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Microfluidic Injection Valve
[LSW001]L-SWITCH™ 6-port/2-position
The L-SWITCH™ is a 6-port/2-position bidirectional microfluidic injection valve used to handle liquids through different valve ports. It is ideal for precise volume injection or for switching between different fluids, as it allows automation of sample injection in your fluid line.
- Quick
- Compact
Uses minimum bench space
- Biocompatibility
Biologically compatible
- Accurate
Low internal volume
Features of Microfluidic Injection Valve
6-port/2-position
Peripheral ports (numbered from 1 to 6) can alternatively be connected to the right or the left channels. The L-SWITCH™ is actuated by a motor that drives a rotor – where the fluidic path is engraved – against a stator – containing the fluidic paths.
Sample injection
The L-SWITCH™ microfluidic injection valve enables one to load and inject a precise volume of fluid. By selecting the position of the L-SWITCH™ you will choose when you want to load the fluid and then inject it (using a sample loop). Several sample loops are available from 5 µL to 100 µL.
Workflow automation
The valve can be controlled by OxyGEN software for long-term experiments. Create a time-based protocol to set the actuation timing of the valve(s).
Smart control and automation of your fluidic path
Discover Fluigent microfluidic valves, a set of compact instruments allowing to complexify and easily handle the fluidic path of your system. Once integrated in the set-up, the valves can be controlled in real-time and even without the requirement of a PC.
How to perform sample injection with the L-SWITCH microfluidic injection valve?
The L-SWITCH is a 6-port / 2-position microfluidic injection valve that, combined with Fluigent’s pressure controllers, allows us to inject a small volume of sample into a liquid stream, reducing cost, as well as to run and automate long-term experiments with high reproducibility and reliability.
The microfluidic injection valve has 6 inputs and two interchangeable configurations shown on the images below. Each input is connected to a neighbor output, either on the right or the left depending on the configuration.
Example of use
By combining the microfluidic injection valve with our cell encapsulation platform, it is possible to work with samples with a reduced volume (e.g. working with cells of limited availability, such as stem cells, primary cells from patients…). It is also ideal for the use of rare cells or expensive reagents with a total volume lower than 500µl/.
Benefits of the L-SWITCH microfluidic injection valve
- No overpressure: Switch between 2 flow configurations in less than 100ms
- No waste: No dead volume and low carryover volume.
- Biocompatible: High chemical and biological compatibility
- Reproducibility and Reliability: Perform identical injections
Specifications
PERFORMANCE
Switching time | 100 ms |
Maximum pressure | Up to 7 bar (100 psi) |
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
Internal volume | 660 nL |
Wetted materials | PEEK |
Dimensions | 70 x 90 x 150 mm |
Weight | 475 g |
CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY
Gas compatibility | Dry, oil-free gas, air, any non corrosive or non explosive gas |
Liquid compatibility | Aqueous solvent, oil, organic solent, biological sample |
OxyGEN
Control in real-time, protocol automation, data record and export |
ver. 2.2.0.0 or more recent |
Software Development Kit
Custom software application |
ver. 22.2.0.0 or more recent |
Expertise & resources
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Product presentation videos MICROFLUIDIC VALVE AUTOMATION: How to make it easy [SWITCH EZ] – Fluigent Read more
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Microfluidics White Papers An exploration of Microfluidic technology and fluid handling Read more
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Technical datasheets L-SWITCH™ Datasheet Download
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User manuals Easy Switch Solutions User Manual Download
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Microfluidic Application Notes Peristaltic Pump vs Pressure-Based Microfluidic Flow Control for Organ on Chip applications Read more
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