Tubing cutting tools
For reliable manual tubing cutting
For tubing connections to seal properly and to avoid creation of dead volumes in these positions, it is essential that the tubing ends are absolutely straight and that the shape integrity of the fluid path is not compromised by squeezing or burring.
To facilitate creation of good tubing ends it is therefore recommended to use dedicated tubing cutter tools. Note also that manual cutting of tubing materials such as stainless-steel and PEEKsil™ can never be performed with satisfactory results, wherefore ordering of machine-cut fixed lengths is highly recommended for such tubing.
Biotech Fluidics supply tubing cutting tools for polymeric tubing in various sizes, and for fused silica capillaries. All tubing cutters are specifically designed for a certain material and a certain tubing dimension. The A-327, A-329, and A-350 should only be used to cut polymer tubing, whereas the FS-315 should only be used to cut fused silica tubing. Of the polymer tubing cutters, only A-350 is suitable for capillary tubing dimensions.
Fused Silica Tubing Cutter
We offer a precision cutter for fused silica tubing; SGT Shortix™ Fused Silica Tubing Cutter (FS-315). This cutter ensures clean, trouble-free cutting of fused silica tubing, providing better cuts than any other product on the market. It also includes a built-in magnifying glass to examine the cut tubing ends. Order the FS-315-02 Maintenance Kit, as needed, to replace a worn or damaged cutting wheel.
When using traditional fused silica tubing cutters, only a small part of the tubing wall is scratched, then the tubing is snapped or pulled in two, often resulting in a jagged, uneven cut. With a Shortix™ Cutter, a clean cut is made every time, regardless of skill or experience, as the cut is made by rotating a diamond blade around the entire circumference of the tubing. Note that the FS-315 Fused Silica Tubing Cutter is designed to cut only tubing with ODs of 350 µm to 780 µm and IDs of 100 µm to 350 µm.
Polymer Tubing Cutters
A flat, 90°, burr-free cut is difficult to obtain with most commercial polymer tubing cutters. Our experts have designed several tubing cutters specifically to cut polymer tubing. This line of tubing cutters includes a standard cutter for 1/16” and 1/8” OD tubing (A-327), and another for large bore tubing (A-329). Each has guide holes to ensure precise cutting. These cutters are durable, reliable, and easy to operate. Five replacement blades are included with each tool.
- A-327 for 1/16”, and 1/8” OD tubing
- A-329 for 3/16”, 1/4”, and 5/16” OD tubing
Capillary Polymer Tubing Cutters
Our A-350 Cutter is designed to cut capillary-sized polymer tubing. The cutter makes clean, perpendicular cuts without collapsing thin capillary walls. A set of ten tubing sleeves, required for cutting, are included with each cutter, along with five replacement blades. The included tubing sleeves are for cutting 360 µm OD polymer capillary tubing. Alternative sleeves are available for cutting 1/32” OD tubing. All tubing sleeves are 2” long and constructed with genuine Teflon™ FEP resin.
The A-350 Capillary Polymer Tubing Cutter can be used to cut tubing OD sizes other than 360 µm and 1/32”. Simply use the proper NanoTight™ Tubing Sleeves. Please note, however, that these sleeves are shorter than those listed on this page, and therefore will last through fewer cuts.
Product details
Tubing cutters
| Part No.* | Description | For Tubing Material | For Tubing OD | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS-315 | SGT Shortix Fused Silica Tubing Cutter | Fused Silica | - | |
| A-350 | Capillary Polymer Tubing Cutter | Polymer Tubing | 360 µm–1/32” | A-328, F-262 (10), M-438-03 |
| F-262 | Replacement Sleeves for A-350, 0.0155” ID, Green | Polymer Tubing | 360 µm | - |
| A-327 | Standard Polymer Tubing Cutter | Polymer Tubing | 1/16” and 1/8” | A-328 |
| A-329 | Large Bore Polymer Tubing Cutter | Polymer Tubing | 3/16”– 5/16” | A-328 |
| A-328 | Replacement Blades (5-pack) for A-350, A-327, and A-329 | Polymer Tubing | - | - |
