Material: PEEK

Measurement System: Imperial

Colour: Natural/Beige

Maximum Temperature: 260°C/500°F

Flammability: UL94 V-0

• Maximum Pressure: 30Mpa (300 Bar/4350 PSI)

HPLC PEEK Male-Female Fitting (10-32 UNF for 1/16" OD Tubing) conform to the following Standards/Norms:

The HPLC Male-Female Fitting made of PEEK (Polyetheretherketone) is a specialised component designed for 1/16" capillary tubes in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) systems. It provides a secure and leak-free connection between two capillary tubes or between a capillary tube and an HPLC system component.

Thread size: #10-32 UNF
Thread length: 0.47” (12mm)
Material: PEEK

Maximum Pressure: 300 bar / 4350 PSI

Features: Integrated ferrule / Male-Female joint

Ease of Assembly and Disassembly: Male-Female joints are typically easier to assemble and disassemble compared to other fitting types. This ease of use facilitates quick changes and adjustments, which is especially valuable during maintenance, troubleshooting, or when changing configurations in an HPLC system.

Versatility and Compatibility: Male-Female fittings are compatible with a wide range of tubing and components, allowing for versatile configurations in HPLC setups. This flexibility is beneficial when integrating various system components or adapting to different experimental needs.

Integrated Ferrule:

Minimised Risk of Component Loss: Integrated ferrules ensure all parts remain together, reducing the risk of losing critical components.

Consistent Performance: The integrated ferrules are precisely manufactured to fit the fitting, ensuring uniform performance and reducing variability in system performance.

Manufactured in PEEK:

Chemical Resistance: PEEK resists a wide range of chemicals and solvents, ensuring durability and preventing degradation or reaction with mobile phases.

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

Mechanical Strength: PEEK offers superior tensile strength and toughness, enabling the fittings to withstand high pressures and mechanical stress.

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

Biocompatibility: PEEK is biocompatible, suitable for HPLC applications involving biological samples or pharmaceutical analyses.

Lightweight: PEEK's lightweight nature makes fittings easy to handle during installation and maintenance.

Durability: PEEK resists 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 various chromatographic methods and experimental setups.

Applications of HPLC PEEK Male-Female Fitting:

Analytical and Preparative Column Connections: Secure connections to analytical and preparative columns in HPLC systems for precise separation of compounds.

Solvent Delivery Systems: Connect mobile phase reservoirs to HPLC systems and waste solvent lines to ensure consistent and leak-free delivery and disposal of solvents.

Detector Connections: Maintain stable, leak-free connections for UV-Vis detectors and mass spectrometers, ensuring accurate detection and analysis.

Sample Injection Systems: Ensure accurate sample introduction in autosamplers and manual injectors without leaks.

Flow Control and Switching Valves: Enable connections in multi-port switching valves for method development and analysis, ensuring precise flow control.

Filter Connections: Connect in-line and pre-column filters to protect the column and other system components from particulates.

Specialised Applications: Ideal for biocompatible HPLC systems and high-pressure applications, facilitating method development and optimisation.

Imperial PEEK Male-Female Fittings offer secure and reliable connections in HPLC systems, ensuring chemical resistance, high mechanical strength, and low extractables. These fittings are suitable for a wide range of applications, including analytical and preparative column connections, solvent delivery, detector connections, sample injection, flow control, filter connections, and specialised applications like biocompatible systems and high-pressure environments. Their versatility and durability make them an essential component in maintaining the integrity and performance of HPLC analyses.

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

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