Techtrader Pty Ltd

Techtrader provides a wide range of carefully selected instruments for the pharmaceutical, food, chemical & allied research industries in Australia and overseas. This facility on our website provides a medium for specific promotions. You are welcome to submit information on any equipment you may wish to sell for future inclusion. The items represented below are a small selection of quality tested equipment. Please enquire for best price.

	Wab Turbular T10B Shaker Mixer Process mixer for homogeneous mixing of powders and substances. The mixing container is set into three-dimensional movement that exposes the product to always changing, rhythmically pulsing motion. Advantages are: - short mixing time - easy operation - no cross contanimation & no dust emission - easy cleaning & maintenance Load capacity 30Kg. Includes six stainless steel canisters and support bench. The system is 'as new'.
	Leco FP-528 Protein / Nitrogen Analyser The analyser for foods, feeds, forages, fertilizers, milled products, is used specifically for low-sample throughput laboratories and is controlled by a user-friendly keypad that holds up to 100 results along with several methods. The keypad also offers diagnostic tools for monitoring internal components. The FP-528 Nitrogen/Protein Determinator is a cost-effective alternative to Kjeldahl digestion methods. Features: Solid or liquid samples up to one gram Minimal routine maintenance Results in three minutes A major portion of the analyser's funtions are defined and controlled by a computer which may be updated. Most updates do not affect the physical design of the analyser, but can improve performance and make operation easier.
	Biofuge Stratos, Refrigerated Tabletop Centrifuge This current Biofuge Stratos has the features you want most in a high speed benchtop centrifuge; high speed and g-forces, minimum noise, maximum imbalance tolerance and extreme reliability. At less than 60 dBA, this unit is the quietest in its class-without compromising performance. Supplied with fixed-angle rotor accommodating 6 x 94ml tubes and achieving over 15000rpm/25410xg. The Biofuge Stratus features a brushless induction drive and the inbuilt program can run nine different rotors at speeds up to 23300rpm/50000xg.
	Heraeus Climatic Test Chamber HC4005 50 litres capacity, temperature range: -40⁰C to +180⁰C Humidity range: 10% to 98% rh 9 standard programs with 99 programs plus sequences can be edited and stored. Auto or manual modes. Computer interfaceable. 5kW 8A 3phase supply. Chamber size: 375 x 370 x 370 Height including castors: 1400mm Weight: 29Kg User manual included
	Eppendorf PCR Mastercycler The Eppendorf Mastercycler Gradient & Personal offers fast temperature control, exact block homogeneity and augmented programming for optimal flexibility. Personal cards enable safe program storage as well as easy and reliable transfer of individual protocols between different Mastercyclers. The Gradient with its 96x0.2ml position universal block with gradient of 1⁰C to 20⁰C is the economical option for standard PCR runs. The personal accommodates 25x0.2ml tubes or microplates in a 5x5 grid. Both have a temperature control range from 4⁰C to 99⁰C
	Multi-Gas Monitor LTX310 Portable in case with one-buton microprocessor controlled calibration sensor unit. The SP402 Sampling Pump can be used in conjunction with the LTX310 for remote air sampling. The LTX310 automatically recognizes and displays sensor configurations when switched on. Plug-in sensors can be easily changed. The system is 'near new' and is complete with calibration gas, re-chargable batteries and compact charger. O2 / NH3 / Combustible Gas (LEL) sensors fitted.
	Mixer Mill / TissueLyser The Qiagen mill is a laboratory 'all-rounder'. Manufactured by Retsch it has been developed specially for dry, wet and cryogenic grinding of small amounts of sample. Utilising 2x 24 place 8mm tube adapters it can mix and homogenise powders and suspensions in only a few seconds. It is also perfectly suitable for the disruption of biological cells as well as for DNA/RNA recovery. Application examples include: tissue, bones, hair, drugs, minerals, ores, alloys, ceramics, soils, sludge, plant parts, grains, seeds, wool and textiles.
