This 1/4"-28 fittings connection kit for 1/16" OD tubing is made of PFA (Teflon) and ETFE to ensure its high chemical resistance. Reusable, highly versatile, and compatible with a large range of microfluidic equipment.
This kit contains 10x 1/4"-28 to 1/16" OD fittings and 10x 1/16" OD ferrules.
General
Interface any 1/16" OD tubing and 1/4-28 UNF threaded ports to connect all the elements in your microfluidic system.
Flangeless fittings eliminate the need to flange tubing. This removable and reusable system provides several benefits:
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Convenience: Flangeless fittings are easy to use. Just slip the nut and ferrule over the tubing and finger-tighten the assembly into your receiving port. In tests, it is shown that the ideal amount of torque to achieve expected part performance should be approximately 3–4 in-lbs (0.34–0.45 N·m).
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Minimal downtime: Component replacement is quick, taking only a few seconds unlike the significant time required to flange tubing.
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Cost-effectiveness: Repairing a flanged tubing assembly requires a costly flanging tool or the purchase of a complete replacement assembly, including a new length of tubing and a set of fittings. The Flangeless fittings system typically requires only one new ferrule at minimal cost when repairing a connection.
Tip: For the best performances, use these fittings with rigid tubing (PTFE, FEP, PEEK...). Soft-walled tubing such as Tygon or silicon will shrink when compressing the ferrule, leading to leakages and poor holding.
Content
10x Flangeless 1/4-28 PFA nuts for 1/16" OD tubing
10x Flangeless ETFE 1/4-28 ferrules for 1/16" OD tubing
Specifications
| Color |
Natural (nut)
Blue (ferrule)
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| Thread port configuration |
1/4-28 flat-bottom
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| Material |
PFE (nut)
ETFE (ferrule)
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| Max. pressure rating |
138 bar (2000 psi)
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| For tubing OD |
1.6 mm (1/16")
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| Head style |
Standard knurl
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Documentation
Check the chemical compatibilities for this product here: ETFE - Chemical Compatibility Chart
Check the chemical compatibilities for this product here: PFA - Chemical Compatibility Chart
