CUSTOM ITEM: Caps, Snap Top, with Soft-Guard, White Silicone Rubber / Red PTFE Pre-Slit (X Shape) Septa, fitted in smooth, polyethylene, Light Blue Caps. For use with 11mm, 12x32mm Snap Top autosampler vials. Soft-Guard Brand. BULK PRICING.
Additional Info:
Snap caps provide a fast, press‑fit sealing solution that simplifies vial preparation while maintaining consistent autosampler performance. The X‑shape pre‑slit septa increases the needle strike area, making it easier to align the autosampler needle and reducing penetration resistance.
The 9502C‑E‑30LBX Soft‑Guard™ Snap Caps combine this X‑slit configuration with advanced Soft‑Guard™ silicone formulation, delivering easier penetration while maintaining improved resealing compared to standard septa. This helps extend instrument uptime, reduce missed injections, and improve analytical consistency in routine and high‑throughput workflows.
Pre‑slit septa are commonly recommended for Waters® Alliance and Acquity systems where smooth needle entry is critical. While the X‑slit design enhances targeting and penetration, it provides slightly reduced resealing compared to single‑slit septa. The bonded PTFE/silicone septa ensure strong chemical resistance, while the light blue cap supports clear identification and efficient workflow color‑coding.
Key Features & Benefits
Soft‑Guard™ septa ✅ Easier penetration and improved resealing
X‑shape pre‑slit ✅ Larger target area for improved needle alignment
Reduced penetration resistance ✅ Supports consistent injections
Snap-top closure ✅ Fast, press-fit sealing without threading
PTFE/silicone bonded septa ✅ Chemical resistance and sample protection
Light blue cap format ✅ Supports identification and workflow organization
Typical Applications
HPLC and UHPLC analysis
LC‑MS workflows
Waters® Alliance and Acquity systems
High‑throughput analytical laboratories
Methods requiring improved needle targeting
Important Notes
For 11 mm, 12 × 32 mm snap top autosampler vials only
X‑slit design allows easier penetration but reduces resealing vs single‑slit septa
Suitable for multiple injections depending on method requirements
Soft‑Guard™ formulation improves consistency and instrument uptime
This and other custom items are Custom Ordered and require quotation
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