Seminars & Training
Chromatographic Specialties Inc. recognizes that our customers are continuously trying to educate themselves on new developments and techniques in the field of analytical chemistry. To address these needs we offer the following opportunities.
Restek on-demand technical slideshows
Restek have a variety of on-demand slideshows giving step-by-step visual tours of Restek's innovative products, with audio narration provided by the same experts who helped develop them.
Introduction to QuECHERS - A brief overview of the QuEChERS process, and how it can simplify your sample preparation workflow....click here to watch the slideshow
Hamilton Microlab 600 Diluter & Dispenser
The Microlab 600 is a highly precise syringe pump designed to quickly and easily dispense and dilute liquids
How does a Diluter work?
The MICROLAB 600's Dual Syringe Diluter configuration uses two syringes to create up to a 1:50,000 dilution in a single step, drastically reducing preparation time and wasted buffer. The diluent washes the tubing between each sample, minimizing carryover.
The Dispenser
There are 3 dispensers available. Each dispenser is based on a positive displacement system that provides better than 99% accuracy, independent of a liquid’s viscosity, vapor pressure, and temperature
Single Syringe Dispenser
The Single Syringe Dispenser is ideal for dedicated dispensing applications requiring a single syringe drive. Improve accuracy, throughput, and consistency when compared to traditional laboratory equipment like serological and repeating pipettes....click here for an animated demonstration
Dual Syringe Dispenser
The Dual Syringe Dispenser has two syringe drives for applications such as Animal Dosing that require the use of more than one liquid at the same time. In this application the "No Drug Control" is primed into one syringe while the "Test Drug" is primed into the other syringe. The two liquids can be dosed from the same instrument saving setup and dosing time....click here for an animated demonstration
Continuous Dispenser
The Continuous Dispenser is designed for time critical applications requiring repetitive dispensing. One syringe fills while the other syringe dispenses so the instrument is always ready. Perfect for integration into semi-automated or fully automated manufacturing lines....click here for an animated demonstration.
For more information about the Microlab 600...click here to download the brochure
Agilent Technical Videos
- Gas Management Best Practices - part 1
- Gas Management Best Practices - part 2
- Ghost Peaks - part 1
- Ghost Peaks - part 2
- Ghost Peaks - part 3
- GC Column Installation - part 1
- GC Column Installation - part 2
- Replacing Your Liner, Septum and O-Ring
1100 Series LC and LC/MS Maintenance Videos
These innovative video clips from Agilent can help you to easily perform common maintenance procedures for the Agilent's 1100 Series LC and LC/MS Modules and Systems. The videos explain each maintenance step in detail, including information about necessary tools and parts.
- 1100 Series Isocratic Pump Maintenance
- 1100 Series Quaternary Pump Maintenance
- 1100 Series Binary Pump Maintenance
- 1100 Series Standard, Micro and Preparative Autosamplers Maintenance
- 1100 Series Well-plate Sampler and Micro Well-plate Sampler Maintenance
- 1100 Series Variable Wavelength Detector Maintenance
- 1100 Series Diode Array and Multiple Wavelength Detectors Maintenance
- 1100 Series Fluorescence Detector Maintenance
- LC-MSD Maintenance
Thomson Filter Vials videos
Thomson Instrument Company have released a series of videos on Youtube, explaining the concept of their SINGLE StEP filter vials and how they can make your lab life easier.
Fast flow Sediment Disk Holder and Pre-Filters from Horizon Technology for Process Particulate Laden Samples
This novel accessory enables the efficient processing of sediment laden water samples by providing a large pre-filtering are above a 47mm SPE disk.
Now a low cost (47mm) analytical disk can be used for applications that typically require larger and more costly SPE disks.
Process all samples, even the ‘dirty’ ones. using the same technique.
Click here to watch the video from Horizon about this product
e-Seminars
Agilent Technologies offer free e-seminars, which feature a user-friendly internet conferencing system that allows you to take part in real-time, interactive courses with subjects that are highly pertinent to your work. You can take part in Agilent e-Seminars wherever you are...at the office, at home or on the road. All you need is a telephone*, internet access and an internet browser such as Microsoft Internet ExplorerTM or Netscape NavigatorTM.
- Click here for upcoming GC e-seminars.
- Click here for upcoming LC e-seminars.
Of course, if you have a question and it can't wait till a seminar to be answered, the CSI Technical Support team are available to assist you. Contact them at 1-800-267-8103 or email tech@chromspec.com
*Long distance charges may apply. Separate phone and internet lines are required to access the audio and web portions of an e-seminar simultaneously
Technical Visits with our Suppliers
We regularly invite technical personnel from our suppliers to accompany our Sales Representatives on customer visits. Typically these sessions include up to half a day of technical presentations on topics ranging from column selection, troubleshooting, and instrument care and maintenance techniques, then transition to specific discussions about improving your separations. Your CSI Sales Representative would be pleased to discuss these opportunities with you.
Worried about Acetonitrile Rationing?
In October, 2008 it was announced that there is a world-wide shortage of acetonitrile. Most solvent suppliers are now warning users to prepare for ongoing shortages. CSI would like to offer our customers alternative ideas to help them through this shortage....click here to read more.Solvent saver (3mm ID) HPLC columns conversion information from Agilent. For Zorbax users worried about their ACN consumption....click here to read more.
Technical Staff
All of our products are supported by a network of Product Support Specialists, Instrumentation Representatives and Technical Sales Reps. These individuals have all been selected for their strong and diverse chromatographic and laboratory backgrounds. Their combined expertise is available to assist you with product selection, product equivalencies, troubleshooting, tips and general inquiries.
Our Technical Support Team
Think of them not so much as Chromatographic Specialties' technical support team, but rather YOUR technical support team.
Doug Crosby
- GC products and Accessories
- Analytical Standards
Mike Klimas
- SPE and Sample Preparation Products and Accessories
- Column Packings
Matt Clark
- Vials and Caps
Rajan Handa
- LC Products and Accessories
To contact any of our Technical Support staff, call 1-800-267-8103 or email them at tech@chromspec.com
Technical Sales Representatives
Chromatography & Instrumentation Products
Christopher Larin - Technical Sales Representative
- Ottawa, Quebec and New Brunswick
Diana Martin - Customer Service Co-ordinator
- Brockville, Kingston, Northern Ontario, Atlantic Canada (except for New Brunswick), Central and South-Western Ontario
Neal Purdie - Technical Sales Supervisor
- Western Canada
To contact any of our Technical Sales Representatives, call 1-800-267-8103 or email them at sales@chromspec.com
Instrumentation Representatives
Our Instrumentation Representatives are able to provide consultation on applications, system design and system troubleshooting. They are also available to do on-site installation and repairs.
Yves Bouchard - Instrumentation Supervisor
- HPLC Systems and Accessories
- Automated Sample Preparation
Todd Crossman - Instrumentation Specialist
- Gas Chromatographs and Accessories
- Pyrolysis
To contact any of our Instrumentation staff, call 1-800-267-8103 or email them at instrum@chromspec.com
