The Fraction Finder Ultra Sensitive figures out where components start and stop flowing to optimize separation. Making the SPD Process more precise and repeatable, Fraction Finding helps take the guess work out. Someone running a distillation can make better decisions if they knew exactly where they were in the distillation process. Scientists have developed expertise in this area to the point where they know what to expect. The Summit Research Fraction Finder does that for you and will be your best friend in short path distillation.

Included with:

  • Ultra Sensitive sensor
  • Mounting hardware
  • Display screen
  • Light-blocking tape
  • Power Supply
  • Sensor Cable
  • User Manual and Quick Start Guide
  • 1-Year Warranty

Through innovative live distillate monitoring, Fraction Finding can help increase potency on every distillation pass. Now, you can forget the old ways of relying on guesswork and eyesight, and instead, identify the contents of a flow through a glass tube in real time.

The Fraction Finder Ultra Sensitive package is unique in that – not only does it serve distillation and extraction processes – but also serves Chromatography, Conversion Reaction, and other processes that require more extreme detection. For certain processes, highly sensitive process monitoring is essential. Generally speaking, the more solvent involved in the process means the more sensitive the sensor needs to be. With that in mind, the ULTRA was created.

If you have the original Fraction Finder, you have the option to upgrade to a standalone ULTRA Sensor for $1,350. Please call us for more details.

Use this sensor on any chromatography column with the GL18 to #34 adapter.

The Fraction Finder Sensor #34 consists of an optical light pulse and detector, acting as “the eyes” of the system. It wraps around a distillation/chromatography setup tube and connects to the Fraction Finder display to track important data on the process.

  • Fraction Finder optical sensor with ultra-sensitive detector
  • Magnetic locking mechanism
  • Anodized aluminum apertures
  • 90° strap rotation
  • Currently only available in size 34
  • Validated by Arometrix for use on distillation systems
  • Currently being tested on reverse-phase chromatography processes
  • Display and sight glass not included

Information common with all Fraction Finder sensors

These sensors are black for a reason:

  • Black absorbs all light while blocking out ambient light.
  • This leads to better signaling and the most valid data possible transmitting to the Fraction Finder display.
  • For example, a white sensor wouldn’t work because it would reflect the light into your glassware and into the sensor, harming the reading.

Chemical Resistant

  • This reduces any degradation from solvents, crude oils, extracts, etc..
  • This protects the sensor and ensures that it lives to see an endless amount of runs.

Thermo Resistant / Safety

  • The black coating we use on each sensor is a high temperature, thermal resistant coating, it can withstand temperatures well above anything you’d see in a distillation lab.
  • It’s nearly impossible to set one of our sensors on fire, the coating is almost completely fireproof!
  • This protects the user, the equipment, and (in worst case scenarios) the entire lab.