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SOLENOID-DRIVEN SHEAR VALVE 2-Position 6-Port Valve
For Sample Injection or Metering in a LC
Features
This is the first solenoid-driven linearly-actuating valve that realises the same functions as a motor-driven rotary valve. As it is solenoid-driven, a stepper motor or a driver is not required. It is economical and easy to operate, comparing to the conventional rotary valve.
October 6, 201112:00 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
Invitation to MicroTAS 2011 in Seattle
We will exhibit our very small - sized products at MicroTAS 2011 held 3 - 6 October, 2011 at The Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, USA. MicroTAS 2011 is a premier international forum for microfluidic systems, nanotechnology, etc. We hope to see you at our booth #4 at the exhibition.
===============A Wide Range of Microfluidic Devices ===============
Although the miniaturisation of fluidic chips is progressing in the field of "Microfluidics," the miniaturisation of peripheral devices to provide fluids to these chips, such as pumps, valves, etc. is still insufficient. We have been endeavoring to realise the miniaturisation of these components and assist in reducing the size of the system as a whole using our techniques cultivated as a leading manufacturer of valves and pumps. Accordingly, the following very small devices will be exhibited.
1. Micro Peristaltic Pump
2. Micro Needle Valve
3. Pen-Type Syringe Pump - Micro-step version
4. Solenoid-driven 2-Position 6-Port Switching Valve
5. Highly Inert Piezoelectric Micro Pump
September 21, 201112:00 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
Moulded Quaternary Valve for Reducing the Cost of the Low-pressure Gradient Unit in a Liquid Chromatograph
The Quaternary Valve is a kind of manifold valve where due to its structure the four channels from the valves all join at one point and connect to the common port (the central port of the product in the above picture). The lengths of the four channels are the same and the flow rate of each is almost identical. This structure is designed to maintain a high accuracy of the mixing ratio of multiple liquids. The product is often used to mix several kinds of eluant gradually in a low pressure gradient unit in a liquid chromatograph. In addition, it can be used to mix chemical liquids accurately or to dispense equal amounts of one kind of liquid.
June 21, 201112:00 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
Piezoelectric Micro Pump related product half-price campaign
■□■□■ Piezoelectric Micro Pump related product half-price campaign ■□■□
The Piezoelectric Micro Pump is a product that is currently gathering great amount of attention. It is small-sized, slim (25 × 25 × 4.8 mm) and lightweight (approximately 4 g) in comparison to motor-driven pumps and possesses the feature of being able to adjust flow rate comparatively easily by changing drive voltage or drive frequency. In order to experience these merits, it is best to actually test it yourself. Accordingly, we are holding a campaign to supply a convenient controller or driver to operate the Piezoelectric Micro Pump at half price, in order that more people may easily test and evaluate it. Please make use of this opportunity to test our Piezoelectric Micro Pump.
Controller: A device that enables free manual configuration of the output voltage/frequency for driving the Piezoelectric Micro Pump via a front panel digital display. The Piezoelectric Micro Pump can be easily operated by this controller alone.
Driver: A circuit board that set a drive voltage/frequency by means of the external input signal. Smaller and cheaper than the controller, the driver is most suited to incorporation in experimental systems that possess control functions.
For more details of the controller and the driver, please check the link below.
http://www.takasago-elec.com/products_pump/piezo/
The explanation of the Piezoelectric Micro Pump unit can be checked at the above link as well.
1. Piezoelectric Micro Pump related product half-price campaign
We will supply the following controller or driver at half price to customers purchasing the below product (s) limited to the duration of the campaign period.
< Target products >
Piezoelectric Micro Pump: SDMP302, SDMP306, SDMP320, APP-20KG
< Controller：MPC-200A >
Normal price (Reference price): 36,320 yen
Campaign special price (Reference price): 18,160 yen
< Driver: MPD-200A >
Normal price (Reference price): 12,110 yen
Campaign special price (Reference price): 6,060 yen
(Notes)
* The above reference prices are the ex-works ones only for products so all expenses such as transportation, customs, shipping, insurance, remittance, etc are not included. Therefore, the prices quoted by our distributors in your countries differ from the above reference prices.
* The above prices are for reference only and they are the prices for the case of a direct sale from Takasago to customers in the areas where we have no distributor. Concerning the actual purchase price, please obtain a quotation from a distributor in your country and check their prices. Our distributors are shown at the link below.
http://www.takasago-elec.com/company_global.html
* The normal prices (Reference prices) mentioned above are the ones as of May 2011. These prices may change without notification.
