Chromatography Direct
About us
At Chromatography Direct Ltd, we are dedicated to advancing scientific discovery by providing innovative, high-quality, and affordable consumables for Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Biology, and Life Science Research.
As a supplier of own branded products and an exclusive distributor for leading global brands, we serve scientists and laboratories across the UK and around the world.
Based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, our 5,000 square foot (500 square meters) facility is equipped with state-of-the-art warehousing, laboratories, offices, and conference space. This enables us to deliver exceptional service, rapid delivery, and technical support to our customers.
In short, we help customers in the science sector achieve tight turn-around times in contract laboratories as well as making sure that research staff will have reliable results and all whilst making their budget go further.
Products & services
Flash Chromatography
Chromatography Direct supplies a focused range of Flash Chromatography products to support fast, reliable purification in synthesis and R&D laboratories. For ChemUK 2026, we are highlighting practical consumables that help chemists improve separation performance, speed up purification, and achieve consistent results when isolating reaction products, intermediates, and impurities. Our range includes flash cartridges designed for efficient, reproducible separations across a wide variety of compound types and solvent systems. Choosing the right cartridge format and media can improve resolution, reduce run times, and increase recovery, helping you maintain throughput without sacrificing quality. To support rapid method selection and monitoring, we also supply TLC plates for quick assessment of reaction progress and solvent system optimisation. TLC remains a simple but powerful tool for screening conditions, tracking fractions, and confirming compound behaviour before and after flash runs. We also provide a selection of flash chromatography accessories to help keep workflows smooth and dependable, supporting set-up, operation, and fraction handling while reducing avoidable downtime. In addition, our silica products support both flash chromatography and wider purification needs, where the right silica choice can be critical for selectivity, loading capacity, and separation quality. Visit our ChemUK 2026 profile to explore our flash cartridges, TLC plates, silica, and accessories, and speak with the Chromatography Direct team about the best options for your purification workflow.
Plates and Mats
Chromatography Direct supplies a practical range of Plates and Mats to support efficient, reliable sample handling in high-throughput laboratory workflows. For ChemUK 2026, we are showcasing plate-based consumables and accessories that help labs improve productivity, minimise contamination risk, and maintain sample integrity across preparation, storage, and analysis. Our range includes 96 well, 384 well, and 48 well plates, giving you the flexibility to match throughput, working volume, and workflow requirements for screening, sample prep, and routine processing. These formats are widely used across analytical chemistry, life science, environmental testing, and QC applications where consistency and repeatability matter. To protect samples during storage, transport, and automation, we also provide mats and sealing options, including foils, designed to help reduce evaporation, prevent leaks, and limit cross-contamination. Selecting the right seal is often critical for maintaining sample concentration and achieving dependable results, especially when plates are stored or handled over longer periods. For workflows that need multi-sample processing with added clean-up or separation, we also offer filter-based plate options (“filts”) and related consumables to streamline preparation steps and reduce manual handling. We support these plate workflows with complementary instruments and tools to help improve handling efficiency and consistency in both manual and automated environments. Visit our ChemUK 2026 profile to explore Chromatography Direct’s plates, mats, foils, filters, and supporting tools, and speak with our team about the best configuration for your application.
Instrument Spares
Chromatography Direct supplies a dependable range of Instrument Spares to help laboratories maintain uptime, protect data quality, and keep analytical instruments performing at their best. For ChemUK 2026, we are showcasing essential consumable spares and maintenance items that support routine servicing, troubleshooting, and reliable long-term operation across chromatography and mass spectrometry workflows. Our range includes detector lamps, helping ensure stable performance, consistent response, and dependable sensitivity in systems where lamp output is critical. We also supply syringes to support accurate sample introduction and reliable operation in autosamplers and related systems, helping reduce variability and prevent avoidable failures caused by worn components. For mass spectrometry and detector-related maintenance, we provide key components such as filaments and electron multipliers, supporting reliable ionisation and detection performance. Replacing these parts at the right time can help maintain instrument sensitivity, reduce noise, and improve confidence in trace-level quantitation, particularly in demanding applications and high-throughput environments. To make planned maintenance simpler and more consistent, we also offer service kits that bring together commonly required replacement parts for routine servicing. These kits can help laboratories standardise maintenance schedules, reduce unexpected downtime, and ensure critical spares are available when needed. Whether you are supporting routine QC, research, environmental testing, or regulated workflows, Chromatography Direct can help you identify the right spares for your instrument and maintenance plan. Visit our ChemUK 2026 profile to explore the range and speak to our team about improving reliability, reducing downtime, and keeping your lab running smoothly.
