APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COUPLING TUBING TO A CHROMATOGRAPHIC COLUMN

摘要

An apparatus for coupling a liquid chromatography column comprising an end fitting to a tubing comprises: at least one body member comprising at least one chamber; a first spring within the at least one chamber, the first spring configured so as to apply a first force to the tubing towards the column end fitting; a second spring within the at least one chamber, the second spring configured to apply a second force to a deformable sealing member towards the column end fitting; and a pushing and latching mechanism configured to push the at least one body member and the first and second springs towards the column end fitting.