Nexis GC-2060

The Nexis GC‑2060 is Shimadzu’s latest flagship gas chromatograph, a model that establishes an enduring standard built upon 70 years of accumulated technological expertise. It is equipped with a multi-mode injection (MMI) unit, along with newly developed FID and TCD detectors that deliver world class performance. As the culmination of GC technologies refined together with customers over decades, the Nexis GC‑2060 offers both exceptional reliability and continuous innovation, serving as a trusted partner that supports users and advances the industry across generations.

Elevate your lab’s efficiency, productivity, and profitability

Common GC limitations can slow operators and reduce throughput. The Nexis GC-2060 overcomes these bottlenecks with targeted innovations that maximize uptime, simplify workflows, and directly elevate your lab’s efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

• Reduced instrument downtime through minimized maintenance
• High performance across a wide range of analytical applications
• Lower electricity and gas consumption during analysis and standby
• Intuitive operability reduced training cost

Innovations Crafted Through Generations

Built on 70 years of technological expertise, the Nexis GC-2060 is Shimadzu’s flagship GC and a new benchmark for the industry. It pairs proven reliability with ongoing innovation to boost throughput, reduce downtime, and provide laboratories with a trusted partner now and well into the future.

Broaden Analytical Capabilities: Multi-Mode Injection Unit (MMI)

The new MMI supports split/splitless, programmable temperature vaporization, direct injection, large-volume injection, thermal desorption and extraction modes. This expanded range of injection modes provides greater application flexibility and streamlines operation for even the most challenging samples.

Detectors with Unmatched Sensitivity and Stability: Next-Gen FID & TCD

A complete redesign of the FID and TCD results in industry-leading sensitivity and long-term stability. The Nexis GC-2060 can also be configured with ECD, FPD, FTD, BID, and other detectors, providing the flexibility to support a broad range of applications.

A GC Crafted to Expand with Your Needs

The Nexis GC-2060 supports up to two injectors, three injection units and four detectors simultaneously. This flexibility allows one system to handle multiple applications with ease while saving valuable bench space and maximizing versatility.

Immediate Performance Right Out of the Box

Highly compatible with existing methods and consumables, the Nexis GC-2060 integrates seamlessly into your existing workflow, allowing your lab to begin using the system immediately under familiar conditions with minimal revalidation.

Benchmark in Analytical Efficiency

Multi-Mode Injection Units: The Near Zero-Maintenance Downtime Injection Units

The Nexis GC-2060 MMI supports split/splitless, programmable temperature vaporization (PTV), direct, large-volume injection (LVI), and thermal desorption/extraction injections in a single module. This innovative design preserves data compatibility with the conventional split/splitless injection unit (SPL), allowing you to expand capabilities without revalidating existing methods.

High Performance with Minimal Downtime

Contaminated samples often mean frequent liner swaps. In addition, slow injection unit temperature changes can cost valuable time. Shimadzu’s proprietary injection unit insulation delivers excellent temperature stability plus rapid heating and cooling, cutting wait times and keeping your lab running efficiently.

Flexible Injection Modes and Seamless Method Transfer

An intuitive software interface lets users switch instantly between split/splitless, PTV, large-volume injection, thermal desorption/extraction (TD/TE), and direct modes. A built-in universal mode streamlines method transfer from other brands or legacy instruments, minimizing revalidation and downtime.

Large-Volume Injection (LVI) Simplifies Complex Workflows

The LVI mode in the MMI concentrates samples in the injection unit, eliminating complex sample preparation steps. The bundled calculation tool speeds up method optimization, allowing users to reach the best conditions faster and more efficiently.

Revolutionizing Efficiency through Detector Precision Industry-Leading Sensitivity, Linearity, and Stability

Next-Gen Flame Ionization Detector (FID)

The redesigned FID in the Nexis GC-2060 reaches a minimum detectable level of 1.0 pg C/s. In addition, it is the world’s first multi-mode FID (MMF)*1 equipped with Hy/Ox and Hy/Air modes, which allow flexible selection of detector gases, as well as Shimadzu’s proprietary Jetanizer and Polyarc modes.
*1 Hy/Ox, Jetanizer, and Polyarc modes are optional

FID Polyarc Mode: Single Calibration for Diverse Organic Compounds

The Polyarc delivers consistent universal FID response across diverse organic compounds by converting them to CH4 prior to FID detection. This enables a single calibration approach and reduces time spent preparing dedicated calibration standards.

