Hi Bryan,

In our lab, our IRMS units are Delta XP's so they are their own bench.  Our
peripherals (EA, GC, Gas Bench, TC/EA) are on custom benches.  The benches
are based on those used at the University of Ottawa, made from 1" square
tubing with Formica counter tops and locking swivel wheels.

The custom setup can make for more efficient access.  For example, our EA's
are at a low height for easy loading of the autosampler and wheels allow for
maintenance on adjacent hardware.  The steel frames are solid, and can
easily have leveling legs for mounting of a balance or to limit mobility.  I
can send you a picture if you want.

Cheers,


Benjamin Harlow
Washington State University
School of Biological Sciences
P.O. Box 644236
Pullman, WA  99164-4236

Office:  (509) 335-6161
Lab: (509) 335-6154
Fax:  (509) 335-3184


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From: Stable Isotope Geochemistry [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Bryan Taplin
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 2:41 PM
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Subject: [ISOGEOCHEM] Work benches for new IRMS unit

Folks,

      I'm interested in purchasing some laboratory benches for a new
CF-IRMS we'll be purchasing. Does anybody have any suggestions and
recommendations based on personal experience? Your suggestions would be
greatly appreciated!

                                          Thanks!
                                          Bryan

Bryan Taplin
Environmental Scientist
US Environmental Protection Agency
NHEERL- Atlantic Ecology Division
27 Tarzwell Drive
Narragansett, RI 02882
Tel. (401) 782-9607