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Droplet Microfluidics Workstation (Retired, but open to suggestions)
| Droplet Workstation |
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| Tool Type: Microfluidics |
| Location: Elings 3430 |
| Description: Droplet microfluidics workstation |
| Manufacturer: Micronit, Fluigent, Zeiss |
About
The Droplet Microfluidics Workstation comprises a Micronit chip holder, an assortment of Micronit droplet generation chips, syringe pumps, and Fluigent pressure driven flow components and an inverted microscope. Users can configure these tools to generate small liquid droplets.
Safety Concerns
- Keep hands, hair, and loose clothing away from moving parts
- Prevent liquids from entering electronics
- Use on an even surface
Operating Procedures
The setup includes the following Fluigent pressure and flow controllers MFCS-EZ #1 for positive pressure
Ch1 0-69mb Ch2 0-345mb Ch3 0-345mb
MFCS-EZ #2 for vacuum
Ch1 -69 - 0mb Ch2 -345 - 0mb Ch3 -345 - 0mb
Flow controller and the following flow meters
XS 0-1.5 ul/min M 0-80 ul/min XS 0-80 ul/min XS 0 - 5 ml/min XS 0 - 5 ml/min
Detailed Specifications
We have the following Micronit droplet generators and chip holders in stock
- FC-PRO-CH4515, Fluidic Connect Pro w 4515IN Chip holder
- FC-FFDG.2.50_PACK, Focussed flow droplet generator chips
- FC_FFDG.2_PACK, Focussed flow droplet generator chips
- FC_TSDG.2_PACK, 3 T shaped droplet generator chips
Reference Documentation
FLOW-RATE PLATFORM SOFT FRONT PANEL Users Manual
FLOW RATE PLATFORM Users Manual
Droplet Junction Chips Datasheet
MFCS Microfluidic Flow Control Users Manual
Fluidic Connect Pro Quick Start
Reynolds and Peclet Number Effect on Flow Mixer
Cellix tips for resolving droplet generation challenges
Darwin Microfluidics review of hydrophyllic and hydrophobic coatings for droplet generation
Darwin Microfluidics recommendations for choosing oils for droplet generation
Darwin Microfluidics chip cleaning recommendations