HPLC PEEK Three Way Union/Tee

Material: PEEK

Colour: Natural/Beige

Maximum Temperature: 260°C/500°F

Flammability: UL94 V-0

• Maximum Pressure: 25Mpa (250 Bar/3625 PSI)

HPLC PEEK Three Way Union/Tee conform to the following Standards/Norms:

The HPLC Three Way Union/Tee made of PEEK (Polyetheretherketone) are specialised components designed for a combination of 1/16” and 1/8” capillary tubes in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) systems. The 1/16" variant features an inner thread size of #10-32 UNF, the 1/8" variant has an inner thread size of #1/4-28" UNF, while the 1/8"-1/16" variant accommodates both #10-32 and #1/4-28 UNF thread sizes. These three-way connectors provide convenient and reliable connections between capillary tubes and other HPLC system components, ensuring chemical resistance, high mechanical strength, and minimal extractables, crucial for maintaining the integrity and performance of HPLC analyses.

Total  length: 1.10” (28mm)

Diameter: 0.37” (9.5mm)

Sizes Available: 1/8"-1/8"-1/8" (#1/4-28 UNF) / 1/16"- 1/16"- 1/16" (#10-32 UNF) /  1/8"-1/8"-1/16" ( #1/4-28 UNF & #10-32 UNF)

Material: PEEK

Features:  Variety of sizes / Integrated ferrule.

Max Pressure: 250 bar / 3600 PSI

Variety of sizes:

Optimized Flow Control: Proper selection of tubing sizes in the tee union helps in optimizing flow distribution and pressure management within the chromatographic system, improving overall system performance.

Versatility in System Design: Different tubing sizes allow for flexible design and configuration of chromatographic systems, accommodating various flow rates, pressures, and application requirements.

Integrated ferrule:

Improved Sealing: The integrated ferrule forms a tight seal around tubing when assembled, reducing the risk of leaks and ensuring secure connections within the chromatographic system.

Simplified Assembly: Eliminates the need for a separate ferrule during installation, streamlining assembly processes and reducing potential sources of error or misalignment.

Manufactured in PEEK:

Chemical Resistance: PEEK is highly resistant to a wide range of chemicals, solvents, and acids commonly used in HPLC applications. This ensures compatibility with various mobile phases without degradation or leaching, maintaining sample integrity.

Inertness: PEEK is inert and non-reactive, minimizing the risk of introducing contaminants or altering sample composition during chromatographic analysis. This property is crucial for ensuring accurate and reliable analytical results.

Temperature Stability: PEEK exhibits excellent thermal stability, maintaining its dimensional integrity and performance characteristics across a broad temperature range typically encountered in HPLC systems. It can withstand both high and low temperatures without compromising performance.

Mechanical Strength: PEEK possesses high mechanical strength and stiffness, providing robustness and durability to the Three Way Union/Tee. This strength ensures reliable sealing and prevents leaks under operating pressures in HPLC systems.

Dimensional Stability: PEEK maintains dimensional stability even under fluctuating temperature and pressure conditions, ensuring consistent performance and a secure fit over time. This property contributes to the reliability and longevity of the chromatographic system.

Biocompatibility: PEEK is biocompatible and widely used in medical and pharmaceutical applications. In HPLC, this property ensures that the material does not interact with biological samples or pharmaceutical compounds, maintaining sample purity and safety.

HPLC PEEK Three Way Union/Tee applications:

Column Switching Systems: In chromatography systems requiring automated or manual switching between multiple columns for different analytical tasks or method development.

Gradient Formation: Essential for creating gradient elution profiles in analytical and preparative chromatography, enabling precise control over mobile phase composition during separation.

Sample Injection Systems: Integrates into autosamplers or manual injection valves to direct samples to different analytical pathways or detectors, facilitating sequential injections or sample preparation steps.

Flow Diversion: Diverts flow between multiple detectors or analytical pathways within the chromatographic system, allowing for simultaneous monitoring or analysis of samples.

Multi-Dimensional Chromatography: Utilized in comprehensive two-dimensional chromatography setups, where the Three Way Union/Tee facilitates the coupling of multiple chromatographic dimensions for enhanced separation power.

Valve Actuation Systems: Incorporated into valve systems for directing flow paths within complex chromatography configurations, supporting various operational modes such as isocratic, gradient, or recycling modes.

Fraction Collection: Enables precise fraction collection from chromatographic separations, where the Three Way Union/Tee directs eluting fractions to collection vessels or downstream processing units.

Buffer Mixing and Dilution: Used in buffer preparation and dilution systems to mix different buffer solutions or diluents accurately, ensuring consistent mobile phase composition during analysis.

Online Sample Cleanup: Integrates into chromatographic systems for online sample cleanup processes, where contaminants are removed or separated before reaching the analytical column or detector.

Analytical and Preparative Chromatography: Supports both analytical-scale separations for routine analysis and preparative-scale separations for purification or isolation of compounds in pharmaceutical, environmental, or biochemical applications.

The PEEK data sheet is available as a PDF to download below.

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