrasonic cleaning uses sound waves instead of abrasive methods, it is gentler on fragile components like optical lenses or precision medical tools

4. Environmentally friendly: By reducing the need for harsh chemicals and solvents, ultrasonic cleaning is an eco-friendlier option, promoting sustainability in your cleaning processes

• 5. Increased equipment longevity: Regular ultrasonic cleaning helps extend the life of your equipment and tools by preventing the build-up of harmful residues that could lead to wear and tear over time

The Instrulab Super Sonic Ultrasonic Bath Series is engineered to meet the highest standards of performance, durability, and precision. Whether you're cleaning sensitive laboratory equipment, industrial parts, or complex components, this ultrasonic cleaner offers the ultimate cleaning solution for industries and laboratories worldwide.

DRYVAC AND CHEMVAC RANGES OF LABORATORY PUMPS

At Air & Vacuum Technologies, we are proud to be the sole supplier of the DryVac and ChemVac ranges of laboratory pumps and accessories for South Africa, supplying the entire African continent.

With over 40 years of experience in providing state-of-the-art equipment to industries across South Africa, we are committed to offering products that drive operational excellence.

Introducing the DryVac Oil Free, Piston Vacuum Pump Series, which offers the following features:

• 1. Exceptional performance

All DryVac Oil Free, Piston Vacuum Pumps are engineered to deliver high performance with high final vacuum levels and a variety of flow rates. This makes them an ideal choice for various laboratory applications, including vacuum filtration, suspended solid tests, and microbial detection.

• 2. Oil-free and maintenance-free operation

One of the key features of the DryVac Series is they are oil-free. Driven by a piston, this pump requires no lubrication, eliminating the risk of oil contamination and reducing maintenance needs. This oilfree design ensures a cleaner, more efficient laboratory environment.

• 3. Quiet and stable performance

Laboratories often require a quiet working environment. The DryVac Series delivers on this front with its motor-driven transmission and vibration-proof assembly, making it significantly quieter and more stable compared to traditional pumps.

• 4. Overheat protection for enhanced safety

Safety is a critical concern in any laboratory setting. The DryVac Series is equipped with an overheat protection device that automatically shuts down the pump when it overheats and resumes operation once it cools down. This feature enhances the pump's safety and longevity.

INSTRULAB BALANCES

In laboratory testing, precision is crucial. The Instrulab range of weighing instruments is designed to meet this need, providing accuracy, reliability, and ease-of-use across various applications.

Explore the Instrulab weighing instruments:

• Analytical balances: Deliver ultra-precise measurements for sensitive tasks

Precision balances: Reliable and versatile, ideal for everyday laboratory use

Top-loading balances: Offer large capacity and maintain accuracy with heavier samples

Moisture analysers: Provide fast and accurate moisture content testing

Key features of Instrulab weighing instruments:

• High precision & sensitivity: Ensures accuracy in even the most critical applications

• Automatic calibration: Minimises manual adjustments, ensuring consistent and reliable results

• Data connectivity: Effortlessly integrates with external devices through USB, RS232, and Bluetooth

• Durability & user-friendly design: Built to last, with intuitive interfaces for smooth operation

Instrulab weighing instruments are ideal for both high-precision tasks and routine weighing. Their reliable calibration, userfriendly design, and durable construction make them the go-to choice for laboratories seeking consistent, accurate results.

A LEAP FORWARD IN PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY

Verder Liquids has launched the Verderflex DURA 60 Hose Pump, specifically designed for applications such as metering, bulk handling and transfer duties. The Dura 60 is ideal for sludges, slurries, and abrasives across general industrial and mining operations.

“This latest addition to our industryleading line of durable peristaltic pumps has been engineered with precision and built for reliability,” says Darryl Macdougall, Managing Director, Verder Pumps South Africa. “Crucially, as mining and industrial operations strive to reduce environmental impacts without compromising productivity, the Dura 60 represents a significant leap forward in both performance and energy efficiency.”

Verder Liquids – a global leader in industrial pump solutions – has designed the Dura 60 to support the evolving requirements of contemporary industries, providing exceptional durability, efficiency, and ease of use. With its cutting-edge technology, the Dura 60 aims to improve productivity and reduce operational costs for businesses across various sectors.

Key benefits:

Class leading performance of up to

16.5m3/hr, and pressures of up to 16 bar

• Minimised downtime and reduced cost of ownership In-situ hose change/simplified spare holding requirement

• Self-priming (capable of a suction lift of 9.5mWc), dry running

• Low shear design ideal for abrasive/solid slurries

• Seal-less, and valveless pumping operation with directly proportional flow stability and repeatability

“The Dura 60’s versatility makes it an ideal solution to a wide range of industrial applications. This hose pump is built to withstand the toughest industrial environments, ensuring long-term reliability and performance,” Macdougall says. “It is optimised for energy savings and high output to reduce operational costs and environmental impact, while its user-friendly design

makes maintenance procedures accessible to all levels of technical staff.”

The Verderflex Dura 60 addresses the market need for a product that can handle high flow applications in a small footprint,

ensuring low energy consumption even at high pressures.

“We are pleased to introduce the Verderflex Dura 60 to the market,” said Werner Douglas, Verderflex Product Manager at Verder Liquids. “This product embodies our commitment to enabling progress and our dedication to providing our customers with solutions that truly make a difference in their operations. We believe the Dura 60 will set a benchmark for performance and reliability in the industry.”

The DURA 60 is now available across Verder Group’s operational footprint, including in South Africa and Africa.

WATER TESTING & ANALYSIS

pH SENSORS FOR ION CONTENT MEASUREMENT

Ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) are essential analytical tools that enable efficient and accurate determination of ion activity. These sensors are extensively used in industries such as biomedical research, mining, environmental monitoring, and food processing to ensure reliable analysis of ionic concentrations.

