Preserving vial tops after the tear-off

[Gr33dyOctopus]

So the labels are getting worked on, and that belongs down in supplies, but honestly I'm a bit worried about annoying Zippity with this one — no clue where the hell it should go. So it lands here.

As I mentioned, labels are in progress. But the vial tops...

With the compounded tirz I had, the vials were mostly really nice quality. Pulling the plastic top off barely changed its shape at all.

These Chinese vials, though, mess up the crimp top — it gets bubbly, sometimes sharp edges, and the whole vial ends up looking ruined. That's the point I'm trying to make, I think. Heading to the pool so I don't have examples handy.

Usually I press the vial top gently against something flat to reshape it, but it still tends to look pretty beat up. I'd prefer it to look much nicer — pristine is the word, though I know that won't happen. Does anybody have a method, or a tool — homemade or bought — that they use for this?

I realize it's nitpicky little shit, but I'm trying to get the vials looking as professional as I can, and that's this week's goal.

Also, I picked up a bunch of sterile vials from a lab supplier, the kind with a cap designed to flip up and stay attached. I wrecked a few of those, but then figured out that flipping the cap back and using those little snips actually leaves it looking not too bad.

Anyway, any ideas?

 

[tcpnomad]

I own a hoe that handles this task without any trouble.

 

[Skidude]

Gr33dyOctopus said:

So the labels are getting worked on, and that belongs down in supplies, but honestly I'm a bit worried about annoying Zippity with this one — no clue where the hell it should go. So it lands here.

As I mentioned, labels are in progress. But the vial tops...

With the compounded tirz I had, the vials were mostly really nice quality. Pulling the plastic top off barely changed its shape at all.

These Chinese vials, though, mess up the crimp top — it gets bubbly, sometimes sharp edges, and the whole vial ends up looking ruined. That's the point I'm trying to make, I think. Heading to the pool so I don't have examples handy.

Usually I press the vial top gently against something flat to reshape it, but it still tends to look pretty beat up. I'd prefer it to look much nicer — pristine is the word, though I know that won't happen. Does anybody have a method, or a tool — homemade or bought — that they use for this?

I realize it's nitpicky little shit, but I'm trying to get the vials looking as professional as I can, and that's this week's goal.

Also, I picked up a bunch of sterile vials from a lab supplier, the kind with a cap designed to flip up and stay attached. I wrecked a few of those, but then figured out that flipping the cap back and using those little snips actually leaves it looking not too bad.

Anyway, any ideas?

This strikes me as the optimal approach.

It looks tidier and is more hygienic as well.

 

[Thighknee]

Gr33dyOctopus said:

So the labels are getting worked on, and that belongs down in supplies, but honestly I'm a bit worried about annoying Zippity with this one — no clue where the hell it should go. So it lands here.

As I mentioned, labels are in progress. But the vial tops...

With the compounded tirz I had, the vials were mostly really nice quality. Pulling the plastic top off barely changed its shape at all.

These Chinese vials, though, mess up the crimp top — it gets bubbly, sometimes sharp edges, and the whole vial ends up looking ruined. That's the point I'm trying to make, I think. Heading to the pool so I don't have examples handy.

Usually I press the vial top gently against something flat to reshape it, but it still tends to look pretty beat up. I'd prefer it to look much nicer — pristine is the word, though I know that won't happen. Does anybody have a method, or a tool — homemade or bought — that they use for this?

I realize it's nitpicky little shit, but I'm trying to get the vials looking as professional as I can, and that's this week's goal.

Also, I picked up a bunch of sterile vials from a lab supplier, the kind with a cap designed to flip up and stay attached. I wrecked a few of those, but then figured out that flipping the cap back and using those little snips actually leaves it looking not too bad.

Anyway, any ideas?

When the cap comes off and any jagged pieces of the perforated metal remain raised, I prefer to push them downward using a clean golf ball (or any small, round, clean object). This bends them slightly down rather than leaving them flat. Only a small amount of pressure is needed. After doing that, wiping with alcohol wipes becomes far simpler and the result looks neater

 

[CNCCurrency]

tcpnomad said:

I own a hoe that handles this task without any trouble.

 

[chmuse]

For fridge storage, there are small 3d printed caps available. Once removed they are still not pretty, but they protect the top and give a nicer look. These also exist for bac. Image taken from Etsy.

 

[Gr33dyOctopus]

Thighknee said:

Gr33dyOctopus said:

So the labels are getting worked on, and that belongs down in supplies, but honestly I'm a bit worried about annoying Zippity with this one — no clue where the hell it should go. So it lands here.

As I mentioned, labels are in progress. But the vial tops...

With the compounded tirz I had, the vials were mostly really nice quality. Pulling the plastic top off barely changed its shape at all.

These Chinese vials, though, mess up the crimp top — it gets bubbly, sometimes sharp edges, and the whole vial ends up looking ruined. That's the point I'm trying to make, I think. Heading to the pool so I don't have examples handy.

Usually I press the vial top gently against something flat to reshape it, but it still tends to look pretty beat up. I'd prefer it to look much nicer — pristine is the word, though I know that won't happen. Does anybody have a method, or a tool — homemade or bought — that they use for this?

I realize it's nitpicky little shit, but I'm trying to get the vials looking as professional as I can, and that's this week's goal.

Also, I picked up a bunch of sterile vials from a lab supplier, the kind with a cap designed to flip up and stay attached. I wrecked a few of those, but then figured out that flipping the cap back and using those little snips actually leaves it looking not too bad.