2. Campaign period
26 May - 25 July 2011 (based on date of order to Takasago)
3. Enquiries concerning this campaign
For actual prices and delivery time, please contact a distributor in your country. If you are located in the country where we have no distributor, please contact us directly. You can find our distributor network at: http://takasago-elec.co.jp/company_global.html
As we are pleased to deal with your technical inquiries like the product specifications, please feel free to contact us. Direct contact is available at info@takasago-elec.co.jp.
Yours faithfully,
Sales & Engineering Department
TAKASAGO ELECTRIC, INC.
66 Kakitsubata, Narumi-cho, Midori-ku
Nagoya, 458-8522 JAPAN
Phone: +81-52-891-2301
Fax: +81-52-891-7386
mail: info@takasago-elec.co.jp
URL: http://www.takasago-elec.com/
May 24, 201112:00 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
What is " TAKASAGO"
Takasago is originally the name of a place. The city of Takasago is about 80km west of our ancient capital, Kyoto. It is said that there was an old pine tree in Takasago and that the spirit of that pine tree was the spouse of another pine tree.Based on this myth, an ancient Japanese play called Noh was written approximately 600 years ago. The story was about a couple of pine tree spirits who lived a long and happy life together. This Noh, titled Takasago, was very popular and influenced other aspects of Japanese culture. For instance, it was a common custom to sing a song taken from Takasago at wedding ceremonies and the custom still exists today. "Takasago" is supposed to be a happy word and this is why many Japanese shops, restaurants, and companies use the name Takasago. This is particularly true in the wedding industry.
May 2, 201112:00 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
About the Great East Japan Earthquake (2nd Report)
We express deep condolences for victims of the earthquake and sincerely hope for the earliest possible recovery in all regions involved.
We have been operating our production as usual since we announced the 1st report dated 15 March. However, since some of the raw material manufacturers have been damaged by the disaster, we are facing difficulties in procuring the below materials or parts. At the moment, we are continuing our production but in the near future we will be obliged to consider switching to replacements. When a concrete replacement and time have been decided, we will inform applicable customers individually. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.
Items that are expected to become hard to procure
- Some fluorocarbon polymers
- Some electromagnetic stainless steels
- Some lead wires for coils
Contact person concerning this matter
Megumi Taguchi (Ms)
Sales & Engineering Department
Takasago Electric, Inc.
Tel: +81-52-891-2301
Fax: +81-52-891-7386
E-mail: info@takasago-elec.co.jp
April 11, 2011 5:24 PM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
About the Major Earthquake in Northeastern Japan
We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy for the people who are suffering due to the earthquake in northeastern Japan.
Since Takasago is located in Nagoya, which is far away from the epicenter, our factory has not been damaged at all and our employees and their family are safe. We are doing business as usual.
However, it is reported that some of our suppliers have been affected by this earthquake. There is a possibility that we could face problems in the supply of parts/materials, which may in turn influence the supply of our products to our customers. We are endeavoring to gather the latest information and update our customers with it to the extent possible.
You can contact us via e-mail concerning any inquiries, so feel free to send your comments to the below address.
March 15, 2011 7:24 PM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
New information is added to Technical Information
Information of "structure of our diaphragm-isolation solenoid valve" is newly added to "Lead Wire Thickness Notations Used In Our Technical Information".
Please visit "Lead Wire Thickness Notations Used In Our Technical Information".
January 17, 201112:00 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
Demonstration Video of Micro Syringe Pump is Updated
We updated the demonstration video of a micro syringe pump.
Demonstration Video: http://www.takasago-elec.co.jp/movie/syringe-e.wmv
< Features of the syringe pump >
-Remarkably small outer dimensions of Dia. 8.8 x L 121 mm, now with a built-in stepper motor.
-With a lightweight of only 33 g, this pump is very suitable for installation on moving parts, portable systems, in situ analytical instruments, etc.
-Theoretical resolution is 21 nl.
-Has a built-in sensor that enables zero-point detection.
-In addition to the needle model in the above picture, a No.6-40UNF threaded port model and a special attachment model to connect with our small 3-way valve are also available.
The list of the syringe pump is noted at http://www.takasago-elec.com/products_pump/syringe/ .