All-in-one-solution measurement solutions

Together with a suitable ion meter, METTLER TOLEDO offers a comprehensive solution for ion measurement needs such as fluoride, chloride, sodium, potassium, calcium, nitrate, and more. Offerings include a wide range of ISEs for quick and easy determination of a variety of dissolved ions and gases, and easy-to-use ion calibration standards, ionic strength adjustors, and electrolytes. These tools simplify the process of measuring ion concentrations in both laboratory and field applications.

Select the right sensor for your needs

METTLER TOLEDO's diverse portfolio of ISEs caters to a variety of applications, ensuring high-quality results in different environments.

Options include:

• Combined ISEs: Designed for simplicity and precision, these electrodes integrate the sensing and reference elements into one unit

• Half-cell ISEs: Modular and versatile, these allow users to swap ion-specific modules for various measurement needs

Both options are crafted from durable, highquality materials, ensuring reliable performance in aqueous solutions or complex matrices, such as wastewater.

Combined ISE technology

The PerfectION combined ion-selective probes feature innovative sleeve junction technology, ensuring accurate and stable ion concentration readings and easy handling. The high-quality plastic shaft is resistant to chemicals and mechanical stress, making it suitable for demanding applications.

MULTI-PARAMETER WATER ANALYSIS IN LESS THAN HALF THE TIME

Save up to 64% of time when performing four titrations in parallel

As the capacity of turntable sample changers is inherently limited, pushing the limit used to mean investing in another autosampler and a titrator, possibly more, depending on the sample volume. Not so with the OMNIS platform. The OMNIS platform includes an x-y-z sample robot that can accommodate up to 175 samples on

a smaller footprint. Furthermore, the OMNIS Sample Robot can be scaled up module by module from small to medium to large. Fully automated parallel titrations at four workstations means getting the same number of samples analysed a lot faster than by sequential analysis. The titrations performed at the four workstations can be

ELGA PURELAB QUEST

of the same kind or different types. In terms of space-saving, the square design of a modular x-y-z system makes a substantial difference when compared to the traditional turntable design. No matter whether you are interested in determining several parameters or just a few, the automated OMNIS system can be tailored to your needs and requirements. If these change after some time and more detailed ion analysis becomes necessary, then other techniques, e.g. ion chromatography, can be easily added to the existing system setup.

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A compact 3-in-1 water purification system for versatile laboratory needs

When it comes to ensuring reliable and consistent water quality, the ELGA PURELAB QUEST stands out as one of the most versatile and cost-effective solutions on the market. Launched in 2020, this system offers features such as multiple water quality sensors and an internal 11L tank, making it ideal for applications across academia, industry, and the pharmaceutical sector.

Imagine you’re running a small research laboratory. Every day, you need water of varying qualities for different applicationswhether it’s for buffer preparation, analytical chemistry, or microbiology. Instead of dealing with multiple water systems, you turn to the PURELAB QUEST, which provides Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 water in one compact system. With a feed water source that’s sometimes municipal and other times pre-treated, the PURELAB QUEST’s versatility becomes indispensable.

The first question you’d ask yourself is: What quality of water do I need for each process? With its dual purity sensors, this system continuously monitors Type 1 and Type 2 water, ensuring that the quality is always maintained. It doesn’t stop there: recirculation keeps water fresh, and an alert system ensures you know exactly when maintenance is required.

If space is a concern, the PURELAB QUEST fits right into your laboratory without hassle. It’s wall-mountable, freeing up counter space, and it connects seamlessly with either a 15- or 30-litre Chorus reservoir, depending on your daily water usage needs.

For laboratories looking to reduce environmental impact, it’s worth noting that the PURELAB QUEST is made from reclaimed materials, offering a smaller footprint compared to other systems. The data capture feature, which includes a USB port for exporting data, makes quality assurance processes straightforward.

And let’s talk about speed: dispensing 1.2 litres of water per minute, it fills its internal reservoir in just 45 minutes, which is critical when water demand is high.

By asking the right questions - such as what type of water you require, your feedwater source, and whether you need an external reservoir - you can configure the PURELAB QUEST to suit your specific requirements. Whether you’re looking for a model with UV or without, the system adapts to your laboratory’s unique needs.

The system’s design also simplifies maintenance with easy sanitisation, RO membranes that only need replacement every two years, and individualised cartridges, reducing running costs and interruptions in your workflow. Its modular design and the ability to connect to a PureLab Dispenser make it a long-term investment for labs of any size.

From day-to-day operation to maintaining purity, the ELGA PURELAB QUEST is designed to make high-quality water accessible, efficient, and sustainable for laboratories everywhere.

METTLER TOLEDO –

InMotion Autosamplers

InMotion Flex – Up to 50 samples

· InMotion Pro – Up to 182 samples

· InMotion Max – Up to 303 samples

Automation with Titration Excellence

Maximum throughput in minimal space

Operational Safety

· Avoid contact with chemicals

· Automatic draining of titration beaker

Efficiency

· Extend working period

· Reduce time per sample

Result Security, Compliance

· Avoid transcriptions errors

· Prevent omissions

Result Quality

· Increase reproducibility

· Enhance repeatability

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WATER TESTING & ANALYSIS

SMART HIGH-OUTPUT ULTRAPURE WATER SYSTEMS

RephiLe, a leader in lab water purification solutions, offers the Large Genie series of benchtop ultrapure water systems, designed to deliver up to 1 900 litres of pure water daily from tap water, all within a small footprint. Combining exceptional performance, smart design, and a commitment to sustainability, the Large Genie is an indispensable asset for modern laboratories, enabling greater efficiency, innovation, and environmental responsibility.

High-output water production

Expanding the capabilities of the existing Genie benchtop systems, the Large Genie delivers up to 60 litres of EDI water and 80 litres of RO water per hour. Despite its small size, the Large Genie provides significant volumes of purified water with consistent quality, making it ideal for laboratories that require large quantities of high-quality pure water but have limited laboratory space.

Small footprint – big impact

The modular design of the Large Genie optimises lab space while offering a host of

benefits. Its digital features provide traceable, data-driven insights, and remote monitoring enhances efficiency and control. Furthermore, the system helps lower operational costs, improving overall profitability for laboratory facilities.

