Finding packing adapters for HPLC & UHPLC column hardware
Column packing is a critical step when producing high-quality columns for HPLC, UHPLC, and other forms of liquid chromatography. If the column does not seal properly to the slurry reservoir or if the transition between the two creates turbulence, the packing bed properties will be affected, resulting in less densely packed columns and thus reduced separation efficiency. For these reasons, IDEX have developed specific packing adapters for all their column hardware, including BioVersal™, IsoBar™, BioSafe™, Modular, and classic compression column systems. To provide the highest packing performance and column efficiency, the packing adapters are typically designed for specific column internal diameters.
Consult the table below for a summary of which packing adapter fits a certain hardware system and column inner diameter. Learn more at the linked webpage for the different column hardware systems or contact Biotech Fluidics if you have any additional questions about the packing adapters or what column hardware system would fit best to your stationary phase and application.
| Part No. | Column System | For Column ID | Pressure Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3171-010 | BioVersal™ UHPLC columns | 1.0 mm | 40,000 psi (2758 bar) |
| 3162-021 | BioVersal™ UHPLC columns | 2.1 mm | 20,000 psi (1379 bar) |
| 3162-040 | BioVersal™ UHPLC columns | 4.0 mm | 20,000 psi (1379 bar) |
| 3162-046 | BioVersal™ UHPLC columns | 4.6 mm | 20,000 psi (1379 bar) |
| 3160-04-21 | IsoBar™ UHPLC columns | 2.1 mm | 10,000 psi (689 bar) |
| 3160-05-30 | IsoBar™ UHPLC columns | 3.0 mm | 10,000 psi (689 bar) |
| 3160-05-46 | IsoBar™ UHPLC columns | 4.6 mm | 10,000 psi (689 bar) |
| 31021-ASY | BioSafe™ PEEK HPLC columns | 2.1 mm | 10,000 psi (689 bar) |
| 31046-ASY | BioSafe™ PEEK HPLC columns | 4.6 mm | 10,000 psi (689 bar) |
| 3118-21 | Modular HPLC columns | 2.1 mm | 10,000 psi (689 bar) |
| 3118-30 | Modular HPLC columns | 3.0 mm | 10,000 psi (689 bar) |
| 3118-40 | Modular HPLC columns | 4.0 mm | 10,000 psi (689 bar) |
| 3118-46 | Modular HPLC columns | 4.6 mm | 10,000 psi (689 bar) |
| 9012S-ASY | Compression HPLC columns | 2.1-4.6 mm | 10,000 psi (689 bar) |