LC Columns and Accessories
Chromatography Direct supplies a focused range of LC Columns and Accessories to help laboratories achieve reliable, reproducible separations and keep LC systems running efficiently. For ChemUK 2026, we are highlighting practical solutions for method development, routine QC, and high-performance analysis across pharmaceuticals, environmental testing, food and beverage, chemicals, and research. Our HPLC columns support consistent retention, peak shape, and resolution across a wide range of analytes and mobile phase conditions. Whether you are optimising selectivity, improving sensitivity, or transferring established methods, we can help you choose the right column chemistry and format for dependable results. For faster analysis and higher efficiency, our UHPLC columns are designed for modern high-pressure systems and shorter run times without compromising performance. These columns help increase throughput and improve resolution for complex mixtures, supporting demanding workflows where productivity and data quality matter. We also supply essential fittings and tubing to build secure, leak-free flow paths and maintain stable chromatography. Correct connections and low-dead-volume setups can improve peak shape, reduce carryover risk, and minimise downtime. Our collared tubing offers a convenient, consistent way to achieve reliable connections and repeatable installations, especially where frequent maintenance or configuration changes are required. Visit our ChemUK 2026 profile to explore the range and speak with our team about selecting the right columns, tubing, and fittings for your instrument and application.
Filtration Products
Chromatography Direct supplies a comprehensive range of Filtration Products designed to improve sample preparation, protect analytical instruments, and streamline day-to-day lab workflows. For ChemUK 2026, we are showcasing practical filtration solutions that help laboratories reduce particulates, minimise contamination risk, and achieve more consistent results across routine testing and high-sensitivity analysis. Our range includes syringe filters in a choice of membrane types and pore sizes to suit aqueous and solvent-based samples, helping extend column life and improve HPLC/GC/LC-MS uptime. For faster, cleaner sample prep with fewer handling steps, our syringeless filter vials combine filtration and collection in one simple format, ideal for high-throughput environments. We also supply plastic syringes to support safe, reliable manual filtration and sample transfer, plus filter paper for general laboratory filtration tasks in QC, production support, and R&D. For purification and downstream processing, we offer FPLC columns suitable for a range of biomolecule separation and clean-up workflows. For plate-based screening and parallel processing, our filter plates enable efficient filtration across multiple samples at once, supporting higher throughput with consistent performance. Our bottle top filters provide convenient filtration into laboratory bottles, reducing transfer steps while supporting sterile or particle removal applications (such as media, buffers, reagents, and environmental samples). To support safe venting and contamination control, our vent filters help protect systems and maintain cleanliness in storage and processing workflows. Whether you are optimising sample preparation, scaling throughput, or improving contamination control, Chromatography Direct can help you select the right filtration format, membrane, and configuration for your application. Visit our ChemUK profile to explore the range and speak to our team about your requirements.
UCT Metal Scavengers
UCT Metal Scavengers are specialty sample preparation products designed to remove trace metal contaminants from solvents, reagents, and samples prior to analysis. Using high performance scavenging media, they help reduce background interference and improve method robustness for workflows such as LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP, and other sensitive techniques where metals can impact results or instrument performance. Metal scavengers are commonly used to protect columns and ion sources, extend consumable life, and improve reproducibility, particularly when working at low detection limits. Ideal for laboratories focused on high purity analysis, UCT Metal Scavengers provide a practical, reliable way to control metal related variability and support cleaner, more consistent data.
Sample Preparation
The highly reproducible product line of bonded phases and bonded silica sorbents, in a variety of formats, including SPE columns, 96 & 48 well plates, universal cartridges, and microcentrifuge tubes, plus derivatising reagents, manifold and QuEChERS.
Vials and Caps
A complete range of Chromatography and Sample Storage Vials and Caps including Maximum Recovery Vials and Ultra-Low Bleed Mass Spec Caps.
