Boonton, NJ (January 23, 2013) –Bio-Chem Fluidics has named David Speck as its new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In his new role, Speck will manage the global sales and marketing functions for the manufacturer of inert, miniature fluid handling components for instrument manufacturers and laboratories.

Bio-Chem Fluidics VP of Sales and Marketing, David Speck.

Before his recent appointment, Speck was the Director of International Sales for US Endoscopy (Mentor, Ohio) and Vice President of Asia Pacific Sales for STERIS Corporation (Mentor, Ohio). He holds a Master of Business Administration from Cleveland State University (Cleveland, Ohio) and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy (West Point, N.Y.).

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Pulssar pumps offer high accuracy and can support aggressive liquids

Boonton, NJ (October 25, 2012) – Bio-Chem Fluidics’ new line of OEM piston pumps offer maintenance-free operation without syringes. The new Bio-Chem Fluidics/ Pulssar series of pumps is designed for applications involving aggressive and abrasive liquids, offering guaranteed lifespans of more than 15 million cycles without any decrease in precision or accuracy.

The new Bio-Chem Fluidics/ Pulssar piston pumps.

The new pumps automate diluting, pipetting and dispensing by using a variety of piston sizes. They offer very high resolutions and piston driving forces, giving users the ability to perform more functions like rinsing.

All models are fully Cavro™ XP 3000 and XCalibur compatible. Pulssar pumps offer less than one percent deviation from expected accuracy rate at full stroke.

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Valves eliminate need for tubing sets to connect individual valves

Boonton, NJ (July 27, 2012) – Bio-Chem Valve™ Flow Selection Valves reduce the number of connections and potential leak points in flow mixing and selection for highly aggressive and high purity fluid applications. Flow Selection Valves combine multiple valve actuators into a single compact unit around a central block, allowing mixing or selection of any combination of between two and eight individual source streams.

Bio-Chem Fluidics’ Flow Selection Valves for highly aggressive and high purity applications.

Flow Selection Valves use a flexible diaphragm that isolates the solenoid actuator from the fluid path. All wetted parts are constructed from highly inert, non-metallic materials such as PTFE or PEEK. Flow Selection Valves are available in a range of orifice sizes from 0.032” to 0.125”, and power ratings from two to eight watts.

Valves feature a radial manifold block, eliminating the differences in flow path length and timing found in linear manifolds. Each solenoid actuator is individually adjusted by the manufacturer to ensure equal flow rates at the same pressure.

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Highly efficient solenoid valve ensures minimal heat generation

Boonton, NJ (April 27, 2012) – Bio-Chem Fluidics’ new range of 038T Isolation Mini-Valves provides a completely inert, non-metallic path for highly aggressive and/ or high purity fluids. The valves are designed for use in analytical chemistry and clinical diagnostic applications involving extremely low flow rates.

The 038T2B and 038T2S Isolation Mini-Valves from Bio-Chem Fluidics.

The new range of Mini-Valves includes the 038T2B (bottom-ported) and 038T2S (side-ported) normally-closed valves with ¼- 28 UNF threaded ports. 038T Mini-Valves use a custom designed, high efficiency solenoid that consumes only two watts at 12 or 24 VDC for minimal heat generation.

Fluid contact is restricted to the valve body and the flexible diaphragm, both constructed from highly inert polymers, allowing non-contact parts to be sourced economically from standard components. The valves offer bi-directional flow, and are also available in a manifold mount configuration.

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Boonton, NJ (December 16, 2011) – Bio-Chem Fluidics has appointed Tim O’Sullivan as its new President. O’Sullivan will head operations for the manufacturer of pumps, valves and components for fluid control systems.

Bio-Chem Fluidics President, Timothy O’Sullivan.

O’Sullivan joined the company in 2007 as Vice President of Manufacturing, where he started up Bio-Chem’s new business and manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China. His previous work experience includes roles in Corporate Strategic Planning and Merger Integration at Exelon Corporation (Chicago, Ill.). He also served in the United States Navy as a Lieutenant aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71).

O’Sullivan holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School (Boston, Mass.) and a Bachelor of Engineering with Distinction in Mechanical Engineering from Manhattan College (Bronx, N.Y.).

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Boonton, NJ (June 30, 2011) – Bio-Chem Fluidics will feature its electric rotary and solenoid pinch valves for OEM engineers at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Clinical Laboratory Expo, booth 1211.  The show takes place at the Georgia World Congress Center (Atlanta, Ga.), from July 24-28.