Next-Gen Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD)

The redesigned TCD uses single-filament technology to dramatically reduce start-up time. With industry-leading sensitivity and excellent linearity, it stabilizes quickly and delivers accurate, repeatable results for a variety of gas and inorganic analyses.

Smart Resource Management for Long-Term Savings Eco Idling — The Next Standard for GC Standby

Eco Idling — The Next Standard for GC Standby

The Nexis GC-2060 is equipped with an “Automatic Eco-Operation” function that learns analytical patterns from operating history and performs optimal eco-friendly operation. The system delivers maximum performance during analysis and automatically switches to energy-saving (Eco Idling) mode during standby. In addition, the software displays the amount of gas and power savings, CO2 emissions reductions, and cost savings.

Fully Automatic Operation

Once the initial settings are made, no manual action is required to switch to Eco Idling mode. Analysis can start directly from Eco Idling, and the system automatically returns to Eco Idling after completion.

Energy-Saving Mode Without Compromising Analytical Performance

The system delivers the same analytical performance as during a regular run. In addition, the transition from Eco Idling to analysis-ready status is completed in just a few minutes.

Additional Cost-Saving Solutions

Gas Selector

Automatically switch from helium to nitrogen or hydrogen when idle to significantly reduce helium use and lower running costs.

Hydrogen Carrier Gas Ready

Supports hydrogen carrier gas with a built-in hydrogen sensor for safe operation. Take advantage of hydrogen’s faster diffusion to shorten analysis times and increase throughput.

Experience Effortless Control With an Intuitive Interface Designed for Users of All Skill Levels

One-Touch Injection Unit Access

Standard ClickTek lets you open and close the sample injection unit tool-free by hand, making liner replacement quick, simple and safe.

Easy sTop

Press the MAINT. button and the GC automatically cools the injection unit, stops gas flow and enters a safe maintenance state. After maintenance, press the button again to restore normal standby — no complex procedures required.

ECO Button

Press the ECO button to enable Eco Idling mode, which automatically reduces gas flow and power. Press again to resume normal operation for tasks such as column conditioning. Simple to use, Eco Idling saves energy and lowers running costs.

Tool-Free Column Installation

ClickTek*2 connector — the same reliable connector adopted with the Nexis GC-2030 — lets users quickly install columns tool-free by hand. A tactile click confirms secure locking, speeding column setup and reducing installation errors.

Automated GC Start and Stop

* Integrated with Eco Idling for seamless energy-saving operation

Nexis GC-2060 uses optimized sequences to automatically control gas flows and temperature for safe, unattended startup and shutdown. When idle, power and gas consumption are reduced, delivering greater cost savings than when using ECO Idling alone while also protecting the instrument.

Column Protection

Precise control of the oven cooling rate prevents thermal shock to GC columns, extending column lifetime and ensuring stable data quality. When connected to the optional Gas Selector and a standby gas cylinder, the system auto-switches when the main supply of carrier gas runs low, avoiding gas outages that can damage columns.

Automated Column Conditioning — Clean

At GC startup or the beginning of batch runs, baseline drift can occur. Clean Pilot rapidly and automatically conditions the column, reducing operator workload and ensuring more stable, reliable results.

Access Information from Anywhere

On-Demand Maintenance Support and Troubleshooting

Access step-by-step maintenance instructions and troubleshooting guides instantly from the system. Scan the QR code displayed on the GC panel to view procedure videos on your portable device or view the same content via Remote Display*3 on the PC connected to the GC. Fast and clear support is readily available even when network access is limited.
*3 An application for Windows® devices. Can be connected simultaneously with workstations such as LabSolutions.

Intuitive Software Interface

The graphical user interface mirrors the instrument’s flow path and layout, allowing gas flow and temperature settings to be visible at a glance. Clear visuals and familiar controls let users set parameters intuitively, avoiding confusion from vendor-specific terminology and operational differences. This simplifies the transition when migrating from legacy Shimadzu GC or third-party GC brands.

Versatility Without Limits

Choose from a wide selection of sample preparation devices, injection units, and detectors to build a tailored Nexis GC-2060 configuration that meets your application requirements and maximizes analytical efficiency.