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Elveflow Smart Valves – Microfluidics Valves
Elveflow Smart Valves are precise, low-volume on/off microfluidic valves with 20 ms switching, available in 2/2 NO, 2/2 NC, and 3/2 configurations across high-pressure (to 6 bar), low-pressure (to 3 bar), and low-volume models. They plug directly into the MUX Wire V3 controller — ESI auto-detects each valve — or operate standalone via the push button on the valve.
What are the Elveflow Smart Valves?
Elveflow Smart Valves are precise, on/off microfluidic valves designed to plug directly into the MUX Wire V3 controller without any software setup — ESI auto-detects each valve as soon as it's connected. Each valve also has a push button on top for manual standalone operation without a computer.
Three valve models cover every pressure regime: high-pressure (up to 6 bar), low-pressure (up to 3 bar), and low-volume (for low internal volume requirements). Three valve types cover every flow configuration: 2/2 Normally Open (NO), 2/2 Normally Closed (NC), and 3/2 bidirectional. The combination gives you the right valve for almost any microfluidic application.
Key Features
- 20 ms switching time: Or less.
- High chemical compatibility: Carefully selected wetted materials for broad solvent and biological tolerance.
- Low internal volume: Down to 14 µL for the low-volume model, no dead volume.
- No flow disruption: Designed for smooth, pulseless operation.
- Auto-detection: ESI software identifies each valve type instantly when plugged into the MUX Wire V3.
- Standalone mode: Push button on each valve for manual switching without a computer.
- 3/2 bidirectional control: Choose between two inlets and one outlet, or one inlet and two outlets.
Applications
Smart Valves are the building blocks of any multi-valve microfluidic setup. Common applications include:
- Fast medium switching for drug testing.
- On-chip peristaltic pumping.
- Sequential sample injection.
- Cell/particle sample screening.
- Medium perfusion switching for cell biology.
- Diffusion studies and unidirectional recirculation.
- Organ-on-chip and cell-culture workflows.
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Technical Specifications
| Catalog Number | SMART-VALVES |
| Valve models | High-pressure (to 6 bar) | Low-pressure (to 3 bar) | Low-volume (14 µL) |
| Valve types | 2/2 Normally Open (NO), 2/2 Normally Closed (NC), 3/2 (bidirectional) |
| Switching time | 20 ms or less |
| Internal volume | From 14 µL (low-volume model) |
| Dead volume | None |
| Controller | MUX Wire V3 (controls up to 8 valves) |
| Software | ESI auto-detection, full SDK (C++, Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB) |
| Manual mode | Push button on each valve, no computer required |
| Status indicator | LED per valve on MUX Wire V3 controller |
Applications
- Fast medium switching for drug testing
- On-chip peristaltic pumping
- Sequential sample injection
- Cell/particle sample screening
- Medium perfusion switching for cell biology
- Diffusion studies and unidirectional recirculation
- Organ-on-chip and cell-culture workflows
Microfluidics
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Academic publications and research studies utilizing Elveflow microfluidic instruments, sourced from Google Scholar.
What are the Elveflow Smart Valves and what are they used for?
Elveflow Smart Valves are precise on/off microfluidic valves with 20 ms switching, available in 2/2 NO, 2/2 NC, and 3/2 bidirectional configurations across high-pressure (to 6 bar), low-pressure (to 3 bar), and low-volume models. They plug into the MUX Wire V3 controller with ESI auto-detection or operate standalone via the push button on each valve.
What research applications are the Smart Valves suited for?
Smart Valves are suited for fast medium switching in drug testing, on-chip peristaltic pumping, sequential sample injection, cell or particle screening, medium perfusion switching for cell biology under flow, diffusion studies, unidirectional recirculation, and organ-on-chip workflows.
What are the key technical features of the Elveflow Smart Valves?
The Smart Valves (catalog: SMART-VALVES) come in three pressure models (high to 6 bar, low to 3 bar, low-volume from 14 µL) and three types (2/2 NO, 2/2 NC, 3/2 bidirectional). All offer 20 ms switching, no dead volume, high chemical compatibility, ESI auto-detection through the MUX Wire V3, and a push button for standalone manual operation.
Are the Elveflow Smart Valves 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 Smart Valves and the complete Elveflow microfluidic automation ecosystem.
How do the Smart Valves integrate with Elveflow systems?
Smart Valves plug directly into the MUX Wire V3 valve controller, which connects to the Elveflow ESI software for orchestration alongside the OB1 pressure controller. ESI auto-detects each valve's model and type, and the push button on every valve provides standalone manual control without a computer.
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