Instrument Catalogue
Each instrument profile includes its primary applications, analytical capabilities, and key specifications. For customised testing requirements or technical discussions, please contact our scientific team.
Separation & Identification
Purity assessment, impurity profiling, residual solvent analysis, volatile compound identification, and formulation characterisation.
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Thermo Fisher Vanquish Core
Separates and quantifies components of a mixture using a liquid mobile phase — the workhorse technique for purity and impurity analysis.
KEY SPECS
Max. pressure: 700 bar · 4-channel quaternary gradient · Column temp: 5°C–85°C
Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC)
UltiMate Dionex 3000
A faster, higher-resolution advancement over HPLCusing sub-2-micron particle columns for sharper separations in less time.
KEY SPECS
Sub-2-microncolumn capability · DAD / UV & RI detection · High-pressure gradient system
Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Waters ACQUITY UPLC H-Class PLUS + Xevo TQ-S cronos
Couples UPLC separation with tandem quadrupole massspectrometry for high-sensitivity, targeted quantitation of trace-level compounds.
KEY SPECS
Max. pressure: 15,000 psi · MRM sensitivity: >75,000:1 S/N (ESI+) · Quaternary solvent blending
Gas Chromatography (GC-FID)
Thermo Fisher TRACE 1600 Series
Separation and quantification of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds using flame ionisation detection.
KEY SPECS
Temprange: Ambient +3°C–450°C · Heat-up: 125°C/min max · Split/splitless inlet
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS/MS)
Thermo Fisher TRACE 1610 Series (GC); TSQ 9610 (MS)
Combines chromatographic separation with mass-spectral identification for trace-level detection of organic compounds.
KEY SPECS
Triplequadrupole detection · High sensitivity, low detection limits · Combustion/pyrolysis-ready sample prep
Flash Chromatography
puriFlash XS 530
Performs automated flash chromatography for purification and isolation of organic compounds using normal-phase or reverse-phase columns.
KEY SPECS
Flow rate: 300mL/min · Pressure: 30 bar · Pump: Quaternary gradient · Detector: UV-Vis DAD (200–400 nm; optional 200–800 nm) · Fraction collector: 112 tubes · Column compatibility: Normal-phase & Reverse-phase
Microplate Reader
LTEK, INNO Microplate Reader (Absorbance)
Performs automated flash chromatography for purification and isolation of organic compounds using normal-phase or reverse-phase columns.
KEY SPECS
Detection:UV-Vis Absorbance · Wavelength: 200–999 nm · Optics: Monochromator · Light source: Xenon flash lamp · Plate format: 6–384 well · Dynamic range: 0–4.0 OD · Connectivity: USB, RS-232
Nano Drop
Thermo Scientific, NanoDrop™ OneC Microvolume UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
Performs automated flash chromatography for purification and isolation of organic compounds using normal-phase or reverse-phase columns.
KEY SPECS
Wavelength: 190–850nm · Sample volume: 1–2µL · Pathlength: Auto-ranging(0.03&0.67mm) · Detection range: 2–27,500 ng/µL (dsDNA) · Measurement time: <5 s · Detection modes: Microvolume UV-Vis & Cuvette
Elemental and Compositional Analysis
Heavy metals, trace elements, alloy, feed and water composition panels.
Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES)
Thermo Fisher iCAP PRO
Uses high-temperature argon plasma to excite sample atoms, enabling simultaneous multi-element analysis from major constituents down to trace (ppb) levels.
KEY SPECS
Wavelength range: 167–852 nm · Simultaneous echelle spectrometer · RF source: 27 MHz, 1150 W
CHNS/O Elemental Analyser
Thermo Fisher Flash Smart
Precise, rapid determination of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulphur and oxygen content across solids, liquids and powders.
KEY SPECS
Analysis range:ppm to 100% · Combustion or pyrolysis modes · Dual-furnace automated system
Spectroscopy and Structural Analysis
Phaseidentification, polymorphism, microstructure, and material/coating identity.
Powder X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
Bruker D8 Advance
Identifies crystalline materials, determines purity, and characterises structural and phase properties of a sample.
KEY SPECS
Cusource, sealed tube · Bragg-Brentano geometry · LYNXEYE 1D detector
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR-ATR)
Thermo Fisher Nicolet Summit X
Rapid, non-destructive molecular and functional-group characterisation with minimal sample preparation.
KEY SPECS
ATRsampling mode · DTGS detector · Direct solid/liquid/film measurement
UV-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis)
Thermo Fisher Evolution One
Detects the presence and concentration of substances in solution, along with reaction kinetics, across a wide wavelength range.
KEY SPECS
Wavelengthrange: 190–1100 nm · Double-beam Czerny-Turner optics · Xenon light source
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)
Thermo Fisher iCE 3000
Rapid, highly sensitive detection of trace metals in liquids using flame or graphite-furnace atomisation.
KEY SPECS
Dual-beam optics · Flame and furnace modes · 6-lamp auto-aligning carousel
Polarising Light Microscope
Leica DM750M
High-magnification optical examination of crystalline and fibrous structures under polarised, brightfield and oblique light.
KEY SPECS
Magnification up to 500X · 4-segment LED illumination · Integrated imaging stage
Materials Characterisation
Polymer, rubber, leather and packaging compounding, mechanical and barrier testing.
Universal Testing Machine (UTM)
Instron BI-7003, 25 kN
Measures the tear strength of paper, sheet materials and leather for quality control and performance assessment.
KEY SPECS
Key specs: Capacity: 25 kN · 2-column frame · Load cell accuracy: 0.3%
Elmendorf Tear Tester
Hexaplast HP-ETT1
High-magnification optical examination of crystalline and fibrous structures under polarised, brightfield and oblique light.
KEY SPECS
Capacity: up to 6400 g · Tearing distance: 43±1 mm · 0–100% scale reading
Bally Water Penetration Tester
Gester GT-KC06A
Assesses the flex resistance and durability of leather and coated fabrics under repeated flexing cycles.
KEY SPECS
4test positions · Standard specimen size · Controlled ambient conditions
Water Vapour Permeability Tester
Gester GT-KC211
Assesses the water vapour permeability of leather, rubber-like materials, and packaging films.
KEY SPECS
6testing bottles · Controlled RH & temperature · Touch-screen control
Two-Roll Mill
Hexaplast HP-TRM-1
Used for mixing and compounding rubber and elastomeric materials, ensuring thorough dispersion of fillers, additives and colorants.
KEY SPECS
Rubber/elastomer compounding · Adjustable roll gap · Batch mixing capability
Laboratory Extruder
Hexaplast HP-LE-01
A small-scale extrusion line used to process and evaluate polymer and compound formulations prior to scale-up.
KEY SPECS
Output: 3–5kg/hr · Screw L/D ratio: 25:1 · 0–75 RPM screw speed
Compression Moulding Press
SANTOSH SHP-37
A hydraulic press used to shape thermosetting plastics and rubber compounds by applying heat and pressure.
KEY SPECS
Hydraulicheat-and-pressure moulding · Suited to thermosets & rubber · Configurable moulding cycles