Description

The Bartels “mp-bt” Bubble Trap

The mp-bt Bubble Trap is a compact and efficient solution designed for removal of air bubbles from microfluidic systems. It easily integrates into existing setups without the need for extra electronics, connecting through standard tubing. Its core feature is a hydrophobic, microporous membrane which, through a vacuum created by our micro Pump the BP7, selectively removes air while allowing liquid samples to pass. This device prevents the potential damage caused by oxygen to sensitive biological samples and maintains consistent system efficiency. Its space-saving design and cost-effectiveness make the mp-bt an optimal choice for researchers seeking to optimize their microfluidic experiments while saving space and costs.

Key Notes

• Lets Air through a hydrophobic membrane
• Fluids pass over the membrane
• reduces noise and false readings in sensors
• protects sensitive samples from oxygen
• we suggest the Bartels Pump | BP7 as a vaccum source

Technical Details

• Dimensions: 17 x 19 x 10mm
• Material: PPSU (body), PET (membrane)
• Media: suited for Water based solutions
• Connection ports: Ø 1.9mm, suitable for 1,3mm mp-t Tygon tubing
• Internal volume: 100 μl
• Necessary neg. pressure: 100-200 mbar
• max. entry pressure: 1.9 bar

Efficient Bubble Removal with mp-bt

The mp-bt Bubble Trap efficiently removes air bubbles from your microfluidic system. It seamlessly integrates into our existing family of products requiring only a small vaccum source to function. The Bartels Pump | BP7 is the perfect soure for that vaccum.

Simple to install, it connects through standard tubing. Designed specifically for water-based solutions, the mp-bt ensures the integrity of your experiments by preventing air, particularly oxygen, from coming into contact with sensitive cellular samples.

Advanced Design for Optimal Performance

At the heart of the mp-bt lies a hydrophobic, microporous membrane. This design, coupled with the vacuum generated by an BP7 micropump, effectively draws air out of the fluid stream while allowing the liquid sample to enter the trap. This inline method of removing bubbles is essential for maintaining the integrity of your experiments by preventing air, especially oxygen, from contaminating sensitive samples.

It also reduces noise in, for example, liquid flow readings because flow sensors are easily disturbed by air bubbles.

Protect Your Experiments

The primary function of the mp-bt is to safeguard your microfluidic system from air bubbles. Bubbles can induce oxygen, potentially damaging biological samples and diminishing system efficiency. This protection is vital for preventing sensor dry-out, microfluidic chip malfunctions, and inconsistent flow and pressure rates that could lead to measurement inaccuracies.

Compact and Cost-effective Solution

Unlike its bulkier counterparts on the market, the mp-bt Bubble Trap boasts a compact design that facilitates space-saving integration into your system. This not only leads to reduced costs but also offers a streamlined solution that enhances the overall efficiency of your microfluidic experiments. By choosing the mp-bt, you benefit from a system that is both economically and spatially efficient, ensuring smooth and effective experimental runs.

You migth also want to check out the mp-hc hose clamps for a tight and secure connection of our Tygon tubing to the Bubble Trap.