Temperature and pressure limits
The table below gives temperature and pressure limits for various types of tubing.
Maximum pres-
sure
Fluid temperatureTubing diameterTubing material
6 bar*4ºC to 40ºCAllPolypropylene
3 bar40ºC to 60ºC
10 bar*4ºC to 40ºC3/8", 1/2"Stainless steel
6 bar*1"
3 bar40ºC to 60ºCAll
1 bar60ºC to 80ºC
Footnote
* When a capsule filter is used the maximum pressure is 5 bar.
System volume
The values presented in this table represents approximate hold-up volumes for indicated
sections of the system. Values may vary between individual systems.
System tubing diameterFlow path section
1"10 mm to 1/2"6 mm to 3/8"
2250 ml550 ml300 mlFrom the inlets to the column
(Air trap, Filter and Column(s)
bypassed)
590 ml47 ml22 mlFrom the column to the UV cell
350 ml33 ml23 mlFrom the UV cell to the outlets
1800 ml1200 ml1200 mlAir trap
2700 ml450 ml440 mlFilter housing (empty)
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8 Reference information
8.1 Specifications