Amersham Biosciences - Amersham Biosciences AKTA Purifier 100 / FRAC-950 Fraction Collector

Applications & Use Cases

• Protein purification in research and development laboratories.
• Chromatography for biomolecule separation in pharmaceutical production.
• Sample fractionation for downstream analysis in biotech.
• Peptide and nucleic acid purification for academic and industrial research.

Typical Specifications

Typical flow rate range

Typically 0.001 to 100 ml/min, suitable for analytical to semi-preparative scale purifications.

Pressure limits

Commonly rated for pressures up to 10 MPa (1450 psi), depending on the specific pump configuration.

Fraction collection

The FRAC-950 typically supports collection into various tube and plate formats, often up to 96-well plates or multiple racks of tubes.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly operate on standard laboratory power, typically 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

Footprint

For this class of equipment, the combined system typically requires a benchtop footprint of approximately 60-80 cm wide by 50-70 cm deep.

Software control

These systems are typically controlled via dedicated chromatography software, enabling method development, run monitoring, and data analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of chromatography can this system perform?

  The AKTA Purifier 100 is designed for various liquid chromatography techniques, including ion exchange, gel filtration, affinity, and hydrophobic interaction chromatography.

• Is this system suitable for GMP environments?

• What maintenance is typically required for an AKTA Purifier system?

• Can this system be upgraded or expanded?

• What consumables are needed for operation?