Tubing Cutters

Chrom Tech HPLC tubing cutters are designed for clean, precise preparation of stainless steel and polymer tubing, helping maintain smooth end faces and minimize dead volume at critical LC connection points. These manual cutting tools support consistent tubing installation for HPLC, UHPLC, and general laboratory fluid handling applications.

Terry Tool–style cutters score and snap stainless steel tubing without deforming the wall, allowing nuts and ferrules to slide on easily while typically eliminating the need for additional reaming or deburring. Adjustable cutting depth supports a range of inner diameters while preserving tubing integrity.

Polymer tubing cutters provide accurate, burr-free 90-degree cuts for PEEK and other soft tubing materials, helping create leak-free HPLC connections. Both cutter styles accommodate common outside diameters including 1/16" and 1/8", ensuring compatibility with standard LC flow paths.

Application Highlights

• Clean, burr-free cuts for stainless steel and polymer tubing
• Supports 1/16" and 1/8" OD HPLC tubing
• Minimizes dead volume and connection leaks
• Ideal for LC flow path assembly and routine system maintenance

Chrom Tech stocks Terry Tool tubing cutters, polymer tubing cutters, and replacement cutting wheels to support chromatography system setup and ongoing lab maintenance, with many common tools available for fast shipment.

Part No Description Cuts Tubing OD Includes Qty
TT-1001 Terry Tool Cuts 1/16" OD tubing TT-1003 ea
TT-1008 Terry Tool Cuts 1/8" OD tubing TT-1003 ea
TT-1003 Terry Tool Replacement Cutting Wheels — Replacement cutting wheels 3/pk
Key Definitions â–¶
HPLC Tubing Cutter
A manual cutting tool designed to produce clean, square tubing ends for liquid chromatography systems, helping minimize dead volume and improve connection integrity.
Terry Tool Cutter
A rotary-style tubing cutter that scores and snaps stainless steel tubing without deforming the wall, allowing nuts and ferrules to slide on easily while typically eliminating reaming or deburring.
Polymer Tubing Cutter
A cutter designed for PEEK and other soft tubing materials that produces clean, burr-free 90-degree cuts to support leak-free HPLC connections.
Dead Volume
Unwanted internal volume at tubing connections that can cause peak broadening and loss of resolution; minimized by properly cut, square tubing ends.
Outside Diameter (OD)
The external size of tubing, commonly 1/16" or 1/8" in HPLC systems, which determines compatibility with fittings and flow path components.
Frequently Asked Questions â–¶
What are HPLC tubing cutters used for?
HPLC tubing cutters are used to create clean, square tubing ends for stainless steel and polymer tubing, helping minimize dead volume and ensure reliable, leak-free LC connections.
How does the Terry Tool cutter work?
Terry Tool cutters score and snap stainless steel tubing without deforming the wall, allowing nuts and ferrules to slide on easily while typically eliminating the need for reaming or deburring.
Can these cutters be used on PEEK tubing?
Yes. Polymer tubing cutters are designed specifically for PEEK and other soft tubing materials, producing clean, burr-free 90-degree cuts for leak-free HPLC connections.
What tubing sizes are supported?
Chrom Tech tubing cutters support common HPLC outside diameters including 1/16" and 1/8", making them compatible with standard LC flow path components.
Why is a clean tubing cut important?
Properly cut tubing helps prevent dead volume, peak broadening, and connection leaks—supporting optimal chromatographic performance and system reliability.