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
Fisherbrand™ 9 mm Screw Vial Assembled Kits
Save time and reduce the risk of contamination by using Fisherbrand™'s vial assembled kits. Each kit includes 100 clear or amber glass vials and 100 screw thread pre-attached caps with septa.
DWK Life Sciences WHEATON™ 12 x 32mm Polypropylene Vials with Limited Volume Insert
WHEATON™ 12 x 32mm Polypropylene Vials with Limited Volume Insert offer an economical alternative to glass. Manufactured from chemical-resistant polypropylene, the conical interior ensures maximum retrieval of contents without removable inserts.
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™ 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.
DWK Life Sciences MicroLiter 20mm Crimp Top Headspace Vials, 22mm Outside Diameter
MicroLiter 20mm Crimp Top Headspace Vials, 22mm Outside Diameter are precleaned and packaged in an ISO Class 7 (Class 10,000) cleanroom, bearing the Class 10K seal, ensuring vials that exceed most OEM requirements at no additional cost.
Thermo Scientific™ SureSTART™ Polypropylene Snap Top HPLC and PFAS Vials with Fixed-Insert, Level 1
Dependable separation performance and affordable. Use SureSTART™ Polypropylene Snap Top Vials with Fixed-Insert for <2 mL Samples (Level 1) for everyday LC analysis
Thermo Scientific™ Unassembled 4mL Screw Thread Vial Convenience Kits
Choose convenient, unassembled screw thread vial kits, featuring caps with pre-assembled septa.
DWK Life Sciences MicroLiter 9 mm Screw Thread Autosampler Vial, Cap, and Septa Assembled Kits with PTFE Septa
Streamline your workflow with MicroLiter 9 mm Screw Thread Autosampler Vial, Cap, and Septa Assembled Kits with PTFE Septa. Conveniently preassembled and packaged, these kits are available in multiple cap colors and vial types, with or without a writing patch.
DWK Life Sciences WHEATON™ Headspace Vials, Crimp Top
WHEATON™ Headspace Vials, Crimp Top. Saves time and reduces the risk of contamination. WHEATON™ Headspace Vials, Crimp Top are manufactured from clear Type I borosilicate glass and accept 20mm aluminum seals, available in multiple sizes and bottom styles.
Thermo Scientific™ SureSTART™ 0.3 mL Glass Screw Top (U)HPLC and GC Vials with Fixed-Insert, Level 3
For limited-volume LC-MS and GC-MS analyses that demand reproducible, high-sensitivity results, use SureSTART™ 300 μL Glass Screw Top Vial with Fixed-Insert (Level 3).
Thermo Scientific™ Vial Kit with P/S Lined Caps
Store your samples in these vials to eliminate leaching of ions while maintaining a consistent pH for the life of your sample. Storage vials range from 2mL to 40mL.
Fisherbrand™ 9 mm Polypropylene Screw Thread Vial
Fisherbrand™ 9 mm screw thread plastic vials provide an economical alternative to glass. They are manufactured from high-quality, GC-tested polypropylene material.
Fisherbrand™ 18 mm Screw Top Headspace Vials
Fisherbrand™ 18 mm headspace vials are specifically designed to withstand high internal pressure due to their round bottom profile.
DWK Life Sciences MicroLiter 9 mm Screw Thread Autosampler Vial, Cap and Septa Assembled Kits with ETFE/Silicone Septa
Save time and reduce preparation steps with MicroLiter 9 mm Screw Thread Autosampler Vial, Cap and Septa Assembled Kits with ETFE/Silicone Septa. Preassembled and conveniently packaged, these kits are available in multiple cap colors, with or without a writing patch, and in clear or amber glass.
DWK Life Sciences MicroLiter 16 mm Screw Thread Headspace Vials
MicroLiter 16 mm Screw Thread Headspace Vials are made from Type 1 borosilicate glass, precleaned in an ISO Class 7 cleanroom, and compatible with PerkinElmer, Agilent, CTC Analytics, Shimadzu, Tekmar, and other headspace autosamplers.