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Universal Microfluidic Chipholder
(S-ChipholderAHP **0)


Leak-free fluidic connection to and from microfluidic chips is a critical step in most microfluidic applications.  The SIMTech Microfluidics Foundry (SMF) offers a universal microfluidic chipholder (S-Chipholder AHP **0) to rapidly establish robust, leak-free fluidic connection in one simple press motion. 

The S-ChipholderAHP **0 includes a base plate, fluidic probes and specially designed ferrules.  The unique design of the S-Chipholderprovides great flexibility in connecting microfluidic chips with different dimensions and fluidic access configurations.  Microfluidic chips with size ranging from *0 mm*5 mm to **0mm**0 mmcan be accommodated on the S-Chipholder. The base plate can becustomisedto cater formicrofluidicchips with other dimensions.  The open structure of the S-Chipholderallows ample viewing window. The leak-free fluid connection established is robust, which can withstand up to 6 bars of hydrostatic pressure at room temperature (*5°C).

The base plate provides a sturdy support for microfluidic chips and fluidic probes. Array of slits is designed on the base plate for fluidic probes to be located freely. The fluidic probe establishes a leak-free connection between tubing and access hole on the microfluidic chip by simply pressing down the lever in one swift motion.  The fluidic probes can easily be secured or detached from the base without the use of nuts or screws.

Additional modules such as temperature controller, valve system and flow regulator can be integrated to the S-ChipholderAHP **0 for complex lab-on-chip applications.