MALDI-TOF spectrometer MALDI-8030

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Overview
The Shimadzu MALDI-8030 is a benchtop, dual-polarity linear MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer designed for rapid mass measurement and quality-control workflows. Extending the capabilities of previous models, the MALDI-8030 supports analyses in both positive and negative ion modes while maintaining a compact footprint suited to busy laboratories.

Product type / Subtitle
Dual-Polarity Benchtop Linear MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer

Key features

• Dual mode (positive/negative ion) MALDI-TOF
• 200 Hz solid-state laser, 355 nm
• Load-lock chamber for fast sample introduction
• UV laser-based automated source cleaning (TrueClean, patented)
• Wide-bore ion optics to reduce source contamination
• Small footprint — benchtop design
• Quiet operation (<55 dB)

Performance and typical uses
The MALDI-8030 provides the performance required for QC and profiling workflows for peptides, proteins, polymers and oligonucleotides, and supports rapid mass-measurement for research and teaching labs. Its dual-polarity capability enables analysis of compounds better detected in negative ion mode as well as standard positive-mode workflows.

Highlighted features / Compatibility

• Compatible with FlexiMass series microscope slide-format sample targets for flexible workflows
• TrueClean automated source cleaning and wide-bore optics to minimise contamination and maintain performance over time
• Designed and manufactured to ISO 13485:2016 quality management standards; CE compliant

Videos and resources
Manufacturer-provided videos, brochures, application notes and technical reports are available to demonstrate instrument features, example applications and method development.

Technical specifications

• Ionisation mode: Dual polarity (positive / negative)
• Laser: 200 Hz solid-state laser, 355 nm
• Sample introduction: Load-lock chamber for fast sample introduction
• Source cleaning: UV laser-based automated cleaning (TrueClean, patented)
• Ion optics: Wide-bore ion optics to reduce contamination risk
• Form factor: Benchtop / small footprint
• Acoustic emission: Quiet operation (<55 dB)
• Sample target compatibility: FlexiMass microscope slide-format targets
• Quality / compliance: Manufactured to ISO 13485:2016 standards; CE compliant