PK Chromatography Systems for the Biopharmaceutical Industry
PK chromatography systems cover a full range of applications with the highest standards in design principles and operating protocols.
We provide process solutions with both standardized and fully customized products, and offer comprehensive local support wherever the location.
Each PK System is Designed to Provide:
- Conformance to critical industry standards
- Reduction in time spent in process development and manufacturing applications
- Optimum flexibility for changing process demands
- Run-to-run reproducibility
- Wide performance operating range
- Efficiency of installation and ease of use
Features of PK Chromatography Systems
Process Performance
- Precision gradient with two pumps
- Broad system flow range for ion exchange, affinity, hydrophobic interaction and gel permeation applications
- Consistent system layout allows true linear process scale-up
- Forward/reverse and column by-pass control
- Low system hold up volumes
High Quality Material and Components
- Stainless steel (316L) pipework and internal surface finish to 0.4 µm (16µ-inch) + electropolish ensures system cleanability
- In-line sanitary grade system
- Full material certification package
GAMP Compliance
- Design in accordance with GAMP guidelines, to ensure that process and regulatory requirements are met
- Documentation and protocols include DQ, IQ/OQ and FAT to verify compliance to requirements
- Designed for full CFR21 Part 11 compliance
Flexible and Proven, User-friendly Software
- Operations by selection of pre-configured protocols
- Automation using convenient and flexible recipes
- Password controls to set different user levels
- Override of automated functions where required
- Simple but comprehensive intuitive screen display with touch screen and keyboard operation
Real-time Data Viewing, Data Storage and Analysis
- High quality instrumentation and signal generation
- Clear visual display of process conditions, set point and alarms
- Data point acquisition and recording
Simple System Intergration
- Industry standard platform running on Microsoft Windows OS
- Optional interfaces to allow master control or data acquisition
- Segmented system control and operator interface hardware
Safety and Ease of Operation
- Orientation friendly layout with easy component access and industry standard terminations
- IP/NEMA rated
- Easily-tranportable systems with locking adjustable castors
- Complete pre-column air detection
- Hard-wired back-up features
- Internal UPS included for safe shut-down and restore automation