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# TECHSTAR IS REFINING
## THE PROCESS GAS CHROMATOGRAPH FOR YOUR REFINING OPERATION
Over the past 60 years, GC products from Yokogawa have continued to evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of the refining industry. Engineered with reliable electronics and intelligently designed columns & valves, the GC8000 improves ease of maintenance while reducing operating costs:
- Modular, virtual GCs within 1 analyzer eliminating need for multiple GCs
- Innovative 12-inch color touch screen HMI simplifies navigation
- Virtual Technician for predictive diagnostics ease of maintenance
- Enables scalability to over 200 units interoperating with the plant DCS
- Compatible with redundant Ethernet networks for remote access
- The GC8000 is based on a proven analytical hardware platform that is recognized for precise performance & high reliability
Learn more about the Yokogawa GC8000 features and benefits from our Analytical Expert, Don Wyatt:
### TECHSTAR ANALYZER SPECIALIST
With experience in some of the most complex refineries in the country, there is not much that Don Wyatt, TechStar’s Analyzer Specialist, hasn’t seen. Questions? Pain Points? Complete the form below to discuss your specific process with Don!
### TALK ANALYZERS WITH DON WYATT
### BENEFITS OF LOCAL RESOURCES
Stop getting the run around from your current manufacturer! There are other options out there! Yokogawa has been a leading manufacturer of GC's for the least 60 years. Benefits of local resources:
- Quick Ship Program: 5-7 Week Lead Time for Standard/Common Applications (40-52 Weeks From Other Manufacturers)
- Significant Service Bandwidth
- 3 Month Lead Time From Other Suppliers
- Third Party Service Can Affect Your Warranty
- All Application Development, Support, & Final Configuration Done Locally In Sugar Land, TX.
- Spare Parts & Service Stationed In Freeport, TX
Get the support you need from your local, trusted providers. TechStar & Yokogawa work hand in hand to reduce lead times & keep your process running.
### WE'LL BRING THE DEMO TO YOU
Want to learn more about our alternative option with an expedited lead time, full service bandwidth and with competitive pricing? Schedule time to meet us for lunch at our Deer Park office or we'll pack it up and demo the GC8000 on-site at your facility! Complete the form on this page to speak to one of our analytical experts and book a demo!
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### PROUDLY REPRESENTING
### AN ANALYTICAL SOLUTION FOR APPLICATIONS ACROSS THE THE ENTIRETY OF YOUR REFINING OPERATION
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