What is a luer lock adapter?

Luer Locks & Adapters The Luer lock adapter system of joining needles to syringes has been in use for generations. Growing from the original application of a metal fitting attached to a glass syringe, male Luer Lock adapters allow this connection system to be used in a myriad of applications.

What are luer adapters used for?

Luer Adapters are specifically designed to work in a variety of applications by securely connecting a male or female luer to each other. Our Luer Adapter products include our LuerTight™ Fittings which allow you to connect and disconnect quickly to fluoropolymer tubing without the use of barbs or nuts.

Are Luer lock syringes universal?

Luer Lock is an industry standard tapered termination utilized by most syringe manufacturers including medical Hypodermic syringes. Luer Lock needles are common because their design is controlled by a series of universal standards which guarantees compatibility between manufacturers.

What are Barb and luer lock connectors?

Barb to Male Luer Lock Connectores are used for connecting peristaltic tubing with male luer lock connections. The luer connectors are for general low pressure applications.

How does a Luer lock work?

A Luer lock syringe enables a needle to be twisted onto the tip and be locked into place, providing a secure connection and preventing accidental removal of the needle as well as accidental injection of contents (Elkin et al, 2004).

What are luer locks made of?

Luer fittings are manufactured most commonly from plastic; however, they can also be made from glass or metal. The new standard for intravascular connectors, ISO 80369-7, imposes restrictions regarding the softness of plastic fittings to help ensure that the connection will not deform under pressure.

Can you attach a needle to a Luer lock syringe?

Most trusts use needle free systems, and both Luer slip and Luer lock syringes connect securely to needle free injection caps.

Can you put a luer lock needle on a Luer slip syringe?

Luer-slip syringes can also be called ‘luer fitting’ syringes. The syringe needles, if stated have a luer lock fitting, can be used with both syringes with Luer Lok and those with Luer slip fittings.

How do luer locks work?

Is luer lock better than luer slip?

Luer lock syringes can be twisted on to provide a secure connection, while Luer slips are pushed into the cap and, once given a quarter turn, will also provide a secure connection.

The Luer lock adapter system of joining needles to syringes has been in use for generations. Growing from the original application of a metal fitting attached to a glass syringe, male Luer Lock adapters allow this connection system to be used in a myriad of applications.

What are Luer adapters made of?

These Luer Adapters are made entirely of biocompatible PEEK polymer and introduce only 14 nL of additional volume to the flow path. Use it to directly connect a luer-tip syringe or other product that terminates with a standard male luer to 360 µm OD capillary tubing without tubing sleeves.

What is a luer lock syringe?

Luer Locks & Adapters. The Luer lock system of joining needles to syringes has been in use for generations. Growing from the original application of a metal fitting attached to a glass syringe, male Luer Lock adapters allow this connection system to be used in a myriad of applications.

What is a quick connect Luer adapter?

Our Luer Adapter products include our LuerTight™ Fittings which allow you to connect and disconnect quickly to fluoropolymer tubing without the use of barbs or nuts. Our Quick Connect Luer Adapters allow for a quick and secure connection. Narrow your search results.