Separations Analytical Instruments BV: Specialists in Advanced Chromatography Solutions
Separations Analytical Instruments BV is a specialized provider of instrumentation, software, and services for the fields of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and hyphenated chromatography techniques. Located in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, The Netherlands, the company has a long-standing history, having been established in 1990 through a management buyout of the ABI/KRATOS group in the Benelux region. The company became part of the BGI group in Belgium in 2006, and, together with its sister company SerCoLab bvba, serves the entire Benelux market. Separations Analytical Instruments BV is dedicated to supporting laboratories in various sectors, including Research and Development (R&D), Quality Control (QC), and the process industry, by delivering a total service concept that spans almost three decades.
The core of the company's operations is the marketing, distribution, and servicing of high-quality laboratory instrumentation, columns, reagents, and accessories for chromatography and related separation and purification tasks. They serve as a key distributor and support center for chromatographers, offering a complete program from world-renowned brands such as KNAUER, TOSOH, HTA - Autosamplers, BIOTECH, MICROSAIC, AXEL SEMRAU, REAGECON, NOURYON, MEMBRA PURE, and RWD. Their expertise covers a broad spectrum of chromatographic applications, allowing them to provide comprehensive and cutting-edge analytical solutions.
Continue…Products and Instrumentation Offerings
Separations Analytical Instruments BV offers an extensive portfolio of products categorized into different areas of chromatography and sample handling:
Chromatography and Separation Systems
The company supplies a full range of state-of-the-art liquid chromatography equipment, covering both analytical and preparative needs:
* High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Systems: This includes instrumentation for standard LC, Fast LC, and Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) applications, optimized for high-demanding separation tasks.
* Specialized LC Systems: They are specialists in NanoLC and MicroLC systems, which are crucial for Life Science research and other applications requiring small-scale analysis.
* Preparative and Bio Chromatography: Their offerings include Preparative LC systems, both for batch and continuous operation, as well as dedicated Bio LC systems for applications such as Protein Purification.
* Polymer Analysis: They supply Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) / Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) instruments, such as the EcoSEC elite GPC system, for the analysis of polymers.
* Simulated Moving Bed (SMB) Chromatography: The company also provides SMB systems, an advanced technique used primarily for continuous separation and purification.
Detection and Sample Preparation
In addition to the core separation units, Separations Analytical Instruments BV provides critical supporting technologies:
* Mass Spectrometry (MS) Detection: They offer real-time, point-of-need mass spectrometry solutions, such as the patented MiD products from MICROSAIC. These are single-box solutions that combine the vacuum system, electronics, and computer, providing immediate insights into biological or chemical samples without requiring extensive prior MS knowledge.
* Autosamplers and Automated Sample Preparation: The company offers a complete line of HTA Autosamplers for GC, HPLC, and ICP, as well as automated sample prep workstations.
* Solid Phase Extraction (SPE): They supply systems for both offline and Online Solid Phase Extraction (SPE), which are critical for automated sample preparation and can be coupled directly with LC and LC-MS systems. This includes various SPE columns and plates.
Columns, Consumables, and Accessories
A comprehensive selection of consumables is offered to support all chromatographic platforms:
* HPLC and UHPLC Columns: This includes a complete range of columns, such as the long-lasting KROMASIL Eternity XT columns, which are designed for demanding applications with a broad pH user window.
* GC/GCMS Supplies: They provide extensive programs of GC-GCMS columns, accessories, and Reference Substances.
* General Lab Equipment: Other products include Gas Generators for general laboratory use and various accessories and replacement parts for LC and Bio LC techniques.
Services and Support
Separations Analytical Instruments BV emphasizes a total service concept, providing expert support to ensure the optimal performance of the installed systems:
- Installation and Maintenance: They provide full delivery and installation of analytical and process chromatography systems and control software across the Benelux. This service is backed by after-sales service and scheduled maintenance performed by their technical engineers.
- Instrument Qualification: The companyâ??s experts offer complete Instrument Qualification (IQ), Operation Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) services, ensuring systems meet regulatory and performance standards.
- Application and Training Support: Experienced sales and technical engineers provide crucial application support and training for customer staff. They also offer support for method development, helping laboratories find the best analytical or purification solution for their specific tasks.
Key Application Areas
The solutions provided by Separations Analytical Instruments BV are applicable across a wide array of scientific and industrial domains, reflecting their specialization in crucial separation and analysis techniques:
- Pharmaceutical
- Bio science
- Clinical
- Food
- Environmental
- Agriculture
- Fine chemicals
- Petrochemical
- Process Industry