Smart and flexible

The Large Genie water system series is flexible and user-friendly, with many smart features to adapt to user behaviour and optimise performance. Key components include a robust control screen console, an ergonomic remote dispenser, high-profile purification cartridges, and an optional separate reservoir tank. Available in five different configurations, it supports various application needs, including ultrapure water, EDI pure water, RO water, and clinical grade purified water.

Sustainable mercury-free UV technology

The Large Genie incorporates mercury-free UV technology, ensuring effective sterilisation without hazardous substances. This ecoconscious approach aligns with sustainable practices and a healthier work environment.

Ultrapure water produced meets or exceeds ASTM, CLSI, CAP, and ISO Type I standards, while its EDI water complies with Type II standards as defined by ASTM, CAP, CLSI, and ISO 3696/BS 3997.

EVA KARL FISCHER TITRATORS SIMPLIFY WATER CONTENT DETERMINATION

METTLER TOLEDO’s EVA volumetric Karl Fischer (KF) titrators offer a powerful combination of speed, precision, and reliability for accurate water content determination. Capable of analysing a wide range of sample types, from simple liquids, soluble solids, to complex insoluble materials, they deliver exceptional performance. Ideal for industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food and beverage, where accuracy and efficiency are critical, EVA KF titrators meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

High reliability and efficiency

Equipped with cutting-edge technology and the advanced Fast Forecasting Amperometric (FFA) Algorithm, EVA KF titrators ensure exceptional accuracy and reliability in water content analysis. The high-resolution dDrive unit enables precise titrant dispensing, while the rapid response dSens M143 digital sensor accurately detects changes in water content,

METROHM 949 PH METER

Compact, entry-level benchtop pH meter for simple and reliable pH, mV, and ORP measurements.

The 949 pH Meter is Metrohm’s new entrylevel benchtop pH meter for modern laboratories. Rely on an easy-to-use instrument for fast and accurate pH, mV, and ORP measurements.

• Quick and automated pH calibration with built-in buffer tables

• Precise results thanks to automated temperature compensation

• GLP-compliant and

delivering consistent, precise results across a wide range of sample types.

Two models are available to meet varying application requirements:

• 1. EVA V1 KF titrator: Optimised for rapid, precise water content determination in soluble samples, this model is ideal for routine testing with a focus on simplicity and efficiency.

2. EVA V3 KF titrator: Designed for more versatile applications, this model easily handles challenging samples, using homogeniser attachments and external sample extraction.

Seamless workflows

Designed with user convenience in mind, the intuitive OneClick interface simplifies daily tasks and workflows with guided operations, custom shortcuts, and PC-free operation. The Smart Reader function ensures error-free reagent data transfer for full traceability.

consistent results with time and date display and adjustable stability criteria

• Clear results on colourful and bright display

RS232 interface for connecting printer or PC

• Compatible with all Metrohm pH electrodes

Trust your results. Additional features, such as reminders for calibration, ensure that your pH meter provides accurate results. This boosts your confidence in its performance. You can print all measured values with their corresponding date and time on the printer. Additionally, if desired, you can include the calibration parameters. The internal measuring memory can store up to 1 000 measuring points.

Integration with LabX software supports compliance with ALCOA++ principles and regulatory standards, such as 21 CFR part 11, with enhanced user management, electronic signatures, and audit trails.

Enhanced performance with advanced accessories

Expand capabilities with specialised accessories, including thermostable vessels, homogeniser adapters and drying ovens, to tackle complex samples with ease. Customisable options, such as different burette sizes and extended terminal cables, add flexibility to your Karl Fischer process.

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This enables subsequent verification of the values.

Regardless of the sample to be measured, Metrohm offers the right electrode. The 949 pH Meter is compatible with the complete range of Metrohm pH electrodes, ORP electrodes, and temperature probes.

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OMNIS NIRS

Metrohm launches new NIR spectrometer on the OMNIS platform

With OMNIS NIRS, the universal platform for chemical analysis from Metrohm grows more powerful. In addition to all variants of titration, near-infrared spectroscopy with all its advantages (fast, easy-to-use, non-destructive, chemical-free) is now also available in OMNIS. OMNIS NIRS comes in three versions: OMNIS NIRS Liquid for liquid samples, OMNIS NIRS Solid for solid and viscous matrices, and OMNIS NIRS Liquid/Solid, which allows users to measure both liquid and solid samples on the same device.

Faster – multi-parameter analysis for results in seconds

With the OMNIS NIR Analyzer, anyone can measure liquid and solid samples in less than 10 seconds. Thanks to state-of-the-art sensor technology, liquid samples are adjusted quickly and precisely to any desired temperature between 25 and 80°C, and sample insertion is detected for rapid analysis of large sample series with no software interaction required.

Solids are measured in an automated rotation mode, ensuring highest reproducibility of results even for highly inhomogeneous samples.

Easier – OMNIS NIRS means nearinfrared spectroscopy for everyone No prior knowledge of chemometrics is required with OMNIS.

The OMNIS Model Developer (OMD) defines prediction model parameters automatically and thus makes integration of NIR spectroscopy straightforward.

The OMNIS NIR Analyzers recognise sample holders, which makes sure the correct sample vessels are used according to defined SOPs.

This feature and the clear user guidance provided by the OMNIS software reduce the risk of user errors to virtually zero.

More efficient – the synergies of near-infrared spectroscopy, titration and automation

With OMNIS, the benefits of a universal platform come into play: Users can now easily combine nearinfrared spectroscopy with titration in a fully automated setup with an OMNIS Sample Robot.

The result is a fully integrated solution that can be customised according to the requirements of individual users.

The OMNIS NIR Analyzer is part of the OMNIS platform

OMNIS NIRS

Metrohm launches new NIR spectrometer on the OMNIS platform

With OMNIS NIRS, the universal platform for chemical analysis from Metrohm grows more powerful. In addition to all variants of titration, near-infrared spectroscopy with all its advantages (fast, easy-to-use, non-destructive, chemical-free) is now also available in OMNIS. OMNIS NIRS comes in three versions: OMNIS NIRS Liquid for liquid samples, OMNIS NIRS Solid for solid and viscous matrices, and OMNIS NIRS Liquid/Solid, which allows users to measure both liquid and solid samples on the same device.

