2019/2021 Chromatography Consumables Catalog

Importance of Connected Chromatography Solutions

Maximizing productivity and ensuring reproducible results in chromatographic analysis requires a holistic approach to sample handling, column selection and vial integrity. By optimizing each step from sample preparation to final detection, laboratories can reduce rework, improve data quality and accelerate decision-making across biopharma, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, environmental and clinical research workflows.

Objectives and Overview of the Catalog

This catalog presents a comprehensive portfolio of chromatography consumables designed to deliver connected solutions: sample preparation media and devices, a wide range of column chemistries, vials and closures, plus accessories. Its goal is to guide users in selecting the ideal consumables for high-throughput, automated or manual processes that preserve sample integrity and maximize instrument uptime.

Methodology and Instrumentation

The catalog is organized into five sections: sample preparation products, sample handling items (vials and closures), bio-LC columns, generic LC and GC columns, and GC accessories. It highlights both manual and automated platforms (e.g. Thermo Scientific KingFisher series) for solid-phase extraction, supported liquid extraction (SLE), protein digestion (SMART Digest), QuEChERS sample clean-up and SPE tips, cartridges or plates. Column listings cover a spectrum of stationary phases, including C18, HILIC, mixed mode, ion exchangers and specialty chemistries for biopolymers.

Main Features and Discussion

• SMART Digest and SMART Digest IA kits enable rapid, reproducible protein digestion and immunoaffinity capture in under one hour.
• SOLA and SOLAµ frit-less SPE technology offers up to 20× sensitivity improvement, sample volume reduction and high throughput with minimal clogging.
• HyperSep SLE cartridges and plates deliver automated, reproducible phospholipid removal from biological matrices.
• HyperSep dispersive SPE (QuEChERS) products streamline multi-residue pesticide extraction from food and environmental samples.
• A broad array of vial and closure systems – including AVCS screw-cap vials and SureStop closures – prevent evaporation and misalignment in autosamplers.
• Extensive GC column families and accessories ensure consistent separations for volatile and semi-volatile analytes.

Benefits and Practical Applications

These connected consumables enable:

• High reproducibility – minimized user-to-user variation.
• Enhanced sensitivity – through large-volume loading and low-volume elution.
• Faster turnaround – simplified workflows and reduced sample-loss steps.
• Scalability – formats from micro-tips to 96-well plates for manual or automated workflows.

Future Trends and Opportunities

Continued innovation will focus on integrating consumables with smart laboratory informatics, further automation of multi-step workflows and development of greener, lower-solvent sample-prep techniques. Emerging chemistries will target ultra-sensitive applications in proteomics, metabolomics and trace-level environmental monitoring.

Conclusion

This catalog demonstrates the power of a connected chromatography ecosystem. By selecting optimized sample-prep tools, tailored column chemistries and reliable sample containers, analysts can achieve reproducible, sensitive and high-throughput results across diverse applications.

References

• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Chromatography Consumables Catalog 2019/2021. AD72973-EN 0419S.