December 17, 201012:00 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
μTAS 2010
At μTAS 2010 (the Fourteenth International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences) held 3-7 October 2010 at the Martiniplaza Congress Center in Groningen, The Netherlands, we will be exhibiting a range of miniature valves, pumps and various chips suitable for micro-scale fluid control. Amongst the products on display will be the Pen-Type Syringe Pump (dia. 8.8 mm), the Ultra-Small Inert 2-Way Solenoid Valve (4.2 mm width), the Piezoelectric Micro Pump and also the Chip Analysis Demo-Module that our vales and pumps integrated together, is controlled by LabVIEW.
===========EXHIBIT DATES & TIMES===========
Monday, 4 October 07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday, 5 October 07:30 - 17:15
Wednesday, 6 October 07:30 - 17:15
Thursday, 7 October 07:30 - 11:00
Martiniplaza Congress Center
Groningen, The Netherlands
Our Booth Number: 27
For the general information on μTAS 2010, please visit at www.microTAS10.org
1. Experimental System (Demo Unit) for the Easy Computational Control of Fluid Flow to an Analytical Chip
This experimental system enables the easy computational control of microlitre quantities of fluid within an analytical chip, by using ultra-small syringe pumps (outer dimensions: Dia. 8.8 mm x L 83.9 mm) and miniature inert valves. The computational control is performed using the program, "LabVIEW" by National Instruments, which is graphically intuitive. We believe that this demonstration will prove a good example of the technical service our company can offer, especially to customers who are considering adopting an experimental system that requires microfluidic control.
Demonstration movie: http://www.takasago-elec.co.jp/movie/two-liquid_mixing_system.wmv
2. Ultra-Small Glass Syringe Pump ("Pen Type" Glass Syringe Pump)
Glass is newly incorporated as the barrel of the pen type syringe pump line-up, which has up until now been made of acrylic (PMMA). This new type is a pen-size and lightweight syringe pump of only dia. 8.8mm and 33 g. Such features make it most suitable for installation on moving parts, portable systems, in situ analytical instruments, etc. Its syringe capacity is 100 microlitres. This pen type syringe pump is used in the above demonstration unit. In addition to the needle model, a No.6-40UNF threaded port model and a special attachment model to connect with our small 3-way valve are also available.
3. Solenoid-driven Slider Valve
The solenoid-driven slider valve is a kind of shear valve in which a shutter called a "slider" moves vertically and shuts off the flow path. The pumping volume which occurs when a diaphragm valve opens and closes, or the dead volume in which some fluid may stay is reduced to almost zero to prevent reduction of accuracy in analysis or fluid dispensation. Furthermore, the pressure capability of this slider valve is greatly improved, and it can be utilised as a sample injector.
<Image of Internal Structure>
4. Inert Piezoelectric Micro Pump
The feature of excellent chemical resistance has been added to our piezoelectric pump line-up. The new APP series uses only PEEK and perfluoroelastomer as its wetted materials. This chemical resistance expands the possible usages of piezoelectric micro pumps. Whilst being small-sized, lightweight and slim (33 x 33 x 9 mm, approx. 18 g), it can still provide an approximate flow rate of 20 ml/min and is self-priming. The flow rate is adjustable by changing drive voltage or drive frequency. This pump is best suited to pumping chemical liquids etc. for instruments in the fields such as analytical chemistry, clinical diagnostics, etc.
5. Diaphragm Proportional valve
We have developed a diaphragm isolated proportional solenoid valve for chemical liquids, the wetted materials of which isare PTFE only. It has a comparatively large orifice diameter of 4 mm, which can cover a wide range of flow rates. It can control the flow rate in proportion to the input voltage. You may wish to consider employing this valve in an automated flow rate control system linked to the feedback signal from a flow meter.
Flow rate control range: 0 - 1500 ml/min (water 10 kPa) Voltage control range: 14 VDC - 24 VDC
We look forward to seeing you at μTAS 2010.
September 3, 201012:00 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
Participation at JAIMA EXPO 2010
At JAIMA EXPO 2010 starting from September 1st, we will be exhibiting our innovative products. Please visit our booth at Makuhari Messe, Japan to see our products.
