Perkin Elmer Clarus 580 GC MS System with FID, TurboMatrix Headspace 40 Trap Sampler, and Clarus SQ8S Mass Spec

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Integrated GC/MS and FID Analysis for Volatile and Semi-Volatile Compounds

If your laboratory is struggling to detect ultra-trace volatile impurities in complex matrices, the PerkinElmer Clarus 580 GC/MS-FID system offers an elite, dual-detector solution to supercharge your analytical workflow. Equipped with a TurboMatrix Headspace 40 Trap Sampler, this high-performance gas chromatography platform automatically concentrates analytes prior to injection, drastically lowering detection limits for volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Once inside, the sample undergoes parallel analysis via the high-sensitivity Clarus SQ 8 S mass spectrometer (featuring electron ionization up to m/z 1,200) for structural confirmation, while the integrated Flame Ionization Detector (FID) delivers precise, wide-range hydrocarbon quantitation. It is a highly robust, cost-effective workhorse for environmental labs tracking trace VOCs in soil or water, and pharmaceutical facilities conducting critical residual solvent testing or packaging migration studies.

GCMS/FID System with Headspace Sampler Price and Cost of Ownership: Reliable Performance at Lower Cost

Certified refurbished systems typically range from approximately $24,500 to $36,000, offering substantial savings compared to comparable new-generation configurations such as the PerkinElmer Clarus Nova GC with MS 2400 SQ Detector and HS 2400 Trap Autosampler, which commonly range from approximately $115,000 to $145,000 depending on software packages, vacuum systems, and automation options. In addition to acquisition costs, laboratories should consider ongoing operational expenses such as carrier gases, GC columns, septa, liners, headspace vials, syringes, vacuum pump maintenance, ion source cleaning, detector consumables, autosampler servicing, calibration standards, preventive maintenance, software support, and compliance-related qualification services for EPA, USP, FDA, ISO, and cGMP workflows. Long-term ownership considerations may also include turbomolecular pump servicing, replacement electronic components, FID maintenance, headspace trap servicing, and optional service agreements to maintain stable chromatographic performance and dependable mass spectrometry sensitivity in high-throughput laboratory environments. Purchasing a certified refurbished PerkinElmer Clarus 580 GCMS with FID, TurboMatrix Trap 40, and SQ 8 S Mass Spectrometer allows laboratories to significantly reduce ownership costs while still benefiting from automated headspace sampling, reliable GC-MS compound identification, robust hydrocarbon quantitation, and proven long-term analytical performance for routine and regulated laboratory applications.

EPA Method 5021A Using the GC Perkin Elmer Clarus 580 with FID, TurboMatrix Headspace 40 Trap Sampler, and Clarus SQ8S Mass Spec

The PerkinElmer Clarus 580 GC System with Flame Ionization Detector (FID), PerkinElmer TurboMatrix Trap 40 Headspace Sampler, and PerkinElmer SQ 8 S GC/MS System provides a highly effective and reliable analytical platform for laboratories performing EPA Method 5021A for the determination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in soil, solid waste, water, and other sample matrices using equilibrium headspace analysis. This configuration delivers automated headspace sampling, efficient volatile compound extraction, and sensitive GC-MS detection for regulated VOC analysis workflows requiring minimal sample preparation and reduced matrix interference. The TurboMatrix Trap 40 enhances analyte concentration and transfer efficiency from headspace vials to the GC system, improving sensitivity and analytical reproducibility for trace-level VOC measurements. The SQ 8 S Mass Spectrometer provides accurate compound identification and spectral confirmation for target VOCs, while the integrated FID offers additional hydrocarbon quantitation capability and analytical flexibility for petroleum-related compounds. The Clarus 580 GC platform delivers stable temperature control, low carryover, and reliable chromatographic reproducibility critical for high-throughput environmental testing laboratories. Combined with automated sample introduction, strong analytical sensitivity, and dependable long-term operational performance, the PerkinElmer Clarus 580 GCMS with FID, TurboMatrix Trap 40, and SQ 8 S Mass Spectrometer provides laboratories with excellent analytical confidence and workflow efficiency for EPA Method 5021A VOC analysis applications.

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.