Selection Guide - Syringes

By automation

Manual Autosampler

By termination

Fixed Needle (SGE Code 'F') Removable Needle (SGE Code 'R')

 Fixed Needle (SGE Code 'F')

  • Economical
  • Autosampler
  • One syringe – one method
  • Sample < 70°C
  Removable Needle (SGE Code 'R')
  • Inexperienced user
  • One syringe – many methods
  • Sample < 120°C
Luer Lock (SGE Code 'LL') Luer Tip (SGE Code 'LT')
Luer Lock (SGE Code 'LL') 
  • Luer Lock needles and fittings
  • Syringe filter
  • Pump priming
 Luer Tip (SGE Code 'LT') 
  • Luer Lock needles and fittings
  • Syringe filter
  • Pump priming

By volume (capacity)

Plunger-in-Barrel Plunger-in-Needle (SGE Code 'B')

Plunger-in-Barrel 

  • Volumes > 1µL

Plunger-in-Needle (SGE Code 'B')

  • Volumes < 1µL (capillary column applications)

By plunger

Standard Plunger Gas Tight — PTFE Tipped (SGE Code 'GT')

Standard Plunger

  • Non-replaceable Plunger

Gas Tight — PTFE Tipped (SGE Code 'GT')

  • Replaceable Plunger
  • Dirty samples
  • Easy to remove and clean plunger
  • Gas or headspace

By ruggedness

Guided Plunger (SGE Code 'GP') Plunger Protection

Guided Plunger (SGE Code 'GP')

  • Robust
  • Rugged (student or tech) use
  • Used by a variety of people

Plunger Protection

  • Prevents Plunger Bending