A reusable liquid chromatographic column consists of three parts, a column
body with an integral outlet port molded on one end, a sealing insert
with an inlet port, and a perforated cap providing downward force to
compress the sealing insert into the column body. A wedge-like seal is
employed to seal the connection between the sealing insert and the column
body. Two filters on both ends of the column body are used to prevent
escape of packing materials from the column chamber under pressure. Hand
tightening is adequate to seal the connection by screwing the perforated
cap onto the column body. The column is reusable due to its simple
disassembling and reassembling processes. It is also disposable due to
its inexpensive fabricating materials and manufacturing process.