Shimadzu Scientific Instruments announced the release of the TD-30 series of thermal desorption systems. These pretreatment, sample introduction units will be available for use with Shimadzu’s new Nexis GC-2030 Gas Chromatograph as well as its entire GCMS product line. Their main function is for the analysis of trace components in such industries as environmental, chemical, food, and automotive.

The TD-30 series consists of two models, TD-30 and TD-30R. The TD-30 is equipped with a 60-sample carousel. The TD-30R has the ability to hold 120 samples, the largest capacity in the industry, making it well-suited to large-volume automated analysis. Both are equipped with a retrapping function that allows split samples desorbed from the tube and loaded into the GCMS to be trapped again for potential re-measurement. 

A software function maintains a record of consumables and maintenance parts usage, which helps to minimize downtime by ensuring appropriate parts are in stock. In addition, the TD-30 models feature a built-in tube protection sensor, which significantly reduces tube damage during cap removal. The TD-30R also offers the option for a barcode reader, which enables reliable sample management and verification of tubing conditions during an analysis. 

The Shimadzu TD-30 series systems can be used for a variety of applications. These include the analysis of toxic atmospheric pollutants, flavor components in food products, the air in cleanrooms, and foul odors from products. Other applications include the analysis of toxic substances in the atmosphere and substances responsible for sick house syndrome, and analysis of automotive interior materials and electrical equipment materials, where the detection of compounds with a wide range of boiling points is required.