Mass Spec Source Cleaning Kits from SIS
Based on more than 25 years of experience in cleaning mass spec sources, SIS has put together two convenient kits to help you in the service and maintenance of your mass spectrometer. In these kits we combined the various tools, polishing and cleaning materials that can be used to clean your source. We have also included instructions on source cleaning from SIS based on our experiences of cleaning hundreds of sources over the years. All of the products listed are available individually in our catalog, if you just need a few items or need to replenish your supply.
Included in each of our kits is a copy of the SIS Source Cleaning Instructions. This is a compilation of the procedures used by Scientific Instrument Services for the cleaning of mass spectrometer sources over the last 25 years. This article incorporates the current techniques used at SIS as well as procedures reported in our Mass Spec Handbook of Service (published in 1983 and now out of print), articles published in back issues of the "Mass Spec Source Newsletter" as well as application notes published on the SIS web site (http://www.sisweb.com). These methods have been tested and modified over the years with the availability of new equipment and with the input from many other mass spectrometer users. In addition we have included several alternative techniques for the same operation, when these methods have been recommended by the instrument manufacturers. As a result this article provides for a comprehensive resource of techniques and methods for the cleaning of mass spectrometer sources for most mass spectrometers. This article is also available on the web at: http://www.sisweb.com/referenc/tips/msclean.htm
\The Major kit includes most everything that is needed to clean a mass spectrometer source. The selection of felt polishing tips and fine abrasive polishing com-pound makes it fast and easy to clean contamination in the metal source parts. We have found the Micro Mesh abrasives included in the kit to be an excellent product for cleaning and polishing the metal parts and we use it extensively in our laboratory. The selection of other products listed below aid in clean-ing and handling the small instrument parts.
|
Kit includes:
|
![]() |
| Part No. | Description | UOM | est wt. |
Quantity In Stock |
Price | Quantity to order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK1 | Major mass spec source cleaning kit | EA | 5 | 0(#) | $455.00 | |
| (#) Standard lead-time for out-of-stock items is approximately two weeks. | ||||||
Ordering information.
International (non-US) prices available through your
local dealer.
|
||||||
The kit includes Micro Mesh polishing cloths and boards for cleaning and polishing the metal parts. The kit also includes a selection of other products list-ed below to aid in cleaning and handling the small instrument parts.
|
Kit includes:
|
![]() |
| Part No. | Description | UOM | est wt. |
Quantity In Stock |
Price | Quantity to order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK2 | Minor mass spec source cleaning kit | EA | 5 | 0(#) | $219.50 | |
| (#) Standard lead-time for out-of-stock items is approximately two weeks. | ||||||
Ordering information.
International (non-US) prices available through your
local dealer.
|
||||||
If you do not have an Ultrasonic cleaner in the lab, one is available from SIS. This is normally recommended to clean and wash the cleaned source parts after they have been polished or abrasively cleaned.
| Part No. | Description | UOM | est wt. |
Quantity In Stock |
Price | Quantity to order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME21 | Mettler 2.1 Ultrasonic Cleaner | EA | 5 | 0(#) | $746.90 | |
| (#) Standard lead-time for out-of-stock items is approximately two weeks. | ||||||
Ordering information.
International (non-US) prices available through your
local dealer.
|
||||||
| SIS Catalog Cross Reference | |
|---|---|
| Page # | Part Numbers |
| A86 - MS Source Cleaning Kits | ME21, SK1, SK2 |
| G11 - Ultrasonic Cleaners | ME21 |
![]() Yttria coated filament at start |
![]() Yttria coated filament after 16,000 cycles |
New Pumps Added to the List of LOW COST S.I.S. Rotary Vane
Vacuum Pumps - Save 35 - 50% off the price of comparable vacuum pumps.
Adixen (Alcatel) ACP Series Compact Dry Roughing Pumps - a frictionless pumping module, optimized for operation without internal lubricant.
- Direct Replacement for the Shimadzu QP5000 Filament.
PCI Analytics Products - product solutions for all Analytical Instrumentation
SilTite FingerTite, the next generation GC capillary ferrule system without the use of any tools.
(25% discount until Oct 31)
Direct Replacement for the Heated Capillary in the Thermo-Fisher Scientific TSQ & LCQ Mass Spectrometers now available
- Ideal for use in analytical instrumentation
- Will improve your laboratory workflow and reporting confidence in many ways
DigiVac Bench Top Vacuum Gauges
- Vacuum instrumentation with everything you need to go to work
Imtakt HPLC Columns
-offer a wide variety of unique stationary phases in their HPLC
columns
Programmable syringe pumps for controlled flow. Model NE-300 priced at only $275.00
NEW: Wiley 9th Edition - 660,000-850,000
spectra (a 65% increase).
NEW: Agilent 5973/75 Replacement Source
Heater and Temperature Sensor
NEW: SIS Direct Replacement
Filament for the Amatek/Dycor RGA Leak Detectors and Quadrupoles
(p/n 95381VE), which tests have shown increase service life.
NEW: SIS
Replacement Filter Elements For Edwards Oil Mist Eliminators -
Save up to 25% off the price of comparable Edwards replacement
elements.
Identify mass spectra via library
search with the fully-evaluated, most widely used mass spectral
reference library, compiled by the National Institute of Standards
and Technology (NIST).
View and capture images or video at
20x/400x power on a PC computer via attached USB cable.