Agilent Canted coil spring 1460-2571

The Agilent 1460-2571 is a manufacturer part described as a canted coil spring for Agilent LC/MS systems (part number 1460-2571). Agilent marks the item obsolete but lists its physical specification as a 0.250 in inner diameter with a listed dimension of 0.053. According to Agilent technical guidance, the canted coil spring is used in the capillary/capillary‑cap assembly to provide electrical continuity between the metallic coating of the capillary and the capillary cap, keeping the capillary cap at the same high potential used for electrospray ionization (commonly around 3500–4000 V). Its primary use case is as a consumable/assembly part in Agilent LC/MS ion‑source hardware to preserve electrical contact and stable ionization performance.

Key Features:

• Manufacturer part number: 1460-2571
• Product type: Canted coil spring
• Inner diameter: 0.250 in (manufacturer listing)
• Manufacturer-listed dimension: 0.053 (as shown in Agilent product entry)
• Status: Obsolete (no replacement recommended on Agilent product page)

Advantages:

• Provides reliable electrical continuity between capillary coating and capillary cap, per Agilent technical guidance.
• Helps maintain the capillary cap at the required electrospray potential (≈3500–4000 V), supporting stable ionization.
• Designed as a small consumable component for LC/MS ion‑source assemblies, enabling straightforward replacement during maintenance.
• Manufacturer listing and distributor catalog entries identify size and fit for Agilent LC/MS capillary assemblies, aiding correct part selection.