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Pumps and flow control
Microfluidic pumps and flow-control components
Compare syringe pumps, peristaltic pumps, pressure controllers, valves, flow sensors, and pressure sensors for research microfluidic systems.
Selection answer
How should you choose?
Use a syringe pump for direct programmed displacement, a pressure controller for responsive low-pulsation flow, and a peristaltic pump when tubing-only wetted paths or recirculation matter. Final selection depends on flow range, pressure, fluid properties, pulsation tolerance, feedback needs, and channel resistance.
Technical content reviewed by Snehan Peshin, Ph.D. ยท Updated July 25, 2026. Confirm final selection against current manufacturer documentation and the complete research system.
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Control method
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Pumps and flow control products and product families
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Pumps
Syringe Pumps
Single- and multi-channel syringe pump options for controlled microfluidic flow in R&D setups.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-001
- Price status
- $650-$3,500
Pumps
Innofluid LabN1 Flow Rate Peristaltic Pump
Peristaltic pump option for controlled flow-rate testing, continuous transfer, and fluidic prototyping.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-002
- Price status
- $986.66
Pumps
Longer BT100-3J Basic Peristaltic Pump
Basic peristaltic pump option for routine transfer, flow testing, and early microfluidic setups.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-003
- Price status
- $846.38
Pumps
Peristaltic Pumps
Peristaltic pump options for continuous transfer, recirculation, perfusion, and tubing-based flow.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-004
- Price status
- $450-$2,500
Controllers
Pressure Controllers
Pressure-driven flow control options for stable microfluidic operation and fast response.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-005
- Price status
- $2,200-$9,000
Valves
Solenoid Valves
Miniature valves for automated switching, reagent routing, and instrument control.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-006
- Price status
- $75-$350
Valves
Pinch Valves
Pinch valves for contactless fluid control through flexible tubing.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-007
- Price status
- $90-$450
Sensors and meters
Flow Sensors
Inline sensors for monitoring low-flow performance and checking experimental stability.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-008
- Price status
- $350-$1,800
Sensors and meters
Pressure Sensors
Pressure sensing options for pumps, manifolds, cartridges, and controlled test systems.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-009
- Price status
- $180-$900
Sensors and meters
Flow Meters
Flow meters for calibration, verification, and routine checks in microfluidic systems.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-010
- Price status
- $250-$1,500
Controllers
LineUp Microfluidic Pressure-Based Flow Controller Series
Compact modular flow-control platform with automation capability, intuitive setup, and expandable pressure-based configurations.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-011
- Price status
- Quote
Controllers
Flow EZ Microfluidic Flow Controller
Pressure-based microfluidic flow and pressure controller option for stable, responsive benchtop flow control.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-012
- Price status
- Quote
Controllers
MFCS Microfluidic Flow Control System
Multi-channel microfluidic flow-control system option for coordinated pressure-driven experiments and instrument setups.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-013
- Price status
- Quote
Controllers
Microfluidic Push Pull Controller
Controller option for regulating negative and positive pressure in push-pull microfluidic workflows.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-014
- Price status
- Quote
Sensors and meters
Microfluidic Flow Rate Platform
Flow-rate platform and sensor hub option for connecting multiple flow sensors in microfluidic monitoring setups.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-015
- Price status
- Quote
Sensors and meters
Bidirectional Microfluidic Flow Sensor FLOW UNIT / FLOW UNIT+
Bidirectional microfluidic flow sensor option for measuring low-flow rates in pressure- or pump-driven systems.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-016
- Price status
- Quote
Sensors and meters
Microfluidic In-Line Pressure Sensor
In-line pressure sensor option for monitoring pressure conditions inside microfluidic flow paths.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-017
- Price status
- Quote
Sensors and meters
Microfluidic Flow Sensor Hub
Sensor hub option for organizing multiple flow-sensor connections in modular microfluidic systems.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-018
- Price status
- Quote
Valves
Microfluidic Injection Valve L-SWITCH
6-port/2-position L-SWITCH valve option for microfluidic sample injection and flow-path switching.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-019
- Price status
- Quote
Valves
SWITCH EZ Microfluidic Valve Controller
Valve controller option for automated flow redirection in modular microfluidic setups.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-020
- Price status
- Quote
Valves
M-SWITCH Microfluidic Bidirectional Valve
Bidirectional microfluidic valve option for switching and redirecting flow in compact assemblies.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-021
- Price status
- Quote
Valves
Microfluidic Recirculation Valve L-SWITCH
6-port/2-position L-SWITCH valve option for recirculation and closed-loop microfluidic workflows.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-022
- Price status
- Quote
Valves
Microfluidic Sampling Valve 2-SWITCH
3-port/2-way sampling valve option for controlled sampling and routing in microfluidic experiments.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-023
- Price status
- Quote
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