Instruments & Equipment

LC-Packer Column Packing Machines

LC-Packer packing stations use pneumatic high-pressure amplification to slurry-pack silica, polymer and other common chromatography media. The analytical model handles 2–10 mm I.D. columns and the preparative model 20–50 mm I.D. Matching 316L stainless steel empty columns, slurry reservoirs, guard columns, in-line filters and fittings are also available.

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00 · Before You Choose

Tell us about your packing requirements

Pick from each drop-down list or type your own answer. When you click “Submit requirements”, a summary appears for you to check; once confirmed, the details are carried over to the inquiry form and an application engineer will contact you to confirm the model, column hardware, slurry reservoir and price. Partial answers are fine.

Purchase plan
Media model
Media type
Particle size
Column I.D.
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01 · Model Selection

Which packer fits your columns

Choose by column inner diameter: the analytical model for 2–10 mm analytical and semi-preparative columns, the preparative model for 20–50 mm preparative columns. 316L empty columns, slurry reservoirs and accessories are supplied to match the packer model.

SeriesPacking principleColumn I.D.Column lengthOutput pressure / controlDetails
LC-Packer Analytics (analytical)Pneumatic high-pressure amplification, slurry packing2–10 mm100–650 mm0–70 MPa (higher pressure on request)View →
LC-Packer PREP (preparative)Pneumatic high-pressure amplification, slurry packing20–50 mm100–300 mm0–70 MPa (higher pressure on request)View →
02 · Analytical Packer

LC-Packer Analytics Series Analytical · Semi-preparative

The LC-Packer Analytics packing station uses pneumatic high-pressure amplification to pack analytical and semi-preparative columns, slurry-packing silica, polymer and other common chromatography media. Slurry reservoirs and column tubes of different volumes and sizes can be configured to suit the media and column dimensions.

Column I.D.
2–10 mm
Column length
100–650 mm
Typical users
Universities & research labs
Specifications
ParameterValue
Output pressure0–70 MPa (higher pressure on request)
Output flow rate20 mL/min
Slurry reservoir volume37–90 mL
Dimensions350 × 350 × 250 mm
Weight12 kg
LC-Packer Analytics analytical column packing machine
LC-Packer Analytics analytical packer
Packing Example
Test chromatogram of a 4.6 × 250 mm C18 column packed on the analytical packer
Peaks: 1 Uracil · 2 Methyl Benzoate · 3 Toluene · 4 Naphthalene
Column: DAISO 5 μm C18, 4.6 mm I.D. × 250 mm
Mobile phase: Acetonitrile / Water = 60 / 40
Flow rate: 1 mL/min Temperature: 30 ℃
Detection: UV 254 nm Injection: 5 μL
Plate number N = 21867Asymmetry factor S = 0.99
Ordering Information
ProductModelFitsCat. No.
Analytical packerLC-Packer Kit (Analytics-A)Column I.D. 2–10 mm00005-004Inquire about this item →
Analytical packerLC-Packer Kit (Analytics-B)Column I.D. 2–10 mm00005-005Inquire about this item →

For the differences between kits A and B, or for other configurations, please contact us at info@microwants.com or call 400-0810-128 (China).

03 · Preparative Packer

LC-Packer PREP Series Preparative

The LC-Packer PREP packing station uses pneumatic high-pressure amplification to pack preparative columns, slurry-packing silica, polymer and other common chromatography media. Slurry reservoirs and column tubes of different volumes and sizes can be configured to suit the media and column dimensions.

Column I.D.
20–50 mm
Column length
100–300 mm
Typical users
Pharma & preparative purification
Specifications
ParameterValue
Output pressure0–70 MPa (higher pressure on request)
Output flow rate4.30 L/min
Slurry reservoir volume700–1300 mL
Dimensions500 × 400 × 350 mm
Weightapprox. 25 kg
LC-Packer PREP preparative column packing machine
LC-Packer PREP preparative packer
Packing Chromatogram
Test chromatogram of a 20 × 250 mm C18 column packed on the preparative packer
Peaks: 1 Uracil · 2 Methyl Benzoate · 3 Toluene · 4 Naphthalene
Column: DAISO 5 μm C18, 20 mm I.D. × 250 mm
Mobile phase: Methanol / Water = 80 / 20
Flow rate: 10 mL/min Temperature: 30 ℃
Detection: UV 254 nm Injection: 20 μL
Plate number N = 23358Asymmetry factor S = 1.11
Ordering Information
ProductModelFitsCat. No.
Preparative packerLC-Packer Kit (PREP-A)Column I.D. 20–50 mm00005-006Inquire about this item →
Preparative packerLC-Packer Kit (PREP-B)Column I.D. 20–50 mm00005-007Inquire about this item →

For the differences between kits A and B, or for other configurations, please contact us at info@microwants.com or call 400-0810-128 (China).

