LCGC Supplements, Special Issues-12-01-2016, Volume 34, Issue 12
Company Description
Gerstel is a world leader in analytical system automation for GC–MS and LC–MS instrumentation. Gerstel's automation for sample preparation, sample introduction and standalone WorkStations is compatible with all manufacturers of analytical technology. Total system solutions from Gerstel provide unique advantages by enhancing productivity and system stability and by improving quality of results while reducing solvent use and overall cost.
Chief Chromatographic Techniques Supported
Autosamplers for GC–MS and LC–MS
Automated sample preparation for GC–MS and LC–MS
Sample Preparation WorkStation for making standards, preparing dilution series, derivatization, and more
Automated solid-phase extraction (SPE)
Dispersive SPE (DPX)
Solid Phase Micro-Extraction (SPME) and Headspace
Twister(r) Stir Bar Sorptive Extraction (SBSE)
Dynamic headspace and thermal desorption
PTV and large-volume injection
Automated Liner Exchange (ALEX)
Multicolumn/multidimensional GC systems
Olfactory detection and preparative fraction collection
Pyrolysis
Markets Served
Food/Beverage, Flavors & Fragrances
Personal Care, Cosmetics and Over-the-Counter Products
Clinical Research & Forensics
Electronics, Plastics, Polymers and Chemicals
Pharmaceutical, CROs, and Bio-therapeutics
Environmental and Industrial Hygiene
Major Products/Services
MAESTRO Software: Intuitive operation software provides sample prep by mouse-click and productivity tools for automation. MAESTRO software seamlessly integrates into Agilent ChemStation/MassHunter or runs in the background on LECO, SCIEX, THERMO Scientific, and other vendors' systems.
MultiPurpose Sampler MPS: The GERSTEL MPS is a highly reliable robotic automation platform, which provides sample handing, preparation and introduction. A large variety of techniques can be performed by the MPS. These are listed below.
Automated SPE: Independent of LC–MS or GC–MS or combined with sample introduction. Based on standard cartridges.
Automated DPX: Dispersive SPE technique for fast, efficient extraction and concentration of analytes.
Dynamic Headspace (DHS): Concentrates VOCs from liquids or solids. Ultralow detection limits. DHS Large sample containers up to 1 L.
Thermal Desorption Unit (TDU): Highly flexible, automated analysis of up to 196 samples. Performs thermal desorption/extraction and pyrolysis.
Thermal Desorption System (TDS): Ultra-low detection limits for VOCs and SVOCs up to n-C40+.
Twister(r) Stir Bar Sorptive Extraction (SBSE): Ultratrace level solvent-less determination of organic compounds in aqueous matrices. Up to 1000 times more sensitive than SPME.
Cooled Injection System (CIS): Universal PTV inlet for optimized GC performance. High temperature version up to 650 °C, cryostatic cooling.
Automated Liner EXchange (ALEX): For samples with a heavy matrix load.
Automated Centrifugation, Solvent Evaporation, Weighing, Filtration, Vortexing, and Bar Code Reading
Multidimensional GC with Column Switching: Complex separations using two or more columns.
Olfactory Detection Port (ODP): For GC or GC–MS; complete with voice recognition, intensity indication, and peak annotation.
Preparative Fraction Collector (PFC): For GC or GC–MS using up to six traps.
Facility
Full applications support laboratory at US headquarters near Baltimore, Maryland, and a partner applications laboratory in Chicago, Illinois. Our sales and applications team helps customers use GC and LC analysis techniques to solve real-world challenges.