Universal Guard System (UGS) – protect your HPLC Column
The Universal Guard System (UGS) is a versatile guard column solution designed to protect valuable HPLC columns from particulate contamination and strongly retained compounds to increase the life time and to prevent clogging of your column. Different Universal Guard System versions are available depending on the column diameter, particle size and application.
UHPLC Universal Guard System
The UHPLC Universal Guard System (UGS) is manufactured for the purpose of protecting UHPLC (up to 800bar) columns with inner diameter between 1.0 and 2.1mm with particle sizes from 1.5µm and 3µm.
Analytical Universal Guard System
The Analytical Universal Guard System (UGS) is manufactured for the purpose of protecting analytical columns with a inner diameter between 3.0 and 6.0mm and with particle sizes between 2.5μm and 10μm.
Preparative Universal Guard System
The Preparative Universal Guard System (UGS) is manufactured for the purpose of protecting preparative columns with a inner diameter between 7.8 and 21.2mm and with particle sizes between 5μm and 10μm.
Filter products
Art.-Nr.: UGC
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Art.-Nr.: UGH
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Art.-Nr.: UHGH
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Art.-Nr.: UPGH
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Art.-Nr.: UGCAX
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Art.-Nr.: UGCCN
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Art.-Nr.: UGCCX
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Art.-Nr.: UGCDL
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Art.-Nr.: UGCNH
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Art.-Nr.: UGCPH
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Art.-Nr.: UGCSI
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Art.-Nr.: UGKAX
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Art.-Nr.: UGKCN
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Art.-Nr.: UGKCX
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Art.-Nr.: UGKDL
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Art.-Nr.: UGKNH
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Art.-Nr.: UGKPH
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Art.-Nr.: UGKSI
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Art.-Nr.: UGCC41
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Art.-Nr.: UGCC42
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Art.-Nr.: UGCC81
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Art.-Nr.: UGCC82
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Art.-Nr.: UGCSEC
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Art.-Nr.: UGKC41
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Art.-Nr.: UGKC42
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Key Features
- Universal compatibility with common HPLC systems and standard 10-32 Thread
- Easy-to-Use Protection with replaceable guard cartridges for fast maintenance.
- Low dead-volume design for excellent chromatographic performance.
- Supports a wide range of stationary phases and applications (C18, C8, C4, Phenyl, Amino, Cyano, Diol, Silica, HILIC...)
Benefits
The Universal Guard System (UGS) helps laboratories minimize downtime, reduce replacement costs for columns, and maintain consistent chromatographic performance. Its compact design allows straightforward installation without major system modifications.
Applications
Suitable for pharmaceutical, environmental, food, chemical, biotechnology, academic, and quality-control laboratories where reliable HPLC analysis is essential.
Why Choose the Universal Guard System?
Designed for flexibility and ease of use, the Universal Guard System combines robust hardware with convenient cartridge replacement to provide dependable protection for columns across a broad range of chromatographic methods.
The Universal Guard System (UGS) can be used with almost any HPLC column by connecting it with the Universal Guard System PEEK Coupler or with the Universal Guard System Stainless Steel Coupler. Contact BGB for guidance on selecting the appropriate guard hardware and cartridge chemistry for your HPLC workflow..