New SecurityGuard™ to Protect UHPLC Columns

9 Oct 2011

Roger Wayman

Administrator / Office Personnel

Phenomenex Inc. has introduced SecurityGuard ULTRA, a protection system that extends UHPLC column life. An extension of the Phenomenex SecurityGuard line, the new ULTRA is ideal for most manufacturers’ UHPLC, sub-2-micron or core-shell columns including the Phenomenex Kinetex® products. SecurityGuard ULTRA protects against the damaging effects of chemical contaminants and micro-particulates introduced by the sample, mobile phase or system, which can negatively impact column lifetime, method sensitivity, quantitation and peak identification.

By reducing the frequency of column replacements, SecurityGuard ULTRA saves chromatographers time and money. Pressure-rated up to 20,000 psi (1,378 bar), these guard cartridges have no significant impact on chromatography, backpressure or dead volume.

“The easy-to-use SecurityGuard ULTRA cartridge system protects columns without affecting the performance benefits of advanced LC column technologies,” explains J.T. Presley, brand manager for Phenomenex. “SecurityGuard ULTRA ensures long column lifetimes and reduces troubleshooting and system downtime.”

Phenomenex offers an interactive web application where users can enter their column information to find the most appropriate SecurityGuard ULTRA protection system along with simple instructional videos on installation and use.

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SecurityGuard offers a convenient and economical way to extend HPLC column lifetimes. Did you know a common cause of high backpressure, split peaks, broad peaks, baseline noise, baseline drift and loss of resolution is contaminants? The fact is all mobile phases contain some chemical contaminants or microparticulates, from the sample, solvent, or wear on the polymeric seals of the pump or injector. These contaminants can clog frits, irreversibly bind to an HPLC column, degrade performance, and even damage the flow cell. SecurityGuard™ is a universal HPLC guard cartridge system designed to effectively (and inexpensively), protect all your valuable analytical columns from the damaging effects of chemical contaminants, without altering your chromatographic results. SecurityGuard cartridge system provides the following advantages: Universal Phases, No Change in Chromatography Universal Fit Provides Universal Compatibility Direct-view Feature for Easy Changing Ease of Cartridge Selection Phenomenex also offers an interactive web application where users can enter their HPLC column information to find the most appropriate column protection system.

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