Gas chromatography thermal desorber TD-30

Overview
The TD-30 Series is a thermal desorption system designed for gas and materials analysis in research and quality control. It offers high throughput options and modular expandability to support routine and specialized GC‑MS workflows.

General information
GCMSsolution, LabSolutions, and GCMS-TQ are trademarks of Shimadzu Corporation or its affiliated companies in Japan and/or other countries.

Key features

• Sample capacity: up to 120 samples (TD-30R) with a 60-sample variant (TD-30)
• Overlap and interrupt functions for efficient sample throughput
• Sample line without cold points for high-sensitivity analysis of high-boiling components
• Retrapping function to reduce sample loss and hedge risks
• Automatic internal standard addition for improved quantitative accuracy
• Barcode reader for reliable sample management and traceability
• Nitrogen carrier gas compatibility for GC‑MS operation
• User-friendly design enabling simple maintenance
• Integration and control supported via GCMSsolution software

Downloads
TD-30 Series - Thermal Desorption Systems [PDF / 1.33MB]
Shimadzu Analytical and Measuring Instruments [PDF / 11.13MB]
Instruments for Evaluating Electronic Devices [PDF / 5.65MB]

Applications (examples)
Analysis of Neutral PFAS in Ambient Air Using Thermal Desorption GC-MS — 2025-03-18
Analysis of VOC and SVOC Emissions from Automotive Interior Materials Using GCMS-QP2050 in Accordance with ISO 12219-11 — 2025-01-21
Measurement of VOCs by Thermal Desorption GC-MS Using Hydrogen Carrier Gas — 2023-05-23

Technical documents
Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds in the Environment Using the Restore Function of TD-GC/MS — 2019-02-01

Technical specifications

• Sample capacity: up to 120 samples
• Overlap and interrupt functions for throughput control
• Sample line design without cold points
• Retrapping function available
• Automatic internal standard addition
• Barcode-based sample management
• Nitrogen carrier gas compatibility with GC‑MS
• Easy-to-maintain, user-oriented design
• Control and data handling via GCMSsolution software
• Intended uses: gas and materials analysis for research and quality control