The SpinCon® samples air at a rate of 450 liters per minute (lpm). It can be operated in either single sample or continuous monitoring mode. The SpinCon is suitable for virtually any air-sampling task. This capacity is made possible by combining a high sampling rate with the ability to concentrate the analyte in a small volume of liquid, aided by high collection efficiency and the ability to vary sampling time. Because of its patented wet-concentrator design, the SpinCon can achieve a highly concentrated sample of particulates that other wet-cyclone designs cannot achieve, dramatically increasing the probability of detecting a hazard. And because it is not an impinger, it is far less likely to damage or destroy spores in the collection process, a factor which may be critical if confirmatory cultures are required.

Attributes of the SpinCon

High collection efficiency and particularly high collection rate —The very high flow rate of 450 L/minute, when coupled with high collection efficiency across a very broad range of particle sizes, gives the SpinCon superior collection rates. The ability to vary sampling time makes it the ideal choice for both intermittent and continuous monitoring application.

Ability to concentrate and retain particles in solution — The ability to concentrate and keep particles in the sample makes it possible to achieve sample concentrations of the target many times higher than what is in the air. This allows the SpinCon to produce samples that are well within the detection limits of most sensitive detection devices, even if the agent sought is in low ambient  concentrations