Glossary
Technical terms and abbreviations
This glossary explains technical terms, product names and abbreviations used in articles, the catalogue and the online shop – with German explanations and their English equivalents. Covering topics such as materials and threads, it helps readers understand content relating to HPLC solvent supply and HPLC waste collection.
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Measurements and abbreviations in the online shop
29 entries
| Term / abbreviation | Meaning and related products |
|---|---|
| 3M; 6M; 12M | Months. Time designations used in exhaust filter names. They indicate the stated replacement period, not a measurement of actual filter saturation. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Act. carbon | Activated carbon. Abbreviation used in exhaust filter product names. SCAT exhaust filters |
| EC; eC | Electronic level control. Product designation indicating an electronic level control version. SCAT level control |
| el; EL | Electrically conductive or dissipative version. Product suffix identifying an electrostatic-control material variant. The applicable properties depend on the specified material and product. SCAT HPLC waste collection |
| f | Female. Indicates the female side of a connection; for a threaded connection, this means an internal thread. SCAT fittings |
| fit. | Fitting connection. Abbreviation used in product names to indicate capillary connections. The number of connections is not necessarily the total number of individual fittings supplied. SCAT fittings |
| g/h | Grams per hour. Unit of mass flow rate. |
| GEC | Grounding connection and electronic level control. Combined designation used for Safety Waste Caps equipped with both features. SCAT level control |
| GMC | Grounding connection and mechanical level control. Combined designation used for Safety Waste Caps equipped with both features. SCAT level control |
| ID | Inner diameter; inside diameter. Internal diameter of capillary tubing, a hose or a pipe. Measuring template for capillaries and tubing |
| in; inch; ″ | Inch. Unit of length; 1 inch = 25.4 mm. |
| ind | Change indicator. Abbreviation used in exhaust filter names for versions with a time-based replacement indicator. SCAT exhaust filters |
| kg/m³ | Kilograms per cubic metre. Unit of density, for example the bulk density of activated carbon. |
| L; l | Litre. Unit of volume; 1 L = 1,000 mL. In an exhaust filter name, L may instead indicate the size Large. |
| lab | Change label. Abbreviation used in exhaust filter names for versions with a replacement reminder label. SCAT exhaust filters |
| LC | Level control. Abbreviation used in certain container names for a level-control feature; the product description identifies the particular design. SCAT level control |
| m | Metre; male. Metre when used as a unit. As a connection suffix, male; for a threaded connection, this means an external thread. |
| MC | Mechanical level control. Product designation indicating a mechanical level control version. SCAT level control |
| mL/min | Millilitres per minute. Unit of volumetric flow rate. |
| mL; ml | Millilitre. Unit of volume; 1 mL = 0.001 L. |
| mm | Millimetre. Unit of length; 1 mm = 0.001 m. |
| OD | Outer diameter; outside diameter. External diameter of capillary tubing, a hose or a pipe. Measuring template for capillaries and tubing |
| PU | Packaging unit. Number of items supplied in one pack. For example, PU 5 indicates five items per packaging unit. |
| S; M; L | Small; medium; large. Exhaust filter size designations. In S60/61, S instead forms part of a thread designation. SCAT exhaust filters |
| tube | Tube connection. In product names such as “1x tube”, indicates a connection for flexible tubing. Check the specified tubing dimensions separately. SCAT tubing and capillaries |
| vol.% | Volume percent. Volume-based percentage describing mixture composition. |
| wt.%; mass percent | Mass percentage. Mass of a component expressed as a percentage of the total mass; 5 wt.% means 5 g per 100 g of mixture. |
| Ø; ⌀ | Diameter. Diameter symbol. An additional designation is needed to distinguish inner from outer diameter. |
| µm | Micrometre. Unit of length; 1 µm = 0.001 mm. Used, for example, for filter pore sizes. |
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HPLC and solvent supply
39 entries
| Term / abbreviation | Meaning and related products |
|---|---|
| Air Valve; Air Ventilation Valve | Valve that admits air as solvent is withdrawn, allowing pressure equalisation while limiting solvent vapour escape. SCAT air valves |
| Analytical HPLC | Separation used to analyse and determine sample components. |
| Annular gap | Gap between the tubing and the feedthrough. |
| Blind Plug | Component used to seal an unused connection in a cap or connector. SCAT blind plugs |
| Buffer solution | Solution that limits changes in pH within its buffering range. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Capillary feedthrough | Passage for capillary tubing through a closure. SCAT HPLC solvent supply |
| Capillary; capillary tubing | Tubing with a small cross-section for transporting liquids. The permissible operating pressure depends on the material and design. SCAT tubing and capillaries |
