The CTC Analytics Combi PAL HeadSpace Agitator (MH 01-00B) is an automated incubation and agitation module designed for CTC Combi PAL and PAL3 autosampler platforms. It provides precise temperature control and controlled sample agitation prior to headspace analysis, improving sample preparation reproducibility and analytical consistency. Featuring six heated positions for 20 mL headspace vials, the module enables parallel sample incubation and increases the productivity of automated GC and GC/MS workflows.
Key Features
- HeadSpace Agitator for Combi PAL and PAL3 systems
- Automated sample incubation and agitation before headspace analysis
- Six independently heated vial positions
- Designed for 20 mL headspace vials
- Optional adapters for 2 mL and 10 mL vials
- Temperature range from 40 to 200 °C
- Adjustable agitation speed from 250 to 750 rpm
- Improves headspace sample preparation reproducibility
- Requires PAL firmware version 1.3.0 or later
Technical Specifications
Incubation
- Heated vial positions: 6
- Standard vial size: 20 mL
- Optional vial adapters: 2 mL and 10 mL
Temperature
- Temperature range: 40 to 200 °C
Agitation
- Agitation speed: 250 to 750 rpm
- Controlled mixing during incubation
System Requirements
- PAL firmware version: 1.3.0 or later
Typical Applications
- Static headspace analysis
- GC and GC/MS analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
- Pharmaceutical analysis
- Food and beverage testing
- Environmental analysis
- Forensic laboratories
- Chemical industry
- Quality control
