OverviewThe VFP17 precision dispense pump is engineered for low-pressure fluid handling in clinical and laboratory instruments. It supports both standard and custom configurations through machined pump heads and optional mounted valving. The design targets a 5 million cycle life and offers maintenance-free operation for the life of the instrument.
Key features- Precision dispensing for lower-pressure clinical and laboratory applications
- Flexible platform for standard and customized configurations
- Machined pump heads allowing custom options including mounted valving
- Designed life: 5 million cycles
- Maintenance-free, life-of-instrument performance
Specifications- Max operating pressure (psi/bar): varies by pump size
- Standard sizes: 25 µL, 50 µL, 100 µL, 250 µL, 500 µL, 1 mL, 2.5 mL, 5 mL
- Max dispense rate (mL/min): 1.8 (25 µL) to 250 (5 mL)
- Dispense precision: 2% dispense protocol: < 1.0% CV
- Wetted materials (pump head): Acrylic standard; Black PEEK, Ultem®, others available
- Wetted materials (seal): UHMWPE, Viton, customizable
- Operating temperature: 60–100 °F (15–45 °C)
- Anticipated life: 5 million cycles
- Voltage: 24 V
- Motor encoder: optional
- Seal wash: optional
- Port threads: 1/4-28 or M6
- Home position: Aspirate or Dispense
Technical informationIncludes pump selection guidance and technical resources for integrating the VFP17 into laboratory and clinical instruments. Reference materials and implementation guides are available via the manufacturer's resource library.
Applications- Clinical analyzers and diagnostic instruments
- Immunoassay and reagent dispensing systems
- Microfluidic devices and lab-on-a-chip platforms
- Laboratory automation and sample handling