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How to get great results with correctly crimped vials

A correctly crimped vial is neither over-crimped nor under-crimped.

  • Over-crimping may cause coring or poor septum resealing
  • Under-crimping can cause evaporation problems.

 

With proper adjustment of the vial crimpers, perfect crimping can be achieved every time. When the vial is crimped perfectly, the cap should not be able to rotate and the septum should appear smooth and level.