CAMAG Linomat 5

The CAMAG Linomat 5 has been designed for the application of samples in the form of narrow bands.

Particularly for the analysis of synthesis mixtures, it is advantageous to start with compact, narrow sample application zones as they guarantee optimum resolution for a given planar chromatographic system. The CAMAG Linomat 5 uses the spray-on technique for applying samples onto the chromatogram layer as narrow bands.

This permits the application of larger sample volumes than is possible with contact sample transfer, as the solvent almost completely evaporates during the process. Even when strongly polar solvents are used, for example, methanolic or aqueous solutions, the application zones remain compact and narrow.

When larger volumes are required especially in preparative applications, a 500 µL syringe can be used instead of the standard 100 µL dosage syringe. A further advantage of the Linomat 5 is its self-adjusting plate support. It allows the use of layers differing in thickness without re-adjusting the spray nozzle. This feature makes the Linomat 5 particularly attractive for preparative applications, when several operators employing different layers may want to use the same sample application device.