The PDMS Starter Kit is a practical, ready-to-use bundle designed to provide the essential equipment and consumables needed to begin casting PDMS devices in the lab. Instead of sourcing each component separately, this kit brings together the core tools required for mixing, degassing, curing, cutting, punching, and bonding PDMS, making it easier to set up a reliable fabrication workflow from day one.
General
Essential starter kit for PDMS device casting
The PDMS Casting Starter Kit is assembled to help researchers, engineers, and lab teams quickly establish a functional PDMS fabrication workflow. From degassing freshly mixed PDMS to curing, trimming, punching, and bonding finished layers, the kit includes the fundamental equipment and accessories needed to start producing PDMS devices efficiently. It is an ideal solution for laboratories beginning microfluidics prototyping, academic training environments, and early-stage R&D projects that require a practical and accessible entry point into PDMS casting.
Why this kit is useful
This kit combines the core equipment and accessories needed to start working with PDMS casting in a simple and practical setup.
- Complete entry-level workflow for PDMS casting and assembly
- Includes equipment for degassing, curing, and bonding
- Provides the essential tools and consumables required to begin quickly
- Reduces setup time by grouping critical items into one kit
Typical applications
- PDMS device prototyping
- Microfluidic chip fabrication
- Master mold replication workflows
- Academic teaching and lab training
- General soft lithography preparation
PDMS workflow from mixing to bonding
Designed to cover essential fabrication steps
- Desiccator and vacuum pump for removing bubbles after PDMS mixing
- Oven for controlled PDMS curing
- Plasma bonding pen for surface activation and bonding workflows
- Cutting and punching tools for device finishing and inlet/outlet preparation
- Consumables and accessories to support daily lab use
A practical starting point for PDMS casting
This kit is intended to provide the essential items needed to start casting PDMS devices without the complexity of sourcing each component individually. It supports the main steps of a standard PDMS workflow, from preparation and degassing to curing, trimming, punching, and bonding.
It is especially suited for labs setting up a first PDMS fabrication station or expanding their prototyping capabilities.
Content
1x Kit Desiccator with tray and relief valve
1x Vacuum Pump
1x Laboratory oven
1x Plasma Bonding Pen for PDMS bonding
1x Balance
1x 1.1kg PDMS kit
Included accessories are:
1x Borosilicate stirring rod
1x Scalpel
2x Spare scalpel blades
10x Razor blades
6x 1.5 mm punchers
1x Cutting mat
1x Tape distributor
1x Flat-end tweezers
5x 3M Magic Scotch Tape
100x Microscopy glass slides
100x Microscopy glass coverslips
1x Aluminum foil with distributor
Specifications
Desiccator kit
| Diameter |
150 mm |
| Chamber/Lid Material |
Polypropylene/Polycarbonate |
| Shelves |
1 |
Vacuum Pump
| Vacuum (relative) |
-850 mbar (13 psi) |
| Vacuum (absolute) |
150 mbar (2 psi) |
| Noise level |
< 54 dB |
| Dimensions (l x w x h) |
161 x 194 x 195 mm
6.34 × 7.64 × 7.68 in |
| Weight |
1.4 kg
3.1 lbs |
| Pneumatic connection |
6 mm push-in |
| Internal receiver volume |
250 mL |
| Operating temperature |
5-40 °C |
| Operating humidity |
up to 80% |
| Input voltage |
24 VDC |
| AC supply frequency |
50-60 Hz |
| Pressure supply voltage |
110-240 V |
| Max. current consumption |
1.5 A (typical: 0.8 A) |
| Max. power consumption |
36 W |
Oven
| Temperature Range |
+1°C to 150°C |
| Temperature Resolution |
3°C |
| Chamber Volume |
5.4 L |
Shelves
|
2 |
| Internal Dimensions |
190 x 150 x 190 mm
7.48 × 5.91 × 7.48 in |
| External Dimensions |
380 x 240 x 300 mm
14.96 × 9.45 × 11.81 in |
| Timer |
1 to 120 min |
| Maximum Power Consumption |
360 W |
| Electrical Requirements |
110 or 230 V | 50/60 Hz |
| Protection Code |
IP40 |
| Weight |
10 kg
22 lbs |
Plasma Bonding Pen
| Weight |
110 g |
| Length |
215 mm |
| Diameter |
27 to 38 mm |
| Power Supply |
110 V or 230 V; 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption |
18 W |
| Plasma Temperature |
< 50°C |
| Treatment Distance |
2 to 10 mm |
| Treatment Area |
5×5 mm² to 20×20 mm² |
| Recommended Use |
PDMS/Glass or PDMS/PDMS bonding |
| Control Interface |
Display + button-operated menu |
| Housing Protection |
IP20 |
| Compliance |
CE, FCC, RoHS |
Balance & Accessories
| Balance Capacity |
600 g |
| Balance Readability |
0.1 g |
| Puncher Diameters Included |
1.5 mm ID |
| Cutting Mat Dimensions |
230 x 160 mm
9.06 × 6.30 in |
| Cutting Mat Thickness |
3 mm |
| Stirrer Material |
Borosilicate glass |
| Tweezers Material / Tip Type |
Stainless steel / Flat-end |
| Glass Slide Dimensions |
75 x 25 mm (standard) |
| Aluminium Foil Sheets |
300 x 270 mm
11.81 × 10.63 in |
| PDMS Type |
Sylgard 184 |
Documentation
Oven datasheet
Vacuum source user manual
Plasma pen user manual
