CTC Analytics has - in collaboration with SGE Analytical Science - released the new XCHANGE® option which is fully implemented on the PAL-xt platforms. Automated syringe exchange enables new application possibilities with enhanced flexibility.
The XCHANGE® coupling system secures and locks the syringe in place. This is achieved by a mating mechanical piece that captures the syringe and a magnet that automatically aligns – eliminating the need for springs, screws, or alignment gauges. Once engaged the syringe is locked into position requiring zero holding force.
The main features are:
• Injection of small and large volumes in one sample sequence
• Adding of internal standards without cross contamination
• Preventative exchange of syringe when using harmful media
• Choice of 9 different syringe volumes
The required PAL XCHANGE upgrade kit is available from CTC distributors worldwide, and replacement syringes are available from SGE.