=========== Exhibition Overview===========
Exhibition Name: JAIMA EXPO 2010 ttp://www.jaimasis.jp/2010/english/index.html
Date: September 1st (Wed) to 3rd (Fri), 2010
Venue: Makuhari Messe, International Exhibition Halls, Tokyo Metropolitan Area, Japan
Organizer: Japan Analytical Instruments Manufacturers Association (JAIMA)
Japan Federation of Scientific Instruments Associations (JSIA)
Our Booth: No. [S-02]
TEL：+81-52-891-2301 FAX：+81-52-891-7386
E-mail：info@takasago-elec.co.jp or http://www.takasago-elec.com/contact.php
August 11, 201012:00 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
New terms are added to the "Glossary"
Information of peristaltic pump is newly added to "Glossary".
Please visit "Insulation Class".
Our products can be viewed here!
August 2, 201012:00 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
New terms are added to the "Glossary"
Information of peristaltic pump is newly added to "Glossary".
Please visit "Manifold Mountable".
Our products can be viewed here!
July 14, 201012:00 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
New terms are added to the "Glossary"
Information of peristaltic pump is newly added to "Glossary".
Please visit "Tube Setting Tool for Takasago fittings".
Our products can be viewed here!
June 26, 201012:00 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
Information of pinch valve is added to "Technical Information"
Information of "structure of our diaphragm-isolation solenoid valve" is newly added to "Technical Information".
Please visit "pinch valve structure".
The list of our pinch valve can be viewed at http://www.takasago-elec.com/products_valve/pinch/index.html.
June 23, 201012:00 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
Application of Takasago's products
Having developed in excess of 4000 different valves over 50 years, Takasago has established itself as a leading manufacturer of valves and other microfluidic devices. With this experience and knowledge about fluid-handling and precision control, we have been providing high quality custom-made products for multiple applications below.
・ Diagnostic instruments such as clinical chemistry analyzers, immunoassay analyzers, blood cell counters, automatic glycohemoglobin analyzers and urine analyzers
・ Biotechnology equipments for DNA analysis, cell culture, cell handling, peptide synthesis, etc, such as genetic analysis equipments, protein purification equipments, etc.
・ Dialysis machines
・ Environmental measuring instruments for water, air, flue gas or automotive exhaust gas
・ Analytical instruments including liquid/gas chromatographs
・ Ink-jet printers
・ Semiconductor and LCD manufacturing equipment
・ Fuel cells
< Our Products >
June 9, 201012:00 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
New information is added to Technical Information
Following is added to "Technical Information"
Our products can be viewed here!
For any inquiries, please contact us from here.
May 26, 2010 4:31 PM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
New information / terms are added to Technical Information and Glossary
Followings are added to "Technical Information" and "Glossary"
・Universal Type of Pinch Valve
Our products can be viewed here!
For any inquiries, please contact us from here.
May 14, 201012:00 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
Information of thread sizes is added to "Technical Information"
Information of peristaltic pump is newly added to "Technical Information".
Please visit "Thread Sizes".
Our products can be viewed here!
April 26, 201012:00 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
Information of solenoid valve is added to "Technical Information"
Information of "structure of our diaphragm-isolation solenoid valve" is newly added to "Technical Information".
Please visit "structure of our diaphragm-isolation solenoid valve".
The list of our diaphragm-isolation solenoid valve" can be viewed at http://www.takasago-elec.com/products_valve/diaphragm/index.html.
April 22, 201012:00 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
Information of peristaltic pump is added to "Technical Information"
Information of peristaltic pump is newly added to "Technical Information".
Please visit "Peristaltic pump".
The list of our peristaltic pumps can be viewed at http://www.takasago-elec.com/products_pump/peristaltic/index.html .
April 12, 2010 5:49 PM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
New terms are added to the "Glossary"
Following terms are newly added to "Glossary".
Our products can be viewed here!
April 9, 2010 1:22 PM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
63rd CMEF Spring 2010
At 63rd CMEF Spring 2010, 18 - 21 April, Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Centre, Shenzhen, China, our local company in China, Takasago Electric (Suzhou) Co., Ltd, will exhibit our Products. CMEF is the largest exhibition of medical equipments, related products and services in China. You can see our new products at our booth. Our booth will be located at Hall 2, Booth 22. We look forward to meeting you at our booth. For more information, please visit at http://en.cmef.com.cn/.
April 5, 201010:36 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
Pittcon 2010 Report
At Pittcon 2010, March. 1-4, New Munich Trade Fair Centre, Munich, Germany, we exhibited our products including our inert piezoelectric micro pump that has been under development using a subsidy from the Japanese government.
The main field where the visitors are working is Chemical Analysis. However, it varies as follows;
Life Sciences/Biotechnology, Instrument Design & Development, Clinical Diagnostics, Micro Tas and Others.
