SPINCON Aerosol Bio Sampler (DTBD118)
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The SPINCON is a high flow, high volume liquid based cyclonic impinger that has been effectively used under chemical based aerosol collection conditions.
SPINCON is known as a wet sampler for collecting biological particles and chemical compounds, ranging from bacteria and molds to nerve agents and trace vapors from explosives.
If you've ever been to a Super Bowl game, a World Series, or a presidential inauguration, you probably didn't realize this small red box, about the size of a carry-on bag, was watching over you sampling the environment for chemical and biological hazards.
In a test between four leading aerosol collectors, the SPINCON was shown to demonstrate superior collection performance. For example, in the test for total spore collection, the SPINCON collected 147,001 spores, while the nearest competitor collected only 9,348 spores, followed by 6,207 and 3,520 respectfully.
This represents a 10:1 ratio in favor of the technology used in the SPINCON for aerosol collection requirements. With its ability to collect adequate sample samples within a short, ten minute timeframe, the SPINCON leads the way with current aerosol collection technologies.
A New Kind of Sampler
A SPINCON is suitable for almost any sampling task
The SPINCON samples air at a rate of 450 L/minute. It can be operated in either single sample or continuous monitoring mode. The SPINCON can sample any level of target in the air and achieve sample concentrations that can be analyzed, making it suitable for virtually any airsampling mtask. This capacity is made possible by combining a high sampling rate with the ability to concentrate the analyte in a small volume of liquid, aided by high collection efficiency and the ability to vary sampling time. Because of its patented wet concentrator design, the SPINCON can achieve a highly concentrated sample of particulates that wet cyclone designs cannot achieve, dramatically increasing the probability of detecting a hazard. And because it is not an impinger, it is far less likely to damage or destroy spores in the collection process, a factor which may be critical if confirmatory cultures are required.
Unsurpassed Collection and Concentration
Validated by independent testing agencies
Data collected by research laboratories and the U.S. military, from both indoor and outdoor environments, show the SPINCON to be superior to other commercial air samplers. It produces a higher concentration of the target analyte in a significantly shorter time. The concentrated liquid sample collected by the SPINCON is ideal for use with most detection technologies and platforms. Validating data show that the SPINCON efficiently collects and concentrates, in a liquid medium, micron and submicron bioaerosol particles, such as molds, pollen, fungi, bacteria, viruses, and bacteriophages. It also has proven successful in capturing a wide variety of compounds, including low and moderate vapor-pressure chemical compounds.
Attributes of the SPINCON
• High collection efficiency and collection rate
The very high flow rate of 450 L/minute, when coupled with high collection efficiency across a very broad range of particle sizes, gives the SPINCON superior collection rates. The ability to vary sampling time makes it the ideal choice for both intermittent and continuous monitoring application
• Ability to concentrate and retain particles in solution
The ability to concentrate and keep particles in the sample makes it possible to achieve sample concentrations of the target many times higher than what is in the air. This allows the SPINCON to produce samples that are well within the detection limits of most sensitive detection devices, even if the agent sought is in low ambient concentrations.
• Very broad range of particle sizes captured
The SPINCON is designed to capture the widest range of bioaerosols,particulate matter, and soluble vapors. The patented cyclonic function of the SPINCON allows it to collect particles down to 0.2 microns (submicron) and even trace vapors from explosives.
• Proven technology with excellent reliability
The SPINCON is currently used in several military applications, in mailrooms and offices, a major urban biodetection system, laboratories, clean rooms, and event monitoring. It has shown superior performance and reliability in multiple environments. It is the machine of choice for both of the prime contractors competing for the biodetection system for the U.S. Postal Service. SPINCON performance has been verified at Dugway Proving Grounds, Plum Island, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Battelle Labs, Lawrence Livermore Labs, Midwest Research Institute, and several major universities. With a history of successful deployments, the SPINCON is an excellent selection for any air sampling need.
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