2017–2018 Chromatography Consumables and Supplies

Significance of Chromatography Consumables

High-quality consumables—columns, vials, septa, syringes and SPE media—are essential to reliable separations, accurate quantitation and trouble-free chromatography workflows. Consistent production tolerances, low extractables and inert materials minimize interferences, protect instruments, and improve precision, sensitivity and throughput in GC, LC, LC–MS and sample-preparation applications.

Objective and Scope

This document presents PerkinElmer’s portfolio of chromatography consumables for GC, LC, MS and sample prep. It covers:

• Innovations in SPE media (Supra-Clean, Supra-Poly, QuEChERS)
• Vial, cap and septa designs for autosamplers and headspace
• Syringe filters and syringes for sample introduction
• LC stationary phases: Brownlee Analytical, Spheri, Aquapore, SPP, Pecosphere and Validated lines
• Ordering information and global support network

Methodology and Instrumentation

PerkinElmer employs ISO-certified manufacturing and Precise Bed Technology to pack uniform spherical SPE sorbents. Columns are tested individually for performance. Consumables are 100 % compatible with major instrument platforms and manufactured from Type I borosilicate glass or ultra-pure polymers. Ultra-low-bleed septa are validated by GC headspace tests to eliminate siloxane contamination. LC columns span sub-2 μm UHPLC to large-pore bio-analytical formats, covering RP, NP, IEX and mixed-mode separations.

Key Products and Applications

• Solid-Phase Extraction: Supra-Clean silica (C18, phenyl, mixed-mode, ion-exchange, florisil) and Supra-Poly polymer phases (HLB, ATH, ATL, environmental)
• QuEChERS kits: AOAC, EN and original methods with pre-weighed salts and dSPE clean-up tailored to matrix type
• Syringe Filters: Nylon, hydrophobic/hydrophilic PTFE, PVDF membranes for HPLC, GC and sample filtration
• Vials and Closures: 2 mL and high-recovery 1.5 mL Type I glass vials, polypropylene options, fused-insert micro-volume vials; caps with PTFE/silicone, butyl, ultra-low bleed septa
• Headspace and SPME: 20 mL and 10 mL headspace vials with safety-relief caps and pre-assembled septa; crimpers and decappers including high-powered, interchangeable-jaw tools
• LC Columns: Brownlee Analytical (3–5 μm C18, phenyl, silica), Analytical DB (1.9–5 μm C18 and aqueous C18), Aquapore (300 Å C4, C8, C18, AX), Spheri (80 Å ODS, RP-18, RP-8, CN), SPP (2.7 μm) and bio-peptide phases, Pecosphere rapid-analysis RP, Polypore carbohydrate and acid analysis, Validated Type B high-purity phases

Benefits and Practical Use

By matching consumable specifications—pore size, chemistry, format and material—to analytical requirements, labs achieve:

• Faster separations and higher peak capacity
• Lower background and bleed for trace-level detection
• Enhanced reproducibility through tight dimensional and bed-volume tolerances
• Improved sample throughput and reduced reruns
• Cost reductions from smaller elution volumes and fewer wasted runs

Future Trends and Opportunities

Advances in core–shell particle technology will drive further gains in speed and efficiency, while novel mixed-mode and HILIC phases will broaden selectivity for polar and ionizable compounds. Integration of consumables into automated workflows—such as robotic SPE and on-inlet derivatization—will further improve throughput and reproducibility. Green chromatography will prompt development of solvent-saving consumables and reusable SPE formats.

Conclusion

Chromatography consumables are as critical as instrumentation in achieving reliable, high-performance separations. PerkinElmer’s rigorous quality controls, comprehensive product range and global support ensure analysts have the right tools to meet demanding GC, LC and MS applications.

Reference

This summary is based on PerkinElmer’s 2017–2018 Chromatography Consumables and Supplies brochure and related technical literature.