UV spectrometer MALDI-8030

TOF-MStime-of-flightfor proteomics

Overview
The Shimadzu MALDI-8030 is a dual-polarity benchtop linear MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer engineered for rapid mass measurement in quality-control and research laboratories. It extends the performance of the MALDI-8020 to improve analysis in negative ion mode while maintaining a compact footprint and quiet operation (<55 dB).

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 (patented)
• Compatible with FlexiMass slide-format sample targets
• Small footprint benchtop design
• Quiet operation <55 dB

Features

• FlexiMass target compatibility to adapt to different experimental workflows
• TrueClean automated source cleaning with wide-bore ion optics to reduce contamination and maintain performance
• Designed and manufactured to ISO 13485:2016 quality management standards; CE compliant for clinical-laboratory method development

Applications

• Molecular-weight determination of peptides, proteins and nucleic acids; in-source decay (ISD) for sequence analysis
• Polymer characterization
• Higher-mass analyses (e.g., immunoglobulins such as IgA)
• Analysis of food colorants and cosmetic pigments
• Genotyping for teaching and demonstration
• Screening and quantification applications (examples include O-antigen typing of E. coli, HIV antiretroviral quantification, PFAS screening feasibility studies)

Downloads (available documents)

• Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Solution Guide (brochure)
• MALDI-8030 - Dual-Polarity Benchtop Linear MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer (brochure)
• MALDI EasyCare (brochure)
• Solutions for Infectious Diseases (brochure)
• Benchtop MALDI-TOF Imaging Starter Kit (brochure)
• Solutions for Vaccine Testing (brochure)

Videos

• Dual-Polarity Benchtop Linear MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer MALDI-8030 (product video)
• Benchtop MALDI-TOF Imaging Starter Kit (related video)

Technical specifications

• Instrument type: Dual-polarity benchtop linear MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer
• Laser: 200 Hz solid-state laser, 355 nm
• Ion modes: Positive and negative ion analysis
• Sample introduction: Load-lock chamber for fast sample introduction
• Source cleaning: UV laser-based automated source cleaning (patented) with wide-bore ion optics
• Sample targets: Compatible with FlexiMass slide-format targets
• Operational noise: <55 dB
• Design: Small footprint / benchtop
• Quality standards: ISO 13485:2016; CE compliant
• Intended applications: QC and profiling workflows for peptides, proteins, polymers and oligonucleotides; research mass measurement; MALDI imaging with appropriate kit