Compact GC helping universities teach chromatography without the cost

Teaching labs and small research groups need hands-on chromatography, not long waits for instrument time. Many still rely on oversized or ageing systems that are hard to timetable and expensive to run. The Ellutia 200 Series GC gives departments a practical option: a compact, single-channel gas chromatograph that’s easy to set up, simple to use, and priced for education. 

The origin story is straightforward. Ellutia designed the 200 Series for teaching first: small and light enough to move between rooms or store when space is tight, but with the performance staff expect from a full-size system. In use, universities found the capability matched larger, costlier instruments, while the lower entry cost and easy operation made it a strong fit for labs starting GC for the first time. Recent case studies (Cranfield and Surrey) show how teams put the system in front of students and keep it running through busy terms.

For research groups, a secondary GC takes routine runs off shared GC-MS systems, reducing queues and allowing more students to spend time at the bench. For teaching teams, complete education packages bring together the instrument, columns, gases/plumbing, consumables, lesson packs, installation, and training—so the system is ready to run upon delivery.

To learn more about the 200 series GC please click here.  For further details on how the GC fits into higher education, you can download the Gas Chromatography for Teaching & Research — 200 Series Buyer’s Guide and share it with your technical team.

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