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Solid Phase Extraction for Water Analysis – EconoTrace® Automated SPE System
Solid Phase Extraction for water analysis is critical to ensuring accurate, reliable results in environmental and regulatory testing. The EconoTrace® Parallel Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) System is a fully automated, modular platform specifically engineered for drinking water methods such as EPA 525.3, EPA 527, and other regulated protocols. It processes up to 8 samples in parallel, integrating extraction, nitrogen drying, and concentration into a seamless automated workflow—minimizing operator error and contamination while maximizing throughput and reproducibility.
Unlike manual or semi-automated systems, the EconoTrace delivers full Solid Phase Extraction for water analysis in a single platform. Users simply load samples, and the system automatically manages flow control, drying, and elution—delivering final extracts directly into the SuperVap™ Concentrator. Extracts are reduced to final volume in a 15 mL centrifuge tube, ready for GC-MS or LC-MS analysis, ensuring streamlined prep from sample to instrument.
Solid Phase Extraction for water analysis using EconoTrace not only reduces solvent and glassware usage but also improves lab efficiency and ensures method compliance—making it a cost-effective, time-saving solution for any high-throughput lab.
For a deeper understanding of the dangers of contaminated water and why accurate analysis is critical, refer to this EPA article on drinking water contaminants.
Benefits
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Time-Saving: Accelerates sample prep for higher daily throughput
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Cost-Effective: Reduces solvent use, labor, and consumables
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Reliable Results: Consistent recoveries and high reproducibility
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Ease of Use: Simple interface with minimal training required
Key Features:
Key Features:
Key Features:
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Modular and Expandable Design: The system’s modular architecture allows laboratories to start with a two-sample configuration and scale up to eight samples as throughput needs grow.
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Automated Sample Processing: Replaces traditional manual SPE workflows and outdated liquid-liquid extraction techniques with fully automated processing, significantly reducing hands-on time and the potential for human error.
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Integrated Workflow: Consolidates extraction, nitrogen drying, and concentration into a seamless automated process—streamlining total sample preparation from raw sample to final extract.
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Positive Pressure Fluid Delivery: Uses pressurized flow to maintain consistent flow rates and reduce the risk of SPE cartridge clogging, ensuring high reproducibility and dependable performance.
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User-Friendly Interface: Equipped with a built-in touchscreen capable of storing up to 100 programmable methods—no external computer required. Ideal for routine EPA method execution.
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Compact Footprint: Engineered to fit easily in laboratories with limited bench space, without compromising performance or automation capabilities.
The EconoTrace® Parallel SPE System is designed to meet the demands of modern environmental laboratories conducting drinking water analysis using approved EPA solid phase extraction methods (such as EPA 525.3, 527, and 541). Its automation delivers greater throughput, consistency, and compliance—making it an ideal choice for reliable and efficient routine testing.
Product Description
Automated Solid Phase Extraction for Drinking Water Analysis
The EconoTrace® Parallel Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) System is a fully automated, modular solution designed to enhance laboratory productivity by streamlining sample preparation for regulated drinking water methods such as EPA Method 525.3, EPA Method 527, and others. Capable of processing up to 8 samples simultaneously, this system combines extraction, drying, and concentration into a single automated workflow—minimizing human error, reducing contamination risks, and improving reproducibility.
Designed as an economical and scalable platform, the EconoTrace system replaces outdated manual SPE techniques and semi-automated systems, significantly improving efficiency, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
Simply load samples onto the system and start the automated process. The instrument controls flow rate during sample loading, applies nitrogen drying, and elutes analytes directly into the SuperVap Concentrator, where extracts are reduced to final volume in a 15 mL centrifuge tube—ready for GC-MS or LC-MS analysis.
By integrating multiple preparation steps into one automated solution, EconoTrace reduces solvent usage, eliminates unnecessary glassware, and increases throughput—delivering high-quality, reproducible results for drinking water testing.
Benefits
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Time-Saving: Speeds up sample preparation, allowing labs to process more samples in less time.
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Cost-Effective: Reduces labor, solvent, and consumable costs with efficient automation.
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Reliable Results: Ensures consistent recoveries and reproducibility across multiple batches.
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Ease of Use: Intuitive user interface with minimal training required for operation.
Key Features:
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Modular and Expandable Design: The system’s modular architecture allows laboratories to start with a two-sample configuration and scale up to eight samples as throughput needs grow.
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Automated Sample Processing: Replaces traditional manual SPE workflows and outdated liquid-liquid extraction techniques with fully automated processing, significantly reducing hands-on time and the potential for human error.
-
Integrated Workflow: Consolidates extraction, nitrogen drying, and concentration into a seamless automated process—streamlining total sample preparation from raw sample to final extract.
-
Positive Pressure Fluid Delivery: Uses pressurized flow to maintain consistent flow rates and reduce the risk of SPE cartridge clogging, ensuring high reproducibility and dependable performance.
-
User-Friendly Interface: Equipped with a built-in touchscreen capable of storing up to 100 programmable methods—no external computer required. Ideal for routine EPA method execution.
-
Compact Footprint: Engineered to fit easily in laboratories with limited bench space, without compromising performance or automation capabilities.
The EconoTrace® Parallel SPE System is designed to meet the demands of modern environmental laboratories conducting drinking water analysis using approved EPA solid phase extraction methods (such as EPA 525.3, 527, and 541). Its automation delivers greater throughput, consistency, and compliance—making it an ideal choice for reliable and efficient routine testing.