	Fritsch Mortar Grinder 'pulverisette2' Automatic mortar grinder for universal micro-milling of medium-hard to soft-brittle samples (dry or in suspension) down to analytical fineness. For the processing and homogenisation of pastes and creames on a laboratory scale. Features: Facility to add materials during any ongoing process, reproducible pestle setting without tools readout during grinding, precrushing setting for coarse-grained samples, & easy cleaning. Max. feed size: 6 - 8 mm Feed quantity: 30 - 150 ml Final fineness: 10 -20 um Speed: 70 - 80 rpm, with 60 min timer
	Reflected Light Fluorescence Microscopes Olympus BH2 & Leitz Laborlux K. These 2 transmitted-light fluorescence units are designed specifically for B excitation and employ 100W halide lamps as their light source. The secondary transmission region at about 630nm with associate filters enables the observation of non-fluorescence arears under red darkfield illumination. The use of fluorescence-free phase contrast condenser enables simultaneous observation of reflected light fluorescence and transmitted light phase contrast images of the non-fluorescent areas of the specimen. The units are complete with 10, 25, 40 & 100x Dplan / Fluorescence objectives and separate high energy lamp power supply.
	IL 1700 Research Radiometer The most versatile current measurement instrument in the world. Designed specifically to measure photo detector currents, the IL1700 maintains unmatched linearity over 10 billion to 1 dynamic range. This current model instrument has two computer interfaces and analogue recorder out, can autorange during exposure integrations and can maintain 10 calibration factors in constant memory.
	Bruker NMR Analyzer The NMS 100 Minispec series consists of two units; a magnet box / probe head and electronics box incl. CPU & printer. The RF analytical method is contact-less, non-destructive and rapid being easy to use for routine, in-line measurements or complex research work, eg T1&T2 Relaxation Time, Spin-Echo of powder, Oil weight in seeds, Water droplets distribution, etc. Condition �as new�.
	Microm HM 360 Motorised rotary microtome designed for all applications of paraffin, semi-thin and hard specimens in clinical, research and industrial labs. Features include: - trimming thickness range 5 to 500 microns - section thickness fron 0.25 to 60 microns - four modes; single, interval, multi and continuous - moveable touch pad keyboard for thickness, mode & speed - retraction (may be turned off) - integrated spacious section waste tray - manual and/or foot pedal control Comfortable, ergonomic characteristics for precision sectioning. Ability to program series of sections for specific applications.
	Buchi 339 Auto Kjeldahl System The B-339 Kjeldahl Unit is a fully automatic system for rapid, problem free steam distillation and integrated titration. Easy to use through PC style keyboard, menu driven multitasking software. The system comprises the B-339 Distillation and Titration Unit, the B-435 Digestion Unit and the B-412 Aspiration and Scrubber. Supplied complete with titrator, 3 x 10 litre tanks, 300ml sample tubes, connecting hoses, tube stands, 12 place manifold, 2 x digestion vessel holder/racks, filters and assorted spares.
	Mettler Toledo DL50 & DL55 Titrator Systems Microprocessor control enables end pt, equivalence pt & pH stat titrations as well as KF moisture determination with the DV 705 K F titration stand. RS232 interface allows balance and PC connections. Mettler Toledo DV 705 Karl Fisher stand accessory incorporating magnetic stirrer, reaction vessel & tubing to waste bottles to DL50 or DL55 control unit. Mettler Toledo DL70 Titrator System Microprocessor controlled system with max of 4 burette drives, 3 electrode inputs & outputs for stirrer, pump, valve attachments, handles all titration protocols plus KF. The 4 RS232 /CL interface allows expansion to series of peripheral units.
	ISCO Vacuum Oven NSV 9035 Digital p.i.d 35 litre oven with safety electronic valves. Temperature set & display range 50 - 250⁰C (1300VA). Temperature Profiles Programming to allow an automated time based interruption of the heating process at test-end. Separate inlet for purge gas. Stainless steel chamber with two shelves. Double glass window door with pressure sensitive safety spring seal.
