MaxPeak Premier OBD Preparative Columns
Achieve predictable scale-up for challenging molecular targets prone to interactions
Achieve predictable scale-up for even the most challenging molecular targets with Waters MaxPeak High-Performance Surfaces (HPS) Technology, now with new 10 & 19 mm internal diameter inert prep columns! The expanding Waters MaxPeak Premier Columns family now offers full scalability to preparative dimensions, giving scientists greater confidence in recovery while driving productivity. Eliminate the hassle of tedious column conditioning and easily streamline your workflow.
These advanced columns minimize non-specific adsorption (NSA), enabling precise detection of even the most elusive low-level compounds. With exceptional recovery and scalability, they deliver high yields and purity, whether you are working with UPLC or preparative workflows.
Engineered to tackle the toughest challenges, MaxPeak Premier OBD Preparative Columns bring unmatched efficiency, scalability, and purity to your lab. Transform your process with a simple column change—and watch your results soar.
Mastering the fundamentals of preparative LC
Preparative liquid chromatography (prep LC) is a cornerstone of modern purification workflows, enabling scientists to isolate target compounds from complex mixtures for research, development, and manufacturing applications. Whether supporting synthetic chemistry, analytical services, process development, or production environments, successful purification depends on balancing purity, recovery, speed, and scalability.
As purification demands grow, scientists face a range of challenges, from optimizing sample loading and scaling methods from analytical to preparative workflows, to improving productivity and overcoming common separation issues. A strong understanding of preparative LC fundamentals is essential for developing robust, efficient purification strategies that deliver reliable results.
In this SelectScience eBook, developed in partnership with Waters, explore expert insights, practical guidance, and real-world examples to help scientists build confidence in preparative chromatography. Plus, discover the key principles that underpin successful separations and learn strategies to improve purification performance across a range of applications.
Download this SelectScience guide to gain top tips on:
- Preparing crude mixtures
- Scaling by the rules
- LC methods overview
- Load considerations
- Temperature considerations
- Fraction collection
- Fraction drying
- Improving productivity
- When things go wrong in prep
Resource details:
- Document type: SelectScience application eBook
- Page count: 172
- Edition: 1st
MaxPeak Premier columns for high-performance chromatographic separations
This brochure highlights the MaxPeak Premier column portfolio from Waters, designed to improve chromatographic performance by reducing unwanted interactions between analytes and metal surfaces.
The columns incorporate MaxPeak High Performance Surfaces (HPS), which are engineered to minimize analyte adsorption and sample loss. This is particularly beneficial for metal-sensitive compounds such as lipids, organic acids, peptides, oligonucleotides, and other molecules containing phosphate or carboxylate groups.
By mitigating these interactions, the technology enhances analyte recovery, sensitivity and reproducibility, while improving peak shape and reducing the need for complex mobile phase additives. The result is more reliable data and greater confidence in analytical workflows.
Resource details:
- Resource type: Brochure
- Page count: 16
- Read time: 24 mins













