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The Series 100 Flame Photometric Detector GC from AGC Instruments is designed to give a response to sulphur and phosphorous compounds, has a selectivity achieved by the inclusion of filters which will only allow wavelengths characteristic of these elements to pass (380nm for sulphur and 526nm for phosphorus).

If only one reducing flame is used phosphorus emission is a linear function of the quantity, while the emission from sulphur is a logarithmic function of the quantity, this latter depending also on the hydrocarbon part of the molecule so that an accurate response calibration for each component injected is required.

Furthermore, with the simultaneous combustion of sulphur and hydrocarbon compounds in the reducing flame an undesirable “quenching” effect occurs, bringing about the reduction, or even the total extinction of sulphur emission. In order to overcome these problems, the AGC Instruments FPD uses an oxidising flame where the components eluting from the column are first burnt.

For more information Series 100 FPD GC please contact us directly.

The AGC Flame Ionisation Detector GC is used to measure concentrations of hydrocarbons within a sampled gas. The presence of hydrocarbons is detectable by burning the sampled gas in an air-hydrogen flame. Burning just pure hydrogen with air produces only trace amounts of ionisation.

The presence of hydrocarbons in the sampled gas, when burnt with an air-hydrogen mix causes high levels of ionisation. The ionisation occurs a result of the carbon atoms present in the sampled gas. The level of ionisation is proportional to the number of carbon atoms within the sample.

For more information Series 100 FID GC please contact us directly.

The AGC Series 100 Discharge Ionisation Detector GC has many different systems each specifically engineered to meet the high specifications required by the customer to measure trace impurities in many applications. Each configuration has unique valve and column selections in order to apply different chromatography techniques from Heart Cut to Backflush to Oxygen Removal.

All components are manufactured to the highest standards and are stringently tested to ensure perfection. Our valves are precision made, and are located in Helium purged enclosures to eliminate possible system contamination and produce the utmost in detector sensitivity. Background noise and detector limits are very dependent upon the use of an ultra pure helium carrier gas and the entire instrument being clean and leak-tight.

For more information on our Series 100 DID GC please contact us directly.

The AGC Series 100 Argon GC is available in two configurations, depending on the impurities being measured. Using only components of the highest quality, enables AGC Instruments to produce a sensitive Gas Chromatograph specific for the Analysis of impurities in an Argon Matrix Gas.

All fitting used are 1/8” VCR compression that ensures a perfect seal each time. The valves used are mass spec leak tested and housed in an Argon purged enclosure which provides an atmosphere free from air leaks. Thereby ensuring a contamination free environment that will provide excellent stability, sensitivity and a long working life.

For more information on our Series 100 HFADD GC please contact us directly.

The Series 600 Gas Chromatograph is a Laboratory (bench mounted) instrument that fits into all laboratories with performance to match. It has the capacity to house two Detectors simultaneously and a wide variety of Columns (Capillary/Packed/Micropacked), this instrument is a workhorse. On-column injections via the packed injection ports or the split splitless injection ports coupled with have the capability to use Gas Sample Valves (10 port/8 port/6 port/4 port), a fully flexible solution is awaiting you.

With Temperature Programming and on board Method storage available, interaction is via an 8 line interactive display where are key parameters are easily accessed and controlled as necessary.

Other accessories available include Liquid Autosamplers & Headspace Samplers.

A List of Detectors available includes:

* Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD)
* Flame Ionisation Detector (FID)
* Discharge Ionisation Detector (DID)
* High Frequency Argon Discharge Detector (HFADD)
* Photo Ionisation Detector (PID)
* Flame Photometric Detector (FPD)
* Electron Capture Detector (ECD)
* Nitrogen Phosphorous Detector (NPD)

Used in conjunction with the power TrendVision Chromatography Software module from AGC Instruments, a powerful and useful tool is made even easier to use.

For more information on our Series 100 Laboratory GC please contact us directly.

AGC Instruments offers a range of handheld Analysers for use in the Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) or Controlled Atmosphere Packaging Industry to suit the various requirements of gas flushed products within the food packaging and food processing industry.

Whether required to measure Oxygen (O₂), Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) or a mixture of both, AGC Instruments offers a high quality analyser that can be depended on to provide hassle free, accurate and consistent measurements.

The MAP offerings from AGC Instruments are perfectly suited to a wide variety of foods such as – meat, poultry, seafood, cheese, fruit, vegetables, snacks, convenience foods and many more.

Features and benefits of the Map-Pak include:
- Portable and lightweight
- Easy operator interface
- Bright and sharp display with backlight
- Up to 7 hour operation time
- Power saver feature for even longer operation time
- Alarm feature with pass/fail indicator
- Built in database with capability of up to 5,000 measurements
- Built in temperature sensor to compensate any temperature influence on measurements
- High quality analyser at a cost effective price
- AGC Instruments has 40 years experience in gas sensing solutions

 For more information on our MAP Analysers please contact us directly.