SIL-10AP Sample Changer

Optimise your analytical productivity with the Shimadzu SIL-10-AP Sample Changer

The Shimadzu SIL-10-AP sample changer has been developed to meet the growing demands of analytical laboratories for speed, flexibility and reliability. By integrating state-of-the-art sample preparation features with extended injection capacity, it offers superior performance for both standard and semi-preparative applications. With an injection time of only 40 seconds for a volume of 10 μL and a recovery time of just 2 minutes after line rinsing, the SIL-10-AP drastically reduces analysis time and significantly increases sample throughput.

Flexibility is at the heart of the SIL-10-AP's design. It can process up to 192 samples using two 96-well microplates or use different vial formats, ranging from microtubes to 13 mL vials. This adaptability allows the system to be used for both routine analysis and semi-preparative work, making this instrument particularly valuable in diverse laboratory environments. In addition, the wide range of injection volumes available, from 1 μL to 5000 μL as standard, ensures a perfect fit for every type of analysis.

Accuracy and repeatability are critical for laboratories, and the SIL-10-AP excels in these areas. It offers injection volume accuracy with an RSD of less than 1%, ensuring reproducible and highly reliable results, which are essential for quantitative analyses. The flexible needle rinsing system before and after each injection minimises the risk of cross-contamination, helping to maintain high analytical purity throughout the sample series.

By integrating automated dilution and reagent addition features, the SIL-10-AP also facilitates sample preparation directly on the instrument, reducing human error and time-consuming manual tasks. This integrated processing capability makes analysis faster and more secure, while increasing overall laboratory efficiency. In addition to its technical qualities, the SIL-10-AP is compact and ergonomic, fitting easily onto benches without compromising workspace.

Designed to complement Shimadzu's high-performance liquid chromatographs , the SIL-10-AP is a strategic choice for laboratories seeking to optimise their analytical capabilities while ensuring high quality standards. Combining robustness, adaptability and precision, it is the ideal partner for modern analytical environments.

• Injection method: Fixed loop or variable volume injection
• Injection volume: 1 μL to 5000 μL (standard), options for 1 μL to 400 μL or 1 μL to 2000 μL
• Number of samples:
  • 100 samples with 1.5 mL vials (60 with optional cooler)
  • 80 samples with 4 mL vials (50 with optional cooler)
  • 25 samples with 13 mL vials
  • 192 samples with two 96-well microplates
• Injection volume accuracy: RSD ≤ 1% (10 μL injection)
• Number of repeated injections: Maximum 30 per sample
• Needle rinsing: Programmable before and after injection
• Operating temperature range: 4 °C to 35 °C
• Operating pH range: pH 1 to pH 10
• Main dimensions: 260 mm (W) x 280 mm (H) x 420 mm (D)
• Weight: 19 kg (main unit), 4 kg (syringe unit)
• Power supply: AC 110V/230V, 100 VA, 50/60 Hz