Crimping Tool, for 8mm, Plain, Aluminum Crimp Caps. Black handles. Hex adjustment key included. 1 EA.
Additional Info:
The 9508C‑CRIMP Manual Crimping Tool is a precision sealing tool designed for 8 mm plain aluminum crimp caps, commonly used with small‑volume autosampler vials in GC, LC, and HPLC workflows. Built for durability and repeatable performance, this crimper features a chemical‑resistant coating and hardened alloy jaws, ensuring long‑term use in laboratory environments.
This tool provides precise adjustment of crimp height and sealing force, allowing users to achieve consistent, leak‑free vial closures. The crimp height is easily adjusted by raising or lowering the pressure block in the crimping head using the included hex key, ensuring proper fit across different vial and cap tolerances.
The maximum crimping pressure is controlled through an adjustable screw in the handle, enabling controlled force application to avoid over‑crimping or damaging vials, caps, or septa. This level of control helps ensure reliable sealing and reproducible analytical results.
This tool is specifically designed for plain aluminum crimp caps and is not recommended for pressure‑relief (tear‑off) seals or all‑steel caps, which require different tooling characteristics.
Why Use an Adjustable Crimping Tool for 8 mm Caps?
Improper crimping of small‑format vials can lead to:
Leaks and sample evaporation
Poor septum sealing and inconsistent injections
Autosampler misalignment or injection errors
Reduced analytical reproducibility
The 9508C‑CRIMP ensures:
Consistent sealing and septum compression
Reliable autosampler compatibility
Reduced risk of damage to delicate small vials
Improved workflow repeatability and data quality
Key Features
Designed for 8 mm Crimp Caps
Optimized for 8 mm aluminum vial caps
Ideal for small‑volume autosampler vials
Suitable for GC, LC, and HPLC workflows
Adjustable Crimp Height
Fine‑tune using adjustable pressure block
Ensures uniform sealing across vial batches
Includes hex adjustment key
Adjustable Crimping Pressure
Handle‑mounted adjustment screw controls force
Prevents over‑crimping and vial damage
Enables consistent, repeatable seals
Durable Construction
Hardened alloy jaws for long tool life
Chemical‑resistant coating for lab durability
Built for repeated laboratory use
Reliable Autosampler Performance
Produces consistent crimp geometry
Supports stable septum sealing
Improves injection reproducibility
Important Usage Notes
Designed for:
8 mm plain aluminum crimp caps
Not recommended for:
Pressure‑relief (tear‑off) seals
All‑steel crimp caps
Typical Applications
Sealing 8 mm autosampler vials
GC, LC, and HPLC sample preparation
Small‑volume analytical workflows
Laboratory QA/QC sample handling
Precision vial closure applications