| Deaerating; venting | Removal of air from tubing and filters. |
| Duckbill valve | Valve with a lip-shaped sealing element; a component of certain air ventilation valves. SCAT air valves |
| Eluent | Liquid or mixture that enables chromatographic separation. |
| Eluent bottle; reservoir bottle | Container used to hold the mobile phase. SCAT containers |
| Ferrule | Sealing element of a fitting. SCAT fittings |
| Filter membrane | Porous filter element, for example for filtering incoming air. SCAT air valves |
| Fitting | Component used to connect and secure tubing. SCAT fittings |
| HPLC | Analytical separation technique using a liquid mobile phase. |
| HPLC Starter Kit | Collections of solvent supply components; the contents depend on the variant. SCAT HPLC solvent supply |
| HPLC-Supply; solvent supply | Storage and delivery of the mobile phase from reservoir containers to the HPLC system. SCAT HPLC solvent supply |
| Mobile phase | Phase flowing through the chromatographic system; a liquid in HPLC. |
| Negative pressure; vacuum | Pressure below the surrounding ambient pressure. |
| One-piece fitting | Single-piece fitting with an integrated sealing element. SCAT fittings |
| Pore size | Size of the pores in a filter medium. It differs from the external size of a filter particle. Filtration efficiency also depends on the filter construction and test conditions. |
| Preparative HPLC | Liquid chromatographic separation used to obtain and isolate substances. |
| Pressure equalisation | Equalisation of pressure between a container and its surroundings during liquid withdrawal or filling. |
| Priming | Filling the pump and associated tubing with liquid to prepare the system for operation. |
| Reproducibility | Agreement between results under specified comparison conditions. |
| Retention time | Time between sample injection and detection of a component. |
| SCAT Safety Caps | Safety closures for a controlled, closed HPLC solvent supply system. SCAT Safety Caps |
| Screw cap | Component used to secure the closure to the container thread. SCAT HPLC solvent supply |
| Shut-off valve | Component used to open or close a flow path. |
| Solvent | Liquid medium used to dissolve substances. SCAT HPLC solvent supply |
| Solvent filter; HPLC suction filter | Particle filter at the end of the solvent supply tubing. SCAT suction filters |
| Solvent mixture | Combination of several solvents; the proportions can change due to differences in evaporation. |
| Solvent supply capillary | Tubing that delivers the mobile phase from the reservoir bottle to the HPLC system. SCAT tubing and capillaries |
| Suction resistance | Flow resistance on the suction side. |
| Supply and Waste Set | Combination of components for both sides of the system. SCAT HPLC solvent supply |
| Supply Set | Set of components for equipping an HPLC solvent supply system. SCAT HPLC solvent supply |
| UHPLC | Variant of HPLC that uses, among other features, smaller particles and higher operating pressures. |
| Volumetric flow rate | Volume of liquid per unit of time, for example mL/min. |
| Wetted core | Inner part of the closure that comes into contact with the medium. SCAT HPLC solvent supply |
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HPLC waste collection and exhaust air
57 entries
| Term / abbreviation | Meaning and related products |
|---|---|
| Absorption | Uptake of a substance into the volume of another phase. |
| Activated carbon; active carbon | Porous carbon material used to bind suitable substances. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Adsorbent | Material onto whose surface substances can adsorb. Activated carbon serves as the adsorbent in HPLC exhaust filters. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Adsorption | Accumulation of substances on surfaces. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Adsorption capacity | Amount of a substance that an adsorbent can take up under defined conditions. It depends on factors including the substance, temperature, humidity and pore system. |
| Adsorption kinetics | Time-dependent behaviour and rate of adsorption. An important factor is how quickly molecules reach the available adsorption surfaces. |
| Adsorption site | Area of a surface where molecules can adsorb. |
| Adsorption zone; mass transfer zone | Region of the filter bed where most substance uptake occurs. It moves towards the filter outlet as loading progresses. |
| Balloon test | Simple demonstration in which air from a balloon flows through the filter. It demonstrates gas-flow permeability but determines neither adsorption capacity nor breakthrough time. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Breakthrough concentration; breakthrough criterion | Specified concentration at the filter outlet used to assess breakthrough. |
| Breakthrough curve | Plot of the concentration at the filter outlet over time. Schematic illustrations demonstrate the progression but do not replace a measured curve. |
| Breakthrough time | Time from the start of a defined exposure until the specified breakthrough concentration is reached. It depends on the filter, substance mixture and operating conditions. |
