Tygon is
tricky because dry Tygon exhibits
a lot of friction. I have been told that
briefly sticking the end of a
Tygon tube in boiling water will both soften
and lubricate it for the insertion
of a glass tube.
Ben Ruekberg
A
step in one of the analyses we do in our
lab involves connecting Tygon tubing to the
end of a glass tube. We have
Kevlar gloves for this purpose, but I’ve heard
of an additional safety
device that can also be used for this
purpose—though I can’t find
one. I’ve done the obligatory Google search
with no luck. Has
anyone heard of or used anything that reduces
the risk of getting cut while
attaching hose/tubing to glass tubes or rods?
Many
thanks; I hope everyone has a great
weekend!
Katherine C.
House, CCHO
Laboratory
Coordinator
Chemical
Hygiene Officer
Cormetech, Inc.
5000
International Drive
Durham, NC 27712
919.620.3044
(office)
919.815.2024
(mobile)
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