Autosampler Vials, Inserts, and Closures
Vials, vial inserts, septa, and caps/closures with or without septa for use with autosamplers and autosampler vials; includes a variety of sizes, configurations, material compositions, and closure types.
Autosampler vials hold samples that will be injected from an autosampler into a chromatograph or similar analyzer. A needle is used to pierce the cap and withdraws the sample from the vials. Some autosamplers can also dilute or otherwise manipulate the contents of the vials.
Vials are chosen by diameter, height, thread finish, and other parameters. Selection also depends on analysis type, analytical platform, and sample availability.
Although 2mL vials are the most common, vials are available with capacities from 15 to 60μL. Autosampler vials are usually made from clear or amber glass, both of which are highly inert. Amber glass helps protect more sensitive samples from exposure to UV light and radiation.
Vial inserts are used to reduce the capacity of the vial to accommodate smaller samples. Typically 150 to 400µL in volume, they may be made of glass, plastic, or a combination of materials.
Closure options include those with and without septa, snap caps, screw caps, and crimp top caps. Vial caps and septa help prevent leakage and sample loss due to evaporation.
Factors that affect the choice of closure include:
- Septa compatibility with sample ‒ chemical compatibility varies based on the solvent concentration, molecular weight, and temperature
- Septa and cap compatibility ‒ septa that are too thick may prevent proper cap fitting
- Crimp vs. screw cap closures
- Screw caps are more often used for LC and LC/MS
- Crimp caps work well for GC and GC/MS applications, help avoid sample tampering, and are recommended for working with volatile compounds
Thermo Scientific™ SureSTART™ 2 mL Glass Snap Top Vials, Level 3 High Performance Applications
Use SureSTART™ 2 mL Glass Snap Top Vials, Performance Level 3, for high performance, high sensitivity LC-MS applications
Thermo Scientific™ SureSTART™ Total Recovery Glass Screw Top Microvials for <2 mL Samples, Level 3 High Performance Applications
Use SureSTART™ 1.5 mL Total Recovery Glass Screw Top Microvials, Performance Level 3, to maximize injection volume when analysing samples of less than 2 mL.
Thermo Scientific™ SureSTART™ Specification Certified Propylene Vial Insert and Cap Kits, Level 1 Everyday Analysis
Meet your certification and documentation needs with Level 1 Thermo Scientific™ SureSTART™ Specification Certified Glass Vial Insert and Cap Kits.
Thermo Scientific™ SureSTART™ 8 mL EPA Certified Glass Screw Top Vials, Level 2 for High-Throughput Applications
Use SureSTART™ 8 mL EPA Certified Glass Screw Top Vials, Performance Level 2, to ensure high quality data with an uninterrupted workflow in high-throughput applications.
Thermo Scientific™ SureSTART™ 40 mL EPA Certified Glass Screw Top Vials, Level 2 for High-Throughput Applications
Use SureSTART™ 40 mL EPA Certified Glass Screw Top Vials, Performance Level 2, to ensure high quality data with an uninterrupted workflow in high-throughput applications.
Thermo Scientific™ 8mm Clear Glass Screw Thread Vials
These 8mm vials have a 8-425 thread finish. They are manufactured from high-quality glass and fit a variety of autosamplers.
Thermo Scientific™ 8mm Plastic Screw Thread Vials
Choose from these chemically inert polypropylene vials that are suitable for most chromatography applications.
Thermo Scientific™ 11mm Autosampler Inserts
Made of clear glass or polypropylene, these 11mm inserts are available in a variety of configurations with usable volumes from 250μL to 450μL.
Thermo Scientific™ Virtuoso™ 9mm Wide Opening Clear Glass Screw Thread Vial with V-Patch
Ensure high quality printing and reliable sample data on a vial designed for the Thermo Scientific™ Virtuoso™ Vial Identification System.
Thermo Scientific™ Virtuoso™ 11mm Clear Wide Opening Crimp/Snap Top Vial with V-Patch
Label these clear snap cap or crimp seal vials using the Thermo Scientific™ Virtuoso™ Vial Identification System.
Thermo Scientific™ SureSTART Specification Certified Vial and Cap Kits, Level 1 Everyday Analysis
Use Level 1 SureSTART™ Specification Certified Vial and Cap Kits for chromatography approved, cost optimized products that are suitable for everyday analyses and are compatible with all instrument types.
Thermo Scientific™ SUN-SRi™ 12 x 32mm Standard Opening Crimp Vials
Standard graduated write-on patch for easy filling and identification
Thermo Scientific™ SureSTART™ 20 mm GC Vial Stoppers (Level 2)
Use SureSTART 20 mm Stoppers (Level 2 ) for GC applications, when robustness and reproducibility are key