Thermo Scientific™ Nanospray Flex™ Ion Source is a nano-electrospray ion source designed to maximize LC-MS sensitivity while maintaining simple operation and exceptional flexibility. Developed for nanoflow LC-MS applications, it provides stable nano-electrospray ionization, low-flow operation, and flexible integration with a wide range of columns and emitters. The complete system is supplied with all required accessories for immediate installation.
Key Features
High-Sensitivity Nano-ESI
- Maximizes LC-MS sensitivity using stable nanoflow electrospray ionization
- Supports nanoscale flow rates for efficient ionization and reduced sample consumption
- Delivers highly stable spray performance for long analytical runs and stable spray performance during extended runs
Flexible Workflow
- Single configuration for all online nanoflow LC-MS applications
- Quickly switches between online LC-MS and offline nano-ES workflows
- DirectJunction™ adaptor supports a wide range of column and emitter connections
- Compatible with both stainless steel and glass emitters
Easy Operation
- Precision X-Y-Z manipulator for accurate emitter positioning
- Sliding rail design allows fast emitter access and replacement
- Integrated camera, monitor, and illumination simplify emitter alignment
- Supplied as a complete kit with accessories for immediate installation
Instrument Compatibility
Original Nanospray Flex Ion Source
- Thermo Scientific™ LCQ Deca XP MAX™, LTQ™-series, and Velos™-series ion trap mass spectrometers
- Thermo Scientific™ LTQ Orbitrap™-series and Orbitrap Velos™-series hybrid ion trap-Orbitrap mass spectrometers
- Thermo Scientific™ Exactive™-series Orbitrap mass spectrometers
- Thermo Scientific™ Q Exactive™-series hybrid quadrupole-Orbitrap mass spectrometers
- Thermo Scientific™ TSQ Quantum™-series and TSQ Vantage™ triple-stage quadrupole mass spectrometers
Nanospray Flex NG
- Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap Fusion™ Tribrid™ mass spectrometer
- Thermo Scientific™ TSQ Endura™ triple-stage quadrupole mass spectrometer

