Automated Oil & Grease Extraction Made Easy

Accurate. Scalable. EPA-Compliant

Oil & Grease analysis is a critical part of environmental monitoring and compliance testing, particularly for wastewater and industrial discharges. The TurboTrace® SPE System from Fluid Management Systems (FMS) offers a fully automated, high-throughput solution that simplifies this traditionally labor-intensive process — delivering cleaner extracts, higher reproducibility, and faster turnaround.

Key Features:

• Fully Automated Sample Preparation
  Automates SPE extraction, drying, and concentration in one system — reducing manual labor and improving consistency.

• Touchscreen Control Interface
  Simplifies operation with an intuitive touchscreen that allows users to develop, save, and run methods without external software.

• Modular & Scalable Design
  Available in 2-, 4-, 6-, or 8-channel configurations, the system scales with your lab’s throughput needs.

• Parallel Sample Processing
  Processes up to 8 samples simultaneously, significantly increasing productivity in high-volume labs.

• Wide Sample Volume Compatibility
  Handles a broad range of aqueous sample volumes from 2 mL to multiple liters — ideal for both small-scale and industrial testing.

• Built-In Concentration Integration
  Seamlessly integrates with FMS SuperVap® and Speed-Vap™ evaporators for automated final concentration to gravimetric endpoint.

• High Recovery SPE Workflow
  Achieves 90–95% analyte recovery rates, even in samples with heavy particulates or high organic loads.

• Rugged Construction for Dirty Matrices
  Equipped with oversized tubing, vacuum systems, and industrial-grade fluidics to minimize clogging and downtime during oil & grease extraction.

• Customizable Method Parameters
  Users can precisely program solvent volumes, flow rate.

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Why Choose TurboTrace® for Oil & Grease?

Touchscreen Simplicity
Operate, customize, and run validated methods using a sleek, intuitive touchscreen interface. No coding or external software required.

Expandable Modular Design
Start small — and scale up. The TurboTrace® is available in 2-, 4-, 6-, or 8-channel configurations to grow with your throughput needs.

Parallel Sample Processing
Run up to eight samples simultaneously to maximize efficiency and reduce bottlenecks in high-volume labs.

Broad Sample Range Compatibility
From 2 mL to multiple liters, the system accommodates virtually any aqueous matrix — including drinking water, wastewater, and challenging industrial effluents.

Fully Integrated Workflow
Automates SPE extraction, drying, and concentration — reducing operator involvement and variability while increasing lab productivity.

Customizable Method Parameters
Precisely control solvent volumes, flow rates, conditioning steps, and elution cycles — ideal for EPA Method 1664 and custom methods.

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Enhanced Performance. Reliable Results.

Built for Rugged Matrices
The TurboTrace® system includes industrial-grade fluidics, oversized tubing, and vacuum systems engineered to handle high-particulate and high-oil samples — minimizing clogging and downtime.

Seamless Concentration Integration
Pair with FMS SuperVap® or Speed-Vap™ evaporation systems to safely and efficiently evaporate n-hexane extracts to final weight — delivering complete compliance with EPA 1664A/B.

High Recovery Rates
FMS SPE cartridges and workflow deliver 90–95% recoveries, even in heavily contaminated samples with suspended solids and high organics.

High Recovery SPE Cartridges
Compatible with a wide range of FMS or third-party C18 disks and cartridges, ensuring consistent recoveries and reproducible results across diverse sample types.

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• Ease of Use: Intuitive interface and minimal training requirements make it accessible to all users.