Bio-Chem Fluidics electric rotary and pinch valves, featured at the AACC Show booth 1211.

Bio-Chem Fluidics’ electric rotary valves provide inert fluid paths for sample collection, loop injection or flow path selection applications.  The valves’ precision machining eliminates flow path restrictions and provides a lower pressure drop than conventional solenoid mixing valves.

The company’s solenoid operated pinch valves feature smooth contours that guide tubing into the pinch points and eliminate snags and snares.  Pinch valves are constructed from chemically resistant materials and available in 2-way normally open, 2-way normally closed, 3-way and dual tube configurations.

Bio-Chem Fluidics will also display its full line of solenoid operated micropumps, and isolation and flow selection valves at booth 1211.

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Boonton, NJ (May 18, 2011) – To increase knowledge and creativity among its customer base of design engineers, Bio-Chem Fluidics has launched its Technology and Applications Blog.  Customers can visit the blog at http://blog.biochemfluidics.com.

The new Technology and Applications Blog from Bio-Chem Fluidics.

Bio-Chem Fluidics’ new blog features technical articles to deepen readers’ understanding of its line of valves and micro-pumps.  The blog will also include examples of prior application successes as well as practices to avoid, to aid engineers with their future designs and help them avoid problems before they start.

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Reliable valves reduce clogging risk and cost of maintenance

Boonton, NJ (December 20, 2010) – Bio-Chem Fluidics helps original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) address clogging waste lines in clinical diagnostic systems with its solenoid operated pinch valves.

Bio-Chem Fluidics pinch valves improve clinical diagnostic systems.

Many OEMs use the same rocker isolation valves from the core of the diagnostic instrument to control the system’s waste line.  While these valves are efficient at handling test sample and reagent flow, the higher flow rates and thicker consistencies of waste fluid often result in clogs.  The diagnostic system must then be shut down, requiring expensive maintenance and part replacement to resume operation.

When pinch valves are used in waste lines, both the occurrence and severity of this problem are reduced.  Bio-Chem Fluidics’ pinch valves offer less flow restriction, simpler fluid paths, and larger minimum gaps than rocker valves to reduce the likelihood of clogging.  Pinch tubing wears in a predictable manner for easy preventive maintenance scheduling, and can easily be replaced by the user without the need for a service technician.

Bio-Chem Fluidics pinch valves have few moving parts for reliable operation.  Only the tubing comes in contact with the fluid path, and exterior surfaces can withstand common cleaning agents.  There is no need for a complicated manifold block, allowing the valves to be incorporated into existing systems or new designs.

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Boonton, NJ (December 2, 2010) – Continuing to improve service for customers and potential clients, Bio-Chem Fluidics has appointed Brian Box as OEM Sales Representative, Western Region.

Brian Box, Bio-Chem Fluidics OEM Sales Representative for the Western Region US.

Box will be responsible for sales of Bio-Chem Fluidics’ miniature fluid handling components to OEM customers located in the western region of the United States.  Based locally in Northern California, he will be available for face-to-face meetings with current and potential clients.

Box has over 20 years of technical sales experience working with medical and electronics OEM industries.  He joins Bio-Chem Fluidics from medical pump manufacturer Diener Precision Pumps (Lodi, CA), where he was Sr. Sales Engineer focusing on sales to medical diagnostics and dialysis OEM companies.  Box holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from California State University (Long Beach, CA).

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Company displays full line of newly engineered pinch valves and micro-pumps

Boonton, NJ (October 12, 2010) –Bio-Chem Fluidics will feature its full line of fluid handling components for medical and analytical equipment at the COMPAMED 2010 International Trade Fair, November 17-19 at the Messe Arena (Düsseldorf, Germany).  The company’s redesigned pinch valves and solenoid operated micro-pumps will be on display at booth 8b/F20-2.

Bio-Chem Fluidics’ pinch valves and micro-pumps, on display at COMPAMED booth 8b/F20-2.

Bio-Chem Fluidics’ new line of next generation pinch valves features a reengineered body with smooth contours that allow easier insertion and removal of tubing without snares.  The new pinch valve 075 and 100 series are available in 2-way normally open, 2-way normally closed, 3-way and dual tube configurations.

The company’s solenoid operated micro-pumps provide a precise, repeatable and discretely dispensed volume of fluid from 20 to 250 μl.  All wetted parts are constructed from non-metallic, inert materials to eliminate any contamination threat to the fluid stream.

Bio-Chem Fluidics’ isolation, electric rotary and flow selection valves will also be on display at the company’s booth.

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