Crimpers: manual, steel jaws
Manual crimpers with steel jaws for fitting aluminium crimp seals on autosampler vials, headspace vials, serum bottles and injection vials. The steel jaws fit crimp seals evenly and concentrically on the vial, creating a consistent seal that prevents leakage during analysis.
| Cat. no. | Size | Application |
|---|
| 150000 | 8 mm | Autosampler vials with 8 mm crimp neck (Agilent micro/mini vials, Perkin-Elmer, SGE, Unicam) |
| 150001 | 11 mm | Standard 2.0 ml autosampler vials (Agilent, Shimadzu, Perkin-Elmer, Thermo, Waters) |
| 150002 | 13 mm | 4.0 ml autosampler vials with 13 mm crimp neck |
| 150003 | 20 mm | Headspace vials, serum bottles and injection vials with 20 mm crimp neck |
| 150004 | 28 mm | Large vials with 28 mm crimp neck |
| 150005 | 30 mm | Large vials with 30 mm crimp neck |
| 150006 | 32 mm | Large vials with 32 mm crimp neck |
OEM references crimper 20 mm: B003-8134 (Perkin-Elmer), 221-29575-00 (Shimadzu)
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Decrimpers: quick and easy seal removal
Decrimpers make removing aluminium crimp seals quick and damage-free. The decrimper grips under the curled edge of the crimp seal and lifts it off without damaging the vial or the remaining glass. An essential tool for laboratories that reuse vials or need to resample after analysis.
| Cat. no. | Size | Application |
|---|
| 150010 | 8 mm | Autosampler vials with 8 mm crimp neck |
| 150011 | 11 mm | Standard 2.0 ml autosampler vials |
| 150012 | 13 mm | Autosampler vials 4,0 ml |
| 150013 | 20 mm | Headspace vials, serum bottles, injection vials |
| 150014 | 28 mm | Large vials with 28 mm crimp neck |
| 150015 | 30 mm | Large vials with 30 mm crimp neck |
| 150016 | 32 mm | Large vials with 32 mm crimp neck |
OEM reference decrimper 20 mm: B003-8135 (Perkin-Elmer)
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Decapper pliers: economical alternative
Decapper pliers are simple and affordable pliers for removing crimp seals. They require less technique than a decrimper and are particularly practical for occasional use or as a spare tool. Available in four sizes.
| Cat. no. | Size |
|---|
| 150020 | 8 mm |
| 150021 | 11 mm |
| 150022 | 13 mm |
| 150023 | 20 mm |
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Crimper, decrimper or decapper pliers: when to choose which?
A crimper is indispensable when you work with aluminium crimp seals. A well-crimped seal offers the most reliable seal for GC and headspace analysis. The crimper ensures an even, concentric closure that is consistent across all vials in a series.
A decrimper is the most careful way to remove a crimp seal without damaging the vial. Recommended when vials are reused or when samples need to be accessed again after analysis, for example for additional tests.
Decapper pliers are sufficient for occasional use where speed and simplicity matter more than precision. Less suitable for intensive or daily use.
Choosing the right size
The size of the crimper or decrimper must exactly match the size of the crimp seal you use:
- 8 mm: for limited volume vials and micro-vials with an 8 mm crimp neck (Agilent, Perkin-Elmer, SGE, Unicam)
- 11 mm: for standard 2.0 ml autosampler vials, the most widely used size in GC and HPLC laboratories
- 13 mm: for 4.0 ml autosampler vials
- 20 mm: for headspace vials, serum bottles and injection vials
- 28, 30 and 32 mm: for larger laboratory vials and flasks
Not sure which size you need? The size is stated on the packaging of your crimp seals, or contact Inacom for advice.
Tip: always use the right size
A crimper or decrimper that does not exactly match the seal diameter gives uneven crimping, leading to leaks during analysis or damage to the vial. Never use a crimper of the wrong size as a temporary solution. The cost of the right crimper is negligible compared to the loss of samples or chromatography time.
