HPLC Guard Columns and Cartridges
Optimize Technologies EXPGuard Column Cartridge, 3.0mm x 5mm, C18, 3µm, 3pk
The EXP™ Guard Column cartridge system is rated to 15,000psi with hand-tight replaceable cartridges. This unique design connects directly to any UHPLC column with the auto-adjusting Titanium Hybrid Ferrule and EXP™ Fittings, providing repeated zero-dead-volume connections and easy adjustability between various column types. Free-Turn™ architecture allows the user to change cartridges by hand without breaking fluid connections on the holder inlet/ outlet. The combination of low-dispersion and ultra high-pressure capabilities provides effective protection with negligible effects on retention time, plate count, and peak shape. Use with EXP™ Direct Connect and In-line Holders.
Optimize Technologies EXPGuard Column Cartridge, 4.6mm x 5mm, HILIC, 3um, 3pk
The EXP™ Guard Column cartridge system is rated to 15,000psi with hand-tight replaceable cartridges. This unique design connects directly to any UHPLC column with the auto-adjusting Titanium Hybrid Ferrule and EXP™ Fittings, providing repeated zero-dead-volume connections and easy adjustability between various column types. Free-Turn™ architecture allows the user to change cartridges by hand without breaking fluid connections on the holder inlet/ outlet. The combination of low-dispersion and ultra high-pressure capabilities provides effective protection with negligible effects on retention time, plate count, and peak shape. Use with EXP™ Direct Connect and In-line Holders.
Waters Corp Cartridge, C18, 1.6 μm, 2.1 x 5 mm
These VanGuard FIT products are designed to improve analytical column lifetime by removing particulate and chemical contamination from the mobile-phase stream without compromising chromatographic performance.
- Minimal dispersion, allowing column protection without sacrificing results.
- No additional tubing, which reduces the risk of leaks.
- Consistent connections lead to consistent results.
- Easy to install with just a quarter turn to tighten.
- Restores analytical column performance and backpressure to like new with a quick and simple change.
- Returns column backpressure to baseline each time the cartridge is replaced.
- Features 1.6 μm particle size.
- Dimensions are 2.1 x 5 mm.
- Utilizes C18 chemistry.
Waters Corp VanGuard Cartridge, Phenyl-Hexyl, 130Å, 5 μm
XSelect CSH Phenyl-Hexyl VanGuard Cartridges are designed to extend the lifetime and performance of analytical columns by removing particulate contamination from the mobile phase stream. This cartridge is optimized for all 2.1 mm and 3.0 mm I.D. XSelect CSH Phenyl-Hexyl analytical columns that contain 5 μm sorbent particles.
- Chemistry: Phenyl
- Separation mode: Reversed Phase
- Particle substrate: Hybrid
- pH range: 1 pH to 11 pH
- Maximum pressure: 18000 psi (1240 Bar)
- Endcapped: Yes
- Bonding technology: Phenyl-Hexyl
- Silanol activity: Low
- Particle shape: Spherical
- Particle size: 5 μm
- Pore size: 130 Å
- Surface area: 185
- Particle technology: CSH
- USP classification: L11
- Inner diameter: 2.1 mm
- Length: 5 mm
- Carbon load: 14%
- Units per package: 3
Optimize Technologies EXP Guard Column Cartridge, 2.1mm x 5mm, C4, 1.8µm, 3pk
The EXP™ Guard Column cartridge system is rated to 15,000psi with hand-tight replaceable cartridges. This unique design connects directly to any UHPLC column with the auto-adjusting Titanium Hybrid Ferrule and EXP™ Fittings, providing repeated zero-dead-volume connections and easy adjustability between various column types. Free-Turn™ architecture allows the user to change cartridges by hand without breaking fluid connections on the holder inlet/ outlet. The combination of low-dispersion and ultra high-pressure capabilities provides effective protection with negligible effects on retention time, plate count, and peak shape. Use with EXP™ Direct Connect and In-line Holders.
Waters Corp HPLC Cartridge, Hybrid, 125 Å, 3.5 μm
This HPLC cartridge is a hybrid, spherical particle column designed for robust chromatographic separations. It features a low silanol activity and is end-capped, ensuring reliable performance across a wide pH range.