Anyway, any ideas?

When the cap comes off and any jagged pieces of the perforated metal remain raised, I prefer to push them downward using a clean golf ball (or any small, round, clean object). This bends them slightly down rather than leaving them flat. Only a small amount of pressure is needed. After doing that, wiping with alcohol wipes becomes far simpler and the result looks neater

that's precisely what i needed, thanks. absolutely adore this community, i was completely fixated on a flat surface and a round object never crossed my mind. i may need to pick up a golf ball, or perhaps some kind of tool with a rounded tip... hmm anyway gives me something to consider, thanks once more!!!!!

 

[Herkimer P Shagnasty]

Simply place the vial down on the counter and strike it firmly using a ball peen hammer.

(not liable for mishaps)

 

[Flash-BCR]

Gr33dyOctopus said:

Thighknee said:

Gr33dyOctopus said:

So the labels are getting worked on, and that belongs down in supplies, but honestly I'm a bit worried about annoying Zippity with this one — no clue where the hell it should go. So it lands here.

As I mentioned, labels are in progress. But the vial tops...

With the compounded tirz I had, the vials were mostly really nice quality. Pulling the plastic top off barely changed its shape at all.

These Chinese vials, though, mess up the crimp top — it gets bubbly, sometimes sharp edges, and the whole vial ends up looking ruined. That's the point I'm trying to make, I think. Heading to the pool so I don't have examples handy.

Usually I press the vial top gently against something flat to reshape it, but it still tends to look pretty beat up. I'd prefer it to look much nicer — pristine is the word, though I know that won't happen. Does anybody have a method, or a tool — homemade or bought — that they use for this?

I realize it's nitpicky little shit, but I'm trying to get the vials looking as professional as I can, and that's this week's goal.

Also, I picked up a bunch of sterile vials from a lab supplier, the kind with a cap designed to flip up and stay attached. I wrecked a few of those, but then figured out that flipping the cap back and using those little snips actually leaves it looking not too bad.

Anyway, any ideas?

When the cap comes off and any jagged pieces of the perforated metal remain raised, I prefer to push them downward using a clean golf ball (or any small, round, clean object). This bends them slightly down rather than leaving them flat. Only a small amount of pressure is needed. After doing that, wiping with alcohol wipes becomes far simpler and the result looks neater

that's precisely what i needed, thanks. absolutely adore this community, i was completely fixated on a flat surface and a round object never crossed my mind. i may need to pick up a golf ball, or perhaps some kind of tool with a rounded tip... hmm anyway gives me something to consider, thanks once more!!!!!

Once I reconstitute and pull the contents through a filter, the vial goes in the trash. The sterile vials I buy come packed in a box and arrive without a cap. Their crimp is flat and smooth, with nothing protruding...My source for these has been PeptideTest...Stock there can be hit or miss, though right now I believe they have some available...

 

[Gr33dyOctopus]

I think I'm heading in the right direction, and my AI has even come up with business ideas for us LMFAO!!!

 

[Gr33dyOctopus]

Basically, I put my 1.5in steel ball inside a 1 1.5in impact socket, then rotate the vial a few times. sold!!! already ordered feom amazon!

 

[Gr33dyOctopus]

Flash-BCR said:

Gr33dyOctopus said:

Thighknee said:

Gr33dyOctopus said:

So the labels are getting worked on, and that belongs down in supplies, but honestly I'm a bit worried about annoying Zippity with this one — no clue where the hell it should go. So it lands here.

As I mentioned, labels are in progress. But the vial tops...

With the compounded tirz I had, the vials were mostly really nice quality. Pulling the plastic top off barely changed its shape at all.

These Chinese vials, though, mess up the crimp top — it gets bubbly, sometimes sharp edges, and the whole vial ends up looking ruined. That's the point I'm trying to make, I think. Heading to the pool so I don't have examples handy.

Usually I press the vial top gently against something flat to reshape it, but it still tends to look pretty beat up. I'd prefer it to look much nicer — pristine is the word, though I know that won't happen. Does anybody have a method, or a tool — homemade or bought — that they use for this?

I realize it's nitpicky little shit, but I'm trying to get the vials looking as professional as I can, and that's this week's goal.

Also, I picked up a bunch of sterile vials from a lab supplier, the kind with a cap designed to flip up and stay attached. I wrecked a few of those, but then figured out that flipping the cap back and using those little snips actually leaves it looking not too bad.

Anyway, any ideas?

When the cap comes off and any jagged pieces of the perforated metal remain raised, I prefer to push them downward using a clean golf ball (or any small, round, clean object). This bends them slightly down rather than leaving them flat. Only a small amount of pressure is needed. After doing that, wiping with alcohol wipes becomes far simpler and the result looks neater

that's precisely what i needed, thanks. absolutely adore this community, i was completely fixated on a flat surface and a round object never crossed my mind. i may need to pick up a golf ball, or perhaps some kind of tool with a rounded tip... hmm anyway gives me something to consider, thanks once more!!!!!

Once I reconstitute and pull the contents through a filter, the vial goes in the trash. The sterile vials I buy come packed in a box and arrive without a cap. Their crimp is flat and smooth, with nothing protruding...My source for these has been PeptideTest...Stock there can be hit or miss, though right now I believe they have some available...

I've got an account over there, so I'll take a look—thanks