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Interfaces

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Connect your device to external liquid flow.

Interfaces enable leak-free connections to external pumps and sensors. The luer-lock port is compatible with male luer-lock fittings and soft elastomer tubing. The 1/4-28 port is compatible with male 1/4-28 fittings and rigid capillary tubing. Check out the tubing and fitting guide for a detailed comparison between the two options.

The pipette interface is compatible with fluid handlers that use standard 50, 200, or 1000 microliter pipette tips.

Luer-lock ports must have a safe area with a radius of 6.25 mm. The safe area of any two pieces of hardware must never overlap. Note that mating male luer-lock fittings may require greater clearance. Check the specifications provided by your fitting supplier.

Top view of the Luer-lock port with a circular safe area with a radius of 6.25 mm highlighted in orange.
Top view

Bar scale showing 3 mm as 16.667% of the figure's width.

1/4-28 ports must have a square safe area with a side length of 9.00 mm. The safe area of any two pieces of hardware must never overlap. Some male 1/4-28 fittings may require greater clearance. Check the specifications provided by your fitting supplier.

Top view of the 1/4-28 port with a square safe area with side lengths of 9.00mm highlighted in orange.
Top view

Bar scale showing 3 mm as 16.667% of the figure's width.

Pipette interfaces must have a square safe area with a side length of 4.50 mm. The safe area of any two pieces of hardware must never overlap.

Top view of the pipette interface with a square safe area with side lengths of 4.50mm highlighted in orange.
Top view

Bar scale showing 3 mm as 16.667% of the figure's width.

A via connects to the center of every interface. The diameter (D) of the via’s machined portion must be between 0.4 mm and 1 mm.

Isometric view of the Luer-lock port on a microfluidic device. The via right below the Luer-lock port is highlighted.
Isometric view

Bar scale showing 5 mm as 21.739% of the figure's width.

Side cross-section of the Luer-lock port on a microfluidic device. The via right below the Luer-lock port is highlighted.
Side cross-section

Bar scale showing 5 mm as 21.739% of the figure's width.

Close-up of the via below the Luer-lock port. The narrower top portion is labeled as its diameter (D).

Bar scale showing 2 mm as 20.455% of the figure's width.

Via diameter limitations
Dimension Minimum Maximum
Diameter (D) 0.40 mm 1.00 mm

The distance between the top surface of molded microfeatures and the base of an interface must be at least 1.00 mm.

Side cross-section of the Luer-lock port on a microfluidic device. The molded microfeatures, excluding the via, are highlighted.
Side cross-section

Bar scale showing 5 mm as 21.739% of the figure's width.

Close-up of the molded microfeatures below the Luer-lock port. The vertical distance between the top surface of the tallest molded microfeature and the base of the Luer-lock is labeled as greater than or equal to 1.00 mm.

Bar scale showing 2 mm as 20.455% of the figure's width.

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