Continuous counter-current chromatography, also known as Simulated Moving Bed (SMB) Chromatography is a highly efficient separation technique in the field of preparative chromatography, for the pharmaceutical industry, production of fine chemicals, and in the field of bioengineering.
Simulated Moving Bed is a method in process chromatography that enables pseudo binary mixtures to be continuously separated and extracted in two fractions with maximum yield and purity. Its efficiency is significantly higher than batch chromatography due to better utilization of the column’s stationery phase.
The SMB principle for continuous extraction of pure substances on a preparative scale is successfully used in several areas of chemistry and biochemistry. SMB is applicable in:
The extraction of pure substances (valuable substances) using a SMB system is offered after the required amount of a respective substance has been reached. Furthermore, the application of a SMB process is linked to the following prerequisites:
In the past several years KNAUER has been able to win over the confidence of several large research and development corporations. This is specifically true with our efficient and reliable SMB systems. Knauer SMB systems are supplied to :
SMB Biocompatible (PEEK, Ceramic) system for continuous chromatography in the Laboratory scale
The AZURA Lab SMB A29100 is optimized for the multicolumn separation of binary mixtures of small or biomolecules in gram-scale. It is a standard configuration of our AZURA Lab SMB having biocompatible MOC. It consists of seven 8-multiposition valves and four AZURA P 4.1S included in four Assistants ASM 2.2L. The high pressure range and the biocompatibility as well as the flexibility of the multiposition valves make this system the perfect solution for SMB chromatography.
With our preconfigured Upgrade-Kits you can upgrade your SMB chromatography system very easily and build up the system you need.
System and process control: A29800 (one CORI-FLOW), A29801 (four CORI-FLOW)
Heating and column organisation: A29903 (oven), A29901 (column holder ID 50), A29902 (for columns with 8, 16 or 20mm ID)
SMB Stainless Steel system for continuous chromatography in the Laboratory scale
The AZURA Lab SMB A29101 system is optimized for the multicolumn separation of binary mixtures of small molecules in gram-scale. It is a standard configuration of our AZURA Lab SMB having stainless steel MOC. It consists of seven 8-multiposition valves and four AZURA P 4.1S included in four Assistants ASM 2.2L. The high pressure range as well as the flexibility of the multiposition valves make this system the perfect solution for SMB chromatography.
With our preconfigured Upgrade-Kits you can upgrade your SMB chromatography system very easily and build up the system you need.
System and process control: A29800 (one CORI-FLOW), A29801 (four CORI-FLOW)
Heating and column organisation: A29903 (oven), A29901 (column holder ID 50), A29902 (for columns with 8, 16 or 20mm ID)
SMB Pilot system for continuous purification
To extract high-purity pharmaceutical active ingredients from natural products at high yields is a major challenge. Simulated Moving Bed (SMB) chromatography, as a continuous LC method, sets the standard for productivity, purity and yield.
This AZURA SMB pilot system is dedicated for the continuous production of API´s. The System allows the continuous separation of mixtures of substances and extraction into two fractions. High purities and simultaneous yields of up to 100% distinguish this process from conventional preparative LC methods.
Cannabis Producer: SMB Pilot system for continuous cannabinoid production.
To extract high-purity pharmaceutical active ingredients from natural products at high yields is a major challenge. This also applies to the cannabinoid sector. Simulated Moving Bed (SMB) chromatography, as a continuous LC method, sets the standard for productivity, purity and yield.
This AZURA SMB pilot system "Cannabis Producer" is dedicated for the continuous production of cannabinoids from cannabis. The Cannabis Producer allows the continuous separation of mixtures of substances and extraction into two fractions. High purities and simultaneous yields of up to 100% distinguish this process from conventional preparative LC methods.