What Tubing Sizes Can the Cutter Accommodate?

The wheel-type tubing cutter (Catalog Number 46001-01) is designed to work with tubing diameters ranging from:

• 1/32 inch (0.79 mm)
• Up to 1/4 inch (6.4 mm)

The adjustment screw allows the cutter to be tightened or loosened to accommodate various tubing diameters within this range. 

How the Adjustable Design Works

The cutter uses a precision cutting wheel and adjustable retention mechanism to secure the tubing during cutting.

Benefits include:

• Compatibility with multiple tubing diameters
• Clean, square cuts
• Consistent tubing preparation
• Reduced risk of crushing or deforming the tubing
• Improved fitting connections and fluidic performance

Suitable Tubing Materials

The tubing cutter is commonly used with:

• Stainless steel tubing
• PEEK tubing
• Copper tubing
• Other laboratory and chromatography tubing within the supported size range

Cutting Wheel Specifications

Cutting Wheel Thickness:  0.36 mm

The thin cutting wheel helps create precise cuts while minimizing tubing deformation.

Why Proper Tubing Cutting Matters

Poorly cut tubing can contribute to:

• Leaks
• Increased dead volume
• Poor chromatographic performance
• Connection failures
• Flow restrictions

Using a precision tubing cutter helps ensure reliable fluidic connections and consistent system performance.

Key Takeaways

• The wheel-type tubing cutter accommodates tubing from 1/32 inch (0.79 mm) to 1/4 inch (6.4 mm).
• An adjustable screw mechanism allows use with multiple tubing diameters.
• The cutting wheel thickness is 0.36 mm.
• Suitable for stainless steel, PEEK, copper, and other laboratory tubing materials.