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SIFT-MS enables selective, sensitive, real-time detection of trace gases in indoor, outdoor, and mobile settings. It can detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and inorganics that cannot be easily targeted by traditional chromatographic methods. No sample preparation is required for direct detection of samples including those in complex matrices or high humidity. SIFT-MS offers unmatched analytical flexibility in its ability to characterize very different sample types in sequence without the requirement of column or system changeover procedures.  It can be used by both MS experts and non-technical users, and is supported by a worldwide team available 24/7.

Key benefits of Syft products:

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Instantaneous quantitation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and inorganic gases using a fully integrated, extensive chemical ionization library.

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Real-time trace gas analysis to low parts-per-trillion by volume (pptV).

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Ease of operation with push-button simplicity and no sample preparation required.

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Designed for use in lab settings, production environments and in mobile applications.

How simple and fast is Syft analysis?

SIFT-MS provides multi-analyte analysis of volatile compounds in real-time.  This is made possible by eliminating the chromatography step and instead achieving selectivity through the use of reagent ions.  This 2-minute video demonstrates the speed and simplicity of collecting real-time data using SIFT-MS.  A method targeting benzene, ethylene oxide, formaldehyde, hydrogen sulfide and toluene is showcased.

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Our Products

Syft Tracer

Syft Tracer is next generation of SIFT-MS real-time trace gas detection designed to solve the most difficult analytical challenges. This advancement to SIFT-MS delivers trace-level detection sensitivity, unparalleled performance stability, superior selectivity, and highly reproducible, quantitative data.

Syft Tracer: The Industry Standard for Real-Time Contaminant Detection 

Syft TracerTM is the latest advancement in real-time, direct injection mass spectrometry (MS) built to solve the most difficult analytical challenges faced within a variety of industries and applications.  This advancement to SIFT-MS delivers trace-level detection sensitivity, unparalleled performance stability, superior selectivity, and highly reproducible, quantitative data.  Target multiple analytes in the same analysis without the need for sample prep or other time-consuming chromatography steps. Run chemically diverse compounds in one method, or between numerous methods, with a single instrument configuration that does not require changeover or reequilibration steps. Syft Tracer is engineered for durabality and optimized for high-throughput environments where 24/7 operation is the standard.  Never miss a product or environmental contamination event again.

 

Benefits of Syft Tracer

  • Trace level multi-analyte detection sensitivity
  • Highly selective and quantitative
  • No chromatography or pre-concentration required
  • Fine Auto Retune for optimal signal levels
  • Performance Authenticator for superior analytical stability
  • Hardware advancements to maximize system lifetime
  • System drive optimized for 24/7 data collection
  • Easy to operate and interpret data

 

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Syft Tracer applications and use cases

Ambient Monitoring

The SIFT-MS technique provides rapid, high-sensitivity analysis of VOCs and inorganic gases at ambient levels, with no sample preparation and no discrimination against polar, thermally labile and reactive species.

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Small Polar Molecules

SIFT-MS simplifies detection of small polar species by analyzing them directly from gas or headspace to sub-ppbV concentrations, without requiring derivitization or pre-concentration.

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Atmospheric Research

SIFT-MS is supporting scientists committed to improving urban air quality, by providing the real-time VOC data necessary for building effective models.

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Residual Solvent Analysis

SIFT-MS provides rapid characterization of compounds that are not easily monitored by other technologies.

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Mobile Monitoring

SIFT-MS instruments are easily mounted in vans and transported from location to location for convenient on-site analysis or deployment in an air monitoring campaign.

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Drug Delivery Devices

SIFT-MS provides a very rapid and highly sensitive solution for the detection of residual monomers and other impurities in diverse drug delivery devices.

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Packaging Testing

SIFT-MS revolutionizes packaging testing across diverse materials with its ability to analyze a very wide range of compounds rapidly.

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Odor Analysis

SIFT-MS is an ideal solution for simply and quantitatively characterizing odor sources in diverse industrial applications.

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Water and Soil

Simplified, high-throughput analysis of water and soil direct from headspace or after extraction.

