3.5.1
Flow kit description
Introduction
NOTICE
Only use flow kits supplied by GE Healthcare.
ÄKTA ready XL is used with specific flow kits that include all the necessary tubing,
from inlet to outlet, including flow cell, air trap, column connection tubing, and pump
heads. ÄKTA ready XL can be operated in isocratic or in gradient mode. A flow kit and
a supplementary gradient section are available for use with the system.
This section describes the flow kits, their mode of operation, and durability.
Flow kit description
The (isocratic) flow kit and the gradient section are available with ¾ inch or 1 inch in-
ner diameter tubing. The diameter determines the maximum flow rate. For more in-
formation, see
Section 9.2 Flow kit ordering information, on page 152
.
Specifications regarding the flow kits and sections, including materials are found in
the product documentation provided with the flow kit. For chemical resistance ta-
bles see
Section 9.3 Chemical resistance, on page 153
.
Select the flow kit or the kit plus section suitable for the specific operation:
Mode of operation
Applicable flow kit
Isocratic
•
Flow kit ¾
″
, product code 29482435
•
Flow kit 1
″
, product code 29482436
Gradient
•
Flow kit ¾
″
, product code 29482435 plus
Gradient section ¾
″
, product code 29279665
•
Flow kit 1
″
, product code 29482436 plus
Gradient section 1
″
, product code 29281931
Detailed specifications for the flow kits are found in the product documentation sup-
plied with each kit or section.
3 System description
3.5 Flow kits
3.5.1 Flow kit description
ÄKTA ready XL Operating Instructions 29281616 AE
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