Flow and pressure range
Define minimum controllable flow, maximum pressure, stability, and transient response.
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.
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Control method
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Feedback and automation
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Research-use catalog
Pumps and flow control products and product families
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Pumps
Syringe Pumps
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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
Peristaltic Pumps
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Peristaltic pump options for continuous transfer, recirculation, perfusion, and tubing-based flow.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-002
- Price status
- $450-$2,500
Controllers
Pressure Controllers
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Pressure-driven flow control options for stable microfluidic operation and fast response.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-003
- Price status
- $2,200-$9,000
Valves
Solenoid Valves
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Miniature valves for automated switching, reagent routing, and instrument control.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-004
- Price status
- $75-$350
Valves
Pinch Valves
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Pinch valves for contactless fluid control through flexible tubing.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-005
- Price status
- $90-$450
Sensors and meters
Flow Sensors
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Inline sensors for monitoring low-flow performance and checking experimental stability.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-006
- Price status
- $350-$1,800
Sensors and meters
Pressure Sensors
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Pressure sensing options for pumps, manifolds, cartridges, and controlled test systems.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-007
- Price status
- $180-$900
Sensors and meters
Flow Meters
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Flow meters for calibration, verification, and routine checks in microfluidic systems.
- Catalog no.
- MCD-FC-008
- Price status
- $250-$1,500
Technical review
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