iFlow™ Touch Microfluidic Pump System
pulse-free pressure/vacuum and flow control
Integrated microfluidic systems
A microfluidic pump is a tool which can accurately manipulate fluid in minute volumes below the microliter/nanoliter range. Usually, a microfluidic pump works alongside a pressure or flow controller in the same device.
Our iFlow Touch™ serial microfluidic pump system is a highly integrated pressure/flow control system providing pulse-free precise positive & negative pressure, integrated with a variety of digital IO ports for direct control of rotary valves, pinch valves, and isolation valves. Stable constant flow rates can be set and controlled when used in conjunction with external liquid flow sensors. The microfluidic pressure pump system operates in a wide pressure range with fast response time and high accuracy.
The control software provides a user-friendly interface with an integrated touch screen. No external computer is needed even for complicated process configuration. Internal pressure/vacuum pumps are included in the instrument as well. Meanwhile, an external pressure source also can be used by Luer lock connection to our system.
System Benefits:
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Integrated system with PC, software, pumps, valve control, digital IOs, etc.
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Precise and accurate pressure/flow output
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Fast response time
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Controllable flow rate output with flow sensors
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Luer lock standard connection. Easy connect to our reservoirs kits
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No external pressure source required (can be connected to an external pressure source for higher pressure)
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No external computer required
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Research collaboration, custom design & OEM service available
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Compatible with our pinch valves, isolation valves, rotary valves and PG high-speed imaging system
Cost effective
Internal pumps, IOs, valve control ports
Highly Integrated w. embedded PC & touchscreen
Highly integrated system with internal pumps, digital IOs, pinch valve ports, rotary valve ports, etc.
Intuitive UI on 10" touch screen
8 channel outputs
Pulse-free flow control with liquid flow sensors
The PG-MFC pump system is more than a simple pump or controller.
System Contents:
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PG-MFC controller, 1 pc
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Power supply 110/220V, 1 set
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Software and API library
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Microfluidic reservoir kit, 1.5/2ml,15ml, 50ml, 100/200ml (optional)
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Reservoir kit with large volume, 100/200ml, 500ml, 1000ml (optional)
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Microfluidic Luer Lock Fittings Kit for Pressure Controller Connection, 2 sets
System Specifications:
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Pressure sensor accuracy of ±0.25 %FSS BFSL (Full-Scale Span Best Fit Straight Line), sensor resolution: 0.0061 %
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Pressure stability: 0.05 %
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Flow rate repeatability: below 1% of the measured value
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Highest sensitivity down to <1 µl/min
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Maximum flow rate for water-based liquids: 10 ml/min;
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Maximum flow rate for hydrocarbons: 80 ml/min
Model | PG-MFC-4CH | PG-MFC-8CH | PG-MFC-X(Custom Design) |
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Pressure Connector Type | Luer Lock (female) | Luer Lock (female) | Optional |
Channel Number | 4 (2 independent) | 8 (4 independent) | More channel available |
Internal Pressure Pump | Included | Included | Optional |
Pressure Sensor Accuracy | 0.25%( full scale) | 0.25%( full scale) | 0.25%( full scale) |
Flow Rate Sensor | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Pressure Range of Channel 1&2 | -7psi to 13psi with internal pressure pump | -7psi to 13psi with internal pressure pump | Larger range available |
Pressure Range of Channel 3&4 | 0 to 13 psi with internal pressure pump; 0 to 30psi with external pressure | 0 to 13 psi with internal pressure pump; 0 to 30psi with external pressure | Larger range available |
Pressure Range of Channel 5&6 | N.A. | -7psi to 13psi | Larger range available |
Pressure Range of Channel 7&8 | N.A. | 0 to 13 psi with internal pressure pump; 0 to 30psi with external pressure | Larger range available |
Flow Rate Range | Up to 10ml/min | Up to 10ml/min | Larger range available |
Flow Rate Sensor | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Display & Control | 10 Inch touch screen, GUI | 10 Inch touch screen, GUI | Custom design available |
Integrated Software:
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Simple and advanced work modes meet all your needs
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Integrated touch screen with intuitive GUI
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Plug & play
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One-click to run the experiment
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Easy setup for complex timing control with IO ports, digital trigger, external valves, cameras, liquid flow sensors
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Compatible with our selector / switching rotary valves, pinch / isolation valves, high-speed imaging system, and other accessories
GUI for simple operation and complex timing control
GUI for real-time sensor data (pressure/ flow rate) monitoring
Software Operation Demo Video
Typical Setup Examples of PreciGenome Microfluidic Pressure Pump System
Simple Setup Illustration
1. Reagents are loaded in microfluidic reservoir tubes.
There are two ports available on the reservoir cap. One is the Luer lock connector which connects to a pressure source from the PreciGenome microfluidic controller. The other port is for reagent tubing, one side of which dips into the reagent while the other connects to the inlet of a microfluidic chip. Users only need to make sure the connection and fittings are airtight.
2. Set up the pressure controller properly for your experiment. Run the controller by simply clicking the run button on the touch screen.
When the controller provides positive pressure, reagents in tubes are pushed through liquid tubing into microfluidic channels and then flow out to the waste.
Complex Setup Example of 28 Reagents Selection and Delivery System
The system consists of one PG-MFC controller, three rotary selection valves, one flow sensor, one microfluidic chip stage with a temperature control unit, one degasser unit (bubble trap), and several reagent reservoirs.
The entire system is controlled either directly by the GUI on PG-MFC controller, or by Python scripts through the serial port on the PG-MFC controller.
Up to 10 samples/reagents can be connected to one rotary valve. In the schematics above, the three rotary valves are connected in series. Up to 28 reagents can be randomly selected to flow into a microfluidic chip.
A flow sensor is connected between the microfluidic chip and the third rotary valve. The flow rate is monitored by the flow sensor. Users can set flow rate targets on the PG-MFC controller, which will use a feedback loop to reach them.
Sample selection is controlled by rotary valve switching.
The microfluidic chip is fixed on a stage with the temperature control unit, which can be controlled by PG-MFC controller as well. Users can set the desired flow rate, injection volume of a specific sample, desired temperature through the GUI on the PreciGenome microfluidic controller.
System Setup Demo
Applications of Microfluidic Pump System
More Applications:
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Droplet generation and related applications (ddPCR, single cell encapsulation, NGS target sample enrichment, RNA Seq, etc.）
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Organic/polymer syntheses
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Drug transportation
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Automatic reagent distribution
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Cell culture and cell perfusion
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Sequential injection of reagents with controlled volume
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Organ on a chip
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Instrumentation for point of care testing
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Nanoparticle formulation, such as liposome, lipid nanoparticle, PLGA, etc.
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Other microfluidic applications to manipulate fluids
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