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Syringe Needletip-Style and Septum

Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:57 am
by hansi
Is there a problem using a cone tip needle for autosamplers with silicone or silicone/PTFE sample vial septa (in terms of penetration)?

Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:31 am
by Peter Apps
Not that I have ever seen, but there is a potential for coring and needle blockage if the edges of the cone are too sharp.

Peter

Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:36 am
by hansi
Thanks a lot for replying that quickly!