Thermo Scientific Nanospray Flex Ion Source Thermo Scientific™ Nanospray Flex™ Ion Source is a flexible nano-electrospray ion source for LC-MS, delivering stable ionization, high sensitivity, and seamless integration with online and offline nano-ES workflows.
Features

Thermo Scientific Nanospray Flex Ion Source

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

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