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Product specs

Syft Tracer Pharm11

The world's only 21 CFR Part 11 compliant real-time, direct mass spectrometer! Syft Tracer Pharm11 is a complete bundle solution for compliant pharma and CDMO workflows that includes next-gen SIFT-MS Syft Tracer, a CTC autosampler, a high-throughput (HTP) inlet, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliant software SyftAuditTracer. Syft Tracer Pharm11 is debuting worldwide - contact us to schedule your live demo!

The world's only 21 CFR Part 11 compliant real-time, direct mass spec is launching and debuting this month!  Syft Tracer Pharm11 is a complete bundle solution for compliant pharma and CDMO workflows that includes next-gen SIFT-MS Syft Tracer, a CTC autosampler, a high-throughput (HTP) inlet, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliant software SyftAuditTracer.  Syft Tracer Pharm11 is making its live debut worldwide - contact us to schedule your live demo!

 

Syft Tracer Pharm11 equips you to make critical decisions faster

 

  • The first and only compliant solution for direct MS
  • One configuration for multiple, diverse analyses
  • Autosampler integration tailored to high-throughput SIFT-MS analysis, enabling the analysis of >200 samples / day
  • Includes HTP Inlet designed for high-throughput applications
  • Flexibility to append sequences to running batches
  • Batch processing of quantitative run results
  • Trace level multi-analyte detection sensitivity
  • Highly selective and quantitative
  • No chromatography or sample prep required
  • Easy to operate and interpret data

 

 

 

Syft Tracer Pharm11 applications and use cases

Small Polar Molecules

SIFT-MS simplifies detection of small polar species by analyzing them directly from gas or headspace to sub-ppbV concentrations, without requiring derivitization or pre-concentration.

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Residual Solvent Analysis

SIFT-MS provides rapid characterization of compounds that are not easily monitored by other technologies.

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Drug Delivery Devices

SIFT-MS provides a very rapid and highly sensitive solution for the detection of residual monomers and other impurities in diverse drug delivery devices.

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Product specs

Physical Specifications
Instrument Size
(including autosampler rail):
Width: 135 cm (max, rail option may decrease)
Height: 185 cm
Depth: 114 cm 
Computers: Integrated into the instrument : Debian Linux
Mini PC  
Minimum Computer Specs: OS: Windows 11 pro
CPU: Intel Core i5
Processor: 4.2GHz 64-bit processor
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage:  500 GB
1 built in Ethernet port
USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet adapter included
3 USB 3.2 ports, 1 USB 2.0 port, 1 free USB 4 (type C) port
Wi-Fi 6
Power:  110-240 VAC
Syft CTC Autosampler options:  Lite, High-throughput, High-throughput flex
Headspace syringe temperature (°C ): 40 - 150
Injection volume range (mL): 1-5 (Headspace Autosampler Dependent)
Incubation temperature (°C): 50-100 Recommended, Up to 200 °C
Typical incubation time (min): 20-45
Typical injection time (s): 50-100
Typical injection speed     (µL/s): 10-100
Incubator Capacity (n samples): 6
Samples per hour: Method dependent up to 12
Inlet temperature  (°C): 120
Samples on autosampler rail: Up to 180
Syft CTC Autosampler Specifications
Lite 85 cm RSI, 1 x agitator, 2 x sample tray with rack, 2.5 mL HS syringe
 (+ extra syringe)
High-throughput 120 cm RSI, 2 x agitator, 3 x sample tray with rack, 2.5 mL HS syringe (+ extra syringe)
High-throughput flex 120 cm RTC, 2 x agitator, 3 x sample tray with rack, 2.5 mL HS syringe (+ extra syringe)
Performance Parameters
Linearity R2 > 0.99
Mass range 15 – 400 amu
Compound coverage 1500+ compounds, expandable library of VOCs and inorganics
Example Working Concentration Ranges*
Ethylene Oxide1 100 - 5000 ng/g
Nitrosamines2 2-160 ng/g
Class 2A & 2B Residual Solvents3 9 - 90000 ng/mL (analyte dependent)
Benzene3 0.1 -600 ng/mL
Xylene
(all isomers; ethylbenzene)3
0.1 -600 ng/mL
                                                                           
                                                                            *Ranges can be much wider and vary from analyte to analyte; typical SIFT-MS LDR is >5 orders of magnitude
                                                                            1 EtO measurement in polysorbate materials
                                                                            2 NDMA measurement across full concentration range using NO+ m/z 74 quantitation ion.
                                                                            3 Concentration in 10 mL aqueous solution contained in 20 mL headspace vial.

