Gel Cap dispensing and Caplet dispensing typically require microliter and low milliliter size doses along with compatible fluid contact parts. Ceramic pumps fit well into this market. IVEK’s single and multiple channel rotary systems are used for repeatable and rapid parts per minute requirements to achieve high throughput.

Accurate dosing is required for Inhalant product dispensing .Both the Multispense and Digispense systems have successfully been used in the manufacture of inhalers.

IVEK systems are used to deliver reagents via membrane striping for diagnostic kit manufacturing. The systems are quantitative and qualitative. This application requires a linear flow profile for constant and continuous delivery. By using our Linear dispensing systems, stripers usually move the membrane under the dispense tips and the fluid transfers to the membrane without physical contact with the dispensing tip. IVEK’s Digispense 2000 and Multispense 2000 can deliver from 0.14ul per second to a maximum flow of 2000ul per second.

IVEK systems dispense mercury for lights and switches. These applications use very small volumes of mercury, and the fluidic characteristics can be challenging. Typically 10 to 30 nanoliters of mercury are used in Mercury Vapor lamps. Higher volumes are used in mercury switches that take advantage of the conductive and gravitational qualities of mercury. IVEK’s Digispense 2000 linear systems are used for these applications.

The IVEK systems have been successful in many needle coating applications. Typically the lubricants are silicone. Small droplet size distribution and consistent delivery are required for these applications. Both our linear and rotary spray systems have been utilized for both continuous and intermittent processes.

IVEK’s AutoPipettor has been carefully developed to provide life science laboratories and instrument manufacturers with an electronically controlled pipette for routine small volume liquid handling. Four standard volume capacities are 25ul, 62.5ul, 125ul and 250ul. IVEK also offers OEM displacement pumps to accommodate fluid dispensing volumes ranging from sub-microliter through 5ml.

IVEK’s Maintainer is a unique precision fluid metering system that provides automatic continuous set-point control of process variables in chemical or biological systems. The controller is easily programmed by the user and can be interfaced directly with a process monitor instrument such as a pH meter, auto-analyzer or other electrodes in order to provide process control.

The IVEK spray systems are used for precision spray applications where control and consistency is required. The high level of fluid delivery used within the system makes it ideal for both R&D and manufacturing. Both stent coating and syringe barrel lubrication treatment require tightly controlled applications of small volumes of fluid.

IVEK spray systems successfully coat Drug Eluding Stents (DES) because of the reliable and consistent drug and polymer delivery exemplified with the ceramic pump heads. The linearity of flow from the pump heads provides and even coating with almost any type of spray nozzle. IVEK systems are interfaced with both air atomizers and ultrasonic heads.

IVEK systems have been used in semiconductor related applications. Examples include: automated placement of Quality Control indicators, dispensing hydrofluoric acid using our optional Silicon Carbide ceramic pump components and board washing with ultra pure water.

IVEK spray systems are the premier choice for spraying silicone. The even and consistent delivery of silicone provides manufacturing with a consistent and reliable method of applying lubricants.

IVEK ceramic pump modules made from Alumina Oxide or Zirconia ceramics, exhibit excellent properties for sterile applications. The natural crystalline structure of the ceramic displays zero porosity, which insures zero retention and carry-over of one biological agent to the next. Examples of sterile applications include eye-injectable materials, whole blood cell handling, sterile syringe filling, catheter coating and more. With regard to radioactive dispensing, IVEK’s Digispense 2000 linear actuator and pump offers total digital control and can be remotely placed within a protective chamber with the controller safely outside. All functions of priming, dispensing, bubble clear, and purging can be safely handled from a distance.

Small volume precision liquid dispensing is required for transdermal patch dosing. Both smoking cessation and drug delivery systems have used IVEK’s rotary and linear pumping systems in the manufacturing process. These typically involve the precise dispensing of higher viscosity creams and gels.

IVEK systems are chosen for small vial, tube and ampoule filling applications that require precision fluid dispensing and reliability. Typical volumes range from microliters to several milliliters per fill. Examples include: filling diagnostic reagents, to dosing single-use topical medications, adhesives, cosmetic sub-dermal treatments, or alcohol into suture packs. IVEK’s Digispense 3009 and Multispense 900 are used in these applications.

IVEK’s ceramic pumps are low shear making them compatible for whole blood dispensing applications. The finish of the ceramics plays an important part in sterilization of the pump with zero residuals. Modifications to the piston can also reduce the surface area to minimize shearing.