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Prevent Contamination With ILT Sure Clean™ Caps

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Even the smallest amount of contamination can lead to unreliable results, compromising the integrity of your environmental sample or sensitive substance. One of the most common sources of contamination during sample collection is the collection container itself—particularly the caps used to seal vials.

At ILT, we recognize the importance of preventing contamination during sample collection and transport. That’s why we developed our innovative Sure Clean™ Cap. This advanced cap design is specifically engineered to reduce chemical and particulate contamination during environmental sample collection, providing you with the most reliable packaging solution for your analysis.

About ILT’s Sure Clean™ Caps

ILT‘s Sure Clean™ Caps are engineered to meet the highest standards in environmental and laboratory testing, providing an efficient solution for preventing contamination during sample collection. The two-piece cap, interlocking design includes a removable lid cover, offering added protection for volatile organic analysis (VOA) vials.

These caps are specifically designed for environmental sample collection, particularly for EPA method sample collection, and helps prevent contamination from both environmental factors and handling processes, ensuring sample integrity until lab analysis.

Features of the Sure Clean™ Cap

The Sure Clean™ Cap includes a range of features that ensure contamination-free environmental sample collection:

  • Removable Lid Cover: Keeps the sample protected during transport and is only removed in the lab for analysis.
  • Fully Interlocking Design: Ensures the lid stays securely in place during handling and transport, minimizing exposure risk.
  • No Extra Dust Covers: The innovative design eliminates the need for additional plastic dust covers, simplifying the transport process.

Sure Clean™ Technology

The Sure Clean™ Cap incorporates advanced technology to safeguard your samples. The flip-off top, screw cap design provides both flexibility in the field and a secure seal, minimizing the risk of contamination.

The cap’s bonded silicone/PTFE septa meet stringent EPA standards and are low-bleed for environmental volatile organic compound (VOC) testing for soil and water. This low-bleed septa ensures immediate usability while maintaining sample integrity by reducing contamination from packaging material.

Benefits of Sure Clean™ Caps

ILT’s Sure Clean™ Caps offer several key advantages for contamination-free environmental sample collection:

  • Prevents Sample Contamination During Transport: Protects samples from contaminants until they reach the lab.
  • Eliminates the Need for Multiple Caps: The one-piece design reduces the risk of contamination by eliminating the need for multiple caps during collection and analysis.
  • Secure Seal with Bonded Liner: Keeps the liner in place throughout the entire process, ensuring a zero-bubble collection.
  • Compatible with 40mL VOA Glass Vials: A versatile solution for sample collection across various applications.

How Sure Clean™ Caps Reduce Contamination Risk

Contamination risks in environmental sample collection include exposure to external factors like dust and dirt, as well as improper handling. The Sure Clean™ Cap mitigates these risks by providing a secure, contamination-proof barrier. Its interlocking design prevents accidental exposure, and the removable lid cover facilitates easy access in the lab without compromising sample integrity. By eliminating the need for multiple caps in the field, the Sure Clean™ cap streamlines the collection process, reducing the likelihood of contamination from cap changes.

Improve Packaging Safety with Sure Clean™ Caps

Ready to elevate your sample collection process? Contact ILT today to learn how our Sure Clean™ Caps can safeguard your samples from contamination and collect reliable and accurate results.​

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