Faster – multi-parameter analysis for results in seconds

With the OMNIS NIR Analyser, anyone can measure liquid and solid samples in less than 10 seconds. Thanks to state-of-the-art sensor technology, liquid samples are adjusted quickly and precisely to any desired temperature between 25°C and 80°C, and sample insertion is detected for rapid analysis of large sample series with no software interaction required. Solids are measured in an automated rotation mode, ensuring highest reproducibility of results even for highly inhomogeneous samples.

Easier – OMNIS NIRS means near-infrared spectroscopy for everyone No prior knowledge of chemometrics is required with OMNIS. The OMNIS Model Developer (OMD)

defines prediction model parameters automatically and thus makes integration of NIR spectroscopy straightforward.

The OMNIS NIR Analysers recognise sample

QUICK AND EASY COLOUR DETECTION

Colour measurement is a precise analytical method used to quantify and define the properties of liquids by evaluating the amount of light they absorb or transmit. This technique provides objective data on hue, saturation and brightness, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Widely used in industries such as food and beverage, textiles and cosmetics, accurate and consistent colour measurement is essential for maintaining quality, meeting consumer expectations, and safeguarding brand reputation.

Simplified and accurate colour control

METTLER TOLEDO’s EasyPlus UV/VIS spectrophotometers offer a fast, efficient and cost-effective solution for colour analysis of translucent liquids in the food and beverage industry. These instruments deliver unmatched simplicity, accuracy and adaptability to meet the quality control needs of modern laboratories. With a compact DIN A4-sized footprint, the EasyPlus UV/VIS spectrophotometers are suitable for various applications, including standalone use, mobile setups, and as support tools for large laboratories.

Equipped with 30 pre-installed colour scales and reference values, the spectrophotometers

immediately determine if samples meet defined quality standards, streamlining workflows while ensuring reliable results. The EasyDirect UV/VIS software adds functionality by converting measurements into two extra colour scales, significantly reducing analysis time. The robust lamp requires no warm-up time.

User-friendly operation

Designed for ease-of-use, EasyPlus UV/VIS spectrophotometers feature a touchscreen interface for step-by-step guidance, eliminating the need for extensive training or complex installation. To facilitate onboarding, downloadable guides and video tutorials are available.

Enhanced safety and accuracy

Analysis begins automatically when the lid is closed, enhancing workflow safety.

The PathDetect function identifies the cell size or path length in use, minimising application errors and ensuring precise measurements.

Versatility for diverse applications

In addition to colour analysis, EasyPlus UV/VIS handles a range of spectrophotometric tasks and water quality tests, making them invaluable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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holders, which makes sure the correct sample vessels are used according to defined SOPs. This feature and the clear user guidance provided by the OMNIS software reduce the risk of user errors to virtually zero.

More efficient – the synergies of near-infrared spectroscopy, titration, and automation

With OMNIS the benefits of a universal platform come into play: Users can now easily combine near-infrared spectroscopy with titration in a fully automated setup with an OMNIS Sample Robot. The result is a fully integrated solution that can be customised according to the requirements of individual users.

METROHM

JOINS THE WAR ON DRUGS

Metrohm BW Tek recently unveiled the new TacticID Mobile, its newest handheld 1064nm Raman for police and customs agents to identify illicit and hazardous substances where they find them.

The TacticID Mobile 1064-nm Raman has an ergonomic design with a large touchscreen and display for even greater ease of use in identifying a range of samples including impure, coloured street samples. It has a targeted library for rapid, actionable identification of pure and mixture samples in less than a minute. Reports including threat level, location and sample photos can be easily generated and shared on a USB drive or stored in a secure data management system. Relevant sample information inputs by the user, together with up to three photos, give sample traceability and enhance the likelihood of successful prosecution.

The system is designed for point-of-need identification with a rugged IP68 design. Interchangeable sample adaptors give the flexibility to measure samples as they are, or in translucent packaging, bottles, and disposable vials.

OVENS, FURNACES & INCUBATORS

TUBE FURNACES

INSTRULAB BOX FURNACES

Instrulab Box Furnaces offer vacuum and controlled atmosphere capabilities, making them ideal for heat treatments such as brazing, sintering, annealing, hardening, and carburising. By preventing oxidation and contamination during processing, these furnaces ensure highpurity materials, which are essential for applications requiring exacting standards. Their flexible atmosphere control allows users to tailor conditions for each material.

Key features of the Instrulab Box Furnace range:

• Atmosphere control: Operates under vacuum or with gases like nitrogen, hydrogen or argon, making it versatile for a wide range of processes

• Uniform temperature distribution: Provides consistent heating across the chamber for reliable, repeatable results

• High temperature capability: Reaches temperatures up to 1800°C, suitable for a variety of materials, including metals, alloys and ceramics

• Energy efficiency: Designed to minimise energy loss through efficient insulation and heating elements, reducing operational costs

• Digital control system: Features a userfriendly digital interface for precise temperature, pressure, and gas-flow management, ensuring tailored processing profiles

The brand CARBOLITE GERO is synonymous with high-quality, leading heat technology in the design and manufacture of laboratory and industrial ovens and furnaces ranging from 30°C to 3000°C, and sold globally to over 100 countries.

Carbolite boasts a wide range of tube furnaces, ranging from universal tube furnaces to split tube furnaces, rotary tube furnaces and gradient tube furnaces.

Each tube furnace can be modified to meet your exact needs.

When specified at the order stage, tube furnaces can be upgraded to include sophisticated digital controllers, programmers, and loggers. Overtemperature protection is also available, along with additional safety features such as insulation plugs and radiation shields.

Some Carbolite Gero tube furnaces are designed with an integral work tube, while others require a separate work tube. This is an extremely flexible arrangement; work tubes are available in different diameters and materials (quartz, ceramic or metal).

