Polyethylene Plug Style Needle Closure Autosampler Shell Vial

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I have a question about https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RS5IKA/?tag=pfamazon01-20 product. It is an autosampler shell vial with a polyethylene plug style needle closure. Does anyone know whether the plug on this vial will be resealable? In other words, will it be able to withstand multiple punctures? Is this implied by the fact that it is intended for an autosampler?

Thanks for your help!
 
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I think polyethylene is often used as a septa material. Kimble is really good about responding to product information questions, so i would just ask them.

To answer your question though, I would be surprised if it was not designed for multiple uses. They boast about TITESEAL, so it would be strange if they created a well-sealed vial that is only used once--doesn't seem much purpose in that.

What kind of autosampler do you have? Are you working with small volumes of volatile sample?

Here is a link to a similar product:
http://kimblechase.thomasnet-navigator.com/keyword/?&plpver=10&key=all&keycateg=100&SchType=2&keyword=titeseal&refer=http://kimblechase.thomasnet-navigator.com
 
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Thanks weezilla - that helps a lot. I'm not actually using an autosampler - I have a custom application that will require multiple punctures (maybe several dozen) without changing vials (it's a long story). These vials are the perfect size, so I was just wondering about the caps.

Thanks again.
 
You're welcome. One last thing you might want to check on is that your needle gauge isn't too large. I think the syringes that usually are used are small caliber.

Good luck,