Columns, Reagents and Consumables
Columns, Reagents and Consumables
The Smart Choice in Consumables
With over 140 years as a leader in analytical technology, Shimadzu offers a comprehensive portfolio of HPLC columns, UHPLC columns, GC columns, vials, and other aftermarket products including laboratory consumables and reagents that help you streamline your workflow.
Our high-performance Shim-pack column series has the capability to tackle a variety of particle sizes and analysis modes to ensure that you have the optimum column for your application. These columns are suitable for small molecule pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, foods & beverages, environmental research, clinical research, as well as other industries, and our column portfolio includes HPLC/UHPLC, preparative, SFC, SEC, HIC, and ion exchange columns, etc.
Columns, Reagents & Consumables – Frequently Asked Questions
What types of HPLC/UHPLC columns does Shimadzu offer?
Shimadzu provides a full range of Shim-pack columns, including reversed‑phase (C18), bioseparation columns, core‑shell phases, inert columns, size‑exclusion, ion‑exchange, and specialty phases. Updated Shim-pack column guidebooks include new families such as Shim-pack Novacore and detailed specifications for method optimization.
What GC columns are available?
Shimadzu offers an extensive GC column lineup including low‑bleed MS columns, high‑temperature phases, polar and non‑polar columns, amine‑compatible phases, environmental analysis columns (e.g., PAH, PCB), VOC/SVOC columns, and dedicated application‑specific GC column series.
What are Smart SPME Fibers and Arrows?
Smart SPME fibers and arrows are consumables for GC/GC‑MS sample preparation. They differ in geometry: fibers have thin coatings for standard sensitivity, while arrows offer larger surface area, improved mechanical durability, higher extraction efficiency, and longer lifetime. Both are available in multiple chemistries (PDMS, PA, DVB, Carbon WR) for broad application coverage.
Are Shimadzu SPME consumables compatible with my GC‑MS system?
Yes, Smart SPME Fibers and Arrows are compatible with commonly used GC‑MS systems such as the GCMS-QP series, provided the inlet supports SPME injection. Compatibility is confirmed for systems like GCMS-QP2010 Plus when used with the correct inlet configuration.
What should I consider when choosing an HPLC or UHPLC column?
Key parameters include column chemistry (e.g., C18, phenyl, amino), particle size (sub‑2 µm, core‑shell, fully porous), column dimensions, pH stability, metal sensitivity, and application requirements such as bioseparations or fast UHPLC workflows.
Does Shimadzu offer consumables for sample handling?
Yes—Shimadzu provides vials, caps, inserts, syringes, filters, guard columns, SPME devices, and specialized accessories for HPLC, UHPLC, GC, and GC‑MS workflows.
Are academic discounts or volume pricing available?
Academic and volume‑based pricing may be available depending on region and product category. Quotes typically include analytical, preparative, and guard column options based on your application.
Where can I find updated brochures and change notifications?
Shim-pack Column Book updates, bioseparation column brochures, and hardware change notices (such as the Shim-pack Scepter redesign) are regularly distributed through Shimadzu’s consumables updates and can be requested via your regional Shimadzu representative.