When a work tube of an adequate length is used, a standard tube furnace can easily be upgraded for use with a controlled atmosphere or a vacuum.

Tube furnace details

Typical applications of tube furnaces include the purification, coating, drying, hardening or ageing of samples. Among other uses, a tube furnace can also be used for annealing, brazing, calcination,

degassing, sintering, soldering, sublimation, synthesis, and tempering. In a laboratory, a tube furnace could be used for thermocouple calibration, in the testing of fuel cells, or in catalyst research.

The intended use of your tube furnace will govern which furnace is most suitable for you. Our tube furnace selection ranges from simple and economical options such as the wire-wound single-zone tube furnace, through to more advanced systems such as the AZ tube furnace, which has eight independently controllable heating zones.

The controllable heating zones of the AZ tube furnace allows a temperature gradient to be set for applications such as chemical vapour deposition.

Throughout its history, Carbolite Gero has been at the forefront of technological advancement, consultancy, and customer service. With ambitious growth objectives set for the future, Carbolite Gero continues to build on its legacy of innovation and excellence.

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The Instrulab Box Furnace is highly versatile, excelling in industries that require highperformance materials and processes:

1. Metallurgical heat treatment: Ideal for annealing, hardening, and tempering metal components, ensuring strength and durability in parts for aerospace, automotive, and tool manufacturing

2. Sintering ceramics and composites: Perfect for sintering advanced ceramics and composites used in high-tech industries like aerospace and electronics

3. Vacuum brazing: Used in industries such as aerospace for brazing metal components, ensuring clean, strong joints without oxidation

4. Material research and development: Provides a controlled environment for testing and developing new materials and alloys in R&D environments

Instrulab Box Furnaces offer:

• Versatility in processing with vacuum and gas atmospheres

Precision and reliability in temperature control for consistent results

• High-temperature capability for a wide range of materials

• Energy-efficient design, reducing operational costs

• Durable construction for long-term, reliable performance in demanding applications

MATERIALS TESTING & ANALYSIS

METROHM POTENTIOSTATS

USED TO DEVELOP NEW CATALYSTS FOR GREEN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION

clean and green?

Due to its high gravimetric energy density and zero pollution emission, ‘green hydrogen’ is a clean and sustainable energy carrier that is expected to become one of the fuels of the future. Green hydrogen is produced with renewable energy sources, and it can help to mitigate global warming by using cleaner fuels.

Producing green hydrogen with electrolysis

The most favourable way to produce green hydrogen is via water-splitting electrolysis, where water (H2O) is broken down into its counterparts by using a direct electric current. Electrolysis is a sophisticated technique that has been used for many decades in industry. When using this technique to produce hydrogen, drawbacks are the sluggish reaction kinetics when using inexpensive catalysts, or the high costs for more optimal catalysts (e.g. platinum). To produce hydrogen in an efficient and economical manner, the goal for researchers around the world is to develop catalysts for this purpose that are highly active, inexpensive, and stable over long periods.

Metrohm has a wide range of potentiostats that can be used to characterise recently developed catalysts for electrochemical hydrogen production.

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THERMAL ANALYSIS SYSTEM DSC5+

METTLER TOLEDO’s Thermal Analysis Excellence instruments enable rapid characterisation of sample materials over a very wide temperature range. Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) measures enthalpy changes in a material due to changes in physical and chemical properties as a function of temperature or time.

A new standard in DSC

The Thermal Analysis System DSC5+ sets a new benchmark with its advanced MMS 1 sensor, featuring 136 thermocouples, AI-powered identification and evaluation of all types of thermal effects, and two integrated heaters for power compensation mode. Additionally, its heat flux technology delivers superior performance and improved productivity in DSC applications.

Innovative design

The innovative design of the DSC5+ sensor incorporates integrated heaters, allowing the sensor to accurately self-adjust for heat flow with precision. This ensures that the DSC remains consistently calibrated across the entire temperature range, saving time and increasing productivity through automatic instrument adjustments.

Power compensation and heat flux modes

resolution and the ability to separate closelying thermal effects. Heat flux mode exhibits minimal noise levels, ensuring high sensitivity for the detection of weak effects or transitions.

High-capacity sample robot with gas-purged sample changer

The DSC5+ is designed for efficiency, featuring a high-capacity sample robot housing up to 96 sample positions and interchangeable reference crucibles. The crucible chamber can be purged with inert gas to prevent unwanted reactions prior to measurement. The removable crucible trays simplify and ensure reliable sample preparation.

The patented electrical heat-flow adjustment guarantees superior measurement accuracy across the temperature spectrum.

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Equipped with FlexMode functionality, the DSC5+ sensor offers the flexibility to operate in either power compensation or heat flux mode, depending on measurement requirements. Power compensation mode has a very short signal-time constant, providing excellent

AI-powered evaluation

Paired with the FlexCal adjustment and the STARe software, the DSC5+ leverages AIWizard technology to detect, evaluate and identify all types of DSC effects. These elements collectively elevate laboratory efficiency and reliability.

Versatile temperature selection

With an unparalleled modular design, the DSC5+ offers the flexibility to choose the operating temperature that precisely meets your measurement requirements, making it the ideal solution for laboratories across various domains, including industrial development, academic research, production, and quality assurance. The combined LN2 and intra-cooler system reduces liquid nitrogen consumption.

INTRODUCING THE BIONAVIS QUARTZ CRYSTAL

MICROBALANCE WITH DISSIPATION (QCMD) TECHNOLOGY

BioNavis introduces its new range of Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation (QCMD) instruments, designed for precision measurements of molecule-surface interactions. These instruments measure key parameters such as viscoelasticity and bound mass, complementing the BioNavis MP-SPR suite for real-time, label-free analysis. With high-frequency sensors, BioNavis QCMD enables sensitive and accurate measurements, providing reliable data for a variety of research applications.

QCMD technology is versatile, and suitable for studying biomolecular interactions, material science, biophysics, biosensor development, and electrochemistry.

Researchers can monitor small changes in mass, thickness, and mechanical properties in real-time, without the need for labels.

