Product Description
VialMAX Manual Vial Crimper, stainless steel, for 20mm aluminum vial caps
Manual Vial Crimper for 20mm Aluminum Caps — Stainless Steel
Sealing your own headspace and crimp-top vials in-house saves money on every batch and gives your lab full control over turnaround time. This manual crimper is built from stainless steel for daily use and delivers a consistent, leak-tight seal on 20mm aluminum vial caps every time, no compressed air or bench power needed.
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| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Cap Size | 20mm aluminum vial caps |
| Operation | Manual hand-crimping |
| Compatibility | Works with most major vial and cap brands |
Key Features
- Stainless steel build resists corrosion and holds up to daily lab use
- Delivers consistent, even crimping pressure for a reliable leak-tight seal
- Comfortable manual grip reduces hand fatigue during repetitive sealing
- Compact size stores easily on a benchtop or in a drawer
- No power or compressed air required, ready to use out of the box
Recommended Applications
- Sealing 20mm aluminum caps on headspace vials
- GC and GC-MS headspace sample preparation
- Environmental and food/beverage volatile organic compound testing
- Pharmaceutical and chemical sample storage
- General lab vial sealing where a benchtop tool beats an automated crimper
Compatible With
Designed to be compatible with 20mm aluminum caps across most major vial and cap brands. No specific competitor catalog number has been independently verified against a manufacturer spec sheet for this SKU.
FAQ
What cap size does this crimper work with?
20mm aluminum vial caps only. For 11mm caps, see our MAXI-CR11 crimper.
Does this require power or compressed air?
No, it's fully manual, hand-operated.
Will this fit caps from other brands, not just VialMAX?
Yes, it's designed to work with most major-brand 20mm aluminum caps.
Is this autoclavable?
Stainless steel construction can tolerate autoclave cycles, but this is a hand tool, not typically autoclaved as part of routine use.




