supply source
Pump and Drive Combinations in either direction. The pumps can be supplied Ceiling Mounted Robot
with two different types of Ismatec drives, the
Reliability, repeatability and flexibility are Reglo or MCP, both of which ensure very high TM Robotics (Europe) Ltd has launched a
among the essential requirements when choos- repeatability. In addition, control options include ceiling mounted version of the Toshiba Ma-
ing a pump for dispensing and filling duties in RS232 and analogue interfaces; speed control chine TH450 SCARA (Selective Compliant
laboratory and manufacturing applications. FMI is proportional to an mA signal or through an Assembly Robot Arm), which will save space
has developed a wide range of ceramic piston RS232 connection, and programmable models in the manufacturing cell by allowing access
pumps that include these features and benefits, are also available. to the working area from above. The robot is
and are now available through pump special- Michael Smith Engineers Ltd set to find applications across the nutraceuti-
ists Michael Smith Engineers. FMI pumps are (www.michael-smith-engineers.co.uk) cal manufacturing industry where it will be
designed for simple and reliable operation and T. +44 800 316 7891 used for a variety of pick and place tasks.
require minimal maintenance, thanks to fea- E. smith-engineers.co.uk">info@michael-smith-engineers.co.uk The TH450 is amongst the quickest SCARA
tures such as having no valves to clog, leak or robots of its size on the market and achieves
service and just one moving part — the piston. cycle times of less than 0.3 seconds. Arm
They offer drift-free operation of better than 1% lengths of 450 mm and a payload of 5 kg
from set point, precision dispensing of -0.5% complement the TH450’s enhanced speed
CV, flows from microlitres up to 2.3 L/min with capability while repeatability is an impressive
positive displacement pumping and dispensing ±0.01 mm. Linear and circular conveyor
up to 6.9 barg. The pumps are also self-priming synchronization capabilities are also offered,
and offer instant reversibility so they will pump creating a very powerful package when
combined with easily integrated vision sys-
tems. The new robot’s user-friendly TS2000
Online Catalogue form and account holders can view prices controller features a built-in PLC, allowing for
and place orders online via their accounts complete system control and an extensive
Agar Scientific, one of the leading interna- or with a credit card. Future developments range of control options includes Toshiba
tional suppliers of accessories, consumables to the site are expected include technical Machine’s Windows based TSPC program-
and specialist equipment for all aspects of information and application notes. ming software, inclusive of 3D simulation of
microscopy and laboratory use, is pleased to Agar Scientific Ltd the robot movement. In addition Ethernet,
announce the launch of its new website and www.agarscientific.com DeviceNet and Profibus communications
online catalogue. As a well-respected name T. +44 1279 813 519 options provide further flexibility.
in the microscopy community, Agar says E. jhorgan@agarscientific.com TM Robotics (Europe) Ltd
that the website will improve the service of- (www.tmrobotics.co.uk)
fered to its customers and will be constantly T. +44 1707 871 535
updated with current news, stock and pricing E. sales@tmrobotics.co.uk
information. It will act as a perfect com-
plement to their comprehensive products
catalogue, which will still be produced and
sent out to interested parties. The hard copy
catalogue can be ordered from the website.
The full range of products can be searched
and viewed, alongside relevant stock infor-
mation by all visitors to the site. A formal
quotation can be requested via an interactive
Low-Bleed Capillary GC Column that the company claims can significantly Analysis (AAA), and Oligonucleotide Analysis
extend GC column life. Applications include and Purification.
Phenomenex’s Zebron ZB-1ms column was pesticides, petroleum oils, drug screen- Phenomenex, Inc.
designed for use with bleed sensitive detec- ing, flavours, fragrances and general GC (www.phenomenex.com)
tors such as GC/MS. The company claims it method development work. Phenomenex is T. +1 310 212 0555
uses a proprietary bonding and deactivation dedicated to the development and manufac- E. BruceH@Phenomenex.com
procedure that lowers column bleed and turing of columns and related products for
reduces activity. The column is also available separation sciences, including HPLC, GC,
with Guardian integrated guard columns Solid Phase Extraction (SPE), Amino Acid
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