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The new micro-valve Type 6712 from Bürkert: fast, quiet and small

In the 21st century, the requirements for fluid control systems in medical technologies as in other areas have changed significantly. The goal is to minimize: minimize liquid consumption, minimise the size, minimise the dosing and wash cycles, and above all, minimise the distance to the application. Tailored to meet these requirements, Bürkert has developed a new micro-valve.

buerkert whisper valve 6712

With a width of just 7 mm and a height of 26 mm, the new micro-valve fits in miniature apparatus. The 7mm width makes it ideal for 9 mm titre plates, but it can also be installed in smaller spaces. For applications on dispensing arms, pipetting arms and dosing robots the low overall weight of the valve is an advantage. The power consumption of the WhisperValve is also low: in both switching and holding it uses less than 1 W, which eliminates the need for expensive, space-consuming electronics are needed for power reduction. The name of the micro-valve – WhisperValve – reveals another special property of the new media separated 2/2-way valve: with its non-impact actuator, it controls the flow rate very quietly. The new actuator is designed to operate at a sound level below 36 dB. The typical metal-to-metal contact noise of a solenoid valve is eliminated in the WhisperValve. This is an advantage not only for the patient, but also for the lab employee, who enjoys a quieter work environment.

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The new micro-valve Type 6712 from Bürkert: fast, quiet and smallThe new micro-valve Type 6712 from Bürkert: fast, quiet and small

In the 21st century, the requirements for fluid control systems in medical technologies as in other areas have changed significantly. The goal is to minimize: minimize liquid consumption, minimise the size, minimise the dosing and wash cycles, and above all, minimise the distance to the application. Tailored to meet these requirements, Bürkert has developed a new micro-valve.