GE Healthcare Cytiva Axicrom 140/500 chromatography column

• Process development and scale-up trials for biomolecule purification.
• Small to full-scale production of proteins and antibodies in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Purification workflows requiring large volumes and high throughput at low pressure.
• Separation and purification of various biological substances in biotech laboratories.

Column Inner Diameter (ID)

Typically 140 mm for this model.

Maximum Bed Height

Up to 500 mm for this 'long-tube' version.

Typical Operating Pressure

Low-pressure operation, suitable for gravity flow or peristaltic pump systems.

Construction Materials

Commonly made from biocompatible materials such as acrylic, polypropylene, and stainless steel.

Typical Throughput

Designed for processing large volumes, offering high throughput for its class.

Maintenance Requirements

Generally requires routine cleaning, seal inspection, and occasional replacement of wear parts.

• What type of chromatography media is compatible with this column?

  AxiChrom columns are typically compatible with a wide range of low-pressure chromatography media, including ion exchange, size exclusion, and affinity resins.

• Is this column suitable for high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)?

• What accessories are typically needed to operate this column?

• Can this column be used for sterile applications?

• What is the typical footprint of a column of this size?

Chromatography columns and accessories hold strong reputations within analytical laboratories for reliability and consistent performance. Buyers typically value used equipment that maintains original specifications and comes with documentation of maintenance history. Industry sentiment favours purchasing from reputable sources where column condition, packing integrity, and compatibility with existing systems are verified. Common strengths include durability of quality columns across multiple applications and cost savings versus new purchases. When buying used, inspecting for damage, confirming proper storage conditions, and verifying suitability for intended analytical methods remain critical considerations for laboratory operations.

General overview for this equipment type