04 · Empty Column Hardware

316L Stainless Steel Empty Columns Analytical · Semi-prep · Preparative

  1. Precision-machined from high-purity 316L stainless steel tubing.
  2. Low dead volume; bore roughness Ra 0.2–0.3 with a uniform circular cross-section, giving good consistency and reproducibility.
  3. Machined on precision lathes to minimise end-fitting dead volume and extra-column volume.
  4. Frits can be removed repeatedly for cleaning or replacement; columns are supplied empty for you to pack with your own media.
Ultrasonically cleaned, with acid- and alkali-resistant inner and outer surfaces. Ready for packing straight out of the bag.
Analytical and Semi-preparative Column Tubes
HPLC analytical empty columns
Size, I.D. × L (mm)Frit porosityFitting port
4.6 × 250Imported frits: 1 μm, 3 μm
Domestic frits: other porosities available
1/16″
4.6 × 200
4.6 × 150
4.6 × 100
4.6 × 50
4.6 × 30
HPLC analytical empty column
Analytical empty column (4.6 mm I.D.)
Semi-preparative empty columns
Size, I.D. × L (mm)Frit porosityFitting port
10 × 250Imported frits: 2 μm
Domestic frits: other porosities available
1/16″
(1/8″ on request)
10 × 200
10 × 150
10 × 100
10 × 50
10 × 30
Semi-preparative empty column
Semi-preparative empty column (10 mm I.D.)
Preparative Column Tubes
Standard 20 mm preparative columns
Size, I.D. × L (mm)Frit porosityFitting port
20 × 300Imported frits: 2 μm
Domestic frits: other porosities available
1/16″
(1/8″ on request)
20 × 250
20 × 200
20 × 150
20 × 100
20 × 50
Standard 20 mm preparative empty column
20 mm preparative empty column (20 mm I.D.)
Standard 30 mm flanged preparative columns
Size, I.D. × L (mm)Frit porosityFitting port
30 × 300Imported frits: 3 μm
Domestic frits: other porosities available
1/16″
(1/8″ on request)
30 × 250
30 × 200
30 × 150
30 × 100
Standard 30 mm flanged preparative empty column
30 mm flanged preparative empty column (30 mm I.D.)
05 · Slurry Reservoirs

Slurry Reservoirs 304 / 316L

Slurry reservoirs are matched to the packer model and column size, and are made of 304 or 316L stainless steel.

TypeVolumeMaterial
Analytical7 / 11 / 15 / 30 mL304 / 316L
Semi-preparative70 / 90 / 110 / 130 mL
20 mm preparative200–400 mL
30 mm preparative500–800 mL
Stainless steel slurry reservoir
Slurry reservoir
06 · Guard Columns & Parts

Guard Columns, In-line Filters and Fittings Accessories & consumables

Standard analytical guard columns (1)
I.D. (mm)Length (mm)Filter rating
4.6102 μm (other ratings on request)
4.65
Standard guard columns (2)
I.D. (mm)Length (mm)Filter rating
10102 μm (other ratings on request)
1020
2010
2020
2030
3030
5050
Analytical guard column holder and frits
Analytical guard column (4.6 mm)
Preparative guard column holder
10–50 mm guard column holders
In-line filters
Filter size (mm)Filter rating
4.62 μm, 5 μm (other ratings on request)
10
20
30
48
68
In-line filter
In-line filter
Tubing Fittings

Stainless steel fittings and ferrules to match 1/16″ and 1/8″ column ports. For PEEK tubing and fittings, see the PEEK Tubing & Fittings page.

Stainless steel fittings and ferrules
Stainless steel fittings and ferrules
Stainless steel fittings and ferrules, alternate view
Stainless steel fittings and ferrules
07 · Ordering

Packing Machine Ordering Summary

ProductModelFitsCat. No.
Analytical packerLC-Packer Kit (Analytics-A)Column I.D. 2–10 mm00005-004
Analytical packerLC-Packer Kit (Analytics-B)Column I.D. 2–10 mm00005-005
Preparative packerLC-Packer Kit (PREP-A)Column I.D. 20–50 mm00005-006
Preparative packerLC-Packer Kit (PREP-B)Column I.D. 20–50 mm00005-007

For other configurations, please contact info@microwants.com or call 400-0810-128 (China). Empty columns, slurry reservoirs and accessories are quoted by specification.

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