Agilent, 5040-4669, Crimper, manual, for 20 mm caps

The Agilent ergonomic manual crimper closes 20 mm crimp caps over compatible laboratory vial openings, providing a repeatable mechanical seal for headspace and other capped-vial workflows. A lightweight hand-operated body and adjustable crimping action support routine use without a powered crimping station. Position the cap and septum squarely on a compatible vial, center the jaws over the aluminum cap and complete the handle stroke. Inspect the final closure for a uniform skirt, secure fit and undamaged septum before loading the vial into an instrument. Correct crimp force matters: a loose cap can compromise containment, while overcrimping can deform the closure or damage the vial finish. Match the crimper to the 20 mm cap format; tools for 11 mm closures are not interchangeable. Clean the jaw area and inspect tool wear as part of routine maintenance.