MUX Recirculation 6/2

Microfluidic recirculation valve

6-ports / 2-positions microfluidic valve

Liquid recirculation

Perform long-term unidirectional flow recirculation

Precise volume injection

Automate sample injection into your fluidic line

Workflow automation

Save time thanks to sequence programming

Features & Benefits

The MUX Recirculation 6/2 valve is a microfluidic 6-ports / 2-positions valve. The MUX Recirculation 6/2 valve, when combined with the OB1 pressure-driven flow controller, allows to:

Recirculate a fluid in a closed loop
Inject small volume samples in a liquid stream
Run & automate long-term experiments!
Experimental versatility with its high bio- & chemical compatibility (PCTFE – PTFE material)

The MUX Recirculation valve has 6 inputs and 2 interchangeable configurations shown on the images below. Each input is connected to a neighbour output, either on the right or the left depending on the configuration.

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How to perform fluid recirculation with the MUX Recirculation 6/2 valve?

For more insights on how to recirculate media in a microfluidic chip, please check out our dedicated application pack!

Main features & benefits

RECIRCULATION Pack Elveflow microfluidics

No overpressure Switch between 2 flow configurations in less than 180ms, thanks to the use of a fast & precise valve motor
Biocompatible High chemical compatibility, PCTFE and PTFE material can be used with organic solvent.
No waste No dead volume & low carryover volume (0.5µL), for the best solution usage efficiency.
Easy ¼-28 connection allows for a leak-free operation and quick connection using standard fittings
Reproducibility & Reliability Perform identical injections over and over

The MUX recirculation can be employed for many applications from dynamic cell culture on chip, cell response to medium change, drug screening, toxicity tests, sample injection, stem cells assays, organ on chip, SPR or TIR imaging coupled with microfluidics… and many more!

Application notes

Reviews

Publications

Adaptable pulsatile flow generated from stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes using quantitative imaging-based signal transduction

T. Qian et. al, Lab on a Chip, 2020, 20, 3744-3756, DOI: 10.1039/D0LC00546K

Investigation of flow dynamics and structure in channels with structured surfaces

P. Vilkinis, 2020, Doctoral Thesis, Kaunas University of Technology, Lituanian Energy Institute

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MUX RECIRCULATION VALVE SPECIFICATIONS
FLUIDIC SPECIFICATIONS
Valve type	2 positions / 6 ports
Fluidic connectors	Standard 1/4-28 UNF, flat-bottom
Internal volume	2.5 µL
Dead volume⁽¹⁾	None
Internal diameter	0.5 mm
Wetted materials	PCTFE and PTFE
Max supported pressure	7 bar
Port to port switching time	180 ms
CONTROL & MONITORING
Software control	Elveflow Smart Interface – Windows 10, 11, both 32 and 64 bit versions supported
Software Development Kit	Libraries available: Matlab, Python, LabView, C++ – Windows 10, 11, both 32 & 64 bit versions supported Serial/UART communication protocol on request
Data management	Possibility to log and extract data (CSV), channel and sensor detailed information using ESI
Automation	Generate step-by-step sequences using the ESI built-in sequence management Log and export custom configurations (CSV)
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage	24 V
Maximum power consumption	36 W
Power connection	DC power connector, Plug, 3A, 2.1mm, 12mm
Interface	USB Type B
Communication Type	Serial
Supply Voltage Range (V)	100 to 240 VAC
Supply AC Frequency (Hz)	50 to 60 Hz
Maximum Output Current (A)	1.67 A
Maximum Output Power (W)	40 W
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (length x width x height)	157 x 126.5 x 134 mm
Operating temperature	5°C to 40°C
Operating humidity	20-70% non condensing