Memetis Normally Closed microvalves are designed for microfluidics: ultra-compact (total footprint of 20 mm) with an internal volume of less than 6.5 µL, they can easily be integrated into your lab-on-chip.
The valves are either controllable with your own controller or with an electrical control unit.
General
Memetis miniature valves are based on a shape memory alloy in an ultra-compact housing, allowing completely silent operation in various environments, from microfluidic chips to incubators.
- Normally closed
- PEEK housing
- Media-separated valve to avoid cross-contaminations
- Very low internal volume (< 6.5 µL)
- Ultra-compact, reusable, and biocompatible: ideal for on-chip integration
- Noiseless system
- Easy to use and easy to install on your microfluidic platform
- Sterilizable by autoclaving
- The slow switching process makes it particularly suitable for applications that react sensitively to fast flow movements.
Tip: Use the Memetis Fluidic Adapter for a convenient connection to your microfluidic system without further customization! The Electrical Control Unit is also available to control up to 2 valves easily.
Content
1x NC 2/2 valve in PEEK housing
Specifications
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Valve Type
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Classic
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Negative Pressure
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Functionality
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Normally closed (NC)
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Dimensions
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20 x 5 x 8 mm
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Weight
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0.8 g
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Nominal orifice DN
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0.8 mm
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Internal volume
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< 6.5 µL
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Min. input pressure
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0 bar
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-0.7 bar
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Max. input pressure
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3 bar
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2 bar
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Max. output pressure
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2 bar
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2 bar
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Housing material
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PEEK
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Sealing material (inside the valve)
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Silicone
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O-rings (outer interface)
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Silicone
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Autoclavable
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Yes (tested at 134 °C and 2 bars)
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Operating temperature
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10 - 55 °C
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10 - 50 °C
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Cycle lifetime
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30 x 106 cycles
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30 x 106 cycles
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Fluidic connection
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Flange mount (2x M1.6 screws), silicone o-rings included
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Leakage rate
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< 1 x 10-3 (mbar x l)/s
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Electrical connection
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Pin header (2.54 mm pitch)
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Current control
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500 mA
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Power consumption
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≤ 0.25 W
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Switching time
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Opening: 0.05 s
Closing: 0.16 s
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Kv value
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0.005 m3/h
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0.0045 m3/h
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Air flow rate @ Δp 1 bar
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3000 mL/min
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2800 ml/min
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Water flow rate @ Δp 1 bar
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90 mL/min
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85 ml/min
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Documentation
? Normally Closed Microvalve - Classic brochure
? Normally Closed Microvalve - Negative pressure brochure
Datasheets, reviews, and application notes for Memetis products can be found here.
