Thinky Mixer
Tool Type: PDMS
Location: Microfluidics Lab

Last updated 9/13/22 Haley

The Thinky Mixer is one of the PDMS tools in the Microfluidics lab. This machine is used for mixing and de-aerating the elastomers that are used in fabrication of microfluidic devices. The mixing time and revolution speed of the device can be programmed using the machine’s controller interface.

Goggles, gloves, a lab coat, long pants, and close-toed shoes should be worn while operating this machine. Long hair should be tied back. Review Sylgard 184 resin SOP before handling.

thinky_are-310_mixer_programming_handout.pdf

• 310g capacity
• Centrifugal force of over 400G
• Cold-insulated, heat-resistant adapter enables support of various material characteristics
• Memory and step-operation functions for controlling and executing operating condition
• 2 modes of mixing and deaeration achieve dispersion and deaeration of high-viscosity materials in a small amount of time

thinky_are-310_mixer_manual.pdf

Using the Thinky Mixer (video)