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Manual Autosampler or Instrument Syringes

If a syringe is being used by hand, a manual syringe should be selected. If a syringe is installed in an AOC autosampler then choose
the appropriate syringe and volume to suit your instrument and application.
Shimadzu autosampler syringes are specifically designed to meet instrument dimensional specifications, have an accuracy of better
than ± 1 % and are designed for precise, worry-free overnight sampling.

Needle Tip Styles

Cone: GC Autosampler LC: HPLC

The cone shaped needle tip is specially developed to withstand These needles are used for LC and HPLC valve injection and have a
multi injection demands and improve septum lifetime when used 90 ° square tip with rounded and polished edges. This eliminates
with the AOC autosampler. The cone design effectively “parts” damage to the valve's rotor seal and stator face. This needle tip
the septum during piercing instead of cutting it, as would a bevel style is a good choice for general liquid dispensing.
needle.

Bevel: Manual GC Side Hole Dome:

The standard general purpose needle tip style supplied with many Samples are filled and dispensed through the side hole eliminating
Shimadzu syringes is a 20 ° bevel tip. It is the preferred option for septum plugging of the needle. Ideal for large volume gas injec-
manual injection where piercing the septum in exactly the same tion. The solid domed tip minimizes septum damage.
place is difficult. The bevel tip is designed for optimum septum
penetration and prevention of septum coring.

Dome:

This style needle is recommended for use with predrilled septa. The
tip is rounded and polished to help septum penetration.

Valves

OPEN CLOSED OPEN CLOSED

The push-button valve attaches directly to any luer The push-button valve attaches to any luer lock
lock 1 mL – 100 mL Shimadzu syringe. 5 mL – 100 mL Shimadzu syringe.

Pg C-59