| Breakthrough; filter breakthrough; solvent breakthrough | Reaching a specified solvent concentration at the filter outlet. This marks the service limit for that assessment, even though adsorption capacity may still remain in the filter. |
| Change indicator; Timestrip | Time-based indicator for planning filter replacement. It does not measure the actual saturation of the activated carbon. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Change label; replacement reminder label | Label for recording the next scheduled replacement. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Channeling; preferential flow path | Uneven flow in which gas preferentially passes through regions of lower flow resistance. This can result in less effective utilisation of parts of the filter bed. |
| Chemisorption | Adsorption involving the formation of chemical bonds or chemical interactions. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Collector; manifold | Component used to combine or divide flow paths. SCAT collectors and manifolds |
| Container change | Replacement of a reservoir or waste container. SCAT Quick-Lock Connectors |
| CTC activity; CTC adsorption; CTC value | Ratio of the mass of CCl₄ adsorbed under specified test conditions to the mass of the activated carbon sample, expressed as a percentage. This parameter is neither a general removal efficiency nor a direct measure of capacity for other HPLC solvents. |
| CTC; CCl₄; carbon tetrachloride; tetrachloromethane | Names for tetrachloromethane, the reference substance used for the standardised determination of the CCl₄/CTC activity of activated carbon. |
| Desorption | Release of previously adsorbed molecules from a surface. Changes in temperature, concentration or pressure can promote this process. |
| Economy pack; replacement pack | Pack containing spare components for subsequent replacement. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Exhaust Filter V3.0 | SCAT exhaust filter with different activated carbon layers. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Filter bed; activated carbon bed | Arrangement of activated carbon particles in the filter. Gas flows through the spaces between the particles while molecules adsorb onto accessible surfaces. |
| Filter geometry | Physical shape of the filter or filter bed. It influences the flow paths and the utilisation of the activated carbon bed. |
| Filter loading; adsorbent loading | Amount of substances already adsorbed onto the filter material. A filter can continue to take up substances after breakthrough has begun. |
| Full loading; saturation | State in which the adsorption capacity available under the conditions considered is exhausted. Safety-relevant breakthrough can occur before this point. |
| Functional layers | Different filter media for different groups of substances. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Gas-flow permeability | Ability of a filter bed to allow gas to pass through its open flow paths. It supports the necessary pressure equalisation in the waste container. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Hose barb; stepped hose barb; tubing connector for caps | Connection onto which a hose is pushed. Stepped hose barbs have graduated diameters to accommodate different hose sizes. SCAT tubing connections for caps |
| HPLC waste | Liquids generated during operation, for example spent eluents and rinsing liquids. SCAT HPLC waste collection |
| HPLC-Disposal; HPLC waste collection | Collection and onward transfer of waste liquids leaving the HPLC system. SCAT HPLC waste collection |
| Impregnation | Targeted treatment of a filter medium to modify its binding properties. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Internal surface area; specific surface area; BET surface area | Surface area of a porous material, including accessible pore surfaces, usually expressed per unit mass in m²/g. It is determined using the BET method. Accessibility to the respective molecules and other material properties influence actual filter performance. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Leakage | Unintentional escape of liquid or gas. SCAT level control |
| Mini-LISA | Modular waste collection system for suitable solvent reservoir bottles. SCAT HPLC waste collection |
| m²/g | Specific surface area per unit mass, for example for activated carbon. |
| Non-drip; drip-free | Property of a suitably designed coupling that minimises liquid release during disconnection. SCAT Quick-Lock Connectors |
| Overfilling; overflow | Exceeding the permissible fill level, potentially resulting in liquid escaping. SCAT level control |
| Physisorption | Adsorption of molecules through physical attractive forces, generally without chemical transformation. This form of adsorption is reversible in principle. |
| Preloading | Loading already present before the use under consideration, for example due to moisture absorbed from the surroundings. |
| Pressure drop; flow resistance | Pressure drop is the decrease in pressure as gas flows through a filter. It depends on the flow resistance and gas flow rate; a substantial increase in resistance can impair the necessary pressure equalisation. |
| Quick-Lock Connector; quick coupling | Detachable connection for rapid tubing or container changes. SCAT Quick-Lock Connectors |
