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Elveflow Air Compressor – Pressurized Air Source
The Elveflow Air Compressor is a robust 8 bar / 32 L/min lubricated pressurised air source that replaces laboratory gas line supplies for pressure-driven microfluidics. With a built-in 5 µm oil filter, anti-corrosion treated tank, and low 35 dB noise level, it is the most reliable benchtop pressure companion for the OB1 family.
What is the Elveflow Air Compressor?
The Elveflow Air Compressor is a lubricated, low-noise pressurised air source selected by Elveflow as a powerful alternative to laboratory gas line supplies. It delivers clean, dry compressed air at up to 8 bar, with a 4 L receiver tank and a 5 µm oil filter that prevents microdroplets from entering downstream microfluidic instruments.
Anti-corrosion treatment of the tank and long-life synthetic oil make this the most robust benchtop pressure companion for the OB1 family — and for any lab without a building-wide compressed-air infrastructure.
Key Features
- 8 bar max output: Comfortably feeds any Elveflow OB1 channel range.
- 11 L/min at 8 bar: Steady supply for multi-channel setups.
- 5 µm oil filter: Built-in microdroplet trap protects downstream instruments.
- Anti-corrosion tank: Treated 4 L receiver for long service life.
- Quiet operation: 35 dB(A) at 1 m — suitable for shared lab spaces.
- Standard 6 mm push-in pneumatic connection.
Applications
The Air Compressor is a foundational accessory whenever lab gas lines are unavailable, unreliable, or insufficient. Common applications include:
- Pressure source for OB1 controllers across all pressure channel ranges.
- Standalone microfluidic benches in labs without compressed air infrastructure.
- Field or satellite labs needing a portable pressurised air supply.
- Backup pressure source when building-wide gas lines fluctuate.
- Pressure-driven flow control for any pressure regulator requiring clean air.
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Technical Specifications
| Catalog Number | AIR-COMPRESSOR |
| Max pressure | 8 bar (120 psi) |
| Air flow rate at operating pressure | 11 L/min at 8 bar |
| Air displacement at ambient pressure | 17 L/min |
| Pneumatic connection | 6 mm push-in |
| Internal tank volume | 4 L |
| Oil filter | 5 µm |
| Voltage | 120 V (60 Hz) / 230 V (50 Hz) |
| Max output current | 2.4 A (120 V) / 0.9 A (230 V) |
| Max power | 288 W |
| Typical power | 130–150 W |
| Duty cycle | 50% |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 38.4 × 33.3 × 34.2 cm |
| Noise level | 35 dB(A) at 1 m |
| Weight | 18 kg |
Applications
- Pressure source for OB1 microfluidic flow controllers
- Standalone microfluidic benches without gas infrastructure
- Field and satellite labs needing portable compressed air
- Backup compressed air for stability-critical experiments
- Clean air supply for any pressure-driven microfluidic regulator
Microfluidics
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What is the Elveflow Air Compressor and what is it used for?
The Elveflow Air Compressor is a lubricated 8 bar pressurised air source selected as a robust alternative to laboratory gas line supplies for pressure-driven microfluidics. With a 5 µm oil filter, anti-corrosion 4 L tank, and 35 dB noise level, it is the standard benchtop pressure companion for the OB1 family.
What research applications is the Elveflow Air Compressor suited for?
The Air Compressor is suited for any pressure-driven microfluidic workflow requiring a reliable compressed air source — including OB1-based flow control, standalone microfluidic benches without gas infrastructure, field or satellite labs, and as a backup source where building-wide gas lines fluctuate.
What are the key technical features of the Elveflow Air Compressor?
The Elveflow Air Compressor (catalog: AIR-COMPRESSOR) delivers 8 bar max pressure with 11 L/min flow at operating pressure, includes a 4 L tank with anti-corrosion treatment, a 5 µm oil filter, a 6 mm push-in pneumatic connector, and operates at just 35 dB(A) at 1 m. Available in 120 V/60 Hz and 230 V/50 Hz versions.
Is the Elveflow Air Compressor available in Israel with local support?
Yes. NBT Ltd distributes Elveflow microfluidic products in Israel. Our team provides local support and application guidance for the Air Compressor and the complete Elveflow microfluidic automation ecosystem.
How does the Elveflow Air Compressor integrate with Elveflow systems?
The Air Compressor feeds clean, filtered compressed air directly into the supply port of the Elveflow OB1 pressure controller across all pressure channel ranges. Its 6 mm push-in connector and 5 µm filter make it a drop-in pressure source for any pressure-driven microfluidic regulator in the Elveflow ecosystem.
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