Hands-on Gas Chromatography for Education

The Ellutia 200 Series GC gives students a modern, compact gas chromatograph designed specifically for teaching labs. It replaces outdated or second-hand instruments with a reliable, easy-to-use system that delivers research-grade results in a classroom-friendly footprint.

Why universities choose the 200 Series GC

Many universities still rely on bulky, ageing GC systems or overly simplistic kits. These approaches:

Take up valuable bench space
Deliver inconsistent or outdated results
Often lack manufacturer support

The outcome? Crowded labs, frustrated instructors, and students missing out on real gas chromatography experience.

The 200 Series GC addresses these challenges by combining reliable performance with a compact, affordable design, enabling educators to teach chromatography confidently without constant troubleshooting.

A GC Built for the Classroom

Designed for teaching labs: compact, straightforward to run, and priced for education, without giving up core capability.

Core teaching capability – oven, split/splitless injector with EPC, and a choice of detector (FID, TCD, ECD, or FPD) cover most undergraduate and postgraduate experiments.
Teaches real skills – students practice injection, method set-up, optimisation and chromatogram interpretation in one session.
Simple to adopt – quick installation, starter methods and training so classes run smoothly.
Low overheads – lower power consumption; compatible with helium, nitrogen, or hydrogen carrier gases; routine maintenance in-house with standard consumables (capillary or packed columns on 5″ cages).
Built to last – robust single-channel design, engineered for repeated use across cohorts.

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Compact & Portable

Teaching labs are short on space, so the 200 Series GC is designed to free the bench and move when needed.

Small footprint – ~41 × 34 × 16 cm, similar to a 17″ laptop; fume-cupboard friendly.
Easy to move – ~7.5 kg; relocate between classrooms or store in a cupboard after practicals.
Flexible placement – works on a bench, trolley or in a fume cupboard, alongside existing kit.
Quick set-up – reconnect power and gases and you’re ready to run.
Maximises teaching space – store when not in use to keep benches clear.

Easy for Students & Instructors

Teaching analytical techniques can be daunting when equipment is overly complex. The 200 Series GC focuses on the essentials so classes run smoothly and students build confidence quickly.

Intuitive to operate – clear controls and simple workflows mean students can “set up and go” without extensive prior experience.
Fast onboarding – most learners run a sample within one session; starter methods included.
Repeatable results – stable temperature and flow control deliver consistent chromatograms across cohorts.
Lower prep burden – quick warm-up/standby, minimal pre-class configuration.
Classroom-friendly – compact, fume-cupboard compatible footprint with clear status indicators.
Data stays in-house – results remain on departmental systems for teaching and assessment.
Support on hand – UK-based technical help, quick-start checklist and optional staff training.

Injecting a sample into an Ellutia 200 Series GC

High-Quality Performance

Don’t let the small size fool you – the 200 Series GC delivers reproducible, research-grade results comparable to much larger, more expensive systems.

Research-grade results – sharp peaks, reproducible data, and trace-level detection.
Detector options – FID, TCD, ECD, or FPD to support diverse experiments in environmental, food, and organic chemistry.
Real-world learning – students work with authentic chromatography data, not the limited output of simple “educational” kits.
Innovative design – low-mass oven, heat exchanger and efficient insulation ensure fast, sensitive analyses in a compact footprint.

Affordable & Efficient

Academic budgets are tight, so the 200 Series GC was engineered to be cost-effective from purchase to daily use.

Cost-effective design – no unnecessary features; priced to be accessible for education.
Energy-efficient – consumes significantly less power than a typical GC oven.
Carrier gas flexibility – use helium, hydrogen, or nitrogen, reducing cost and supply risk.
Flexible finance – low entry cost with leasing and payment plans available.
Training & support included – Ellutia provides onboarding, resources, and long-term support.