Chromatography system
AssigneeAmicon Corporation
InventorsAnthony F. Mann, Vincenzo Vassarotti
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Abstract
A chromatography system comprises a chromatography column 1 consisting of a column tube 7 having end flanges 19 and 27 at its lower and upper ends, supporting an upper end cap 3 carrying a piston rod 9 and a piston 11. The system further comprises a container 20 for the separation media used in the chromatography column, this container having a neck ring 24 of injection moulded construction with a mouth end of a bag 22 embedded therein.
Claims15
A chromatography system comprising a column tube having end flanges for releasable attachment of end caps of the chromatography column, and at least one container having a neck formation adapted to engage said end flanges for attachment of the container to the ends of the column tube, allowing discharge of separation media from the column into such a container upon unpacking, and from such a container into the column upon re-packing, wherein said container includes a neck collar having a form suitable for clamping to the neck flanges of the column tube using clamps which otherwise clamp said end caps in place and wherein said container further comprises a bag having its mouth defined by said neck collar, and piston discharge means for discharging media from said column.
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