GE AKTA Frac-950 Fraction Collector 18-6083-00

Product Overview This used GE AKTA Frac-950 Fraction Collector (model 18-6083-00) is a reliable, automated device designed for precise fraction collection in chromatography applications. It features an accumulator to prevent spillage at high flows and a drop sensor for accurate control at low flows. Equipped with flexible rack options, it supports both standard and preparative modes, making it ideal for laboratory-scale protein purification and biomolecule separation.

Intended Applications

• Protein purification and biomolecule analysis in research and academic settings.
• Automated collection of fractions during liquid chromatography processes.
• Supports time-based or volume-based fractionation, including fixed volume and peak fractionation.
• Enhances efficiency and reproducibility in ÄKTA design chromatography systems, suitable for separating biomolecules from microgram to gram scales.

Technical Specifications

• Maximum Flow Rate: 100 ml/min.
• pH Stability Range: 1 to 13 (continuous); 1 to 14 (<1 day exposure).
• Fraction Size: Volume mode: 0.1–99999.99 ml; Time mode: 0.1–99999.99 min.
• Collection Capacity: Up to 392 fractions, with options for row-by-row, column-by-column, serpentine-row, or serpentine-column fractionation.
• No-Spillage Range:
  • Standard mode: DropSync at 0–2.0 ml/min (depending on rack); Accumulator at 15–100 ml/min.
  • Prep mode: Accumulator at 15–100 ml/min for 30 mm racks, funnel-to-flask, or 250 ml bottles.
• Operating Environment: +4 to +40 °C; 20–95% relative humidity; 84–106 kPa atmospheric pressure.
• Rack Options:
  • Standard mode: Rack A (120 × 18 mm tubes, 8 × 30 mm tubes); Rack B (240 × 12 mm tubes); Rack C (four 96-well microplates, 8 × 30 mm tubes); Rack D (45 × 30 mm tubes).
  • Prep mode: Rack E (80 × 30 mm tubes); Rack F (20 × 250 mm vessels); Funnel-to-Flask (30 funnels with Rack E).

Compatible Systems

• ÄKTA design chromatography systems, including ÄKTA FPLC, ÄKTApurifier, and ÄKTAexplorer.
• Requires UNICORN software: Version 3.21 or higher for standard mode; Version 4.0 or higher for prep mode.
• Integrates seamlessly as part of automated liquid chromatography setups for research-scale purification.

Condition This unit was pulled from a working university laboratory environment, ensuring it has been maintained in a professional setting. It is in good used condition and ready for integration into your chromatography workflow.