Peter Huber 5-Way Header, M16x1

The Peter Huber 341892 is a high-quality 5-way distribution header designed to expand the connectivity of your laboratory thermoregulation system. This manifold allows a single heating or cooling circulator to provide thermal fluid to up to five external applications simultaneously. Each of the five ports features a standard M16x1 male thread, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of Huber metal hoses and adapters. Engineered for durability and precision, this header is an essential accessory for laboratories running multiple parallel processes, such as small-scale reactors, viscometers, or sensors, from a single temperature control unit. Its robust construction ensures even fluid distribution and maintains the integrity of the pressure and flow within the closed-loop system.

Key Features:

• Brand: Peter Huber
• Configuration: 5-way distribution manifold
• Connection Type: M16x1 threaded ports
• Material: High-grade stainless steel/brass construction for excellent chemical and thermal resistance
• Application: Parallel thermoregulation of up to five external devices
• Compatibility: Ideal for Huber Ministat, KISS, and CC series units equipped with M16 connections
• Safety: Designed to handle standard laboratory pressures without leaking or restricted flow
• Efficiency: Simplifies complex laboratory setups by reducing the need for multiple circulators

Using a distribution header like the 341892 helps streamline laboratory workflows and maximizes the utility of your existing temperature control equipment. By splitting the flow at the source, you can ensure that multiple external systems receive the same thermal fluid temperature, which is critical for comparative testing or high-throughput screenings. The standardized M16x1 fittings provide a secure, vibration-resistant interface that is easy to assemble and disassemble for routine maintenance.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does using a 5-way header affect the flow rate?
When you split the flow five ways, the flow rate at each individual port will be lower than the total pump output. It is important to ensure your circulator’s pump has sufficient capacity (liters per minute) to support five simultaneous applications.

2. Can I close off ports that are not in use?
Yes. If you only need to use three or four ports, you should seal the unused ports with M16x1 blanking plugs to maintain system pressure and prevent fluid loss.

3. Is this header suitable for high-temperature applications?
Yes, the metallic construction is designed to withstand the typical temperature ranges of Huber M16-compatible circulators (usually up to 200°C or 350°C depending on the hose and fluid used).

4. Will the temperature be the same at all five ports?
The header is designed for even distribution; however, the actual temperature at each external device depends on the length of the connecting hoses and the heat load of each individual application.

5. Do I need special adapters to connect this to my circulator?
If your circulator has M16x1 outlets, this header can be connected directly. If your unit uses larger M24 or M30 threads, you will need a thread adapter to downsize to the M16 inlet of the header.