DURAN WHEATON Screw Cap 240408
The DURAN WHEATON Screw Cap 240408 is a high-quality autoclavable phenolic screw cap with a PTFE-faced rubber liner, designed for laboratory sample vials with a 13-425 thread finish.
It provides an airtight, chemically inert, and heat-resistant seal, ensuring sample integrity during storage, analysis, and sterilization.
Manufactured by DWK Life Sciences (Germany), this closure combines durability, compatibility, and performance for professional laboratory use.
Key Features
Autoclavable Construction – Withstands repeated sterilization up to 121 °C without deformation or seal degradation.
PTFE-Faced Rubber Liner – Virgin PTFE film (0.005 inch) bonded to 14B SBR rubber ensures an inert, leak-proof interface between cap and vial.
Durable Phenolic Material – Black thermoset phenolic resin provides excellent resistance to chemicals, solvents, and heat.
Standard 13-425 Thread – Compatible with common laboratory sample vials and ensures consistent fit and sealing performance.
Trusted Laboratory Brand – Manufactured by DWK Life Sciences (WHEATON®), known globally for precision glassware and closures.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | DURAN / WHEATON – DWK Life Sciences |
| Model / Catalog No. | 240408 |
| Product Type | Screw Cap for Sample Vials |
| Thread Size | 13-425 |
| Material (Cap) | Black Phenolic (Thermoset Resin) |
| Material (Liner) | PTFE-faced Rubber (14B Styrene-Butadiene Rubber / SBR) |
| Color | Black Cap / White Liner |
| Closure Type | Screw Closure |
| Autoclavable | Yes – up to 121 °C |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent against aqueous and organic solutions |
| Sterilization Method | Steam autoclave / dry heat |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Packaging | Typically 200 pcs per case (depending on supplier) |
Applications
Sealing and storage of analytical, biological, or chemical samples
Ideal for reagents requiring chemically inert PTFE contact surface
Suitable for pharmaceutical and biotechnology labs
Sample preparation, transport, and long-term preservation
Research, QA/QC, and educational laboratory environments
Product Advantages
Ensures airtight, contamination-free, and chemically inert sealing.
Autoclavable and reusable, maintaining high integrity across multiple sterilization cycles.
PTFE-faced liner prevents sample contact with rubber, minimizing leaching and adsorption.
Compatible with 13-425 vials, providing a secure and universal fit.
Designed and produced under DWK Life Sciences quality standards, ensuring reliability and traceability.
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