Product catalogue 2020

Significance of the topic

On-site gas generation provides laboratories with a dependable supply of high-purity gases such as nitrogen, hydrogen and zero air, eliminating reliance on high-pressure cylinders, delivery logistics and safety concerns. Reliable gas sources are critical for analytical techniques like LC-MS, GC-FID, GC-MS, FT-IR, TOC analysis and glovebox operation. By integrating gas production into laboratory environments, researchers and quality control teams can streamline workflows, reduce downtime and maintain consistent analytical performance.

Objectives and overview

This document summarises Peak Scientific’s 2020 product catalogue for laboratory gas generation systems. The catalogue presents six major product lines—Genius, Solaris, Infinity, Precision, Specialist Solutions and i-FlowLab—each tailored to specific analytical applications and flow-rate requirements. Key objectives include demonstrating the range of flow capacities, gas purities, pressure specifications and instrument compatibilities available to modern analytical laboratories.

Methodology and instrumentation

Peak Scientific employs several gas separation and purification technologies: Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) with Carbon Molecular Sieve (CMS) for high-purity nitrogen and zero air, membrane separation for membrane-based nitrogen generators, Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolysis for hydrogen production and multi-stage purification for enhanced purity control. Many models feature integrated compressors or can operate with external air supplies meeting ISO 8573-1 Class 1.4.1. Optional electronics such as Electronic Compressor Optimization™ (ECO) and digital interfaces provide automated flow and pressure regulation.

Main results and discussion

• Genius series delivers nitrogen flows from 12 to 70 L/min at purities up to 99.995%, with models optimised for LC-MS, LC-MS/MS, spectroscopy and clinical applications.
• Solaris series offers compact, membrane-based nitrogen up to 35 L/min and 99.5% purity, ideal for ELSD, compact mass spectrometers and stacked air-nitrogen solutions.
• Infinity series provides compressor-free nitrogen from 10 to 520 L/min at adjustable purities up to 99.9995% for total-lab supply and multi-instrument support.
• Precision series covers GC detector gases: hydrogen (100 cc/min to 1.2 L/min), ultra-pure hydrogen (99.9999%), zero nitrogen and zero air, all in modular, stackable units.
• Specialist Solutions deliver tailored generators such as Corona Nitrogen for charged aerosol detectors, NG series for GC and thermal applications, TOC air for carbon-free carrier gas and FT-IR purge gas units.
• i-FlowLab is a scalable, modular system offering 21 to 4253 L/min nitrogen at user-specified purities (95–99.9995%), synchronised across multiple units for large facilities and using Eco-mode energy management.

Benefits and practical applications

• Eliminates cylinder handling, rental and delivery costs while reducing administrative overhead.
• Maintains consistent gas quality on-demand, avoiding impurities and pressure fluctuations.
• Enhances laboratory safety by minimising stored high-pressure gas and integrating fail-safe features.
• Supports a wide range of analytical instruments and processes, from LC-MS to GC-FID, GC-MS, FT-IR and gloveboxes.
• Offers eco-friendly operation with lower carbon footprint and energy-efficient designs.

Future trends and potential applications

The laboratory gas generation field is moving toward fully integrated, networked supply systems with remote monitoring, predictive maintenance and seamless instrument communication. Advances in membrane and adsorption materials will enhance purity and lower energy use, while modular platforms like i-FlowLab will adapt to changing workflows in multi-disciplinary research and quality control environments. Emerging demands for ultra-high purity gases in single-cell analysis, proteomics and advanced mass spectrometry will drive further innovation in micro-scale generation modules and on-chip gas delivery.

Conclusion

Peak Scientific’s 2020 catalogue demonstrates a comprehensive suite of on-site gas generators spanning low-flow detector gases to high-capacity total-lab systems. By leveraging diverse separation technologies and modular configurations, laboratories can tailor gas supply solutions to specific analytical requirements, enhance operational efficiency and reduce both costs and environmental impact. Investing in on-site gas generation supports reliable, uninterrupted workflows across a broad spectrum of techniques.

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