Designers of analytical and medical instrumentation challenged by smaller sample sizes and the ongoing need for portable, compact automated liquid handling equipment can now look to Bio-Chem Valve for a new smaller, 3/8″ diameter, micro-miniature, inert solenoid operated isolation valve. This new compact, lightweight design reduces the footprint typically required by standard isolation valves. Up to 4 manifold mounted valves can fit in a 1-1/4″ square space. The lighter 12 to 18 gm weight facilitates use on robotic arms in sample handlers. The valves also feature dual pin electrical connections, low power consumption, low internal volume, and a high-cycle life. Applications for the valves include portable liquid handling equipment, repetitive sampling equipment and instruments requiring multiple flow path control within a smaller area.
This 2-way normally closed micro-miniature isolation valve comes in 3 body designs. Two versions incorporate a rectangular body with ¼ -28 flat bottom ports on the bottom or on the side. The manifold version has a screw-in collar for easy assembly and exchange. This design can be combined with an existing manifold or Bio-Chem Valve can custom design an efficient pre-assembled, space-saving module to meet specific flow schematics and eliminate “spaghetti” tubing and fittings.