| Replacement interval; replacement cycle | Scheduled period between filter replacements. It differs from the actual breakthrough time; higher exposure levels may require earlier replacement. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Safety margin for filter replacement | Interval between the scheduled replacement time and breakthrough determined under defined conditions. It accounts for uncertainties and changing operating conditions but does not guarantee a minimum service life. |
| Safety Waste Cap LISA | Modular SCAT closure system for collecting liquid laboratory waste. LISA is the product name. SCAT HPLC waste collection |
| SCAT Safety Waste Caps | Safety closures for waste containers with tubing connections and an exhaust filter connection. SCAT Safety Waste Caps |
| Service life | Period of use of a component or filter medium under specified operating conditions. For activated carbon filters, safety-relevant breakthrough limits use; a scheduled replacement interval may end before this point. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Solvent vapour | Gaseous phase of a solvent. SCAT HPLC solvent supply |
| Splash guard | Component used to reduce splashing or unwanted liquid ingress. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Tube connector; capillary connector | Component used to connect sections of tubing. SCAT tubing connectors |
| Tube; hose | Flexible line for conveying or draining liquids or gases. SCAT tubing and capillaries |
| Universal Waste Hub JAN; Safety Waste Cap + Funnel JAN | Combination of LISA, the MARCO safety funnel and an exhaust filter. SCAT HPLC waste collection |
| Wall channeling | Preferential flow along the filter wall due to differences in the void spaces within the packed bed. |
| Waste container; waste canister | Container for collecting liquid waste. SCAT containers |
| Waste Set; HPLC disposal set | Combination of a closure, container and other waste collection components. SCAT HPLC waste collection |
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Materials and chemical properties
41 entries
| Term / abbreviation | Meaning and related products |
|---|---|
| Abrasion; fines | Abrasion is the mechanical removal of material. The resulting fine particles can change the structure of the packed bed and increase flow resistance. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Activation; degree of activation | Manufacturing step used to develop and open the pore system, or a measure of its development. Activation is distinct from subsequent loading during operation. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Agglomeration | Clustering of fine particles into larger aggregates or lumps. It can impair uniform flow through a filter bed. |
| Amber glass; clear glass | Clear or amber-coloured glass. SCAT containers |
| Ash content | Mass fraction of the mineral residue remaining after a specified ashing procedure. A low ash content alone does not demonstrate high adsorption performance. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Ball-pan hardness | Test parameter describing the resistance of granular activated carbon to mechanical breakdown under standardised conditions. Determined in accordance with ASTM D3802. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Bulk density; apparent density; packed density | Mass of a bed divided by its volume, including spaces between particles. The packing and measurement procedure must be specified. |
| Chemical resistance | Behaviour of a material when exposed to a medium under defined conditions. |
| Chemical resistance chart | Overview of the chemical resistance of materials to media under specified conditions, particularly concentration and temperature. |
| Diffusion; diffusion path | Transport of substances through molecular movement. Here, the diffusion path is the distance molecules travel to reach internal adsorption regions. |
| DURAN | Brand name for laboratory glass products. SCAT offers, for example, DURAN laboratory bottles made of borosilicate glass 3.3 with GL45 threads for HPLC solvent supply. SCAT containers |
| EPDM | Ethylene propylene diene rubber; used, among other applications, as a sealing material in couplings. SCAT Quick-Lock Connectors |
| Fluorinated canister | Plastic canisters whose surfaces have been treated by fluorination. SCAT containers |
| Glass; laboratory glass | Glass material used for laboratory containers and equipment. SCAT containers |
| Granular activated carbon; granules | Activated carbon in granular form. Voids between the particles provide paths for gas flow. |
| GreenLine | SCAT product line with non-fluorinated material combinations for application-specific requirements, for example in PFAS analysis. SCAT HPLC solvent supply |
| HDPE-el; PE-HD-EL | Electrostatic-control variant of HDPE. Refer to the product specification for its electrical properties. SCAT grounding and antistatic |
| HDPE; PE-HD | High density polyethylene. Polyethylene material used for laboratory containers and other components. |
| Hygroscopic | Property of a material that takes up moisture from its surroundings. |
| Inertness | Low chemical reactivity of a material towards a medium under specified operating conditions. |
