CapTite Microfluidic Components and Kits for 360μm Capillary and 1/16" Tubing

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Miniature lab automation

µTAS research and prototyping

Gene and protein chip reading

Closed-loop microsystem control

Automated methods development

Array assays

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Routing fluids can be one of the most time-consuming tasks of microfluidics research. LabSmith's CapTite microminiature components take the pain out of constructing setups. Based on components developed by Sandia National Laboratories, these compact components for 360µm and 1/16" tubing are designed for leak-free connectivity, even at high pressures.

Microfluidics construction kits (CapTite, Cap Tite) speed the development and assembly of microfluidic systems.

The photo above shows the compact nature of CapTite components — a welcome relief from bulky, multi-piece fittings and components. Setups for simple tasks such as one-step separations can be built up in a fraction of the time and footprint of other fittings.

• Compact components for 360μm and 1/16" tubing
Fast, breadboard-based design
Leak-free high pressure setups
Complete building kits offer extra value

CapTite components let you create complex setups, including complete sample prep and analysis systems, that cannot be easily built using other methods. You can also add bonded-port connections to route fluids through and between chips securely: no more world-to-chip headaches!

All CapTite components are designed for low dead volumes and easy cleaning, enabling long life over multiple runs. Complete construction kits are available, with everything you need to build up experiment after experiment, for great value with little waste, at a fraction of the price of other components.

CapTite Microfluidics Components Breadboards Breadboard
Fiberglass breadboards enable rapid positioning and mounting of components to create an endless array of reusable setups. Compatible with all LabSmith interconnect components, the breadboard has holes on 1/4-inch centers and includes standoffs, non-slip feet and mounting screws. Dimensions: 4" W x 6" L x 1/4"H (102mm W x 204mm L x 6.4mm).
CapTite Microfluidics Components One-piece Fittings (Ferrules) One-piece Fittings
These compact PEEK™ fittings connect capillary or tubing to other CapTite components. Precision-manufactured seats provide high pressure seals to 5 kpsi finger-tight or 10 kpsi tool-tight, with no sleeves. Reliably seal hundreds of times, with easy clean-up and re-use. Diameter: 0.12" (3mm). Other materials available upon request. Dimensions drawing.
CapTite Microfluidics Components Plugs One-Piece Plugs
Use in place of one-piece fittings to plug ports. Diameter: 0.12" (3mm). PEEK™. Dimensions drawing.
CapTite Microfluidics Components Adapters Adapters
These two-piece fittings adapt 360µm capillary 1/16” tubing systems, or vice versa. PEEK™.
CapTite Microfluidics Components Interconnects Tee, Elbow and Union Interconnects
Ultem® interconnects enable fast, high pressure, multi-port interconnection. Precise mating of capillary or tubing provides minimal dead volumes. Mounting holes allow easy positioning on breadboard. One-piece fittings required for connections. 1/16" inteconnect dimensions: 0.65" W x 0.65" L x 0.26" H (16.5mm W x 16.5mm L x 6.5mm H).
360µm Interconnects Dimensions drawing.
CapTite Microfluidics Components Cross Interconnects Cross Interconnects
Ultem® cross interconnects enable fast, high pressure, multi-port interconnection. Precise mating of capillary or tubing provides minimal dead volumes. Mounting holes allow easy positioning on breadboard. One-piece fittings required for connections. 1/16" inteconnect dimensions: 0.65" W x 0.65" L x 0.26" H (16.5mm W x 16.5mm L x 6.5mm H). 360µm Interconnects Dimensions drawing.
CapTite Microfluidics Components Valves Valves
These manually-controlled, 3-port selector valve provides "L" pattern flow routing at pressures up to 10 kpsi. Stable, high-cycle switching. Mounting holes for breadboard positioning. Dimensions: 0.5" W x 0.5" L x 1.25" H (13mm W x 13mm L x 32mm H) w/ mounting base (includes knob). Knob is 0.75" (19 mm) diameter. One-piece fittings required for connections.
CapTite Microfluidics Components Cartridges Cartridges
Micro-liter volume cartridges can be filled, and refilled, with many types of packing. Easily disassembled and cleaned, cartridges enable high-speed processing of small volumes (2ul-100ul) for high throughput sample preparation. Two one-piece fittings and four 10µm polyester sample filters included. Made of biocompatible PEEK. Brochure.
CapTite Microfluidics Components Bonded-Port Connectors (bonded port connectors Bonded-Port Connectors
These Ultem® adapters bond directly to substrates or devices to accept ferrules to connect capillary tubing. Alignment shoulder provides easy, accurate interface to 1mm chip port. Dimensions: 5 mm diam x 5 mm H (0.2" diam x 0.2" H) . Available for 360µm capillary tubing only. Dimensions drawing.
Guide to attaching Bonded-Port connectors.
CapTite Microfluidics Components Luer-Lock Syringe Adapter Luer-Lock™ Adapter
Provides reliable connection from standard Luer-Lock syringes and syringe pumps to capillary or tubing. Interfaces with ferrules. Luer-Lock is 0.375" (10 mm) outer diameter.
CapTite Microfluidics Components Construction Kits Microfluidic Construction Kits
Complete microfluidic construction kits include breadboard, interconnects, tubing, syringe adapter, and more. Choose from 360µm Single User, 360μm Capillary Interface, 360μm Chip Interface or 1/16" Single User kits. The best value for prototype and permanent construction of microfluidic setups.
CapTite Microfluidics Components Tools Installation Tools and Supplies
Capillary tubing, assembly wrenches, fast-set epoxy and other supplies are available individually or as part of the Microfluidic Construction Kits.

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