GERSTEL


GERSTEL is a global leader in thermal desorption techniques and automation solutions for analytical chemistry. The company specializes in developing innovative sample preparation and analysis systems that enhance productivity, accuracy, and safety across various industries including food safety, environmental testing, forensics, and pharmaceuticals. GERSTEL's solutions are designed to automate complex sample preparation processes, reduce manual labor, eliminate the use of hazardous solvents, and improve detection sensitivity and precision.

Industries

chemical
pharmaceutical

Nr. of Employees

small (1-50)

GERSTEL

701 Digital Drive, Suite J, Linthicum, MD 21090


Patents

GC-MS analyzer switchable between one-dimensional and two-dimensional modes

US-8119983-B2

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Products

Automated sample preparation platforms (robotic autosampler)

Robotic platforms for automated sample handling, extraction sequencing and transfer to GC/LC in high‑throughput laboratory workflows.

Thermal desorption modules and microvial consumables

Modules and consumables for direct thermal desorption of samples from tubes or microvials to GC in solvent‑free workflows.

Sorbent stir bar extraction consumables

Sorbent stir bars for SBSE workflows enabling concentration of trace volatiles from aqueous and solid matrices for thermal desorption GC analysis.

Thin‑film SPME consumables and TF‑SPME workflows

Thin‑film SPME extraction devices and compatible automated handling for aroma and flavor compound profiling.

Pyrolysis modules for automated material analysis

Automated pyrolysis accessories for thermal decomposition of polymers and complex materials prior to GC‑MS characterization.

Headspace sampling accessories (static and dynamic)

Accessories and automated options for static and dynamic headspace sampling including multi‑step dynamic headspace and full evaporation approaches.

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Services

Instructor‑led and on‑demand training courses and workshops on sample preparation techniques, olfactometry and automated workflows.

Contract analytical work and methods support for sample extraction, method development and proof‑of‑concept testing using automated extraction and GC/LC workflows.

Instrument maintenance, shutdown procedures, service tips and support for automation platforms and sampling accessories.

Expertise Areas

  • Automated sample preparation and high‑throughput lab automation
  • Thermal extraction and thermal desorption methods
  • Headspace and sorptive extraction techniques (DHS, SBSE, SPME, TF‑SPME)
  • Chromatography‑mass spectrometry integration (GC‑MS, GC‑MS/MS, LC‑MS/MS, GC‑TOFMS)
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Key Technologies

  • Thermal desorption
  • Stir bar sorptive extraction (SBSE)
  • Thin‑film solid phase microextraction (TF‑SPME)
  • Dynamic headspace (DHS) and full‑evaporation DHS
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News & Updates

A workshop for distillers and industry professionals to learn about latest techniques and products.

A method for analyzing aroma compounds in edible oils using direct thermal desorption with microvials and GC/MS.


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