| Medical grade | Material quality for defined medical applications with documented quality requirements. Suitability for laboratory use depends on the application; the designation alone confirms neither sterility nor a particular certification. |
| Micropores; mesopores; macropores | Pore size classes. Micropores provide a substantial proportion of the adsorption surface; larger pores support access to smaller adsorption pores. |
| Moisture content; water content | Water content of an activated carbon sample determined under specified test conditions. Moisture can influence the accessibility of the pore system to organic molecules. SCAT exhaust filters |
| Particle size; granule diameter | External dimension of an activated carbon particle. It differs from the size of the pores inside the particle. SCAT exhaust filters |
| PE | Polyethylene; a family of materials. |
| PEEK | Polyether ether ketone; a non-fluorinated high-performance plastic. SCAT HPLC solvent supply |
| Pellets; powdered activated carbon | Different forms of activated carbon: pellets are shaped bodies, while powdered activated carbon consists of very fine particles. The form influences mass transfer and gas-flow permeability. |
| PFA | Perfluoroalkoxy polymer; a fluorinated plastic used, for example, in fittings. |
| PFAS | Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. A group of organic fluorine compounds. SCAT HPLC solvent supply |
| PFAS analysis | Analytical investigation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Wetted materials influence potential background contamination and interactions. SCAT HPLC solvent supply |
| PFAS-sensitive application | Application in which fluorinated components or background contamination may be relevant. SCAT HPLC solvent supply |
| Pore size distribution | Distribution of different pore sizes within a material. It influences which molecules can reach the internal adsorption surfaces. |
| PP | Polypropylene. |
| PPS | Polyphenylene sulphide. A high-performance plastic used, among other applications, for screw caps. |
| PTFE | Polytetrafluoroethylene; a fluorinated plastic. SCAT HPLC solvent supply |
| PTFE-el; PTFE-EL | Electrostatic-control variant of PTFE. Refer to the product specification for its electrical properties. SCAT grounding and antistatic |
| UHMW-PE; PE-UHMW | Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene; used, among other applications, for inlet filters. SCAT suction filters |
| V4A | Common collective designation for certain corrosion-resistant stainless steels. The exact alloy is identified by its material number. |
| Van der Waals forces | Relatively weak attractive forces between molecules or between molecules and surfaces. They contribute to physisorption on activated carbon. |
| Volatility | Tendency of a substance to enter the gas phase under the prevailing conditions. It influences the formation of solvent vapors. |
| Wetted; wetted parts | In contact with the liquid or medium under consideration. SCAT HPLC solvent supply |
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Threads and connections
31 entries
| Term / abbreviation | Meaning and related products |
|---|---|
| 1/4″-28 UNF | Thread designation for standard analytical fittings; it identifies the thread, not the capillary diameter. Thread identification guide |
| 28G; 32G | Number of threads per inch in UNF specifications. Here, G stands for the German term for a thread turn, not the G pipe thread family. Thread identification guide |
| B53; B63; B83 | Product-specific designations for container threads of different sizes. Thread identification guide |
| BCS; BSC | Designations encountered in drum thread descriptions; identify the full thread specification before selecting a connection. Thread identification guide |
| BSP | Family of British pipe threads with parallel and tapered versions. Thread identification guide |
| Counter nut; locknut | Nut used to secure a connection or mounting position. |
| Double closure | Container design with two closures or openings. SCAT containers |
| Double thread | Component with two threaded connections. Thread identification guide |
| External thread; male thread | Thread formed on the outside of a connection. Thread identification guide |
| G thread | Parallel pipe thread. The nominal inch designation identifies the thread size and does not directly correspond to the measured outer diameter. Thread identification guide |
| GL; GL45; GL14 | Thread designation for laboratory bottles and components. The number forms part of the thread size designation; it does not specify the clear internal diameter. Thread identification guide |
| GLS80 | Thread designation for a wide-neck laboratory bottle connection. Thread identification guide |
| GPI | Glass Packaging Institute. Organisation whose name is also used in connection with thread specifications for glass packaging. Thread identification guide |
| Ground-glass joint; standard ground joint | Standardised connection formed by matching ground glass surfaces. SCAT Safety Caps |
| Internal thread; female thread | Thread formed on the inside of a connection. Thread identification guide |
| Luer | Tapered push-fit connection for joining suitable laboratory and medical components. |
