Application-Ready Configuration
Your GC/MS system will be configured and tested for your specific analytical needs. Whether you’re performing environmental analysis using EPA methods, forensic toxicology screening, flavor and fragrance profiling, or pharmaceutical impurity testing, we optimize each system’s configuration to deliver the performance required for your specific matrices and target analytes. Our service engineers understand the critical performance parameters that affect your analytical results – from chromatographic resolution and peak shape to mass spectral quality and detection limits.
Each GC/MS system undergoes rigorous mass spectrometry-specific testing beyond standard GC validation. You will receive comprehensive documentation including:
Mass Spectrometer Performance Metrics
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Mass calibration and resolution verification across the full mass range
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Sensitivity specifications using standard test compounds (BFB, DFTPP, or OFN)
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Ion source stability and reproducibility measurements
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Spectral accuracy validation against NIST library standards
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Detection limit verification for your target applications
Chromatographic Integration Performance
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Retention time reproducibility across multiple injections
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Peak area precision and linearity testing
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Temperature programming accuracy and reproducibility data
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Injection port and transfer line temperature stability measurements
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Column bleed profile characterization
System Integration Testing
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Complete system leak check results with helium leak detector
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Vacuum performance metrics and pump-down curves
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Autotune reports demonstrating optimal source and analyzer parameters
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MSD ChemStation or MassHunter method validation
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Full system integration testing ensuring seamless GC-MS communication
Comprehensive Component Replacement
What's Included with Every Refurbished GC/MS System
Every refurbished GC/MS system includes extensive replacement of critical components to ensure optimal performance:
New Electron Multipliers
Factory-new electron multipliers ensure optimal sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratios, providing reliable detection capabilities across the full mass range
New Filaments
Fresh tungsten-rhenium filaments guarantee consistent ionization efficiency and extended operational lifetime
New Ion Source Repeller
Replacement of the repeller assembly ensures proper ion acceleration and focusing for enhanced mass spectral quality
New Vacuum Hoses
Complete replacement of all vacuum lines eliminates potential leak points and maintains optimal vacuum levels critical for mass spectrometer performance
Rebuilt Rough Pump with Fresh Oil
Comprehensive rough pump rebuilding includes new vanes, seals, and fresh pump oil, ensuring reliable fore-vacuum performance and extended pump life
New Seals Throughout System
All system seals including turbo pump seals, analyzer seals, and interface seals are replaced to maintain system integrity
New Inlet Components:
- Fresh gold seals, ferrules, and O-rings ensure leak-free sample introduction
- Selection of appropriate inlet liners for your specific applications, ensuring optimal sample transfer and minimal active site interactions
- High-temperature, low-bleed septa for consistent injection performance
New Custom Built PC Data Systems with 27" Displays
Modern computing platforms with current operating systems, configured with the latest MassHunter or ChemStation software, paired with high-resolution 27-inch monitors for enhanced data visualization and analysis
Warranty and Expert Support
All GC/MS systems come with an AIM warranty ensuring lasting performance for many years to come. Our warranty program reflects our confidence in the quality of our refurbishment process and commitment to your laboratory’s success. Technical support is available from the same experienced team that refurbished your system, ensuring continuity and deep familiarity with your instrument’s configuration and performance characteristics.