Fluidics
Reduce Fluidic System Complexity with Manifolds
Streamline your complex reagent fluidics flow path with a custom IDEX Health & Science manifold. Our design team works with you to develop an optimized manifold for your unique fluidics system. IDEX Health & Science manifolds provide a more reliable, serviceable and consolidated fluid path, instilling confidence in the reliability of your instrument. The design possibilities are endless, with integration including tubing & fittings, probes, valving (rotary and solenoid), pumps, degassers, and sensors.
Considering whether a manifold is right for your flow path? IDEX Health & Science manifolds offer many benefits and capabilities.
Benefits of Partnering with IDEX Health & Science for Manifolds
- Consistent fluidic performance in every instrument, every time
- Enhanced system reliability
- Reduced complexity and the number of leak points
- Simplified installation and servicing
- Simplified reagent flow paths by integrating multiple fluidic components into a unified fluidic system
- Completely customizable
| Multilayer Manifolds | Single Layer Manifolds | Manifold-in-a-Week | |
| Construction | Multilayer | Single Layer | N/A |
| MFG Process | Application of heat, pressure, and time to molecularly bond material layers together. | Drilled from outside of part to connect all flow paths | Additive manufacturing |
| Typical Materials | Acrylic (PMMA) Ultem (PEI) | All Machinable Plastics | Proprietary resins |
| Typical Track Width/Hole Diameter | >0.020" (0.508 mm) <0.118" (3 mm) Track | >0.020" (0.5 mm) Hole | >0.03” |
| Track Configurations | 3D Curved Straight | Straight (Drilled) | 3D Curved Straight |
| Track Cross Sections | Square Track Round Track "D" Track* | Round | "D" Track* Round Track Square Track |
| Manifold Technology Selection Guidelines | Best fluid flow performance Lowest carryover and unswept volumes Lowest dead volume | Lowest cost manifold solution Offers the broadest range of material options | Best for small volume prototypes to test form, fit and basic function |
* "D" tracks are shaped in the form of a letter "D". Channels will be curved at the bottom and flat at the top.
General Design Considerations:
- Consult our engineering experts at the start of your project for application, design, and DFMA assistance.
- When selecting materials consider fluid compatibility, functional performance requirements, environmental conditions, manufacturability, and cost.
- Reduce part count by integrating as many discrete components on any manifold face that is accessible or a complete assembly replacement that offers “plug and play” modularity.
Typical application pressures less than 100 psi (7 bar)
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