Agilent 5975C VL Diffusion Pump TAD Triple-Axis MSD G3170A

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Price and cost of ownership of Agilent 5975C VL Diffusion Pump TAD Triple-Axis MSD G3170A

Investing in the Agilent 5975C VL Diffusion Pump Triple-Axis MSD (G3170A) provides laboratories with a reliable and cost-effective solution for advanced GC/MS analysis across environmental, food safety, forensic, and industrial applications. A new system is typically priced around $90,000, while a certified refurbished unit averages approximately $21,000, offering substantial savings without compromising analytical performance. This configuration features enhanced chemical inertness, a diffusion pump for stable high-vacuum operation, and a Triple-Axis Detector (TAD) that improves signal-to-noise ratio for trace-level detection. Ongoing costs include consumables such as ion source components, filaments, GC columns, and carrier gases, along with routine maintenance of the vacuum system. Software updates and preventative servicing are also important for maintaining uptime and consistent results. A refurbished unit with verified performance and warranty offers a practical way to expand GC/MS capabilities while staying within budget.

Flexible GC/MS Configurations with the Agilent 5975C VL for Regulatory Testing

The Agilent 5975C VL Diffusion Pump Triple-Axis MSD (G3170A) is a dependable GC/MS detector designed for integration with systems such as the Agilent 6890N GC, Agilent 7890A GC, and Agilent 7890B GC, supporting a wide range of sample introduction techniques including manual injection, autosamplers like the Agilent 7683 Autosampler or Agilent 7693 Autosampler, purge and trap systems, and headspace samplers. Its diffusion pump design provides stable, robust vacuum performance, while the triple-axis detector enhances signal stability and reduces background noise, making it well suited for routine and regulatory testing across environmental, food, pharmaceutical, and forensic matrices. The system can be configured for applications such as VOC analysis using purge and trap under EPA Method 502.2 and EPA Method 524.3, semi-volatile analysis under EPA Method 8270D, and residual solvent testing via headspace in accordance with USP <467>, while also supporting workflows aligned with EPA Method 8015 and AOAC pesticide residue methods. Although turbo pump systems may offer faster vacuum recovery for high-throughput environments, the 5975C VL remains a reliable and cost-effective solution, delivering consistent, reproducible performance for both regulatory compliance and routine analytical workflows.