| Luer Lock | Luer connection with an additional screw-lock mechanism. |
| M; M10 × 0.75 | Metric thread designation; the example specifies a nominal diameter of 10 mm and a pitch of 0.75 mm. Thread identification guide |
| Measuring template; thread identification template | Aid for comparing and identifying thread dimensions. Thread identification guide |
| Minor diameter | Smallest diameter of a thread profile. It differs from the clear container opening and the nominal thread size. Thread identification guide |
| ND9 | Nominal diameter 9. Size designation used for vials and short-thread connections. |
| NPT | National Pipe Taper. American tapered pipe thread. Thread identification guide |
| Offset adapter; angle adapter | Adapter used to change the connection position or direction. SCAT thread adapters |
| R thread | Tapered external thread of a pipe connection. Thread identification guide |
| S; S60/61; S90 | Container thread designations. The letter and numbers together form the respective thread designation. Thread identification guide |
| Thread | Helical structure used to form a detachable connection between components. Its defining features include the thread family, size, pitch and internal or external form. Thread identification guide |
| Thread adapter | Adapter between specified thread types. SCAT thread adapters |
| Thread pitch | Axial distance between adjacent thread turns. Thread identification guide |
| TPI | Number of thread turns per inch for an inch-based thread. Thread identification guide |
| UNF | Unified National Fine. Inch-based fine thread series. Thread identification guide |
| Vernier calliper; calliper | Measuring instrument for dimensions such as outside diameter; thread identification may require additional measurements. |
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Level control and lab installation
32 entries
| Term / abbreviation | Meaning and related products |
|---|---|
| Bending radius | Radius of a bend in tubing or piping. |
| Built-in Signalbox | Signal device designed for integration into laboratory furniture. SCAT signal devices |
| Calibration | Determination of the relationship between an indicated measured value and a reference value under specified conditions. |
| Capacitive disc sensor | Disc-shaped sensor detecting a condition through changes in capacitance. SCAT sensors |
| Capacitive rod sensor | Rod-shaped sensor used for capacitive level detection. SCAT sensors |
| Capacitive sensor | Sensor evaluating changes in capacitance; suitable SCAT versions are used for level or leakage monitoring. SCAT sensors |
| Continuous level control; continuous level measurement | Measurement over a range rather than exclusively at a single switching point. SCAT level control |
| Electronic level control | Detection and evaluation of the liquid level using a sensor and a signalling device. SCAT level control |
| Filling unit | Device for introducing liquids into the waste collection system. SymLine - Lab Installation |
| FlexTube; FlexTube Pro | Product names for flexible SymLine tubing. SymLine - Lab Installation |
| Float; floater | Buoyant body that moves with the liquid level and is used for level detection. SCAT offers floats in different lengths for compatible mechanical and electronic level controls. SCAT level control |
| Hydrostatic measurement principle | Determination of the liquid level from the pressure associated with the height of the liquid column. |
| Leakage sensor | Sensor detecting escaped liquid at the intended monitoring point. SCAT sensors |
| Level control; level monitoring | Monitoring of a liquid level. SCAT level control |
| Low-level monitoring; alarm when empty | Monitoring of a lower liquid level to detect an impending supply shortage. SCAT level control |
| Mechanical level control | Level detection using a mechanical operating principle, for example a float. SCAT offers corresponding solutions for monitoring liquid levels in containers. SCAT level control |
| NAMUR | In sensor specifications, a designation for a standardised electrical interface between a sensor and an evaluation unit. |
| Pipe system | Assembly of pipes and connecting components forming a flow path. SymLine - Lab Installation |
| Pre-alarm threshold | Liquid level at which an early warning is triggered. SCAT level control |
| Safety lance | Tubular component for introducing liquid into a collection container. SCAT safety funnels |
| Sensor | Component for detecting a physical quantity. SCAT uses sensors for level, low-level and leakage monitoring; suitable versions are grouped in the sensor range. SCAT sensors |
| Sensor holder; sensor mount | Positions a suitable sensor at the intended measuring point. SCAT offers, for example, mounts for disc sensors on Safety Waste Caps with GL45 or S60/61 connections and an adjustable measurement height. SCAT level control |
| Signal cable | Transmits the sensor signal to a suitable signalling device in the SCAT level control system. SCAT offers compatible signal and connection cables in different lengths and versions. SCAT level control |
| Signal device; Signalbox | Device evaluating sensor signals and providing an indication or alarm. SCAT signal devices |
