November 11th, 2021
Spotlight
Under pressure? The demand is increasing. We often receive questions for higher system pressures to reduce weight and size to increase efficiency. This demand makes the design of pressure relief valves more critical as safety, performance and quality are vital. DenisDePloeg introduces therefore the Poppet-Style Pressure Relief Valve, this is the newest addition [...]
October 11th, 2021
Spotlight
The persistent trend towards developing smaller systems using lower volume chemistry is driving companies to invent entirely new dispensing techniques. With the latest dispensing applications requiring precise droplet volumes at high dispense frequencies, modern dispensing systems must provide repeatable jetted spherical micro-droplets to develop a perfect process. The Lee Company’s VHS Series solenoid valve [...]
October 7th, 2021
Spotlight
The Lee Company’s LPD Series Precision Dispense Pumps offered by DenisDePloeg are stepper motor driven, positive displacement pumps offering unparalleled reliability and performance. Featuring a compact, lightweight, maintenance free design, the pumps can be positioned where the fluidic requirements dictate, regardless of accessibility needs. The LPD pumps were designed to offer greater design flexibility and [...]
August 16th, 2021
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DenisDePloeg is excited to announce the Lee HPHT Pumps, a new family of high pressure, high temperature pumps. The innovative axial piston design of Lee HPHT Pumps eliminates the use of elastomers, increases resistance to contamination, and dramatically improves reliability. Lee HPHT Pumps can generate up to 10,000 psi and are rated for operating [...]
August 2nd, 2021
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The Lee Company’s Hi-Damped Pressure Relief Insert (HD PRI) features dual hydraulic dampening chambers that provide extremely stable relief flow and ensure quiet operation. The HD PRI is useful for controlling upstream pressure in applications where a constant volume pump is supplying more flow than a system needs. Typical applications include flight control ac- [...]
July 4th, 2021
Spotlight
The LFY2 Series solenoid valve offered by DenisDePloeg is a groundbreaking internal pinch-tube style valve featuring ultra-low internal volume in a maintenance free package. Available as a 3-way design, this chemically inert valve is equipped with industry standard ports and contains both a normally open and normally closed flow path that are operated simultaneously. Additionally, [...]
July 1st, 2021
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The LFN Series Micro Inert Solenoid Valve offered by DenisDePloeg is a chemically inert, isolation style valve with extremely low internal volume. Available in a 2-way, normally closed design, the valve contains a diaphragm seal that isolates the fluid from the inner details, providing consistent reliable switching performance in the smallest footprint possible. There are [...]
May 18th, 2021
Spotlight
When a typical solenoid valve is energized, there is an inherent clicking sound caused by the metal-to-metal contact of the moving armature and stationary core. Patients, or device end-users, often report this sound as causing discomfort at the instrument level. Designed to solve this problem, the LHQ Series Quiet Operation HDI solenoid valve features whisper [...]
May 11th, 2021
Spotlight
The persistent demand for smaller, lightweight, more portable products is compelling companies to integrate new, advanced technology into their designs without compromising reliability. These products must also include ultra-low power components to meet certain battery life requirements, which makes a latching solenoid valve a much better option than using a typical spike and hold electrical [...]
April 13th, 2021
Spotlight
The Lee Company’s IEP Series Solenoid Valves are designed to perform consistently under conditions that are far more demanding than typical high-speed dispensing applications. Available in a 2-way, normally closed, axial flow configuration, these compact valves are ideal for applications where space and weight are limited. Featuring welded stainless steel construction, these robust valves [...]
January 4th, 2021
Tech Talk
THE CHALLENGE Emerging bioprinting techniques feature a unique combination of cell types, suspension fluids, and growth factors. Many traditional processes such as extrusion or stereolithography are only suitable for certain types of solutions. These processes may exhibit low cell viability due to heat or UV light, or are not ideal for fabricating structures with pluripotent [...]
December 28th, 2020
Tech Talk
THE CHALLENGE As oil and gas wells continue to operate deeper and deeper within the earth, drilling, completion, and production equipment are subjected to ever increasing hydrostatic pressures. When equipment returns to the surface, any remaining pressure in the tool would need to be safely purged. In addition, the equipment needs to withstand exposure to [...]
December 21st, 2020
Tech Talk
THE CHALLENGE As today’s flow cytometers are being pushed to increase sample throughput, they are also extending their performance into single-cell biology where smaller volumes are being controlled. Because of these demands on functionality, it is critical for the sheath fluid and sample to have smooth, laminar flow as well as low crossover volume for [...]
December 14th, 2020
Tech Talk
THE CHALLENGE The demand for chemistry analyzers to be more integrated, while offering higher throughput and expanded testing capability without compromising results, continues to challenge instrument designers. As the healthcare landscape evolves, new assays are constantly being discovered to diagnosis various diseases. With the use of traditional test methodologies, such as photometry, nephelometry or ion [...]
December 7th, 2020
Tech Talk
THE CHALLENGE The IVD market is undergoing a transformation that is challenging instrument designers at many levels. Increased cost pressures from new reimbursement schedules demand more efficient tests, not only with sample and reagent usage but also in reliability and speed. The instrument size and simplification of fluidic techniques must be addressed to accommodate point [...]
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November 30th, 2020
Tech Talk
THE CHALLENGE As semiconductor node sizes drop below 10 nanometers and wafer test cells demand greater efficiency and throughput, semiconductor equipment manufacturers need to dispense and meter small volumes of critical fluids under intense operating conditions. These high-performance systems demand field-proven fluidic components capable of near-digital response. Additionally, as chip volumes increase, high-reliability solutions are [...]
November 23rd, 2020
Tech Talk
THE CHALLENGE Charged particle microscopes such as scanning electron (SEM) or focused ion beam (FIB) microscopes are frequently tasked with imaging and manipulating smaller specimens than ever before, particularly to support the development of 10 nanometer node and finer semiconductor devices. In order to achieve this resolution, precise control of precursor chemicals and charge compensator [...]
November 16th, 2020
Tech Talk
THE CHALLENGE It is common for aerospace pneumatic systems to be supplied by a tank of compressed gas. In these systems, any leakage or excess flow from the tank results in a shorter system life or the need for a larger tank. As the gas is consumed, the pressure in the tank becomes depleted. A [...]
November 9th, 2020
Tech Talk
Anti-ice systems improve aircraft fuel consumption and safety.Ice commonly forms during flight, adding costs and compromising safety.If you’ve flown on a snowy winter day, you have probably seen, or even been delayed by, de-icing trucks removing snow and ice from the airplane prior to take-off. What many people don’t realize is that the need for [...]
July 13th, 2020
Tech Talk
THE CHALLENGE Indirect calorimetry is an indispensable technique utilized in various clinical settings. This measurement method uses metabolic testing to quantify energy expenditure by measuring O2 consumed and CO2 produced (i.e. VO2 exchange). Metabolic testing is also used in sports medicine to optimize athletic performance and prevent injury. While metabolic monitoring instruments are typically [...]
