Patent ID: 7780853
Filing Date: 2010-08-24
Classification: B01D,B23C,B23Q,G01N

Abstract:
1. A method for conducting maintenance on a chromatography column comprising: a) providing a chromatography column comprising: b) disconnecting the adapter assembly from the tube; c) lifting the adapter assembly above the tube to provide a gap for access therebetween; d) unfastening the bed support from the distributor by releasing the fixing means; e) removing the bed support from the column with a handling device; f) conducting maintenance on the column and/or the bed support and/or said one or more seals; g) returning the bed support to the column with said handling device and fastening the bed support to the distributor; and h) lowering the adapter assembly to an operational position within the tube and reconnecting the adapter assembly to the tube.