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Sealing a Sample in the Compression Gland Cover

If your instrument is fitted with the Compression Gland Cover you can use this system or you can also use the standard system of various sized gaskets, inserts and insertion tools. The Compression Gland Cover allows the user to seal samples up to 1/4 inch in diameter quickly using the following method:

cut leaf sample and compression gland cover

You have by now a cut sample and are ready to introduce it to the Compression Gland Cover

Insert the cut end of the sample from the bottom part of chamber lid

fully inserted leaf sample into the compression gland cover

Slide sample through hole so that it sticks out other side of lid

other side of compression gland cover

Sample should pass through lid by about 1/16” to 1/4”

Twist the Compression Screw so that the rubber squeezes and hold the sample (do not overtighten as it can damage sample)

leaf inside of compression chamber

Slide leafy side of sample into chamber

locked compression chamber

Push down and turn to lock lid onto chamber

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