Manifolds

Manifolds are laboratory equipment used to distribute gas or liquid to various components of lab apparatus. A common example of a lab manifold is a vacuum or gas distribution manifold, enabling the sharing of a vacuum or gas source among multiple pieces of equipment at once. The vacuum manifold can be used to connect several filtration funnels to a single vacuum pump so that they can all be evacuated at once. Another type of lab manifold is a liquid distribution manifold, which distributes liquid to multiple containers simultaneously. Lab manifolds are often made of materials that are resistant to corrosion and chemical attack, such as stainless steel or chemically inert plastics, to ensure long life, easy cleaning, and maximum safety in laboratory environments.

EZ-Fit^® Filtration Manifold
Vacuum Filtration Manifold
Gas Manifolds
Solvent Transfer Manifolds

EZ-Fit^® Filtration Manifold

EZ-Fit^® filtration manifold is made of stainless steel, can be autoclaved, and is used in applications such as bioburden testing, food and beverages, industrial hygiene, industrial quality control, pharmaceuticals, and water monitoring.

Vacuum Filtration Manifold

Vacuum filtration manifolds are used in laboratories to perform filtration of samples under vacuum. These manifolds consist of a series of ports or vacuum taps and a central vacuum source. The taps are connected to individual filtration setups, each consisting of a filter flask, a vacuum filter, and a filter funnel or membrane. The central vacuum source creates a negative pressure that draws the sample through the filter, leaving behind the particulate matter that is trapped in the filter. Vacuum filtration manifolds are commonly used for simultaneous filtration of test samples, and sample preparation in chemistry, biology, and other sciences, where they offer the advantages of faster filtration times, increased sample throughput, and reduced risk of cross-contamination compared to other filtration methods.

Nalgene^® Vacuum Manifold

Nalgene vacuum manifold is a moisture extraction device, made of stainless steel with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) stopcocks. It contains three vacuum ports each with a two-way valve and vent.

Multiscreen^® Vacuum Manifold 96-well

Multiscreen plates are made from materials such as PTFE, polyvinylidene fluoride, or ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) and are used for high-throughput applications with automated workstations.

Visiprep™ SPE Vacuum Manifold

The Visiprep™ SPE Vacuum Manifold is used for solid-phase extraction.

Gas Manifolds

Gas manifolds are used in industrial, medical, and laboratory settings to supply gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, and argon to various pieces of equipment. Gas manifolds typically include pressure regulators, flow meters, and valves to control the flow and pressure of the gas being distributed. They can improve safety by reducing the number of separate gas cylinders needed, and they can also save space and simplify gas supply management.

Synthware™ Vacuum/Inert Gas Manifold

These Manifolds are used to supply vacuum and inert gases, featuring high-vacuum valves for grease-free operation.

Solvent Transfer Manifolds

Solvent transfer manifolds are devices used in chemical laboratories for transferring solvents from one container to another. They typically consist of a base with a series of valves and ports that connect to various solvent reservoirs and receiving vessels. The manifold allows users to transfer solvents quickly and easily between containers without having to handle them individually. This can save time and reduce the risk of spills and other accidents. Solvent transfer manifolds are commonly used in applications such as chromatography, extraction, and purification.