NEWS and INTERESTING FACTS
06/2026
VDSpher Columns for PFAS analysis
PFAS analysis encompasses highly sensitive detection methods for persistent per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS). It is essential for compliance with strict limit values (e.g., under drinking water regulations). One of the primary methods used for this purpose is liquid chromatography. VDS optilab offers suitable HPLC columns and comprehensive accessories for this type of analysis.
Please send us an email if you would like to receive a customized quote.
You can download our PFAS brochure here:
01/2026
The NEW VDSpher HPLC column price list 2026 can be found here as PDF file:
01/2026
Römer Industries Holding GmbH acquires VDS Optilab GmbH
For almost 40 years – since 1987 – Mr. and Ms. von der Sitt had the privilege of shaping the successful path of VDS Optilab Chromatographie Technik GmbH together with all customers, partners and employees. Now the time has come to hand over the company into younger hands, who will continue this path responsibly and successfully from January 1, 2026 onwards.
We are pleased to inform you that Römer Industries Holding GmbH will take over VDS Optilab GmbH. The new owners assured that they will fully adopt and continue our company philosophy of “high quality standards at fair prices”. You may continue to rely on innovative products, competent advice, and dependable service.
We are especially delighted that, in the future, the teams of our sister companies CS-Chromatographie Service GmbH and Ziemer Chromatographie GmbH, with more than 40 years of chromatography experience, will be at your side to provide support. We are convinced that we have found strong partners who will also be a valuable asset for you.
The familiar Berlin team led by site manager Thomas Schmidt will continue to be available via the known telephone numbers as well as the existing email addresses.
The new owners, Helmut, Marcel, and Sven Römer, warmly welcome all customers and partners and will work together with the entire team to continue the successful path of VDS Optilab Chromatographie Technik GmbH.
01/2025
The VDSpher HPLC column price list 2025 can be found here as a PDF file. Fortunately, the 2024 VDSpher prices were kept stable without any increase.
10/2024
The NEW VDSpher information booklet – download here!
This brochure contains interesting, useful and up to date informations about our VDSpher HPLC columns. We have revised our range of VDSpher separation phases in some areas and added new modifications. With the new VDSpher II separation phases, we now also offer VDSpher RP-phases with 120 Å pore size.
We would particularly like to highlight the selectivity map in the middle of the brochure. In it, a selection of VDSpher phases are compared with other popular separation phases in terms of their selectivity.
Please send us an email if you would like to receive a printed copy of the VDSpher brochure.
07/2024
VDSpher II – The extension of our separation phase family!
The new VDSpher II separation phases expand our range of C18 (ODS) modifications. They are excellent all-rounders for an extremely wide range of applications!
These two phases are particularly worth mentioning:
1. VDSpher II 120 ODS is ideal for replacing Shodex C18-4D & C18-4E columns.
2. With the new VDSpher II ODS-EPG phase, we can now offer C18 HPLC columns with polar embedded groups.
For more information, click here:
VDSpher II Phases
01/2024
The NEW VDSpher HPLC column price list 2024 can be found here as PDF file:
08/2023
VDSpher Blockbuster separation phases as an excellent replacement for many cost-intensive HPLC columns
Here you will find an overview on the six most frequently purchased VDSpher Reversed Phases. In addition to phase characteristics and application conditions, recommendations for replacing phases of other manufacturers by the respective VDSpher Reversed Phase are given.
Download here:
VDSpher Blockbuster Separation Phases
01/2023
NEW HPLC Columns Price List 2023
Please request your printed copy of our HPLC column price list 2023
08/2022
NEW KROMASIL PRICE LIST
New Kromasil prices will apply from August 2022 - download here:
>> Download KROMASIL price list
05/2022
The developments of the last few months, with the extraordinarily sharp increase in raw material and energy costs, are also having a massive impact on VDS optilab GmbH. The situation has deteriorated to such an extent that we can no longer compensate for these renewed cost increases and have reduced our prices for HPLC Columns up to 10 mm inner diameter have to be raised by 5% and for columns from 20 mm inner diameter by 3%. Guard column cartridges and column accessories are unaffected by these increases. Please take this price adjustment into account in the printed prices in our HPLC column price list 2022. Thank you for your understanding!
02/2022
VDS optilab is your sales & service partner for VICI Valco & VICI Jour products. We offer support for all questions about Valco switching valves.
01/2022
Please request your printed copy of our HPLC column price list 2022:
01/2021
01/2020
09/2019
Kromasil 100 Å C18 (w)
The Kromasil latest innovation a new wettable phase, that has been specifically designed for polar compounds. This Kromasil 100 Å C18(w) permits loading and run start in 100% aqueous, enabling new opportunities for engineers and scientists working with HPLC.
Here you will find more information:
07/2019
VDSpher® Core-Shell-Mode Phases
VDSpher CSM columns represent a versatile alternative to columns packed with superficially porous particles. In combination with a specially designed fully porous pore system, the 2.5 µm particle size materials enable versatile column performance comparable with SPPs columns.
Here you will find more information:
06/2019
Solvent Recycler SPR-110
From now on, VDS optilab again offers a solvent recycler that works according to the well-tried principle of the "ELU-SAVE". As requests for these devices have recently increased, we have decided to offer a device that is manually programmable and working as stand alone unit without software installation.
Please ask for an offer!
05/2019
New VICI Jour catalog
Now available, the new accessory catalog from VICI Jour. Everything you need for small parts, such as fittings, capillaries, etc. can be found in this catalog. Especially the SAFTY PRODUCTS are getting more and more into focus. Here you will find a wide selection at moderate prices!
Please request your copy!
02/2019
Optigel CarbEx II, Polymer Phases for HPLC Applications
Under the name Optigel, VDS optilab offers various ion-exchange separation phases on a polymer basis. The matrix used as basic material is a polystyrene-divinylbenzene network modified in accordance with the desired function.
Here you will find more information:
01/2019
VDSpher® ALTO DESEMPENHO EM FASES DE SEPARAÇÃO - Folheto informativo em português.
Para os nossos clientes em Portugal e no Brasil, oferecemos o folheto informativo VDSpher em Português.
For our customers in Portugal and Brazil, our VDSpher info booklet is now also available in Portuguese.
