The CAMAG Linomat 5 is a semi-automatic sample applicator designed for accurate and reproducible application of samples onto TLC and HPTLC plates up to 20 × 20 cm. It applies samples as narrow, uniform bands or spots using a spray-on technique powered by compressed air or nitrogen, ensuring excellent separation and minimal sample consumption.
Controlled either via the visionCATS HPTLC software or the built-in keypad, the Linomat 5 offers both standalone operation and seamless integration within cGMP-compliant analytical environments. This flexible design makes it ideal for laboratories performing routine thin-layer chromatography in pharmaceutical, food, environmental, and quality control applications.
Key Features
- Semi-automatic sample application for TLC and HPTLC plates
- Supports spot or band application modes
- Spray-on application ensures precise, reproducible results
- Operates with compressed air or nitrogen (4–6 bar)
- Compatible with any plate format up to 20 × 20 cm
- Controlled via visionCATS software or onboard keypad
- Memory for 10 user methods (10-year data retention)
- Self-adjusting plate support for layers up to 4 mm thick
- Designed for easy IQ/OQ qualification in cGMP labs
Technical Specifications
- Plate Size: Up to 20 × 20 cm
- Application Mode: Spot or band (0–190 mm length, 0.1 mm steps)
- Stage Drive: Stepping motor, 3200 steps/rev, ~10 mm/s speed
- Dosage Drive: Stepping motor, 1600 steps/rev
- Sample Syringe: Selectable 100 µL or 500 µL
- Display: LCD, 2 × 16 characters
- Storage: 10 methods, backup ≥10 years
- Gas Supply: 4–6 bar (60–90 PSI), ~1 L/min (preferably nitrogen)
- Power: 85–250 V AC, 47–63 Hz, 30 VA
- Dimensions (W×D×H): 360 × 510 × 410 mm
- Weight: 12.5 kg
Applications
- TLC/HPTLC method development
- Pharmaceutical and herbal analysis
- Food and environmental testing
- Quality control and forensic applications
Date of purchase: 2008
