New Fittings Designed for Extreme Fluid Transfer Environments
03 May 2006 10:06
Upchurch Scientific has launched a selection of new fittings designed specifically for demanding high-temperature and ultra–high pressure applications. Available in the UK and Ireland from Anachem, these new fittings ensure absolutely no leaks. The one-piece, high temperature fingertight fitting and the two-piece, ultra-high pressure fitting are both suitable for 10-32 coned ports and offer unique abilities that surpass traditional high-pressure products.
The new one-piece, fingertight fitting for 1/16in OD tubing is the first to have an extensive temperature range with pressures that vary between 6,000psi (414bar) at 200°C and 12,000psi (827bar) at ambient temperatures. Made from Polyketone (PK), a versatile new material that is suited for extreme temperature applications with resilient chemical compatibility properties identical to PEEK. It is ideal for replacing stainless steel fittings, especially considering that no tools are required and the sealing that is achieved proves just as good.
The limits of standard fittings are being pushed by the introduction of new HPLC column technology such as the use of 1-2µm diameter particle packing materials. Upchurch has developed new two-piece, ultra-high pressure fittings to address this. These stainless steel nuts and ferrules have an extremely high pressure rating of up to 18,000psi (1,241bar) with ferrule options for both 1/16in and 1/32in OD tubing. A two-piece fitting allows for the replacement of the ferrule only, as required, providing an economical solution.
Anachem has been a distributor of Upchurch Scientific chromatography and fluid transfer components for over 35 years, providing a full range of products to the UK and Irish scientific communities.
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