The system’s user-friendly interface, QuickLock cells, and intuitive software make the process straightforward and efficient.

QCMD works by using quartz crystal sensors that oscillate at a specific frequency when an electric voltage is applied. As molecules or films are deposited on the sensor, changes in mass, density, and viscoelastic properties occur, causing shifts in both resonant frequency and dissipation. These shifts allow researchers to gather Hydrogen –

information about adsorbed layers, such as mass and thickness.

The BioNavis QCMD system offers several advantages, including real-time monitoring, compatibility with both gas and liquid environments, and the ability to measure in complex media like milk and seawater. It can also operate in high-temperature and highpressure conditions, broadening its range of applications. Additionally, the system can be combined with electrochemistry using a dedicated cell, adding further functionality.

With its accurate measurements and ease of use, BioNavis QCMD technology is wellsuited for various research fields, including surface chemistry, biotechnology, and materials science.

Key features:

Max time resolution: 500 measurement points per second for fast, detailed data

• Precise environmental control: Precise syringe pump for accurate flow control. Temperature range from 15°C to 65°C with ±0.01°C precision for consistent results

User-friendly: Easy QuickLock sensor cells and software for smooth operation

• Modular flexibility: Easily switchable add-on modules for gas, liquid, and electrochemical applications. Option to equip with a second cell station

Versatile sensors: Compatible with classical QCM, high-frequency (HFF) and Love mode Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) sensors LABOTEC

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DVNEXT RHEOMETER

The DVNext Rheometer from Ametek Brookfield incorporates advanced features for repeatability and reliability.

It is an easy-to-use, stand-alone instrument for measuring viscosity and yield-stress. It's available in a standard version and a 21 CFR Part 11 compliant version. It is your all-in-one instrument for measuring viscosity and yield-stress.

Features and benefits:

• 7-inch full-colour touchscreen display with enhanced controls and realtime graphing

A range of displayed info –viscosity, temperature, shear rate/stress, % torque, speed/spindle, step program status

• Viscosity wizard – built-in math models for data analysis

• Integrated temperature control

• Optional compliance to 21 CFR Part 11 in stand-alone mode

• Compliant versions include ethernet and LIMS connectivity

• Quick set-up with digital leveling Single-handed spindle installation and removal

• Also available in cone/plate version

A host of available accessories

THINK

BLANK

Milestone Clean Chemistry Tools for Atomic Spectroscopy

“The analytical blank may be considered the ‘Achilles heel’ of trace analysis. To improve the precision and accuracy of inorganic metals analysis, steps must be taken to control the analytical blank.”

- T. Murphy, The role of analytical blank in accurate trace analysis

The Milestone Clean Chemistry Line is an innovative and complete portfolio of systems and accessories for reducing and controlling the analytical blank in ultratrace elemental analysis.

There is a growing awareness that sample preparation should evolve to the same standards of the most modern analytical techniques, such as ICP-MS, and there are a number of factors that can critically impact the quality of the data.

To address this issue, Milestone has developed a comprehensive line of products

and accessories aimed to reduce and control the analytical blank to maximise the performance of your AAS/ICP-OES/ICP-MS.

Microwave digestion, direct mercury analyser, acid purification, and steam cleaning are great solutions to improve the detection limit, control the blank and enhance your lab’s productivity.

Do you know how to reduce the sample prep blank? Go to: www.milestonesrl.com/ clean

ION CHROMATOGRAPHY

ELEVATE YOUR CHROMATOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE WITH SCHARLAB

Ion chromatography is a cornerstone in industries ranging from pharmaceuticals and environmental testing to food safety and water analysis. The ability to accurately separate, identify, and quantify ionic compounds in complex matrices demands an instrument of exceptional quality. At inqaba biotec, we understand this industry’s demands, therefore we’ve partnered with a European manufacturer, Scharlab, to provide state-of-the-art solutions designed to optimise every step of the IC process. Scharlab is a renowned chemicals and reagents manufacturer specialising in the production of high-quality HPLC solvents.

analytical efficiency, reduce downtime, and maximise data accuracy. Their range of ionexchange columns, for example, features advanced packing materials that offer excellent separation and minimal interference, ensuring you achieve precise results every time.

CUSTOMISED METROHM IC SYSTEMS - JUST FOR YOU

The 940 Professional IC Vario is Metrohm’s most versatile IC system yet. Users can select from a wide variety of components and accessories to tackle any analytical challenge, some of which are listed below: Choice of suppression: electronic, chemical or sequential

• Detector types: conductivity, UV/VIS, amperometric

Gradients: high pressure, low-pressure, dose-in

• Separation: columns of any base material, selectivity, capacity, and dimension (length and diameter)

• Automated inline filtration to save time and money on filtration consumables

• Automated inline dialysis to remove unwanted particles/compounds Automated inline calibration from a single stock standard

• Automated re-injection when samples are out of the calibration range Automated removal of interfering ions (matrix elimination)

• In-line pH adjustment (neutralisation)

The 940 Professional IC Vario provides maximum reliability of both the system itself, and the analytical results produced. It is selfmonitoring: all system and method parameters are permanently checked against the respective limits and standards. Results can be traced back to every step of the analysis, including sample preparation, thereby preparing users for the toughest audits. The 940 Professional IC Vario is controlled by MagIC Net, the proven Metrohm software for ion chromatography.

When combined with the 941 Eluent Production Module, the system enables inline preparation of eluents of any composition and in any concentration, making it possible to run for more than a month without any intervention from the analyst.

This flagship system comes with a threeyear instrument warranty, a 10-year warranty on the anion suppressor, and 10 years guaranteed availability of spare parts.

Having experienced the quality of the previous generation Metrohm IC, together with reliable local support, Innoventon was happy to reinvest in more Metrohm products.

