1700 Series

Hamilton 1700 Series Gastight Syringes

PTFE-tipped precision syringes for accurate liquid and gas handling across chromatography and laboratory workflows

Hamilton 1700 Series Gastight Syringes

Hamilton 1700 Series Gastight syringes are designed for precise, leak-free handling of both liquids and gases in analytical, laboratory, and instrument-based workflows. As the Gastight version of the Hamilton 700 series platform, the 1700 Series uses a PTFE plunger tip to create a secure seal within the glass barrel, making these syringes well suited for applications where accuracy, repeatability, and sample integrity are critical. Chrom Tech supplies Hamilton syringes as an authorized distributor, helping laboratories select the correct configuration for chromatography, standards preparation, sample transfer, and other precision dispensing tasks.

The 1700 Series is commonly used when laboratories need a syringe that can handle volatile, viscous, or heterogeneous samples more effectively than a conventional metal-plunger syringe. The Gastight seal helps reduce leakage and evaporation while supporting reliable dispensing across low-volume analytical work. Depending on the exact model, this series covers a wide range of small-volume capacities and can be configured with different terminations, plunger styles, and needle options to match instrument connections, manual workflows, or custom sampling requirements.

Why Hamilton 1700 Series Gastight Syringes Are Used

In chromatography and analytical laboratories, syringe design directly affects transfer accuracy, sealing performance, and long-term usability. The Hamilton 1700 Series is built for applications where leak-free performance matters, especially when working with gases or with liquids that may evaporate, separate, or require tighter sealing during aspiration and dispensing. The PTFE-tipped plunger design supports consistent movement within the barrel while helping reduce sample loss and carryover concerns associated with poor sealing.

This syringe family is also valued for its versatility. Laboratories can select from multiple volume sizes and outlet configurations, making it easier to align syringe selection with specific tasks such as manual injections, aliquoting standards, sample preparation, or interfacing with valves, fittings, and removable needle assemblies. That flexibility makes the 1700 Series a practical choice across research, quality control, environmental, pharmaceutical, and general analytical workflows.

Designed for Precision and Versatility

The 1700 Series is a configurable Gastight syringe platform for precise liquid and gas handling. The family includes options for different terminations, including fixed and removable needle styles as well as connection formats such as luer-based configurations on certain models. This allows users to match the syringe to the handling method, sample type, and physical connection requirements of the application without giving up the sealing advantages of the Gastight design.

Because syringe selection often depends on both chemical compatibility and physical setup, the 1700 Series is especially useful in labs that need flexibility across multiple methods. Whether the priority is low-dead-volume transfer, replaceable needle convenience, or compatibility with instrument and tubing connections, this series provides a broad configuration range while maintaining the core benefit of a leak-free PTFE plunger seal.

Suitable for Volatile, Viscous, and Heterogeneous Samples

One of the key advantages of the Hamilton 1700 Series is its suitability for sample types that can challenge standard syringe designs. These syringes are commonly used for volatile, viscous, and heterogeneous samples, where sealing performance and controlled plunger movement are especially important. In these situations, the Gastight design can help improve dispensing consistency while reducing issues related to evaporation or incomplete transfer.

This makes the 1700 Series relevant not only for chromatography support tasks, but also for general laboratory handling steps where precise microliter-scale control is required. For laboratories that routinely prepare standards, transfer solvents, or handle gas samples, selecting the correct 1700 Series configuration can support cleaner operation and more dependable analytical results.

Key Definitions ▸
Gastight Syringe
A syringe designed for leak-free dispensing of liquids or gases using a polymer plunger tip that seals tightly against the barrel wall.
PTFE Plunger Tip
A precision-machined polymer plunger tip that helps create a tight seal, reduce sample loss, and support clean, controlled dispensing.
1700 Series
A low-volume Gastight syringe platform intended for precise dispensing of gases and liquids in analytical, chromatography, and laboratory workflows.
Low-Volume Syringe
A syringe designed for microliter-scale dispensing where accurate aspiration and repeatable transfer are critical to analytical results.
Removable Needle
A syringe configuration that allows the needle to be exchanged for different gauges, lengths, or point styles based on the application.
Cemented Needle
A permanently attached needle configuration that supports a stable flow path and is often used when the same setup is used repeatedly.
Heterogeneous Sample
A sample containing suspended material or mixed composition that benefits from controlled, consistent plunger movement during dispensing.
Volatile Sample
A sample prone to evaporation or loss, where a tight syringe seal helps maintain sample integrity during aspiration and transfer.
Leak-Free Dispensing
A syringe performance characteristic that helps prevent evaporation, gas loss, or liquid leakage during sample transfer or injection.
Frequently Asked Questions ▸
What is the Hamilton 1700 Series used for?
The Hamilton 1700 Series is used for precise dispensing and sampling of both liquids and gases in analytical, chromatography, and general laboratory workflows.
What makes the 1700 Series a Gastight syringe?
The 1700 Series uses a polymer plunger tip that forms a tight seal inside the glass barrel. This helps reduce leakage, evaporation, contamination, and sample loss during aspiration and dispensing.
What volume range is available in the 1700 Series?
The Hamilton 1700 Series covers low-volume dispensing applications, with configurations available from 1 µL to 500 µL.
Can the 1700 Series handle both liquids and gases?
Yes. The 1700 Series is designed for precise handling of both liquids and gases, making it useful across a broad range of analytical and laboratory applications.
What sample types are commonly used with Hamilton 1700 Series syringes?
These syringes are commonly used with volatile, viscous, and heterogeneous samples where a tighter seal and controlled plunger movement help support more reliable sample transfer.
Are different needle and termination options available for the 1700 Series?
Yes. The 1700 Series is available in multiple configurations, including different terminations, needle options, syringe types, and plunger styles to match specific application needs.
Why is a polymer plunger tip important in a Gastight syringe?
The polymer plunger tip helps wipe the glass barrel and create a leak-free seal, which improves repeatability and helps maintain sample integrity during dispensing.
Why would a laboratory choose a Hamilton 1700 Series syringe?
Laboratories choose the 1700 Series when they need accurate low-volume dispensing, leak-free Gastight performance, and flexible configuration options for chromatography, standards preparation, sample transfer, and related laboratory workflows.