- Hybrid material construction
- USP Class L1
- pH range of 1 to 12
- Low silanol activity for improved peak shape
- End-capped to minimize secondary interactions
- 15.5% carbon load
- Reversed phase (RP) mode
- 3.9 mm inner diameter
- 5 mm length
- 3.5 μm particle size
- 125 Å pore size
Optimize Technologies EXP2 Replacement Stems, 0.17µL ,2.7µm HALO, HILIC, 3pk
Specialized features, patented technology, precision engineering and state-of-the-art manufacturing make the new EXP2 Stem Trap an unbeatable choice for ultra high-pressure trapping applications. Its slim architecture allows it to easily fit into crowded instrument compartments or to connect directly to tightly-spaced injection ports. When tightened by hand, the EXP2 Stem Trap seals to 8,700+ psi. Additionally, the product can be wrench tightened to 20,000+ psi (1,400+ bar). The unique packed floating stem installs directly into any 10-32 port and automatically adjusts to provide a perfect ZDV connection. The new EXP2 design incorporates an integral ferrule into the front-end of the holder so there is no separate ferrule to lose! The replacement stems are also low volume/ low-dispersion, intended for many repeat uses and is available with various bed volume and custom packing options. This product is recommended for nano flow applications. For use with EXP™2 Stem Holder Only
Optimize Technologies EXP Pre-Column Filter Cartridge, 0.2µm, 10pk
The EXP™ Pre-Column Filter is ideal for protecting small-particle UHPLC columns at extreme pressures. Such techniques analyze samples in the most demanding applications, which can decrease the life of these expensive columns. EXP™ Pre-Column Filters help extend that life and protect your column investment without sacrificing performance. Free-Turn¨ architecture allows the user to change cartridges by hand without breaking fluid connections on the holder inlet/outlet. EXP™ Pre-Column Filter holders are available with Titanium Hybrid ferrules for easy direct connection to any 10-32 port. The filter holder comes as a complete package including fittings to provide repeated zero-dead volume column connections. Use with holder part number 15-04-03837.
Optimize Technologies EXPGuard Column Cartridge, 2.1mm x 5mm, HILIC, 3µm, 3pk
The EXP™ Guard Column cartridge system is rated to 15,000psi with hand-tight replaceable cartridges. This unique design connects directly to any UHPLC column with the auto-adjusting Titanium Hybrid Ferrule and EXP™ Fittings, providing repeated zero-dead-volume connections and easy adjustability between various column types. Free-Turn™ architecture allows the user to change cartridges by hand without breaking fluid connections on the holder inlet/ outlet. The combination of low-dispersion and ultra high-pressure capabilities provides effective protection with negligible effects on retention time, plate count, and peak shape. Use with EXP™ Direct Connect and In-line Holders.
Optimize Technologies EXPGuard Column Cartridge, 2.1mm x 5mm, C4, 3µm, 3pk
The EXP™ Guard Column cartridge system is rated to 15,000psi with hand-tight replaceable cartridges. This unique design connects directly to any UHPLC column with the auto-adjusting Titanium Hybrid Ferrule and EXP™ Fittings, providing repeated zero-dead-volume connections and easy adjustability between various column types. Free-Turn™ architecture allows the user to change cartridges by hand without breaking fluid connections on the holder inlet/ outlet. The combination of low-dispersion and ultra high-pressure capabilities provides effective protection with negligible effects on retention time, plate count, and peak shape. Use with EXP™ Direct Connect and In-line Holders.
Optimize Technologies EXP2 Stem Filter Kit 0.5µm (Includes: Holder, Ferrules & 3 Stem Filter Cartridges)
The EXP™2 Stem Filter features a choice of frit porosities integrated with our patented auto-adjusting stem for repeated ZDV connections with any 10-32 port. The slim architecture allows the product to easily fit into crowded instrument compartments, tightly-spaced injection ports and anywhere else an extra level of protection against clogging and contamination is necessary. The EXP™2 Stem Filter is an ideal solution to protect expensive UHPLC columns, injectors, autosamplers and MS electrospray tips without extra-column effects. When tightened by hand, the stem filter seals to 8,700+ psi. The reusable holder hardware also incorporates wrench flats to enable flawless sealing to 20,000+ psi (1,400+ bar). This product also incorporates the Optimize integral ferrule design so that the ferrule is fixed into the front end of the holder preventing frustration and wasted time searching for tiny lost ferrules.
Optimize Technologies EXPGuard Column Cartridge, 2.1mm x 5mm, SAX, 3µm, 3pk
The EXP™ Guard Column cartridge system is rated to 15,000psi with hand-tight replaceable cartridges. This unique design connects directly to any UHPLC column with the auto-adjusting Titanium Hybrid Ferrule and EXP™ Fittings, providing repeated zero-dead-volume connections and easy adjustability between various column types. Free-Turn™ architecture allows the user to change cartridges by hand without breaking fluid connections on the holder inlet/ outlet. The combination of low-dispersion and ultra high-pressure capabilities provides effective protection with negligible effects on retention time, plate count, and peak shape. Use with EXP™ Direct Connect and In-line Holders.
Optimize Technologies EXP Trap Cartridge, 2.1mm x 5mm, 3.0µm EXP, 3.0µm EXP, Phenyl-Hexyl, 3pk
The Hand-Tight EXP™ Trap Column is rated to 20,000+ psi. This unique design connects directly to any injection valve (with 10-32 threads) or in-line with 1/16” tubing for unparalleled convenience and efficiency. The EXP™ System enables chemists to quickly remove detergents or salts which can affect the ionization process in MS work. This trapping technique can concentrate the sample directly on-line, allowing for increased recovery of precious sample material compared to off-line techniques. Free-Turn™ architecture allows users to change cartridges by hand without breaking fluid connections on the holder inlet/outlet. The EXP™ Trap Column family now offers packed beds available in 2, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30mm lengths with diameters ranging from 1-4.6mm and bed volumes from 1.6-600µL. Please contact your representative directly if you're interested in a length other than 5mm.