Gilson FC 204 Fraction Collector for Analytical and Preparative Liquid Chromatography

The Gilson FC 204 Fraction Collector is a versatile automated fraction collector designed specifically to interface with liquid chromatography (LC) systems, supporting a wide range of flow rates from analytical to preparative scale. This equipment is essential for precise fractionation critical in molecular diagnostics, bioprocessing workflows, and biotechnology research.

Key technical features include:

• Capacity to hold up to 240 fractions in 13 x 100 mm tubes (racks included) or 176 fractions in 18 x 180 mm tubes (racks not included)
• Compatibility with up to eight shallow or deep-well microplates (racks optional), expanding utility in high-throughput biotech applications
• Advanced peak detection utilizing an adaptive-slope algorithm or millivolt threshold monitoring, allowing targeted collection during chromatography runs
• Programmable with up to 10 customizable time windows to exclude column void volume, equilibration phases, or unwanted peaks, enhancing fraction purity and yield
• Small footprint suitable for operation inside biosafety cabinets, featuring an easy-to-sterilize flow path that minimizes contamination risk, vital for cell imaging and synthetic biology laboratories
• Dual operation modes: standalone keypad control or PC-based control via TRILUTION LC software (not included), providing flexibility for integration into automated molecular cloning and biomanufacturing pipelines

Widely used in clinical diagnostics, biopharmaceutical production pipelines, and research fields requiring precise fractionation such as neuroscience and cell biology, the Gilson FC 204 fraction collector is a reliable tool for enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of liquid chromatography-based fraction collection.