Riel Steyn, Metrohm SA, with Ms Olebogeng Mogapi, Mr Moeketsi Vinjwa and Derek Hislop

LIFE SCIENCES

ANTIBODIES AND ASSAYS FOR IMMUNE RESPONSE RESEARCH

Mabtech is a leader in developing high-quality antibodies and immunoassays for life sciences, with a particular focus on ELISpot, FluoroSpot, and ELISA technologies. The comprehensive portfolio of monoclonal antibodies, kits, peptide pools, and instruments enable researchers to explore immune responses at the single-cell level. These tools are instrumental in research areas such as infectious diseases, cancer, allergies, transplantation, vaccine trials, as well as veterinary and cardiovascular studies.

Immunoassay kits

Mabtech offers a versatile selection of immunoassay kits designed to quantify analyte secretion at the single-cell level. Kits are available in multiple formats to meet varying research needs.

ELISpot: A highly sensitive technique for detecting and quantifying cytokine-secreting cells.

FluoroSpot: An advanced method enabling the simultaneous study of multiple analytes for detailed analysis of diverse cell populations.

ELISA: A robust, specific and sensitive method for quantifying cytokines and other analytes in solution.

FociSpot: A focus-forming assay (FFA) platform to detect virus-infected cells via

immunostaining, applicable in virus quantification, neutralising antibody testing, antiviral drug screening, and more.

Advanced readers for data capture and analysis

High-performance readers simplify data acquisition and analysis for ELISpot, FluoroSpot, and FociSpot assays.

AMINO ACID ANALYSIS HAS JUST GOT

Waters offers the Kairos Amino Acid Analysis Kit that reduces the time required to quantify amino acids, a critical application for research scientists investigating the physiological underpinnings of disease. The Kairos Amino Acid Analysis Kit simplifies and automates LC/ MS-MS quantification of amino acids in human plasma and urine. This LC-MS based kit, with its unmatched accuracy across all analytes, makes it easier than ever to get fast, precise results.

Complete your analysis in half the time Biomedical research labs often face a backlog of amino acid samples to analyse. The Kairos Amino Acid Kit can quantitate more than 40

amino acids in under 10 minutes, enabling labs to dramatically reduce sample analysis time and clear backlogs efficiently.

Generate results from day one

Meet your laboratory needs with available options for both high-throughput (500+ samples) and lower-throughput (100+ samples) amino acid analysis formats. The Kairos Amino Acid Kit is available in an automation-friendly format with liquid handling scripts to start generating results from day one. The high throughput (500+) format includes reagents scaled for liquid handlers, consumables compatible with automation, and an automation script for liquid handler. Built on

SIMPLIFY SAMPLE COLLECTION WITH STICK SPONGE™

Maintaining stringent hygiene standards is critical in industries such as food production, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and hospitality. Hygiena, a global leader in hygiene monitoring, offers Stick Sponge™, an innovative solution designed to simplify and improve surface sampling processes.

Stick Sponge streamlines hygiene monitoring by combining convenience and efficiency. The tool features a biocide-free polyurethane sponge pre-moistened with a neutralising solution to ensure reliable recovery of microorganisms from surfaces. Its unique design includes a plastic handle attached to the sponge, allowing users to collect samples without direct contact. This reduces contamination risks and makes sampling hardto-reach or delicate areas much easier.

Sterile and ready to use

Stick Sponge is supplied in sterile, leak-proof packaging to meet strict hygiene protocols. Each pack contains five bags of 20 sponges, with formats tailored to various applications. Options include Buffered Peptone Water, Letheen Broth, or Neutralising

Buffer. For added convenience, some formats come with gloves.

Seamless integration

Stick Sponge works seamlessly with Hygiena’s advanced hygiene monitoring systems, such as ATP testing and microbial analysis platforms. This compatibility ensures greater operational efficiency and simplifies hygiene management.

Reliable results for superior hygiene

By enabling accurate and efficient sample collection, Stick Sponge helps businesses to maintain superior hygiene standards, safeguard product quality, and meet regulatory requirements. It’s an indispensable tool for hygiene and environmental monitoring programs.

IRIS 2: A versatile reader ideal for complex immunological studies, capable of detecting up to four analytes simultaneously for enhanced precision and flexibility.

ASTOR 2: A user-friendly reader designed for ELISpot assays, delivering precise spot counts and customisable settings.

Monoclonal antibodies and reagents

Mabtech provides a wide range of monoclonal antibodies targeting cytokines, immunoglobulins, and apolipoproteins for in vitro applications. Complementing these are a range of reagents, including peptide pools, polyclonal stimuli, buffers, substrates, and plates, designed to ensure accurate analyte detection and support advanced immunological research.

Mabtech's innovative solutions empower researchers to uncover critical insights into immune function and drive advancements in life science research.

SMARTER WITH KAIROS

AccQ•Tag reaction chemistry, this kit simplifies retesting of samples, ensuring consistent, reliable performance from the start.

Achieve confidence in your results

Accuracy of results is critical. With its multiple isotopically labeled internal standards and >94.4% accuracy and precision <2.6%, the Kairos Amino Acid Kit is the most precise kit available, enabling easy comparison of data in longitudinal studies and across laboratories.

INSTRULAB VACUUM CONTROLLER SERIES

The Instrulab Vacuum Controller Series is a powerful instrument designed to optimise vacuum management, enhance safety, and improve operational performance across a variety of industries.

Key features:

Precision control: Achieve accurate vacuum pressure settings effortlessly via a digital display. Choose from automatic or manual modes for flexible control

• User-friendly interface: The intuitive touchscreen interface simplifies adjustments, making it ideal for both beginners and experts

• Versatile applications: Perfect for filtration, rotary evaporators, vacuum drying, concentrators, and distillation processes

• Safety features: Includes overpressure protection, automatic shutoff, and alarm functions to ensure safe operation

• Energy-efficient: Smart power management reduces energy consumption without compromising performance

Why choose Instrulab vacuum controllers?

• Enhanced efficiency: Minimise errors, reduce waste, and improve process efficiency

Improved accuracy: Digital control ensures consistent and reliable results

• Time & cost savings: Automation reduces the need for constant monitoring, saving both time and labour costs

• Versatility: Ideal for a wide range of industries and applications

• Reliability: Built for long-term performance with minimal maintenance

Contact Mark Burn for more information and to discover how Instrulab Vacuum Controllers can optimise your operations.

