For control of fluids in the nanoliter and microliter ranges, the FL-MFCS (Fluigent Microfluidics Control System) is the system of choice. It eliminates the hysteresis, long equilibrium times and pulsing problems that plague standard peristaltic and syringe pumps in the low volume ranges. Three systems are available, but the systems are completely customizable and easily upgradable at any time. On this website, you will find several representative systems, but each system is made to order with your custom configuration. This article covers the options available with the Fluigent system.
Applications for microfluidics include liquid chromatography, lab-on-chip and µTAS systems, drug delivery, life sciences, quality testing and rheology studies.
Building Your Microfluidic System
The first step in choosing your system, is to determine which pressure
ranges you need.
Then, decide how many channels you need. The pressure ranges and number of channels determines which of the three customizable platforms you need (Low pressure, high pressure or negative pressure). NOTE: You choose the number of channels and the pressure range for each channel. These systems can be easily upgraded any time to add additional channels or pressure ranges.
Finally, choose a fluid connection accessory. The three options include the FL-FLOWELL, FL-FLUIWELL and the FL-ELECTROWELL.
Vacuum microfluidic pressure pump for withdrawing fluids
Vacuum pressure channels: 0 to -25 mbar, 0 to -69 mbar or 0 to -345 mbar
1 to 8 pressure channels
Mixed configuration available (with channels of differing pressure ranges)
Highest precision and stability.
Fluid Connection Accessories
After selecting your system options and configuration, you can choose one of three fluid connection appliances.
FL-FLOWELL - The Flowell system includes three flow meters, four reservoirs that can be pressurized and a computer connection.Three mass flow meters with pressurized reservoirs of the Flowell system
monitor the flow of liquid through the channels. A precise sensor with
amplification capabilities is combined with the A/D converter and signal
processor on a single CMOS chip. Reservoirs can be integrated directly
on the chip or externally located. Using an adapted pneumatic setup, a
Wheatstone bridge creates a pressure divider bridge to allow dynamic
control of the pressure. You can optimize
the system for precise measurements or for handling rapidly changing
flows.
Simultaneous pressure control and real time flow rate monitoring : 0-7 μL/mn, 0-50 μL/mn or 1 mL/mn
Calibrated for aqueous solution and temperature compensated
High precision : ~ 0.1%
Instantaneous response time : < 200 ms
Can be monitored when either injecting or withdrawing fluids
Simultaneous electrical and pressure control of your flow
Up to 6000V potential difference
Four independent channels
Easy microfluidic connections
Delivered with platinum electrodes. Compatible with Cu, Ag, etc.
Understanding the System Part Numbers
A typical microfluidics system part number is FL-MF2C-25.
FL-MF - Identifies the system as a microfluidics control system
2C - Indicates the number of channels in the system. In this case, it's a 2 channel system.
25 - Specifies the pressure range of the system. Here, it is a 0-25mbar system
V - If a V follows the part number (FL-MF2C-25V), the system is a negative pressure (vacuum) system.
H - If an H follows the part number (FL-MF2C-7H), the system is a high pressure system. In this case, the 7 indicates a 0–7bar system.
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For control of fluids in the nanoliter and microliter ranges, the FL-MFCS (Fluigent Microfluidics Control System) is the system of choice. It eliminates the hysteresis, long equilibrium times and pulsing problems that plague standard peristaltic and syringe pumps in the low volume ranges. Three systems are available, but the systems are completely customizable and easily upgradable at any time. On this website, you will find several representative systems, but each system is made to order with your custom configuration. This article covers the options available with the Fluigent system.
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