Customized SPE Cartridge
Our customized SPE cartridges are precision-engineered to meet your exact analytical requirements. Design your ideal cartridge by selecting size, filter material, and sorbent combinations tailored to your target analytes and sample matrices for optimal extraction efficiency.
Customization Options
Cartridge Sizes Available
Choose the optimal cartridge volume and bed mass for your sample throughput:
- 1mL Cartridges - 50mg, 100mg, 200mg bed mass | Ideal for small volume samples (1-5mL)
- 3mL Cartridges - 200mg, 500mg bed mass | Standard for most applications (10-50mL samples)
- 6mL Cartridges - 500mg, 1000mg bed mass | Medium volume samples (50-250mL)
- 12mL Cartridges - 2000mg bed mass | Large volume environmental samples (500mL-1L)
- 20mL Cartridges - 5000mg bed mass | Ultra-high capacity for demanding applications
- 60mL Cartridges - 10,000mg bed mass | Bulk water analysis and industrial monitoring
Filter Filament Materials
Select frit materials based on solvent compatibility and chemical resistance:
- Polyethylene (PE) Frits - Standard option for aqueous and most organic solvents | Temperature stable to 80°C
- PTFE (Teflon) Frits - Exceptional chemical resistance for aggressive solvents | Non-wetting properties
- Polypropylene (PP) Frits - Broad solvent compatibility | Autoclavable for sterile applications
- Glass Fiber Frits - Minimal extractables | Ideal for trace organic analysis and LC-MS applications
- Stainless Steel Frits - High mechanical strength | For high-pressure applications and reusable systems
Sorbent Chemistries - Single Phase
Individual sorbent phases for targeted extraction:
- C18 (Octadecyl) - Non-polar compounds, PAHs, PCBs, pesticides
- C8 (Octyl) - Moderately polar compounds, less retention than C18
- HLB (Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance) - Universal polymer for acidic, basic, and neutral compounds
- WAX (Weak Anion Exchange) - Acidic compounds, herbicides, organic acids
- WCX (Weak Cation Exchange) - Basic compounds, amines, alkaloids
- SAX (Strong Anion Exchange) - Strongly acidic compounds over wide pH range
- SCX (Strong Cation Exchange) - Strongly basic compounds, quaternary amines
- Silica - Normal phase, polar compounds, lipids
- Florisil - Pesticide analysis, pigment removal
- Alumina (Neutral/Acidic/Basic) - Selective extraction based on pH
- Graphitized Carbon Black (GCB) - Pigment removal, planar molecules
- Chelating Sorbents - Heavy metal extraction (Cu, Pb, Cd, Hg, As)
Multi-Layer Sorbent Combinations
Custom layered cartridges for complex sample cleanup and multi-class analyte extraction:
- C18 + SAX - Simultaneous extraction of neutral and acidic compounds | Pharmaceutical and pesticide multi-residue analysis
- HLB + WCX - Broad spectrum extraction of acidic, neutral, and basic analytes | Environmental monitoring
- C18 + Silica - Normal and reversed-phase cleanup in single step | Natural product purification
- C18 + GCB + PSA - QuEChERS-style cleanup for food and environmental samples | Removes pigments, fatty acids, and matrix interferences
- HLB + Florisil - Pesticide extraction with pigment removal | Agricultural runoff analysis
- WAX + WCX - Mixed-mode ion exchange for zwitterionic compounds | Amino acid and peptide analysis
- C18 + Alumina + Florisil - Triple-layer cleanup for complex matrices | PAH analysis in soil and sediment
- Chelating + C18 - Sequential metal complexation and organic extraction | Mining effluent monitoring
- Custom Triple Layer - Design your own three-phase combination for unique applications
Applications by Customization
Our customized SPE cartridges excel in specialized applications:
- PFAS Analysis - WAX phase with glass fiber frits to minimize fluorinated contamination
- Pharmaceutical Residues - HLB + WCX combination for antibiotics and hormones in wastewater
- Microplastic Additives - C18 + Florisil for extraction of phthalates and flame retardants
- Trace Metal Complexes - Chelating sorbent with PTFE frits for acidic digests
- Herbicide Multi-Residue - C18 + SAX for glyphosate and neutral herbicides in surface water
- Drinking Water Compliance - Custom EPA Method 525/537 compatible cartridges
- Algal Toxin Monitoring - HLB + GCB for microcystin extraction with pigment removal
Why Choose Our Customized SPE Cartridges?
Application-Specific Design
Work directly with our technical team to develop cartridges optimized for your exact analytical method, target compounds, and sample matrix. We provide method development support and validation data.
Quality Assurance Testing
Every custom batch undergoes rigorous QC including breakthrough volume testing, recovery studies, and reproducibility assessments. Certificate of Analysis provided with each order.
Flexible Production Volumes
From small research batches (50 units) to large monitoring programs (10,000+ units), we maintain consistent quality across all production scales. No minimum order for initial method development.
Regulatory Compliance
Manufactured to ISO 9001 standards in cleanroom facilities. Compatible with EPA, AOAC, ISO, and regional regulatory methods across CPTPP nations. Full traceability documentation available.
Rapid Prototyping
Receive prototype cartridges within 2-3 weeks for method validation. Iterate designs quickly based on your testing results. No tooling charges for custom configurations.
Cost-Effective Solutions
Custom doesn't mean expensive. Our in-house manufacturing and bulk sorbent purchasing power allow competitive pricing on specialized cartridges. Volume discounts available.
Ordering Your Custom Cartridge
Step 1: Contact our technical team with your application details (target analytes, sample matrix, sample volume, analytical method)
Step 2: We'll recommend optimal cartridge size, sorbent chemistry/combination, and frit material
Step 3: Receive detailed quotation with specifications and lead time (typically 3-4 weeks for custom orders)
Step 4: Approve design and place order - we'll provide samples for method validation if needed
Step 5: Receive your custom cartridges with full QC documentation and usage guidelines
Need Help Choosing?
Our applications scientists have decades of combined experience in environmental water analysis. Contact us with your specific requirements, and we'll recommend the optimal cartridge configuration. Free consultation included with every custom order inquiry.