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Empore™ EZ-Trace Workstation
Manual Vacuum SPE Extraction System
Run several disk or cartridge extractions at once with independent channel control, precision needle valves, and separate organic and aqueous waste collection. Available as a 4-channel standard system or a 6-channel PFAS version.
⚡4 or 6 Independent Channels
✓ 47 mm & 90 mm Compatible
SPECIFICATIONS
Technical Specifications
Extraction Channels
4
Dimensions (L × W × H)
520 × 290 × 440 mm
Weight
12 kg
Extraction Control (pump sold separately)
Vacuum
Disk Compatibility
47 / 90 mm
Cartridge Fitting at Each Station
Luer Tip
Inert Sample Pathways
PEEK · PTFE · Steel
Collection Vials Included
40 mL × 4
Specifications shown are for the standard 4-channel EZ-Trace (Catalog # 8000). Optional accessories: vacuum pump (PN 98-0604-0802-5) and aqueous waste tank (PN 98-0604-0803-3). Also compatible with other vendors' disks and cartridges.
Experimental Data
Quantitative results demonstrating superior reproducibility
Configurations
Two EZ-Trace Systems
Both run the same manual, vacuum-controlled workflow. Choose by channel count and by the method you run.
Key Features
Built for Reliable Disk and Cartridge Extraction
Independent channels, precise flow control, and inert sample pathways throughout.
1. Independent Channel Design
Run 4 extractions at once on the standard system, or 6 on the PFAS version. Each channel operates on its own, so one channel cannot affect another or cause cross-contamination.
2. Universal Compatibility
The luer tip fitting at each extraction station make the EZ-Trace universally compatible. This is perfect for traditional SPE cartridges and the disk adapter assemblies included with the EZ-Trace.
3. Easy Eluate and Waste Separation
Each extraction station is equipped with a valve for easy switching between sample collection and waste removal. The flow can also be stopped with this valve to allow for solvent soaking steps.
4. Simple Collection Design
The standard EZ-Trace ships with 4 standard 40 mL collection vials and screw-cap adapters. The same holder also takes other common vial types.
5. Precision Flow Control
Equipped with a needle valve for both waste and elution flow, these valves allow for precision flow control. This feature makes the EZ-Trace perfect for both small and large volume samples.
6. Separate Waste Collection
This switching valve allows for separation of organic and aqueous waste streams. This environmentally friendly feature assists in proper disposal of each type of waste.
7. Inert Sample Pathways
Inert sample pathways made of PEEK, PTFE, and stainless steel prevent corrosion from organic solvents such as DCM. This extends the application range of the EZ-Trace and extends the lifetime of the parts.
8. Easy Maintenance
The simple flow design makes the EZ-Trace easy to maintain, clean, and replace components as needed.
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9. Clean Extracts
Clean extracts are realized when using the EZ-Trace. This chromatogram shows a contamination-free separation of 132 total target molecules for the example application of EPA Method 525.3.
Why EZ-Trace
Why Choose the EZ-Trace Workstation?
A manual, vacuum-controlled alternative to high-priced automated systems.
In reagent water at 2.0 µg L⁻¹, 123 compounds recovered at 70% or better, averaging 90.9% with 5.8% RSD.
Cost-Effective Alternative
A manual, vacuum-controlled workstation that offers an alternative to high-priced automated systems.
Environmentally Friendly Waste Handling
Organic and aqueous waste go to separate reservoirs, which makes correct disposal of each stream straightforward.
Applications
Applications
Any Empore disk or cartridge application, and a good fit for large environmental samples.
EPA Drinking Water Methods
Demonstrated for SVOC extraction by EPA Method 525.3 with the Empore™ SDB-XC disk.
PFAS Analysis
A 6-channel version configured for PFAS work is available alongside the standard system.
Large Environmental Samples
Precise flow rate control and a high sample flow rate suit large environmental samples.
Groundwater & Field Samples
Method 525.3 compounds averaged 93.4% recovery in ground water at 2.0 µg L⁻¹.
Cartridge SPE
The luer tip fitting takes standard SPE cartridges alongside Empore disk adapters.
Solvent-Intensive Methods
PEEK, PTFE, and stainless steel pathways stand up to solvents such as DCM.
RESOURCES
Resources for EZ-Trace
Download technical documents and application notes.
230 Empore™ SDB-XC SPE Disks are Combined with the Empore™ EZ-Trace Extraction System to Extract SVOCs in Water using EPA Method 525.3
239 Empore EZ-Trace SPE Workstation Produces a Clean and Ef cient Extraction Under EPA Method 1664
247 High Throughput Solid Phase Extraction of Pesticides and Flame Retardants in Drinking Water using EPA Method 527
Applications
Optimized for proteomics and peptide analysis workflows
Protein/Peptide Desalting
High capacity enables small-volume desalting of peptides and proteins with excellent recovery rates exceeding 90%.
Peptide Fractionation
Efficient fractionation using ion exchange or reversed-phase chemistries for enhanced proteome coverage.
Buffer Exchange
Quick and efficient buffer exchange for downstream applications including mass spectrometry analysis.
Sample Cleanup
Remove salts, detergents, and other contaminants from biological samples before LC-MS/MS analysis.
Enrichment Applications
Selective enrichment of modified peptides including phosphopeptides and glycopeptides for PTM analysis.
Method Development
Perfect for method development when sample volumes exceed StageTip capacity but don't require full cartridge volumes.
