Manual valve Fluigent L-X

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The L-X is a bidirectional 6-port/2 position microfluidic valve. It is designed for precise sample injection or fluid recirculation in cell culture applications. *Quick Fast valve actuation time (< 100 ms) *Accurate Low internal volume *Compact Designed for system integration *Biocompatible Chemically and biologically compatible Features Precise fluid injection Several sample loops are available, from 5 µL to 100 µL. A versatile valve The valve can be operated using pressure up to 7 bar (100 psi), and the wetted material is PEEK, a highly chemically and biocompatible material. Fluigent software for automation The valve can be controlled by Fluigent software for long-term experiments. Create a time-based protocol to set actuation timing of the valve(s). Minimized liquid waste Low port-to-port volume of 660 nL recirculation valve Working principle Peripheral ports (numbered from 1 to 6) can alternatively be connected the right or the left channels. The L-X is actuated by a motor that drives a rotor – where the fluidic path is engraved – against a stator – containing the fluidic paths. Fluid recirculation The L-X can be used as a useful cell culture tool: a small volume of buffer can be recirculated within a closed loop into the chip for several hours or days. Combined with our pressure-based flow controllers, it can achieve a highly stable flow rate, allowing to better mimic flow-induced shear stress experienced by cells in vivo. Precise fluid injection The L-X can be used as a useful cell culture tool: a small volume of buffer can be recirculated within a closed loop into the chip for several hours or days.