Prep HPLC - Help needed

[sksrinivas]

Hi all

We are looking for a good prep system for the isolation and purification of phytochemicals.

Could any one suggest a good manufacturer? I'm already in touch with Gilson, Waters, Jasco and Buchi. I'd like to talk to a few more vendors before I can decide.

Please offer your suggestions. Would really appreciate them.

Wam rgds to all,

S.K. Srinivas
KPrime

Bangalore, India

[Chris0000]

Hi

Varian has also a strong name in prep

regards Chris

[A.L.N. MURTHY]

Dear Mr. Srinivas,
Refer to your requirement of PREP. HPLC system for Phytochemicals. We represent the Prep/ Production scale HPLC systems from YMC, Japan in India. YMC offers pumps starting from 1 ml/min - 100 ml/min , 200 ml/min., 500 ml/min. 1L/min., 3L/min., 5L/min. 10L/min. 20L/min. with all detectors and auto samplers.
YMC is reputed manufacturer for HPLC columns and its packing materials and DAC columns.
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[malaka50]

I would suggest Agilent for a prep system. The good old 1100 is one of the best out there. I think they are replacing with a newer 1200 series system now.

http://www.chem.agilent.com/Scripts/PDS.asp?lPage=1164

For prep columns, make sure to check with Phenomenex. They have a new hardware format available, which looks the part!
http://www.axiaprep.com/

[Rafael Chust]

If you are lookng for cheap although reliable stuff, check SSI/LabAlliance pumps and accesories at www.laballiance.com.

[sksrinivas]

Dear Chris, Malaka, Rafael:

Thank you for your inputs.

Varian does have a good HPLC line. In fact, the first HPLC I used in my life was a Varian LC 5020B. Cut my teeth on that nice HPLC system.

Sadly, as a customer today, I would seriously hesitate to purchase a Varian or recommend Varian to any of my clients, especially in my part of India.

Agilent is a fine HPLC. I don't know about their flow rates though. Last time I spoke to them, they said 1100 couldn't attain the flow rates I need, i.e. 500 ml/min or so. I'll check with them again.

I did visit the Laballiance website, thanks! Interesting options available. Unfortunately, Laballiance has several dealers in India, so one wonders about the technical backup they can offer, especially for a prep system. I will write to them for a quote.

I'll get in touch with Mr ALNMurthy separately, off-list.

Thanks again everyone.

S.K. Srinivas