Agilent 1260 1200 Infinity HPLC with Variable Wavelength Detector (VWD) and Binary Pump

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Precision UV Analysis for High-Performance Liquid Chromatography

If your laboratory is struggling with broad peak resolution or slow gradient response times during routine screening, the Agilent 1260 Infinity HPLC system equipped with a Variable Wavelength Detector (VWD) and Binary Pump delivers the precise, high-pressure performance your assays demand. Driven by a robust 1260 Infinity Binary Pump operating at pressures up to 600 bar, this system features a low-delay-volume design that minimizes gradient dispersion to generate rapid, low-pulsation solvent gradients at flow rates up to 5 mL/min. The accompanying Variable Wavelength Detector provides highly sensitive, programmable UV monitoring from 190 to 600 nm, ensuring sharper peaks, exceptional baseline stability, and highly repeatable quantitative accuracy for your target compounds. It is an industry-standard, cost-effective workhorse perfectly optimized for pharmaceutical stability studies, high-throughput dissolution testing, environmental pesticide mapping, and any analytical laboratory requiring rugged, day-in-day-out chromatographic performance.

Agilent 1260 1200 Infinity HPLC VWD System Price and Cost of Ownership: Reliable Performance at Lower Cost

Certified refurbished systems typically range from approximately $30,000 to $40,000, offering substantial savings compared to a comparable new Agilent 1260 Infinity III LC system with a VWD and Binary Pump, which typically costs approximately $80,000 to $85,000 depending on configuration and software options. Beyond the initial acquisition cost, laboratories should account for ongoing operational expenses such as HPLC columns, solvents, mobile phase preparation, pump seals, check valves, autosampler consumables, deuterium lamp replacement, calibration standards, software licensing, preventive maintenance, and compliance-related qualification services. Long-term ownership costs remain manageable due to the proven reliability of the Agilent 1260 platform, widespread availability of replacement parts, and straightforward maintenance procedures. Purchasing a certified refurbished Agilent 1260 HPLC with VWD, 1200 ALS, and Binary Pump allows laboratories to significantly reduce capital expenditures while benefiting from precise gradient performance, reliable UV-Vis detection, automated sample handling, and robust chromatographic reproducibility for applications including pharmaceutical quality control, environmental monitoring, food testing, chemical analysis, and routine regulatory compliance workflows.

EPA 447.0: Determination of Chlorophylls a and b and Identification of Other Pigments of Interest in Marine and Freshwater Algae with the Agilent 1260 1200 Infinity LC System with VWD and Binary Pump

The Agilent 1260 HPLC System with a Variable Wavelength Detector (VWD), Agilent 1200 Series Autosampler, and Binary Pump provides an excellent platform for EPA Method 447.0, supporting the determination of chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and the identification of other photosynthetic pigments in marine and freshwater algae. The Binary Pump delivers precise gradient formation and solvent control, enabling efficient separation of chlorophylls, carotenoids, and accessory pigments commonly used in algal community characterization and water quality assessments. The VWD provides sensitive UV-Vis detection at pigment-specific wavelengths, allowing accurate quantitation of chlorophyll concentrations and reliable monitoring of pigment profiles. The Agilent 1200 Autosampler enhances analytical reproducibility through consistent sample injection, supporting high-throughput environmental monitoring and research workflows. Laboratories benefit from excellent chromatographic resolution, stable retention times, and dependable quantitative performance when analyzing complex algal extracts from lakes, rivers, reservoirs, estuaries, and coastal environments. Combined with proven Agilent reliability, robust gradient capabilities, and accurate pigment analysis, the Agilent 1260 HPLC with VWD and Binary Pump provides a dependable solution for EPA 447.0 applications involving algal biomass assessment, eutrophication studies, harmful algal bloom investigations, and aquatic ecosystem monitoring.

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.