GE AKTA Start FPLC System

The GE AKTA Start FPLC System is a compact, preparative chromatography solution tailored for efficient laboratory-scale protein purification. Designed with a user-friendly interface, it simplifies the transition to automated purification with its intuitive design, clear flow path, and easy operation. The system includes a peristaltic pump with a four-roller head to ensure smooth flow, supporting a range of 0.5 to 5 ml/min for operation and up to 10 ml/min for wash flows. It boasts accurate and precise flow rates, with a maximum pressure capacity of 5 bar. Suitable for a viscosity range of 0.6 to 5 cP, it incorporates solenoid switch valves for buffer, sample, and wash management, along with a rotary-type manual injection valve. The AKTA Start can operate with gradient flows from 0.5 to 5ml/min and maintains gradient composition accuracy within ± 5%.

Equipped for real-time monitoring, it features a single wavelength UV detection at 280 nm and a conductivity range of 0 to 300 mS/cm, ensuring accurate assessment of the purification process. The system can handle a variety of fraction volumes up to 15 ml across several vessel types and is complemented by the Frac30 fraction collector for versatile sample collection. Designed for convenience, it includes a static mixer volume of 0.4 ml and a low delay volume of 0.49 ml, optimizing sample processing. The temperature monitoring capabilities range from 4°C to 35°C, accommodating various experimental conditions.

Additionally, the GE AKTA Start FPLC System emphasizes ease of use and flexibility in laboratory environments. Its compact size and light weight make it easily portable, suitable for both benchtop and cold-room operations within a temperature range of 4°C to 35°C. The system's touchscreen display offers an intuitive user interface, allowing researchers to quickly start purification processes using pre-defined methods or by creating custom methods tailored to their specific needs. For those seeking to extend the capabilities of the system, it seamlessly integrates with UNICORN Start software for advanced experiment design, real-time monitoring, and data analysis. The inclusion of USB support for data storage and the ability to view results in .bmp format without specialized software further underscores the system's user-centric design. With its robust technology, including UV detection and built-in diagnostics, the AKTA Start is a reliable tool for researchers looking to streamline their protein purification workflows, ensuring quick, reliable results with minimal setup time.

All of our equipment is fully tested to perform at factory specifications before being shipped.

GE AKTA Start FPLC System Specifications

Pump Type	Peristaltic pump. Single channel, Four roller pump head with low pulsation
Flow Rate	0.5 to 5 ml/min (operating range) 10 ml/min (wash flow)
Flow Rate Accuracy	Flow rate ≤ 1 ml/min: ± 15% Flow rate > 1 ml/min: ± 10%
Flow Rate Precision	Flow rate ≤ 1 ml/min: ± 15% Flow rate > 1 ml/min: ± 10%
Pressure Range	0 to 5 bar (0.5 MPa, 72 psi)
Pressure Accuracy	± 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa, 7.2 psi)
Viscosity Range	0.6 to 5 cP
Static Mixer Volume	0.4 ml
Buffer, Sample, Wash, and Outlet Valves	Solenoid-type switch valves, 3 ports Buffer valve and sample valve: 2 in - 1 out Wash valve and outlet valve: 1 in - 2 out
Injection Valve Type	Rotary-type manual valve
Injection Valve Function	Sample injection through loop
Injection Valve Ports	6
Gradient Flow Range	0.5 to 5ml/min
Gradient Composition Accuracy	± 5%
Pressure Sensor	Located after the pump
Wavelength Range	280 nm ± 3 nm single wavelength
Absorbance Range	-0.1 to +2 AU
Linearity	Within ± 5% up to 1.5 AU
Flow Cell	2 mm optical path length, 2 μl cell volume (default)
Conductivity Range	0 to 300 mS/cm
Conductivity Resolution	1 mS/cm
Conductivity Accuracy	± 5% or ± 2 mS/cm (whichever is greater)
Conductivity Flow-Cell Volume	22 uL
Temperature Monitor Range	4°C to 35°C
Temerature Monitor Accuracy	± 10% or ± 5ºC (whichever is greater)
Number of Fractions	Up to 30
Vessel Types	1.5 ml/2 ml microcentrifuge tubes 5 ml tubes (12 × 75 mm) 12 ml tubes (17 × 100 mm) 15 ml tubes (17 × 118 mm)
Fraction Volumes	0.5 to 15 ml
Delay Volume	0.49 ml
Dimensions (W x H x D)	13.4 x 14.2 x 11 in. (34 x 36 x 28 cm)
Weight	28.7 lb. (13 kg)
Electrical Requirements	100-240V, 50/60Hz

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