Small is beautiful with new solenoid valves and pumps

In response to industry demand for smaller, more reliable components for fluid handling equipment, New Jersey-based Bio-Chem Valve has introduced a new line of manifold mountable, inert solenoid pumps and valves.

The components, available in Europe from Cambridge-based Omnifit, employ a threaded mounting collar to secure them to the manifold. With a footprint as small as 13mm, this new line provides for efficient, space-saving mounting.

Based on a well-established design, the locked-in threaded mounting collar is hand-tightened into the manifold port to ensure an even load on the gasket seal for pressures up to 1.38 bar (20psi). By positioning the pump or valve closer to the point of fluid introduction, the screw-in design has the additional functional advantage of minimising internal volume.

Multiple manifold sizes can achieve flows ranging from from 10 microlitres/minute to 2 litres/min. To ensure fluid compatibility, the valves and pumps can be customised in a choice of materials; custom- designed and stand-alone units are available.