Scientific instruments to help you realise your vision

With the refrigerant regulation for fluorinated greenhouse gases having been significantly tightened, German company Weiss Technik in collaboration with Dresden University of Technology, has researched alternatives to R23 refrigerant for use in environmental simulation systems.

Weiss Technik is proud to present its newly developed WT69 refrigerant in a ClimeEvent climatic test chamber. The Weiss simulation systems, including the ClimeEvent, are available locally from Labotec.

The newly released WT69, the pioneering result of the refrigerant research, has a Global Warming Potential reduced by 90 percent to 1357. This is the ideal solution for use in environmental simulation systems reaching temperatures as low as -70°C with no compromise in terms of performance, use and cost-effectiveness. The W69 refrigerant reliably delivers comparable test results and is non-flammable, nontoxic and non-corrosive.

Ultra pure water and generic medicines

The need to guarantee the delivery of ultrapure type 1+ water reliably and consistently is increasing in the manufacture of generic medicines, as new analytical techniques and applications evolve with lower detection limits.

Research and development laboratories require a constant source of high purity water to ensure the accuracy of results in their workflow. Elga Labwater’s introduction of a fully validated Purelab Chorus 1 analytical research model fitted with a halo flexible dispenser allows scientists to conveniently dispense water into any size container and receive real-time feedback relating to inorganic water purity and total organic carbon. The PureSure system design optimises consumable usage and has no breakthrough of organics, silicone or boron.

PureSure provides customers with the confidence they are receiving the highest guaranteed quality of water at all times.

Buchi demonstrations

World renowned for commercialising the first modern rotary evaporator, Buchi manufactures state of the art equipment for testing and analysis. Labotec has demo equipment available in South Africa to give laboratory professionals and analytical experts an opportunity to experience Buchi’s Swiss quality first-hand, before making an investment decision. For more information, or to book your unique Buchi experience, visit www.labotec.co.za/book-your-demo or call the Labotec office on +27 (0)11 3155434.

The following equipment is available for demonstration purposes:

• R-300 Rotary Evaporator, which meets the highest expectations in convenience and versatility. • KjelMaster K-375 Distillation unit, suitable for potentiometric and colorimetric titrations

• E-800 Universal Extractor, suitable for any demanding extraction task and which enables simultaneous operation of different extraction methods

• the safe, compact and simple C-850 Pure Chromatography unit for any flash or prep HPLC application

• NIR Proximate and N-500 for all applications

• L-200 Buchi freeze dryer, which provides a new level of convenience and enables individual configuration and adaptability with changing requirements.

User protection during precision weighing

Captair high precision safety weighing cabinets are designed for the safe weighing of hazardous chemical powders and liquids. The cabinets are designed and produced internationally by Erlab and distributed locally by Labotec.

Erlab’s unique flex filtration technology allows any liquid and solid chemicals to be filtered in the molecular and HEPA filters. The cabinet can be fitted with a sensor to detect saturation of the filters of any solvents, acids or formaldehyde detection. It delivers the proper airflow at the face of the enclosure and total filtration of hazardous powders or potent pharmaceutical compounds.

The cabinets are ‘smart’ in that safety can be controlled remotely using the eGuard App installed on any desktop or mobile device. When connected, the eGuard App allows the user to monitor one or several devices remotely. Once a product has been registered, the eGuard App can be used to receive safety alerts, view usage statistics and enhance the user’s experience via customised reports.

A ClimeEvent climatic test chamber