	Waters HPLC Equipment - comprising: - 600 Multisolvent delivery system controller with 610 pump and valve station - 717 plus autosampler - column heater - 486 tunable absorbance detector - manuals and accessories Equipment can be connected on-line to the Delta Chromatography software package or for stand alone use with an integrator. www.dataworx.com.au
	Pharmacia GradiFrac FPLC FPLC automated low pressure chromatography system, designed for separation and purification of biomolecules by way of microprocessor controlled selected protocols. Gradient system, comprising: GradiFrac 98 position fraction collector, P-50 'hiload' pump, UV-MII microprocessor based monitor with 257/280nm optical cell, REC dual pen recorder 7 port IV injection valve, 0.6ml gradientmixer, 3 way PSV-50 solenoid gradient valve, with system controlled by GradiFrac methods program, supported on racking system. Manual on PDF file.
	Millipore Q plus Water purification system Provides up to 1.5L/min of ultrapure water on demand. Alphanumeric display clearly indicates system operating status at all times an indicator light alerts when QPAK purification pack exchange is necessary. Uses same QPAK elements as other Milli-Q systems. Recirculates water through QPAK at preset intervals during non-use periods to maintain water purity. 18.2 megohm-cm resistivity, < 10ppb TOC, Particle-free > 0.22um. Dimensions: 495 H x 297 W x 433mm x D
	Metrohm Automated Autotitration System - comprising: 726 Titroprocessor multifunction programmable system with parameter settings, large LC display & touch pad keyboard. 717 Sample Changer configured with 12 x 300ml sample cups, measuring head with pH electrode, sample stirrer & rinse cycle. Four Dosino 700 dispensing units - 10ml, 2x 20ml, 50ml mounted directly over reagent bottle, for accurate liquid mettering. System in as new condition with manuals.
	+Luebbe InfraAlyzer 260 NIRA Near Infrared Reflectance Analysis applicaple to agriculturial and chemical products. On-board computer for stand alone analysis capabilities as well as interface features. This fast analyzer enables the compositional analysis of both whole and ground grain with accuracies equivalent to the best analytical methods. Choice of 20 filters with programmable function for 25 products, rotating cup drawer, LCD display, keypad, printer, manuals and accessories.
	Vilber Lourmat Chemi-Smart 3000 Digital image acquisition system for the capture of chemiluminescence & flourescence gel images. Using advanced cooled CCD technology in conjunction with motorized zoom camera, unique darkroom and Bio-Profil software, the Chemi- Smart 3000 forms a complete and powerful system for quantification and documentation for multiple applications.
	Edwards FTM Film Thickness Monitor The FTM5 is acomplete film thickness monitoring system providing accurate and reliable measurement of metal and dielectric films during deposition in a vacuum coater. The system comprises a control unit with digital display, a water cooled crystal holder with starter pack of five crystals, an oscillator and all interconnecting cables. Suitable for most processes including sputtering and etching. A feature of the FTM5 is that it is capable of displaying both +ve & -ve frequency shifts and can be used for monitoring both the deposition and etching of thin films. This unit is in new unused condition.
	Olympus, Nikon and Leitz Microscopes Various models � compound and stereo microscopes including; mono, binocular and trinouclar types with standard objective configuration. Phase contrast, polarizing, metallurgical, fluorescence and inverted microscopes available. Various light sources also available, including twin arm & ring fibre optic cold light source.
	Newport Scientific Hammer Mill 6000 Features a top loading design and three pronged hammer. Grinds most dry vitreous materials including grains, peas, pulses, soft materials and some resins and rubber. The Mill 6000 has a high power, sturdy 1.5hp, 16000rpm motor for a trouble free long life and a fully enclosed design for safe and quite operation. The mill design features minimal carry-over, and interchangeable screens to select the correct particle size for your application. H x W x D (mm): 600 x 306 x 425 Power supply: 240V 1200W
	MF-9 Microforge Three dimensional microtool maker for making different kinds of microtools by processing microneedle tips. An easy-to-use manipulator is provided for operating the heater and pipette, and the microscope is operated three-dimensionally with control close to the operator's hand. Separate rotation mechanisms for vertical and horizontal movement allow the pipette to be approached at any angle, while a special device in the heater section can form it into any required shape. As well as conventional scales, a protractor to measure angles is provided on the microscope eyepiece. Magnification: 40x/100x
	EG-44 Micropipette Grinder The grinder is ideal for grinding micropipette tips. Equipped with a special motor/platter that minimises vibration & eliminates wobbling, the grinder provides stable performance at all revolution speeds from 50 to 2000rpm. An easily operable coarse and fine movement coaxial manipulator is equipped for vertical operation of the microneedle, which also enables very precise grinding within about 1um.
