Cost Savings on Autosampler Vials for Chromatography

As research laboratories navigate tightening budgets, managers are increasingly challenged to reduce costs without compromising analytical precision or productivity. Chrom Tech supports this balance by offering chromatography vials that combine quality with affordability—ensuring reliable performance across liquid and gas chromatography applications.

As discussed in a previous Chrom Tech blog, one of the most effective ways to reduce costs and streamline workflows is to use pre-assembled autosampler vials with limited volume inserts. These ready-to-use vials eliminate manual insert loading, saving valuable technician time while maintaining consistent, high-quality results—all at a competitive price.

Choosing the Right Vials for Your Application

For most liquid chromatography users, our 9 mm wide-mouth screw-thread vials are a versatile and cost-effective option. Their 40% larger opening compared to standard 8-425 vials simplifies sample handling and minimizes the risk of spillage or contamination. These vials are ideal for routine HPLC and LC/MS analyses where sample volatility is not a major concern.

For laboratories working with volatile or long-term stored samples, tighter sealing is essential to minimize evaporation. In these cases, Chrom Tech recommends 9 mm screw-thread vials with enhanced threading to ensure a more secure seal. They deliver dependable performance across high-throughput workflows while reducing consumable costs and waste.

Snap and Crimp Vials for Specialized Needs

For users who prefer a simple and tool-free sealing option, snap top vials provide quick and reliable closure for general-purpose HPLC applications. Their convenience makes them ideal for laboratories that frequently open and reseal vials during sample preparation.

For gas chromatography (GC) workflows, standard opening and wide-mouth crimp vials are the preferred choice. Crimp caps form an airtight seal that prevents solvent loss and protects volatile analytes during analysis. Chrom Tech also supplies headspace vials and closures in a variety of configurations for specialized GC applications requiring pressurized containment.

Streamline and Save With Chrom Tech

Explore our comprehensive selection of autosampler vials and accessories in our vials brochure. If you don’t see the exact configuration you need, our technical team can help source or customize a solution that fits your application and budget. Contact Chrom Tech support to learn more.

Chrom Tech is a Minnesota-based, worldwide distributor of chromatography instrumentation, vials, well plates, syringe filters, solvent waste containers, and other essential chromatography and mass spectrometry supplies. Contact Chrom Tech to make us your preferred supplier.