Gradient flow section types
Two different ÄKTA ready gradient flow sections are available:
•
ÄKTA ready gradient High Flow section, with pump tubing diameter 12 mm and
tubing diameter 9.5 mm.
•
ÄKTA ready gradient Low Flow section, with with pump tubing diameter 8 mm and
tubing diameter 6.4 mm.
Both flow kits use 25 mm TC connectors for connecting to inlet and outlet containers,
pump tubing, and column.
NOTICE
Only use ÄKTA ready flow sections, supplied by GE Healthcare.
Specifications for ÄKTA ready flow kits are found in ÄKTA ready gradient section specifi-
cations, on page 204. Ordering information is in ÄKTA ready gradient flow section, on
page 210.
Installation of gradient flow
section
If you have selected the ÄKTA ready gradient checkboxes in the component list (see
System setup, on page 82) you can follow the wizard to install the ÄKTA ready gradient
flow section. You may also follow the instruction below.
More information about mounting the flow kits can be found in Section 6.3 Mounting the
flow kit, on page 81.
ActionStep
Take the ÄKTA ready pump tubing from
the ÄKTA ready flow kit package. For a de-
scription of the content of the ÄKTA ready
flow kit package refer to Three parts, on
page 78.
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7 ÄKTA ready gradient
7.2 ÄKTA ready gradient flow section