Product Description
Open-top caps let a needle or syringe reach the sample through a septum while the cap holds everything securely in place. These economical one-piece caps are supplied without septa, so you can pair them with the septum material your method requires.
This listing is for Kimble catalog number 73806A-18400: Open-Top Polypropylene Screw Thread Caps, 18-400, 12 mm Hole, Case of 1,000. Caps are one-piece polypropylene and autoclavable. They come in 18-400 and 20-400 threads with a 12 mm hole and 24-400 with a 14 mm hole, in black or white depending on the item. Insert a compatible septum before use Packs of 144 or 1000 are offered. LIGHT LABS ships genuine DWK Life Sciences products with knowledgeable support from our Englewood, Colorado team.
Key Features
- Open-top design – Allows needle access through a septum.
- One-piece construction – Economical and simple.
- Autoclavable – Polypropylene tolerates steam sterilization.
- Septa sold separately – Choose the right material for your method.
Specifications
| Catalog Number | 73806A-18400 |
| Brand | Kimble (DWK Life Sciences) |
| Description | Open-Top Polypropylene Screw Thread Caps, 18-400, 12 mm Hole |
| Sold As | Case of 1,000 |
| Cap material | Polypropylene |
| Cap style | Open-top |
| Thread | 18-400; 20-400; 24-400 |
| Hole ID | 12 mm; 14 mm |
| Autoclavable | Yes |
| Septa | Not included |
Available Options
- 73806-24400 – Open-Top Black Polypropylene Screw Thread Caps, 24-400, 14 mm Hole, Case of 1,000
- 73806A-20400 – Open-Top Polypropylene Screw Thread Caps, 20-400, 12 mm Hole, Case of 1,000
- 73806A-24400 – Open-Top White Polypropylene Screw Thread Caps, 24-400, 14 mm Hole, Case of 144
Applications
- EPA and VOA vials
- Headspace sampling
- Septum-sealed sample storage
- Syringe sampling
