Shimadzu SPD-10AV

This used Shimadzu SPD-10AV is a UV-Vis detector from the well known LC-10A series, offered here in tested working condition for laboratories that need reliable absorbance detection in their HPLC workflows. It monitors column effluent continuously and converts absorbance changes into signal data used for peak identification and quantitation, supporting a wide range of analytical chemistry applications. Its rugged design and straightforward controls have made it a dependable workhorse across many types of laboratories. The detector is commonly used alongside Shimadzu LC-10A pumps, degassers, and autosamplers, forming an integrated and well proven chromatography system. Analysts in pharmaceutical, chemical, and academic settings use the SPD-10AV for method development, stability testing, and quality control runs where accurate and repeatable UV response matters. It handles both routine and specialized separations with the consistency that laboratories have come to expect from this detector family. Buying this unit used allows a lab to expand or maintain an existing LC-10A configuration at a fraction of the cost of new equipment. It is an appropriate choice for facilities maintaining legacy assay methods or looking for a dependable backup detector. The SPD-10AV represents solid value for labs that prioritize proven performance over the latest feature set.