SelectScience
Join Free
Accelerating Science
NewsSeparations

arium® Water Purification Systems: The Second Generation Is Setting New Standards

Sartorius Group
10 May 2006
Kerry Parker
CEO

Product news

Sartorius has developed the second generation of arium® water purification systems to meet the growing needs of advanced laboratories for ultrapure water in applications like ion chromatography (IC), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), cell culture, protein purification or in-vitro fertilization to name a few.

In particular, these applications require systems that comply with all inter-national standards while excelling in terms of low costs for consumables. The arium® product family designed for the laboratory sector not only produces reagent-grade water fast, but also more cost-effectively than comparable laboratory water systems. Now, Sartorius has introduced the next generation of arium® water purification systems, along with the new reverse osmosis system and, for the first time, a system for the purification of (for ASTM type II) drinking water based on reverse osmosis and electrochemical desalination technology.

Tailored to the Application

The arium® product family, consisting of a high-performance reverse osmosis system and four different water purification systems, is specially tailored for use in analytical and biotechnology sector applications and additionally features the arium® tower. This creates a space-saving combination of the separate systems (reverse osmosis system, water purification system, inline TOC analyzer as well as a pressure tank) and is optimally suited for self-sufficient production of ultrapure water or even RO water. Thanks to its unique design, only one connection to AC power, a suitable water supply and a drain are all that is necessary. The compact construction saves space in the lab; all user-critical components are easily accessible – which also facilitates routine servicing and maintenance work and makes filter cartridge changes an effortless task.

In terms of TOC and endotoxin levels, all arium® water purification systems guarantee water of ultrapure quality. Depending on the individual features of the model, the system can reduce TOC down to extremely low levels of between <4 ppb and < 1 ppb. A unique combination of active carbon and ultrapure ion-exchange resin in conjunction with a UV oxidation chamber and an ultrafiltration module enables the arium® 611VF system to produce reagent-grade water that reliably reduces endotoxin levels to < 0.001 EU/ml and TOC levels to < 1ppb.

All systems in the arium® product series feature identical dimensions. Users can also choose from an extensive array of accessories, such as a TOC analyzer, remote dispenser or printer. To specifically meet the needs of the pharmaceutical industry, Sartorius additionally offers a complete set of IQ/OQ documents with all arium® systems.

Links

Sartorius GroupCompany website

Tags

UHPLC and HPLCHigh performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and ultra high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC), also known as UPLC, are analytical techniques used to separate, identify and quantitate components of complex mixtures including biological samples such as proteins and lipids as well as chemical mixtures of pesticides, drugs and oils. Both techniques are liquid chromatographic methods but differ by operating pressures (HPLC < 6000 psi < UHPLC ). Components of HPLC and UHPLC systems include columns, detectors, pumps, autosamplers and column heaters. Explore a range of UHPLC and HPLC columns for your specific sample needs including reverse phase, normal phase, ion exchange, HILIC, ion exclusion and size exclusion columns. For more specialized HPLC, explore FPLC, countercurrent LC and simulated moving bed systems. Find the best UHPLC and HPLC equipment in our peer reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Ion ChromatographyIon chromatography, also known as ion exchange chromatography, is a high-performance liquid chromatographic technique used for the separation and identification of ions or polar molecules in a sample, including proteins, nucleotides and amino acids. Equipment includes ion exchange columns, ion exclusion columns, ion chromatography systems, pumps, and detectors. Find the best ion chromatography equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Cell / Tissue CultureCell culture or tissue culture is used to study the biology of cells or tissues and to isolate cellular products in an environment which can be manipulated and well defined. Accurately control your culture environment with bioreactors or culture incubators, bind your cells to a surface or together with an extracellular matrix. Distinguish cell types with differential media or proliferate cells with certain characteristics using selective media. Enrich your media with supplements such as growth factors, sera and vitamins. Find the best cell and tissue culture products, kits and equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.FiltrationFiltration and microfiltration are used to separate solids, particulates or large molecules from fluids (liquid or gases) in order to purify the filtrate. Explore a range of filter formats, including filter paper, plates and membranes for your separation needs. While larger particulates may be separated by gravity filtration, smaller particulates may require additional force for timely separation. Microfiltration equipment includes vacuum filters, as well as positive pressure, crossflow and centrifugal filtration devices. Find the best filtration products in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Protein PurificationProtein purification is a vital step in drug discovery, therapeutics, biotech and life science research. The purification process typically involves subcellular or membrane protein extraction with cell lysis kits, separation of proteins from cell debris by filtration or spin columns, and the isolation of proteins of interest from other proteins and impurities with affinity purification (including fusion protein tags and antibody binding proteins A, G and L), immunoprecipitation or chromatographic methods, such as ion exchange, size exclusion and immobilized metal affinity chromatography. All purification methods come in multiple formats for your laboratory needs, including agarose or magnetic beads, resins, columns and filter plates. Find the best protein purification equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Water PurificationThere are a number of water purification methods available to remove contamination from laboratory water. These systems include demineralization, reverse osmosis, filtration and ultrafiltration. A combination of methods is sometimes necessary to achieve purified water suitable for use in experiments.

Related articles

arium® Water Purification Systems: The Second Generation Is Setting New Standards