	Neslab Constant Temperature Baths: RTE 111 & EX 111 High performance circulating baths, 7L capacity, digital control, rapid cool down, adjustable high temp / low liquid safety, 2 stage force & suction pumps. Refrigerated unit RTE111: -18⁰C to + 150⁰C Water bath/circulator EX111: ambient to +150⁰C Stability +/- 0.01⁰C Current models in as 'new condition', some new in original packing.
	Buchi R-200 / R-205 Rotavapor Lab-scale rotary evaoporator. The Buchi systems provides a continuous vapour duct to prevent cross-contamination and the proven combi-clip makes the unit particulary easy to dismantle and clean. Vertical and horizontal models available with V-800 programmable in-built vacuum controller, digital controlled heating bath B-490 temperature range 20-190⁰C, variable speed to 280rpm, vapour, temperature probe readings on digital display, electrical quick-action motorised jack, includes all high quality 3.3 borosilicate glassware and manuals. V-55 dual head chemical resistant pump to 10mbar also available.
	Planer Kryo 10 Series III Programmable Freezer The Kryo 10 provides controlled rate cooling of biological specimens within the temperature reange of +30⁰C to -180⁰C. The model consists of a 1.7 litre freezing chamber, 200x150mm Dia. for up to 30 x 2ml ampoules or 60 straws. The equipment is normally used with a dewar containing liquid nitrogen fitted with a pump to feed liquid nitrogen to the chamber unit. The operation of the freezer depends on the controlled injection of atomized liquid nitrogen into the work chamber and the pulsing of a heater within the chamber. A programmable temperature controller with integral display and an alpha-numeric plotter records program data.
	Leica CM 1100 Cryostat Portable bench-top cryostat for universal use in any place at any time. The cryochamber offers ample space for comfortable sectioning as thin as 3 um - the integrated glass anti-roll plate is automatically carried along when the knife holder is laterally adjusted. With its compact size, carry handles and weight of 50kg the unit can be easily transported. The unit is provided with a 12 volt connection so it can be pre-cooled and used for sectioning in the vehicle (provided 12V is available). The fully encapsulated microtome makes both cleaning and disinfection easy tasks.
	Retsch S 1000 Ball Mill The centrifugal ball mill is suitable for ultrafine batch grinding (wet or dry) of medium hard, hard & brittle and fibrous materials. Extremely high centrifugal forces achieve a high degree of fineness & excelent mixing of the specimens in a very short time. Speed of grinding jars: 100-580rpm. Digital timer: 1-300mins. Supplied with 2 agate 125ml jars plus porcelain and s/steel balls.
	Perkin Elmer AAnalyst 100 The AAnalyst 100 single beam atomic absorption spectrometer consists of a high efficiency burner with a universal gem tip nebulizer set up for flame operation complete with air acetylene burner head, burner chamber, six position lamp holder, background connection, safety drain bottle and manuals. The spectrometer measures the amount of light absorbed at a specific wavelength using a hollow cathode lamp as the primary light source, a monochromator and a detector. A deuterium arc lamp corrects for background absorbance caused by non-atomic species in the atom cloud. Various Lamp types, PE standards available,
	Leica MZ6 and MZ8 Microscopes Leica stereo zoom microscopes with 10x /21 widefield eyepieces and continuous zoom range (with ratchet stops) from 6.3x to 50x on upright table stand or swing-arm boom stand. Leica M series feature two parallel beam paths and common main objectives parfocally adjusted to provide constant sharpness and stress-free viewing during magnification changes. Leica CLS series is a high performance illuminator with high intensity cold white light light source ring-light that can be directly coupled to the microscope to provide even, flicker-free illumination.