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HomeBlogsIntroducing ILT Press-Fit Secure™ Screw Caps: The Cap to Prevent Sample Loss & Evaporation
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Key Takeaways

  • Press-Fit Secure™ screw caps strengthen the seal to cut evaporation loss and protect sample integrity.
  • Centered, reinforced liners stay locked in place for consistent, reliable GCMS and LCMS results.
  • Built for high-throughput workflows, the designed to reduce rework and keeps automated processes running smoothly.

Labs lose more material to evaporation than they realize. A weak seal can compromise specimen integrity and distort GCMS and LCMS results. Chromatography labs, environmental testing labs, and chemical packaging facilities all face this issue. When the liner shifts or the seal loosens, sample loss happens fast. ILT’s brand new Press-Fit Secure™ screw caps give high throughput labs a reliable way to control evaporation. The design strengthens the seal, protects sensitive material, and supports stable, repeatable results.

Why Labs Struggle with Evaporation Loss

Evaporation typically comes from small mechanical failures. A misaligned liner. A seal that loosens during handling. A liner that gets dislodged during shipping. Any of these can allow vapor to escape or air to enter. Once the seal weakens, even slightly, specimen integrity is compromised. That shows up in GCMS and LCMS as drifting signals, inconsistent response, or contamination. 

Benefits & Key Features of ILT Press-Fit SecureTM Screw Caps

Press-Fit Secure™ screw caps use a patent pending design that reinforces the seal at the point where evaporation starts. This creates stronger, better sealing for storage, transport, and analysis. The caps support evaporation control across chromatography use, from GCMS to LCMS.

Centered Seal System for Consistent Alignment

ILT’s Centered Seal System ensures the liner seats correctly every time. Proper alignment reduces the risk of leaks or mechanical stress during tightening.

Reinforced Liner That Locks in Place

The top facing liner in Press-Fit Secure™ caps fits securely into the top of the cap. This prevents push through, fallout, and misalignment. Users can confirm proper seating at a glance.

Leak Proof Seal Protects Specimen Integrity

A stable, leak proof seal reduces unwanted air exchange and minimizes evaporation loss to maintain sample consistency and support cleaner GCMS and LCMS results.

Low Bleed Silicone PTFE for Clean Results

The precision molded liner is made using platinum cured silicone and is conditioned to ILT’s Level-3 standard. The Press-Fit Secure™ cap offers low bleed performance suited for GCMS and LCMS, promoting clean baselines and sharp peaks.

Pre-Slit Liners Have Reduced Weight Loss

Available in pre-slit versions.  Compared to a standard 9mm pre-slit silicone/PTFE lined cap, the Press-Fit Secure™ cap had a third of the percent weight loss over time.

Built for High Throughput Workflows

Press-Fit Secure™ screw caps are durable enough for fast handling and automated processes. The strengthened interface reduces rework caused by evaporation or compromised samples.

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About ILT Product Quality

All ILT products are manufactured in the USA with full material traceability and strict quality control, delivering dependable performances in every laboratory workflow. Our caps are engineered for durability, versatility, and reliable sealing, making them suitable for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, environmental, fragrance, and food and beverage laboratories.

ILT also offers wholesale vial caps and sealing solutions, giving labs scalable options to meet operational needs. Press-Fit Secure™ screw caps provide a practical way to limit evaporation, protect sample quality, and maintain accurate results across chromatography, GCMS, LCMS, and environmental analysis. With ILT, laboratories gain reliable tools that support both everyday workflows and high-throughput processes.

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