Agilent 1100 HPLC System with VWD and QuatPump

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Flexible Quaternary Gradient Capability for Cost-Effective Routine HPLC Analysis

If your laboratory requires a balance of analytical flexibility and cost-effective operation, the Agilent 1100 HPLC System with a Variable Wavelength Detector (VWD) and Quaternary Pump is a proven solution for routine quantitative analysis. Widely recognized as one of the industry's most dependable HPLC workhorses, this configuration is ideal for laboratories performing validated methods on known target compounds. The Variable Wavelength Detector (VWD) monitors a single user-selected wavelength with excellent sensitivity, low baseline noise, and outstanding quantitative precision, making it an economical alternative to a Diode Array Detector (DAD) when full-spectrum analysis is unnecessary. The Quaternary Pump enables precise low-pressure mixing of up to four mobile phases, allowing laboratories to keep multiple solvent reservoirs permanently connected for rapid method changes and complex gradient separations. Instead of manually exchanging solvent bottles and re-priming the system between analyses, operators can switch seamlessly between different analytical methods through software, improving productivity while minimizing downtime. This capability is especially valuable for pharmaceutical quality control, environmental testing, food and beverage analysis, chemical laboratories, and contract testing facilities that routinely perform multiple validated assays. Combining proven Agilent reliability, versatile quaternary gradient capability, and low operating costs, the Agilent 1100 HPLC System with VWD and Quaternary Pump remains one of the most practical and cost-effective platforms for high-throughput routine HPLC workflows.

Agilent 1100 HPLC with QuatPump and VWD Price and Cost of Ownership: Reliable Performance at Lower Cost

The Agilent 1100 HPLC System with a Variable Wavelength Detector (VWD) and Quaternary Pump offers an outstanding combination of analytical performance, method flexibility, and low total cost of ownership for routine HPLC laboratories. Certified refurbished systems are typically available for $8,500 to $17,495, while a comparable new Agilent 1260 Infinity III HPLC System (Quaternary/VWD Configuration) generally ranges from $32,000 to $45,000, allowing laboratories to significantly reduce initial capital expenditures while maintaining dependable chromatographic performance. Beyond the acquisition savings, the Agilent 1100 platform is renowned for its rugged engineering, long service life, and extensive worldwide installed base, ensuring affordable replacement parts, including pump seals, pistons, check valves, injector components, degasser membranes, UV lamps, and flow cells, remain readily available from multiple suppliers. The Quaternary Pump's proven mechanical design and the VWD's durable optical system help minimize maintenance requirements while providing years of reliable operation for routine quantitative analyses. Broad third-party service support and straightforward in-house preventative maintenance further reduce long-term operating expenses by minimizing downtime and eliminating costly manufacturer service contracts. Every certified refurbished system is professionally inspected, refurbished, calibrated, and performance tested to verify reliable operation before shipment, providing laboratories with a validated, production-ready HPLC solution at a fraction of the cost of buying new. For pharmaceutical, environmental, food and beverage, chemical, biotechnology, and academic laboratories, a certified refurbished Agilent 1100 HPLC System with VWD and Quaternary Pump delivers exceptional return on investment, dependable analytical performance, and outstanding long-term operating value.

Agilent 1100 HPLC-VWD Detector and Quaternary Pump | Reliable UV-Vis Platform for Complex Analytes

The Agilent 1100 HPLC System with Variable Wavelength Detector (VWD) and Quaternary Pump is a reliable, high-performance chromatography platform trusted across environmental, pharmaceutical, and food testing laboratories. Commonly used in methods such as EPA 8310, EPA 549.2, and EPA 8330 B, as well as USP and EP pharmaceutical assays, it delivers accurate quantitation and consistent retention times for complex analytes such as PAHs, haloacetonitriles, and organic acids, leveraging its broad 190–600 nm detection range and precise quaternary solvent delivery to support both isocratic and gradient workflows while ensuring optimal reproducibility and low baseline noise. The modular 7-piece design, which typically includes the Quaternary Pump, VWD, Degasser, Autosampler, Column Compartment (or Column Heating unit), Solvent Tray, and Control Unit (PC/Controller), offers superior operational flexibility. Seamlessly integrated with Agilent ChemStation or OpenLAB software, the system provides compliant data management and streamlined automation, offering the foundational technical controls necessary for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance; Amptius-certified systems are fully refurbished, tested, and warrantied, offering a dependable, cost-effective solution for high-throughput laboratories demanding precision and long-term reliability.

AMP Tech Analytical Solutions for Academic Research and Grant-Funded Laboratories

At AMPTIUS | AMP Tech Instruments, we support the advancement of scientific education and innovation by providing cost-effective analytical instruments tailored to the unique budget constraints of the academic sector. Every pre-owned system in our inventory is independently evaluated and fully verified within our in-house testing laboratory, making our AMP Tech Certified equipment an ideal choice for university chemistry departments, core facilities, and researchers optimizing limited grant funding. Because academic applications vary heavily from undergraduate teaching labs to complex graduate research, we precisely document each unique listing to ensure the specific components align with your educational goals or specific institutional SOPs. To guarantee that your system includes the exact module configuration required for your research methodology and to align with your university’s procurement process or funding timeline, we highly encourage you to connect directly with our active sales management team or request a customized quote before purchase.