Making LC Connections - The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

Problems with improper connections are often mistaken for column issues and are a source of many calls to tech support.

In this presentation we’ll discuss:

• The different types of fittings, including Agilent’s new A-line fittings

• The importance of tubing

• What happens when you don’t make a good connection

• How to make a proper connection

The function of a fitting is simple but a connection made incorrectly can cause problems with your chromatography. Careful attention to making a good one can reduce frustration and save time troubleshooting.

Presenter: Mark Powell (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)

Mark Powell is an Applications Engineer located at Agilent’s Little Falls site in Wilmington, DE. Before joining Agilent in 2011, Mark worked in the pharmaceutical industry synthesizing, purifying and analyzing drug candidates. He provides applications assistance and technical support for Agilent’s HPLC columns and consumables.