Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Launches the Nexis GC-2060, Advancing Efficiency and Uptime in Gas Chromatography

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Shimadzu Scientific Instruments introduces the Nexis GC-2060 gas chromatograph, the latest evolution of Shimadzu’s flagship GC platform. Designed to maximize uptime, streamline workflows and improve laboratory efficiency, the Nexis GC-2060 delivers enhanced support for both routine and evolving analyses. The Nexis GC-2060 is designed for research and development and quality control analyses across a wide range of applications, including energy, chemicals, food, environmental testing and pharmaceuticals.

Marking the 70th anniversary of Shimadzu Corporation’s development of Japan’s first gas chromatograph, the Nexis GC-2060 builds on that legacy of innovation to offer a range of laboratory workflow support functions tailored to today’s operational and productivity needs.

New features of the Nexis GC-2060 include:

  • Flame Ionization Detector (FID) with sensitivity enhanced by ~20 % over previous models and a minimum detection limit of 1.0 pgC/sec. In addition, it is the world’s first multi-mode FID, equipped with Hy/Ox and Hy/Air modes for the flexible selection of detector gases.
  • Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) with 25% improved detection limit, with a minimum detectable quantity of 300 pg/mL. This redesigned TCD uses single-filament technology to significantly reduce start-up time. This TCD also stabilizes quickly and delivers accurate, repeatable results for a variety of gas and inorganic analyses.
  • Multimode Injection (MMI) unit featuring five distinct injection modes for versatility that allows a single GC to accommodate a wide range of analytical needs. The Nexis GC-2060 MMI supports split/splitless; programmable temperature vaporization (PTV); direct injection; large-volume injection (LVI); and thermal desorption/extraction injections in a single module.
  • Automatic Eco-Operation function that learns analytical patterns from operating history and performs optimal eco-friendly operation. The system delivers maximum performance during analysis and automatically switches to energy-saving (Eco Idling) mode during standby. In addition, the software displays the amount of gas and power savings, CO2 emissions reductions, and cost savings.
  • Enhanced expandability that maintains the same instrument footprint as previous models while increasing the number of pretreatment units, sample injection ports and detectors that operators can install. This enables highly flexible system configurations tailored to diverse needs, such as parallel operation with dual-line analysis using the same setup, multi-application coverage with a single GC and high-speed analysis.

Multiple design functions, including one-touch injection unit access, tool-free column installation, automated startup and shutdown, and automated column conditioning, simplify operation for users of all skill levels. Easy maintenance with on-demand support and troubleshooting, plus an intuitive software interface, help to maximize uptime.