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Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatograph
The Nexera 40 Series UHPLC/HPLC Systems are designed for high-throughput sample processing with exceptional accuracy and minimal maintenance. These rugged systems are the smallest in the industry, providing a reduced footprint without sacrificing autosampler capacity. Built on Shimadzu’s legacy of LC reliability, the system also offers optics temperature control for stable results and flexibility with various detectors and configurations. Ideal as a front-end system for mass spectrometry applications, the Nexera 40 Series can be customized for the users specific needs.
To further enhance accuracy, the Nexera 40 Series features the Intelligent Peak Deconvolution Analysis (i-PDeA) function. This groundbreaking technology, unique to Shimadzu, ensures accurate quantitation even for co-eluted compounds by utilizing spectral differences between each compound, setting a new standard in peak analysis.
Maximum Operating Pressure |
40D: 44 MPa XR: 70 MPa XS: 105 MPa X3: 130 MPa |
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Solvent Delivery |
Parallel-type double plunger (approx. 10 μL/1 stroke) | |
Injection volume |
SIL-40/C: 0.01 to 100 µL SIL-40C XR/XS/X3: 0.01 to 50 µL 0.01 to 2000 μL (optional for all models) |
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Sample Capacity |
From 3x MTP's (96 well and 384 well) to 36 ten mL vials. Several vial sizes in between. | |
Cooled Plate Changer |
1 Plate Changer: From 16x MTP's (96 well and 384 well) to 9x ten mL vial plates. Several vial sizes in between. 3 Plate Changers: From 44x MTP's (96 well and 384 well) to 23x ten mL vial plates. Several vial sizes in between. |
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Carryover |
SIL-40/C: ≤0.0025% (without rinse), ≤0.0005% (with rinse, typically) SIL-40C XR/XS/X3: ≤0.0015% (without rinse), ≤0.0003% (with rinse, typically) (under specified conditions) |
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Column Oven |
CTO-40C: Forced air circulation, 100ºC, fit 6x 250 mm column or 3x 300 mm columns CTO-40S: Forced air circulation, 85ºC, fit 6x 100 mm column or 3x 300 mm columns |
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Detectors |
UV/Vis, PDA, Fluorescence, Refractive Index, Conductivity, ELSD, MS (Single/Triple Quad, TOF) |
Analysts rely on Nexera HPLC and UHPLC pumps for their high flowrate accuracy, gradient repeatability and consistent peak retention times. These pumps feature low-pulsation and dual piston design for sharp and narrow peaks with high reproducibility.
Nexera HPLC and UHPLC pumps are available in four different pressure tiers, so you can customize your system to fit various applications.
Combined with LabSolutions, they are capable to perform auto-diagnostic and auto-recovery functions, which help to avoid mid-analysis failure caused by flow anomalies, reducing sample waste and minimizing downtime
Nexera HPLC and UHPLC autosamplers deliver ultra-low carryover for accurate results and fewer reruns, with ultra-fast injection speeds every 6.7 seconds.
Offering high precision, excellent linearity and large sample capacity, these autosamplers enhance efficiency with automated pre-treatment functions like co-injection, dilution, reagent addition and overlap injections
The inert configuration is ideal for biomolecules and sticky molecules, reducing carryover and improving sensitivity for reliable performance in demanding applications.
Shimadzu liquid chromatographs are the preferred choice for LC-MS front ends around the world, known for their precision, reliability and compatibility. These front-end systems maximize the performance of mass spectrometers by delivering highly accurate and reproducible results.
With flexible configurations, users can seamlessly integrate Shimadzu LCs with various mass spec platforms, ensuring optimal performance regardless of the system. In addition to superior chromatography, Shimadzu’s robust design reduces downtime, making it a trusted solution for labs aiming for efficient, high-throughput analysis.
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