Syft Explorer

Syft Explorer provides everything needed to make critical decisions quickly ― anywhere on-site. Syft Explorer offers real-time and selective analysis, presented in a mobile solution. This allows investigation of contamination sites and short-term chemical leaks for critical concentration levels. Detect crucial volatile emissions at their source such as airborne molecular contaminants.

Syft Explorer is an all-in-one solution designed for environmental, indoor air and semiconductor applications. It delivers high sensitivity, exceptional performance stability, and highly reproducible data. With its mobile functionality, it enables rapid, selective, and reliable analysis of contaminants at ambient air sites.

Syft Explorer offers a unified configuration for analyzing volatile organic compounds and inorganics with a single method or between multiple methods. It enables continuous, on-line analysis and provides a dedicated user-friendly interface for instrument control, status information and data visualization.

Benefits of Syft Explorer

  • Highly selective and quantitative
  • Easy to operate and interpret data
  • One configuration for multiple, diverse analyses
  • Trace level multi-analyte detection sensitivity
  • No chromatography or sample preparation required
  • Extensive compound library that can be used to
    create customized analyte targeting methods

Syft Explorer applications and use cases

Cleanroom Monitoring

SIFT-MS provides rapid, high-sensitivity analysis of a wide range of AMCs, greatly reducing product loss and equipment failure.

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Ambient Monitoring

The SIFT-MS technique provides rapid, high-sensitivity analysis of VOCs and inorganic gases at ambient levels, with no sample preparation and no discrimination against polar, thermally labile and reactive species.

Read More

Small Polar Molecules

SIFT-MS simplifies detection of small polar species by analyzing them directly from gas or headspace to sub-ppbV concentrations, without requiring derivitization or pre-concentration.

Read More

Material Emissions

The rapid analysis provided by SIFT-MS instruments can be utilized to screen front opening unified pod (FOUP) components and completed assemblies prior to their use for transporting wafers.

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Mobile Monitoring

SIFT-MS instruments are easily mounted in vans and transported from location to location for convenient on-site analysis or deployment in an air monitoring campaign.

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VOC Emissions

SIFT-MS facilitates real-time, thorough evaluation of volatile compound emissions from materials. High-sensitivity, broad-spectrum analysis readily detects impurities in materials and coatings that could impact product safety and/or consumer perception.

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Odor Analysis

SIFT-MS is an ideal solution for simply and quantitatively characterizing odor sources in diverse industrial applications.

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Product specs

Dimensions and average weight

Height (laptop and light tower flat)

1330 mm (52.4 in.)

Height (light tower at full extension)

1800 mm (70.9 in.)

Width

740 mm (29.1 in.)

Depth

1350 mm (53.1 in.)

Weight

510 kg (1125 lb)

Environmental conditions

Ambient operating temperature

10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)

Ambient operating humidity

5 to 95% non-condensing

Storage extremes

-40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F)

Maximum temperature fluctuation

3 °C/h (5.5 °F/h)

Area of operation

Indoor operation only

IP Rating

IP2X

Maximum elevation for operation

2000 m (6561 ft)

Electrical power

Voltage, frequency, current

200 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz, 10A (Regional Configuration)

100 - 120 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz, 15A (Regional Configuration)

Phase: single phase

Phase, neutral and earth (ground) are required

Power circuit protection

10A RCD recommended

Overvoltage category

II

Pollution degree

2

Regulatory certifications

CE, UKCA
Produced under an ISO9001 certified process

Country of manufacture

New Zealand (Syft Head Office)