| Switch amplifier | Evaluation unit for suitable sensor signals. SCAT sensors |
| SymLine - Lab Installation | SCAT system for integrating waste collection routes into laboratory furniture and workstations. SymLine - Lab Installation |
| SymLine FLEX | Flexible system version for laboratory installation. SymLine - Lab Installation |
| T1; T5 | Type designations for SCAT signal boxes used to evaluate level signals. SCAT signal devices |
| Table feedthrough; desktop mount; HPLC waste mount | Passage from the work surface to the tubing or piping below. SymLine - Lab Installation |
| Visual and audible alarm | Visible and audible warning signal. SCAT signal devices |
| W-Sensor | SCAT sensor designation in the electronic level control range. SCAT level control |
| WLAN | Wireless local area network. |
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Containers, safety funnels and accessories
26 entries
| Term / abbreviation | Meaning and related products |
|---|---|
| ARNOLD | Product name of a SCAT safety funnel with a ball valve. SCAT safety funnels |
| Automatic closing mechanism | Mechanism that closes a closure automatically. SCAT safety funnels |
| Ball valve | Closure system with a ball as the closing element; on the ARNOLD safety funnel, it forms part of the automatic closing function. SCAT safety funnels |
| Bottle tag; labelling field | Accessory or designated area for identifying a bottle, medium or application. SCAT Safety Caps |
| Canister; round canister | Container designs for liquid media. SCAT containers |
| Capillary cutter; tubing cutter | Tool for cutting suitable capillary tubing to length. SCAT tools |
| Collapsible container; Politainer | Collapsible container for liquids. SCAT containers |
| Ground-glass bottle; ground-joint bottle | Glass bottle with a ground-glass connection. SCAT Safety Caps |
| Hinged lid | Pivoting lid for closing the filling opening. On the SCAT MARCO safety funnel, it forms part of the closure system for manual collection of liquid laboratory waste. SCAT safety funnels |
| Laboratory bottle | Bottle for storing and handling laboratory media. SCAT offers, for example, DURAN laboratory bottles with GL45 threads for holding HPLC eluents and use with compatible SCAT Safety Caps. SCAT containers |
| Level viewing strip | Area of a container that allows visual assessment of the liquid level. SCAT containers |
| MARCO | Product name of a SCAT safety funnel with a hinged lid. SCAT safety funnels |
| Narrow-neck bottle; wide-neck bottle | Container with a comparatively narrow or wide opening. SCAT containers |
| Online configurator | Digital tool for selecting suitable product variants. SCAT provides, for example, a configurator in its sensor selection to help narrow down the range. SCAT sensors |
| Pouring ring; spout | Components that guide the liquid flow during pouring. A pouring ring is included, for example, with the 1 L DURAN GL45 laboratory bottle offered by SCAT. SCAT containers |
| Purging bottle; rinsing bottle | Container for rinsing or purging operations. SCAT purging manifolds |
| Purging manifold | Manifold for connecting several closures to a suitable purging bottle. SCAT purging manifolds |
| Safety funnel | Funnel for controlled filling of liquid waste, with product-specific protective features. SCAT safety funnels |
| SCAT System; Safety Solutions | Overarching SCAT names for its product and safety concept. SCAT accessories |
| Secondary containment tray | Secondary containment placed beneath a liquid container. In the SCAT range, it is included, for example, in a funnel waste collection set with a canister and base insert. SCAT containers |
| Space-saving canister | Narrow container design for installation where space is limited. SCAT containers |
| Stand; base insert | Accessory for positioning or stabilising a container. SCAT combines, for example, a base insert with a secondary containment tray in funnel waste collection sets. SCAT containers |
| Strainer | Screen for retaining larger solid particles during filling. SCAT safety funnels |
| Vial Disposer | SCAT product for collecting and disposing of sample vials. SCAT Vial Disposer |
| Vial; sample vial | Small sample container. |
| WERNER; NICOLE | Product names of purging manifolds; the thread version depends on the variant. SCAT purging manifolds |
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Safety, standards and other technical abbreviations
47 entries
| Term / abbreviation | Meaning and related products |
|---|---|
| A; B; C in chemical resistance charts | Ratings for the chemical resistance of a material. Their meaning is defined in the legend of the respective chart. |
| Antistatic | Measures and properties that reduce electrostatic charging. SCAT grounding and antistatic |
| ASTM | Standards organisation; historically known as the American Society for Testing and Materials. |
| ASTM D2854 | Test method for determining the bulk or packed density of granular activated carbon. |
| ASTM D2862 | Test method for determining the particle size distribution of granular activated carbon by sieve analysis. |
| ASTM D2866 | Test method for determining the total ash content of activated carbon. |
| ASTM D2867 | Test method for determining the moisture content of activated carbon. |
