Material: PEEK

Colour: Natural/Beige

Maximum Temperature: 260°C/500°F

Flammability: UL94 V-0

• Maximum Pressure: 25Mpa (250 Bar/3625 PSI)

HPLC PEEK Finger Tight Fitting Assembly conform to the following Standards/Norms:

The HPLC Finger Tight Fitting Assembly made of PEEK (Polyetheretherketone) is a specialized component designed for 1/16" and 1/8" capillary tubes used in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) systems. This unique fitting assembly offers convenient and tool-free assembly, providing a secure and leak-free connection between the capillary tube and the HPLC system.

Thread size: #10-32 UNF, #1/4-28 UNF

Thread length: 0.47” (for 1/16”), 0.37” (for 1/8”).

Material: PEEK

Features: Comes with ferrule / Finger-tight fitting.

Finger tight fitting:

Versatility: Supports a wide range of experimental setups and system configurations, providing flexibility to adapt to different chromatographic methods and requirements.

Cost Efficiency: Eliminates the need for specialized tools, reducing costs associated with purchasing and maintaining additional equipment.

Comes with ferrule:

Versatility in Use: Allows for easy adaptation to different tubing sizes and materials, making it compatible with a wide range of HPLC setups and applications.

Cost-Effective: Enables the reuse of the fitting body with multiple ferrules, reducing the need to replace the entire fitting assembly when switching tubing or if the ferrule becomes damaged or worn.

Manufactured in PEEK:

Chemical Resistance: PEEK exhibits excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals and solvents commonly used in HPLC, ensuring long-term durability and compatibility without degradation or reaction.

High Temperature Stability: PEEK maintains its mechanical properties and dimensional stability at elevated temperatures, which is crucial for HPLC systems operating under thermal stress.

Mechanical Strength: PEEK provides superior tensile strength and toughness, ensuring robust and reliable performance in demanding laboratory environments.

Low Extractables: PEEK has low levels of extractable substances, minimizing the risk of contamination and ensuring the purity and accuracy of analytical results.

Biocompatibility: PEEK is biocompatible, making it suitable for HPLC applications involving biological samples or pharmaceutical analyses where sample integrity is critical.

Lightweight: PEEK is lightweight yet strong, making the fittings easier to handle during installation and maintenance without compromising durability.

Durability: PEEK is resistant to wear, abrasion, and fatigue, providing a long service life and reducing the need for frequent replacements.

Versatility: PEEK's compatibility with a wide range of solvents and chemicals makes it versatile for different chromatographic methods and experimental setups.

HPLC PEEK Finger Tight Fitting Assembly applications:

Column Installation:

Analytical Columns: Securely connect analytical columns to the HPLC system, ensuring leak-free and stable connections for precise analytical results.

Guard Columns: Attach guard columns to protect the main analytical column from contaminants and particulates, enhancing the longevity and performance of the analytical column.

Injector and Detector Connections:

Injector Ports: Facilitate the connection of injector valves to the HPLC system, allowing for accurate sample introduction and preventing leaks.

Detector Ports: Ensure secure and reliable connections between the HPLC system and detectors, such as UV-Vis, fluorescence, or mass spectrometers, for accurate detection and analysis.

Tubing Connections:

Solvent Delivery Systems: Connect solvent reservoirs to the HPLC system, ensuring consistent and leak-free delivery of mobile phases.

Waste Lines: Securely connect waste lines to the system to safely dispose of used solvents and samples without leaks or spills.

Valve Assemblies:

Switching Valves: Use in multi-port valves to switch between different mobile phases or columns, providing flexibility and precision in method development and sample analysis.

Flow Control Valves: Ensure precise control of flow rates within the HPLC system, maintaining optimal performance and reproducibility.

The PEEK data sheet is available as a PDF to download below.

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