PROTECHNIK LABORATORIES, A DIVISON OF ARMSCOR ACQUIRES THE HPTLC-MS SYSTEM

Protechnik Laboratories, a subsidiary of Armscor, is a multidisciplinary scientific laboratory dedicated to high-end research and development (R&D) in chemical and biological (CB) solutions for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).

As an ISO 17025/IEC: 2017 accredited laboratory, Protechnik Laboratories provides a wide range of analytical services aimed at protecting personnel in chemically hazardous environments. These services include respiratory, body, and collective protection; detection and identification of trace amounts of hazardous chemicals; decontamination of hazardous substances; verification of chemical and biological warfare agents; and the synthesis of test compounds and chemical verification standards in support of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).

The recent acquisition of the HPTLC-MS is primarily intended to support the Biomedical Domain, which focuses on research related to biological warfare agents. This research not only involves the verification of these agents but also extends to developing solutions to mitigate their impact.

Current research efforts are centered on exploring secondary metabolites produced by microorganisms for drug discovery purposes. Additionally, the laboratory investigates bioactive compounds from plants and studies

biotoxins, with the HPTLC-MS playing a crucial role in advancing these explorations.

This work contributes significantly to building a biodefense capability for South Africa while also enhancing public health.

Advion-Interchim Compact Mass Spectrometer.

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GET A MORE COMPLETE VIEW OF BIOLOGY WITH HiFi READS LIFE SCIENCES/ COMPANY

Africa’s Genomics company, inqaba biotec, has been at the forefront of providing genomics services for the past 22 years to researchers across Africa. In 2017, inqaba biotec partnered with Pacific Biosciences based in California, a leader in long read sequencing, to bring the Single Molecule Real Time sequencing (SMRT) technology to the African market. SMRT sequencing involves a single strand DNA molecule bound to DNA polymerase, forming a DNApolymerase complex that is sequenced in SMRT cell containing millions of nano wells, known as Zero Mode Waveguides.

What are HiFi reads?

SMRT sequencing technology has evolved to a different type of long reads, known as highly accurate long reads or HiFi reads. HiFi reads are produced using a circular consensus sequencing mode (CCS) on PacBio systems (Sequel IIe, Revio and Vega) and provide base-level resolution with 99.9% single-molecule accuracy, allowing researchers to accurately detect all types of variants, from single nucleotide to structural variants, with high precision and recall and phase haplotypes, even in hard-to-sequence regions of the genome.

Benefits of HiFi reads:

• Long and highly accurate reads: HiFi reads provide the information needed to confidently call and detect all variants with superior accuracy (>99.999%) with long reads spanning thousands of bases without compromising read integrity.

• Uniform coverage across the molecule: Unlike other methods, HiFi sequencing does not show bias based on GC content and other genome complex regions, making it possible to sequence challenging genomic regions.

Single-molecule resolution: The technology captures sequence data directly from natural DNA molecules, ensuring the generation of highly accurate long reads with stunning single-molecule precision.

Application of HiFi reads:

• Comprehensive variant calling with phasing + 5mC and 6mA: Access high accuracy for all variant types - SNVs, indels, structural variants, tandem repeat expansions, and methylation -

including in challenging regions.

• A truly complete assembly of complex genomes: Accurately construct the full sequence of chromosomes, including telomeres and centromeres.

• Targeted sequencing to study genes of interest: Focus the power of HiFi variant calling by enriching for regions of interest using hybrid capture or PCR amplification.

RNA sequencing with Kinnex:

The Kinnex kits are based on the MAS-Seq method, which concatenates smaller amplicons into larger fragment libraries for throughput increase.

Kinnex kits increase throughput for fulllength RNA, single-cell RNA, and 16s rRNA sequencing on PacBio long-read sequencing systems to enable large-scale studies at a resolution difficult to attain with short-read RNA sequencing.

Contact inqaba biotec, a PacBio Certified Service Provider, to start your HiFi sequencing project. No data, no charge!

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Microsep distributes and supports market-leading brands in southern Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. We offer the sale and support of technologically advanced scientific and analytical instrumentation, laboratory and industrial weighing equipment. Our focus is to provide high quality products and innovative solutions to satisfy the needs of our customers in the general laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food and beverage, chemical and petro-chemical, environmental and industrial markets. Industry leading brands include Waters and Mettler Toledo.

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We are a BBBEE subsidiary of Metrohm-AG. Our market-leading products are produced in Switzerland and other European countries thereby guaranteeing you the highest accuracy and reliability. We supply lab and on-line process monitoring analysers for:

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National Separations (NATSEP) partners with global leading biotechnology and diagnostic companies to provide general laboratory equipment, lab and process filtration technologies, water purification systems, rapid microbiological and contamination monitoring products in southern Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. Market leading product brands include Amazon Filters, Hygiena Diagnostics, Rephile BioScience, Saint-Gobain and Avantor Bioprocess for all industries. Sartorius products for the Food and Beverage market.

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Gas generator solutions

With multiple flow rate models of nitrogen, hydrogen and zero air laboratory gas generators, Peak Scientific has the ideal gas solution for LC-MS, GC & GC-MS instruments, even up to an entire laboratory’s gas supply.

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SSS is a highly specialised company dedicated to offering superior support in niche markets in Chromatography and related disciplines. SSS is an OEM distributor for Vici and an accredited distributor for all Varian consumables; Vici Valves and GC Detectors; Precision Sampling Syringes; ChromPerfect Data Systems; Hamilton Syringes; SGE Syringes & Supplies; National Scientific Vials, Septa, Syringe Filters, Caps etc; Bohlender Teflon Products; GL Science Leak Detectors; Specialised and Refurbished Instruments; Capillary Columns; Solid Phase Extraction; Nikepal Syringes. Training is a priority at SSS and regular hands-on courses are offered. The range is expanding annually and SSS also manufactures specialised Inlet Systems for sample introduction of

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