   

Performance

Measuring principle

SIFT-MS

Limit of detection

Compound specific

Typical VOC <20 pptv

Compound coverage

1500+ compound library of VOCs and inorganics

Mass range

10 - 400 amu

Mass resolution

Unit resolution across the mass range

Linearity range

R2 > 0.99

Dynamic range

LOD – 10 ppmV (upper limit compound dependent)

Sample consumption

Typically, 100 mL/min of scan

Performance Tune

Recommended daily,

and per 5 °C change in ambient temperature since last run

Consumables

Nitrogen carrier gas

>99.999% N2 at 160 mL/min while running scans

>99.999% N2 at 190 mL/min during Performance Tune

Helium carrier gas

>99.999% He at 360 mL/min while running scans

>99.999% N2 at 30 mL/min during Performance Tune

Source water bottle

DI Water at 200 mL per 6 months

Syft Standard gas

Syft standard gas at 2 mL/min during Performance Tune

Reagent Ions

H3O+, NO+, O2+, OH-, O-, O2-, NO2-, NO3-

 

 

 

Interfaces

Laptop interface with data visualization software

 

10/100 Ethernet (TCP/IP)

 

Syft SafetySure

Syft SafetySure is the class-leading solution for rapid, reliable detection of fumigants and volatile toxic industrial chemicals in workplace settings. It provides reproducible identification and quantification of hazardous chemicals commonly found in workplaces such as methyl bromide, sulfuryl fluoride, chloropicrin, ethylene dibromide, ethylene oxide and phosphine. Syft SafetySure is optimized to detect compounds of interest within the relevant concentration ranges of their short-term exposure and longer-term time weighted average limits. Unambiguous results are provided so immediate action can be taken.

Syft SafetySure keeps frontline workers safe through early detection of hazardous chemicals

  • Fast and quantitative measurement of fumigants and other toxic industrial chemicals
  • Compound detection that is highly sensitive, selective and reproducible
  • Features a linear dynamic range broad enough to detect hazardous compounds within their relevant safety exposure limits and at concentrations 10X higher and lower than the defined parameters
  • Designed for non-technical operators with actionable results that can be easily understood
  • Sampling and analysis protocols easily configured to meet customer needs
  • No consumables, columns, solvents, or complicated workflows required
  • Engineered for use in rugged environments with temperature/humidity changes and vibrations

Product specs

Compound/class

Benzene

Chloropicrin

Ethylene Dibromide

Ethylene Oxide

Formaldehyde

Hydrogen Cyanide

Methyl Bromide

Phosphine

Sulfuryl Fluoride

Limit of detection (ppbV*)

1.06

     0.91

   1.86

17.09

        0.67

   7.05

 13.86

   1.33

  17.93

Compound coverage

900+ compound library of VOCs and inorganics

Dynamic range

LOD – 10 ppm (upper limit can be compound dependent)

Sample flow

2 - 5 L/min

Measuring principle

Selected Ion Flow Tube Mass Spectrometry (SIFT-MS)

Linearity

R2 > 0.99

Selectivity

Real time speciation using ion-molecule reactivity (including isobars and isomers)

Mass range

10 – 400 amu

Ambient temperature

15 – 35 °C

Ambient humidity

0 – 100% non-condensing

Sample inlet pressure

<30 psi

Consumables**

>99.999% N2 at 160 ml/min while scanning. DI water at 200 ml per 6 months

>99.999% He at 360 ml/min while scanning. DI water at 200 ml per 6 months

Instrument validation

Recommended daily

Maintenance

Twice yearly

Sample ports

Up to 14

Electrical

220 VAC, 50/60 Hz, <16 A (UPS / transformer available)

Size (L X W X H)

0.906 m X 0.755 m X 0.957 m (screen flat)

Output signal

Data saved to file on onboard hard drive. XML, CSV available. MODBUS TCP/IP. Laptop interface with data visualization software

Country of Manufacture

New Zealand

                                                 * 3 of a 15 second scan using N2

                                                 ** Syft can advise which carrier gas is most appropriate for intended use

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