In response to industry demand for smaller, more reliable components for fluid handling equipment, Bio-Chem Valve has introduced a new line of manifold-mountable, inert solenoid pumps and valves. The components employ a threaded mounting collar to secure them to the manifold. With a footprint as small as 13mm this new line provides for efficient, space-saving mounting.
Based on a design that has been in use for the past 20 years, the locked-in threaded mounting collar is hand tightened into the manifold port to ensure an even load on the gasket seal for pressures up to 6.89 bar (100psi). By positioning the pump or valve closer to the point of fluid introduction, the screw-in design has the additional functional advantage of minimising internal volume.
Multiple manifold sizes can achieve flows from 10µl to 2 litres per minute. For optimum fluid compatibility, the valves and pumps can be customised in a choice of PEEK, PPS, Ultem, acrylic, Chemraz, EPDM, Viton, or Teflon materials. Alternative materials, customised design modifications, and stand-alone units are available.