Getting the Right Fit

Before you select a fitting, keep in mind:

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Tubing Material Temperature
Barbed fittings work best Compatibility and Pressure
with flexible tubing such as
silicone or PharMed® BPT. Fluids that are incompatible Make sure the fittings you choose
Compression fittings work with fitting material may cause are rated for your operating condi-
well with rigid tubing such leakage or system damage. tions. Most fittings are not capable
as PTFE or polypropylene. For highly corrosive fluids, of performing at their maximum
PTFE fittings are best. temperature and maximum pressure
ratings simultaneously.

Fitting Type Applications Features/Benefits Available Materials Page(s)

Slide easily into soft tubing.

Quick and easy use, economical enough for Brass, HDPE, PVDF, PFA, PP, PVC,
Barbed Tubing elasticity holds the tubing onto the 302-309
single use. Nylon, Stainless Steel
fitting for low-pressure installations.

Alternative to standard compression and

Excellent chemical resistance; leak tight; high- Contact
Flare John Guest® style fittings where PFA tubing
pressure threshold; low dead volume reduces PFA your local
compression is used. Superior chemical resistance for
particle entrapment and limits bacterial growth. representative
critical applications.

Being able to create your own combinations

Make and break tubing connections without
enhances flexibility; switching lines is easy and
Quick-disconnect separating tubing from fitting. Acetal, PP, PC, PE, PSF, Stainless
intuitive for decreased downtime and increased 324-331
couplings Available with barbed, pipe, compression, Steel, Chrome-Plated Brass
efficiency; additional safety with valved fittings
and John Guest connections.
to reduce spills; convenient one-handed use.

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High-pressure Compression fitting designed for HPLC and
4000 to 10,000 psi PEEK, Stainless Steel, ETFE your local
chromatography other high-pressure applications.
representative

Permanent installation. Use with rigid Brass, HDPE, PVDF, LDPE, PP,
Threaded High-pressure capability 316-318
tubing. Nylon, Stainless Steel, PVC

Connection to semirigid plastic tubing (PP,

PE, Nylon) and soft metal(brass, copper, Secure connections; quick disconnections; only
Push-to-connect Acetal, PP, PVDF, Stainless Steel 335-336
mild steel) tubing. Adapters allow for use one fitting required for a complete connection.
with flexible tubing.

1000 psi max; high chemical resistance;

Critical applications requiring chemically
PTFE fittings multiple port configurations; color coded caps
inert fittings where rigid tubing is used and PTFE 342
and filters available for coding of multiple fluid lines;
multiple port connections.
low dead volume.

Designed for contamination-free tubing

Sanitary connections—most fittings are autoclav- Reduced surface area for bacterial growth,
PP, PVDF, PFA, PSF, Stainless Steel 337-339
clamp able and meet FDA and USDA requirements steam in place for sterilization.
and 3A Sanitary Standards.

Dispensing Increased accuracy and reliability, minimize

Dispensing and filling applications SS 715
nozzles splashing and dripping during dispensing.

Nut compresses rigid tubing against fitting Brass, PVDF, Nylon, PFA, PP,
Compression Higher pressure capability 311-315
body for high-pressure applications. Stainless Steel

Works with microtubing and Easy connection; material traceability;

PP, PC, PVDF, Nylon, PC, ETFE,
luer-type syringes. connect syringes to tubing for small volume
Luer PTFE, Stainless Steel, 319-323
Standard-sized connecting ends for applications; twist to lock ensures complete
Nickel-Plated Brass
interchangeable, surefire installations. connection.

Ensure proper leak-proof connection of

Sanitary Silicone, EPDM, Buna N, FKM,
Use with sanitary fittings sanitary/tri-clamp fittings, absorb tension of 340-341
gaskets PTFE, Tuf-Flex®
tightening fittings

Quick-disconnecting fittings for use with

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Cam hose. Connect a female coupler to a male Capable of withstanding high-pressure
PP, PVDF, Stainless Steel, PTFE your local
couplers adapter and pull down the arms for a applications
representative
secure connection.

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