Agilent 7820A GC System with FID and 7693 Autosampler

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Reliable High-Throughput Gas Chromatography for Routine Quality Control Laboratories

If your laboratory requires a dependable workhorse for routine testing without paying for unneeded hardware extras, the Agilent 7820A GC configured with a Flame Ionization Detector (FID) and 7693 Autosampler delivers an unbeatable balance of performance and cost efficiency. Driven by full digital Electronic Pneumatic Control (EPC) with 0.01 psi pressure resolution and a fast-ramping oven reaching up to 425°C, this system guarantees exceptional retention time stability and sharp chromatographic peaks run after run. The streamlined 5-button front keypad minimizes user error on the bench, while the automated Agilent 7693 liquid injector eliminates manual pipetting variability to maximize sample throughput. Paired with a versatile Split/Splitless (S/SL) inlet and a high-sensitivity, auto-ranging FID, this robust platform handles concentrated raw materials and trace-level samples with equal ease. It serves as an indispensable tool for pharmaceutical QC labs executing raw material testing, environmental facilities running EPA methods for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and food or chemical plants managing routine flavor profiling and product purity pipelines on a practical budget.

Agilent 7820A GC Price and Cost of Ownership: Reliable Performance at Lower Cost

Certified refurbished Agilent 7820A GC systems with FID and 7693 Autosampler typically range from approximately $11,000 to $16,500, providing substantial savings compared to purchasing a comparable new Agilent 8860 Gas Chromatograph System with FID and 7693 Autosampler, which is commonly priced around $32,500. Beyond the initial acquisition cost, laboratories should consider ongoing operational expenses such as carrier and detector gases, analytical columns, septa, liners, syringes, autosampler consumables, detector maintenance, calibration standards, preventive maintenance, software support, and replacement electronic or pneumatic components. Long-term ownership considerations may also include injector servicing, FID jet cleaning, autosampler maintenance, compliance-related qualification support, and optional service contracts to maintain consistent chromatographic performance in regulated laboratory environments. Purchasing a certified refurbished Agilent 7820A GC System with FID and 7693 Autosampler allows laboratories to significantly reduce capital expenditures while still achieving reliable analytical performance, automated sample handling, and dependable long-term operation for high-throughput gas chromatography workflows.

EPA Method 8015 Using Agilent 7820A GC System with FID and 7693 Autosampler

The Agilent 7820A Gas Chromatograph System with FID and Agilent 7693 Autosampler provides a reliable and efficient solution for laboratories performing EPA Method 8015 for the analysis of nonhalogenated organics using GC/FID. This configuration delivers excellent chromatographic separation, stable retention times, and highly sensitive flame ionization detection for compounds such as hydrocarbons, gasoline-range organics, diesel-range organics, alcohols, ketones, and other volatile or semi-volatile nonhalogenated compounds commonly analyzed in environmental samples. The Agilent 7820A GC platform offers dependable electronic pneumatic control and consistent oven temperature performance, while the 7693 Autosampler improves workflow efficiency through automated, reproducible sample injections that reduce operator variability and increase throughput. The FID provides a wide linear dynamic range and strong sensitivity for hydrocarbon analysis, making the system well-suited for soil, groundwater, wastewater, and industrial contamination testing workflows aligned with EPA Method 8015 quality control requirements. Combined with its reliable long-term operation, low maintenance design, and dependable chromatographic reproducibility, this configuration offers laboratories an effective and cost-efficient platform for routine environmental GC/FID analysis.

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.