HPLC Connectors/Adapters

HPLC Connectors and Adapters for Secure Flow Path Integration and System Flexibility

Shop unions, tees, crosses, MicroTight connectors, NanoPort assemblies, mixing tees, threaded adapters, luer fittings, barbed connectors, and peristaltic tubing adapters for dependable chromatography workflows

HPLC Connectors

Idex HPLC Connectors & Adapters provide secure, precise, and leak-free fluidic connections for both high- and low-pressure chromatography systems. Designed to support clean flow paths and consistent backpressure, these fittings help maintain analytical reproducibility across routine HPLC, UHPLC, and specialized microflow setups.

This category includes unions, tees, crosses, and static mixing tees for multi-port routing and efficient stream combining, plus MicroTight® and NanoPort™ solutions for capillary, microfluidic, and chip-based connections. A wide selection of luer, threaded, barbed, and peristaltic adapters makes it easy to integrate tubing and components across different formats and connection styles.

Precision-manufactured to minimize dead volume and maintain dependable sealing, Idex connectors and adapters deliver robust chemical compatibility and long-term reliability for demanding laboratory workflows. If you need help selecting the best fitting for your setup, contact Chrom Tech’s technical support team.

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Key Definitions â–¸
Union
A connector used to join two sections of tubing in a chromatography flow path while helping maintain a secure, continuous fluid connection.
Mixing Tee
A tee-shaped connector that combines or splits fluid streams, often used where solvent blending, reagent addition, or flow redirection is required.
Threaded Adapter
An adapter designed to connect components with different thread types or connection standards, helping integrate tubing and devices across a chromatography system.
Luer Adapter
A connector that interfaces with luer-style fittings, commonly used for syringe-based fluid handling, sample transfer, and low-volume laboratory connections.
Barbed Connector
A fitting with ridged ends designed to grip flexible tubing securely, often used in peristaltic, drain, vent, or general-purpose liquid handling connections.
Frequently Asked Questions â–¸
What are HPLC connectors and adapters used for?
HPLC connectors and adapters are used to join tubing, transition between connection styles, split or combine flow paths, and help integrate pumps, detectors, valves, and other components within a chromatography system.
What is the difference between a union and a tee?
A union is typically used to connect two tubing sections in a straight-through path, while a tee adds a third connection point that can be used to split flow, combine streams, or introduce another fluid line into the system.
When should I use a luer adapter in an HPLC workflow?
Luer adapters are often used when interfacing chromatography components with syringes, sample transfer tools, or other laboratory devices that rely on standard luer-style connections.
What are barbed connectors typically used for?
Barbed connectors are commonly used with flexible tubing in drain, vent, peristaltic, and general liquid handling applications where a secure grip on the tubing is needed.
How do I choose the right HPLC connector or adapter?
The right choice depends on tubing size, connection style, pressure requirements, material compatibility, and the specific role of the component in the flow path, such as straight connection, mixing, reduction, or transition between fitting standards.