| ASTM D3467 | Standardised test method for determining the CCl₄/CTC activity of activated carbon. |
| ASTM D3802 | Test method for determining the mechanical hardness of granular activated carbon. |
| ATEX | Designation for European explosion protection regulations, derived from the French expression Atmosphères explosibles. |
| BET; BET method | Evaluation method for determining the specific surface area of a solid from gas adsorption. The BET value alone does not guarantee a particular filter performance. |
| Concentration | Amount or proportion of a substance in a mixture, stated with the relevant basis and unit. |
| DIN | Standards organisation; also forms part of German standard designations. |
| DIN ISO 9277 | Standard for determining the specific surface area of solids using the BET method. |
| Electrically conductive | Able to conduct electrical charge; the applicable electrical properties depend on the material and specified test conditions. SCAT grounding and antistatic |
| Electrically dissipative | Able to dissipate electrical charge under specified conditions. This term should not be treated as interchangeable with every conductive classification. SCAT grounding and antistatic |
| Electrostatics | Phenomena associated with stationary electrical charges. SCAT grounding and antistatic |
| EN | European Standard. As a language code, EN instead denotes English. |
| Equipotential bonding | Connection of conductive parts to reduce differences in electrical potential. SCAT grounding and antistatic |
| Ex | Marking used in explosion protection. Further elements of the complete marking describe the respective type of protection and conditions of use. |
| FID | Detector for detecting suitable organic substances in a gas sample. In filter breakthrough testing, it can be used to measure the methanol concentration downstream of an activated carbon filter. |
| GHS | Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. |
| GHS01 to GHS09 | Codes for the nine hazard pictograms of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. |
| Gravimetry; filter weighing | Determination of mass or a change in mass by weighing. An increase in mass indicates filter loading but does not reliably determine breakthrough. |
| Grounding connection; grounding cable | Components for establishing the intended grounding connection. SCAT grounding and antistatic |
| Grounding strap; antistatic mat | Accessories for application-specific measures against electrostatic charging. SCAT grounding and antistatic |
| Grounding; earthing | Electrical connection to a suitable grounding point. SCAT grounding and antistatic |
| H-statements | Standardised statements describing hazards. |
| ia | Intrinsic safety protection designation used in the corresponding Ex marking. |
| IIB; IIC | Gas subgroups used in explosion protection markings. |
| IP; IP68 | Degree of protection provided by an enclosure against access to hazardous parts, solid foreign objects and water. IP68 indicates dust-tightness and protection during continuous immersion under conditions specified by the manufacturer. |
| ISO | International Organization for Standardization. International standards organisation. |
| Occupational exposure limit; OEL | Limit for exposure to a substance in workplace air. Applicable values depend on the substance and national framework. AGW is the corresponding German regulatory term. |
| P-statements | Standardised statements describing safety precautions. |
| pH | Measure of the acidic or alkaline character of a solution. |
| PPE | Personal protective equipment. Equipment selected to protect workers against the hazards of the application. |
| SDS | Safety data sheet. Document describing properties, hazards and safe handling of a substance or mixture. |
| SEFA | Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association. Industry association that publishes, among other documents, testing and performance requirements for laboratory equipment and furniture. |
| T1 to T6 | Temperature classes used in explosion protection. They indicate the maximum permissible surface temperature of equipment bearing the corresponding marking. |
| THF | Tetrahydrofuran. Organic solvent whose vapors can be adsorbed by suitable activated carbon. |
| TRBS | German technical rules concerning operational safety. |
| TRGS | German technical rules providing detailed guidance on requirements for handling hazardous substances. |
| UL 94; V-0 | UL 94 is a test standard for the flammability of plastics. V-0 is a classification within this standard. |
| UN-Y | Letter Y within a UN packaging marking. It indicates a packaging performance level for dangerous goods in packing groups II and III, within the scope of the respective approval. |
| UN; UN approval | Approval and marking of a packaging design type for dangerous goods in accordance with the UN recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods. |
| VAC | Voltage designation for alternating current, for example 230 VAC. |
| VOC; VOCs | Volatile organic compounds. Their molecules can enter the gas phase; many can be adsorbed by suitable activated carbons. SCAT HPLC solvent supply |
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