AutoMate Perfusion Systems is a complete solution when fast liquid switching, small volume delivery and accuracy are required. It is, for example, the ideal setup for recording action potentials from cell preparations.

unattended solution switching
Avoid vibrations generated by manually operating valves. The ValveBank™ or ValveLink® controller handles all solution delivery so that you can concentrate on the data. Many special features are included for easy perfusion control. Low-noise circuitry.

increased reproducibility
Valve switching is accurate to 0.01 seconds with programs up to 99 hours long under microprocessor control. Consistent liquid delivery means better data.

pinch & Teflon™ valves
Choose between speed, cost, and ease of cleaning.

• Pinch valves
  

For 1/32” i.d. silicon tubing, which passes though and is pinched  close by the valve (therefore no liquid comes into contact with the valve). This valve type is easy to clean and facilitate change of tubing. Opens and closes in approximately 30-50 ms.

• Teflon™ valves

Excellent chemical and corrosion resistance. Non-stick surface resists particle and chemical deposits. Opens and closes in shorter time, approximately 10 ms. There are several options for fittings and reservoirs.

perfusion systems include:

Controller, valves, 100 ml polypropylene reservoirs and drippers (or 35 ml syringes and 2-way taps in Luer-lock systems), reservoir bracket, disposable flow regulator, ringstand, 1/16” i.d. tubing and 4- or 8-into-1 micromanifold.

The Economy Pinch Valve System includes ValveLink8 controller, four pinch valves, 35 ml syringes, 2-way taps, reservoir bracket, ringstand, 1/16” i.d. tubing and 4-into-1 micromanifold.

computer interfacing:

Perfusion systems can be controlled by a computer using data acquisition hardware and software. Both ValveBanks and ValveLinks accept real-time TTL inputs for controlling valves.