Most visitors showed their interests in our piezoelectric micro pumps. Some of visitors who handle aggressive liquids were interested in the inert piezoelectric micro pump.
We intend to complete this inert piezoelectric micro pump sometime this spring.
March 19, 2010 8:26 PM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
μTAS Module (with disposable chip)
This is a demo module exhibiting the mixing and dispensing of two liquids in a chip with Y-shaped internal channels. It is a very compact module (with dimensions of W72 x L125 x H48.2 mm) that is composed of ultra-small syringe pumps and ultra-small inert valves, and is suitable for applications such as μTAS, Lab-on-a-Chip and point-of-care testing (POCT). The chip is made of bonded plastic layers so as to be economical in mass production and disposable. The controller for the operation of this module has a touchscreen that allows users to easily set the dispense volume or the method of dispensing (simultaneously or alternately).
This is just an example of the modules we provide. Besides this, we design and manufacture modules according to your requests to control liquids in various chips. Please feel free to ask us at contact if you are considering making an experimental device for μTAS etc.
March 11, 2010 9:10 PM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
analytica 2010
At analytica 2010, March 23-26, New Munich Trade Fair Centre, Munich, Germany, we will exhibit our products. The main feature will be the inert piezoelectric micro pump that is under development using a subsidy from the Japanese government. The exhibit also features a variety of our products including fluid control modules integrating various miniature fluid components. Our booth will be located at Hall B2, Booth 510, and we look forward to meeting you at our booth.
For more information on analytica 2010, please visit at http://www.analytica.de/link/en/17438239
March 3, 2010 3:11 PM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
Information of metering pump is updated
The pages showing instructions on installing and using the pumps or usage precautions has been updated. Please visit to read them.
*The list of metering pumps is seen here.
February 18, 201011:11 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
LabAutomation2010 Report
At LabAutomation2010, Jan. 23-27, Palm Springs, California, USA, we exhibited our products including our inert piezoelectric micro pump that has been under development using a subsidy from the Japanese government. In the exhibit hall, there were about 250 booths and there were many instrument manufacturers focusing on high-throughput equipment.
The fields where the visitors are working vary as follows;
Life Sciences/Biotechnology, Instrument Design & Development, Clinical Diagnostics, Oceanography/Marine Science, Chemical Analysis, Pharmaceuticals/Drug Discovery, MicroTAS and Others.
Most visitors showed their interests in our piezoelectric micro pumps. Some of visitors who handle aggressive liquids were interested in the inert piezoelectric micro pump.
For people handle aggressive liquids and requires high chemical inertness for the components, our inert piezoelectric micro pump seems to be best suited to these fields.
We intend to complete this inert piezoelectric micro pump sometime this spring.
February 12, 2010 3:43 PM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
PITTCON 2010
For more information on PITTCON 2010, please visit at <http://www.pittcon.org/> .
February 3, 201010:19 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
LabAutomation2010
The main feature of the exhibit is inert piezoelectric micro pump which has been under development supported by a subsidy from the Japanese government.
The exhibit also features other products such as fluid control modules integrating various miniature fluid components.
January 27, 2010 1:09 PM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
Takasago's renewed website partially opened
As of today, 30 September 2009, we have partially opened Takasago's renewed website to the public.
On this renewed website, we have substantially added to the product information for valves as well as pumps and manifolds etc. We have also updated information such as on how our customizations can assist you and for which products they are available. Furthermore, an easy to use product search function is now provided. Some pages on the site are still not available, but will be steadily uploaded.
Please make use of our renewed website in your product development.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
<http://www.takasago-elec.co.jp/contact.php>
September 30, 2009 8:00 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
Discontinuance of Manufacturing
We have stopped manufacturing the following products;
・the MRV-3 series (moulded PFA body)
January 1, 200012:00 AM | comment(0) | TrackBack(0)
Calendar
January 2012
Solenoid Valves >> Diaphragm Isolated Valves｜Pinch Valves｜Air Operated Valves｜Shape Memory Alloy Valve
Miniature Pumps >> Micro Syringe Pumps｜Piezoelectric Micro Pumps｜Peristaltic Pumps｜Metering Pumps
Manifolds and Chips >> Standard Manifolds｜Customized Manifolds｜Acrylic Manifold-mountable｜Bonded PTFE manifold｜Film Chips｜Plastic Chips
Fittings >> Fittings for PTFE tubing