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PAL AUTOSAMPLER UPGRADES & PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS

Extend instrument lifetime, improve workflow flexibility, and unlock new sample-handling capabilities.

Upgrading your PAL autosampler is one of the most effective ways to improve performance and expand laboratory automation. BGB InstrumentCare GmbH provides professional upgrade solutions for all PAL generations — from legacy CombiPAL systems to PAL-xt and the latest PAL3 RSI/RTC platforms.

We support all OEM-branded PAL systems, including Agilent, Gerstel, Shimadzu, Thermo, LECO, and CTC Analytics™. Whether you want to add new sampling techniques, modernize an older PAL, or expand your laboratory’s automation capacity, we deliver upgrade paths that are reliable, cost-effective, and fully supported.

Upgrade Options for Every PAL Generation

We offer hardware and workflow upgrades compatible with all major PAL generations and OEM-branded systems.

  • Legacy PAL / CombiPAL
  • PAL-xt
  • PAL3 RSI / RTC
  • Agilent, Gerstel, Shimadzu, Thermo, LECO and other OEM platforms

Installed, Configured and Validated

Every upgrade is implemented by a PAL specialist to ensure compatibility, stability and measurable performance improvements.

  • Professional installation
  • Configuration and setup
  • Workflow validation
  • Performance verification

Typical Upgrade Categories

Our upgrade paths are designed to improve flexibility, sample throughput and analytical capability across a wide range of laboratory workflows.

Sampling & Extraction
  • SPME and SPME Arrow modules
  • Headspace sampling upgrades
  • ITEX and micro-extraction options
  • Liquid injection enhancements
Capacity & Hardware
  • Tray and sample-capacity expansions
  • New grippers and agitators
  • Temperature-controlled modules
  • Hardware modernization for older PAL systems
Software & Workflow
  • ChemStation™ workflow upgrades
  • MassHunter™ integration support
  • PAL Sample Control optimization
  • Vendor-specific platform support

Specialized Expertise in SPME & Advanced Extraction Techniques

Our team has deep, hands-on experience with SPME, SPME Arrow, ITEX, headspace, and hybrid extraction workflows. This expertise is especially valuable for environmental, food, forensic, and flavor/fragrance applications where extraction performance is critical.

  • Selection of the right extraction technique for your matrix
  • Fiber and Arrow optimization
  • Agitation, incubation and desorption setup
  • Improved sensitivity, reproducibility and robustness
  • Reduced carryover and method variability

Method Setup & Application Support

Upgrading hardware is only part of the solution. We help ensure your upgraded PAL system delivers immediate, real-world gains in productivity and performance.

  • Method setup and optimization
  • Workflow design for PAL-based automation
  • Integration with Agilent GC and GC/MS systems
  • Troubleshooting of PAL sequences and timing
  • Training for operators and analysts

Certified Pre-Owned or Brand-New Components — Your Choice

To match your budget and technical requirements, we offer two sourcing options. Both include installation, configuration and performance verification.

Certified Pre-Owned PAL Components

  • Fully tested and refurbished
  • Verified to meet OEM performance standards
  • Cost-effective for extending legacy system life
  • Ideal for labs with multiple PAL units or limited budgets

Brand-New Manufacturer Components

  • Direct from the original manufacturer
  • Latest revisions and firmware
  • Full compatibility with PAL3 and modern workflows
  • Best choice for long-term system investment

Why Upgrade with BGB InstrumentCare GmbH

  • Specialists in PAL autosamplers across all generations
  • Deep expertise in SPME, SPME Arrow, ITEX and headspace workflows
  • Support for Agilent GC/MS integration
  • Flexible upgrade paths for any OEM-branded PAL
  • Choice of certified pre-owned or brand-new components
  • Application support that ensures real-world performance gains