Overview

Proper tubing preparation is essential for creating reliable, leak-free HPLC connections. Stainless steel tubing must be prepared carefully to minimize dead volume, improve fitting performance, and maintain system efficiency.

This tubing preparation tool is compatible with:

• 1/16 inch OD stainless steel tubing
• 1/8 inch OD stainless steel tubing

The tool is commonly used during HPLC system assembly, tubing replacement, and fluidic maintenance procedures.

How the Tool Works

Unlike conventional cutting tools, this device does not completely cut through the tubing.

Instead, the tool:

• Scores the outer wall of the tubing
• Creates a controlled break point
• Allows the user to manually separate the tubing at the scored location

This process helps produce a clean tubing end suitable for chromatographic applications.

Benefits of the Scoring Method

Using a scoring and break technique offers several advantages:

• Controlled tubing preparation
• Reduced tubing deformation
• Consistent tubing end formation
• Improved fitting performance
• Reliable fluidic connections

Properly prepared tubing can help minimize connection problems and improve overall system performance.

Compatible Applications

This tool may be used for:

• HPLC tubing installation
• UHPLC system maintenance
• Fluidic connection repairs
• Tubing replacement procedures
• Laboratory instrument setup
• Routine chromatography maintenance

Best Practices

When preparing stainless steel tubing:

• Score the tubing evenly.
• Avoid excessive pressure.
• Break the tubing at the score location.
• Inspect the tubing end after separation.
• Verify proper fitting installation before pressurizing the system.

Careful tubing preparation helps ensure reliable chromatographic performance.

Key Takeaways

• Compatible with both 1/16 inch and 1/8 inch OD stainless steel tubing.
• Designed to score tubing rather than completely cut through it.
• Tubing is manually separated after scoring.
• Helps prepare tubing for reliable HPLC fluidic connections.
• Suitable for installation, maintenance, and tubing replacement applications.

Additional Resources

For tubing preparation tools, cutter specifications, fluidic maintenance accessories, product images, and ordering information, view:  Tubing Preparation Tools, Stainless Steel Tubing Cutters, Product Images, and Ordering 

For capillary preparation equipment, installation accessories, fluidic connection tools, and chromatography maintenance products, view:  HPLC Tubing Tools, Connection Accessories, System Maintenance Equipment, and Application Resources