Overview
The MilliManifold™ (MLF) from ALA Scientific employs similar technology to the Quartz MicroManifold® and is ideal for focal applications when applied solution volume isn’t critical to the experiment. Larger diameter tubing (ID: 500 μm) allows for larger delivery volumes and lower probability of clogging. Low dead volumes are still maintained as low as ~5μl.
Key features of MLF’s include:
- Compatibility with ALA Scientific’s VC3 focal pressurized perfusion systems
- Autoclavable materials which are inert, robust, and flexible
- Manipulator holders for easy mounting onto a manipulator – shown with 6mm sleeve
- Standard 4, 8, or 16 inlet ports with 1/16” barbed fittings for easy connections
- Customizable number of inlet ports
Last Updated on April 25, 2022
Details
The MLF’s do not have a removable tip like the Quartz MicroManifolds®.
Each MilliManifold™ (MLF) is completely inert, durable, easy to clean, and can be mounted in any micromanipulator. MLF’s are ideal for focal applications of solutions when applied solution volume isn’t critical. The large inner diameter (500um) of the output tubing works well with gravity fed systems.
Last Updated on April 25, 2022
Specifications
| Material |
Polyimide |
| Standard tube ID |
500um |
| Standard tube OD |
900um |
| Tip length |
0.59″ / 15mm |
| Overall length |
4″ / 10cm |
| Typical dead volume |
MLF-4: ~5uL
MLF-8: ~6uL |
| Tubing connections |
1/16″ / 1.57mm barb fittings |
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Downloads
MLF MilliManifolds Literature
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References
Jun-Jie Tong, Pooja Acharya, Lisa Ebihara; Calcium-Activated Chloride Channels in Newly Differentiating Mouse Lens Fiber Cells and Their Role in Volume Regulation. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2019;60(5):1621-1629. doi: https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.19-26626.
Nikonov, A.A., Maruska, K.P. Male dominance status regulates odor-evoked processing in the forebrain of a cichlid fish. Sci Rep 9, 5083 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-41521-6
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Accessories
ALA TUBING-2: 10′ 1/16″ ID and 1/8″ OD PVC tubing
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Ordering
| Part# |
Description |
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ALA MLF-4
|
MilliManifoldTM 4 to 1 channel perfusion outlet manifold made of 500um ID polyimide tubing with 1/16″ barb fittings |
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ALA MLF-8
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MilliManifoldTM 8 to 1 channel perfusion outlet manifold made of 500um ID polyimide tubing with 1/16″ barb fittings |
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ALA MLF-16
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MilliManifoldTM 16 to 1 channel perfusion outlet manifold made of 500um ID polyimide tubing with 1/16″ barb fittings |
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ALA Holder-MLF
|
MilliManifoldTM holder with 4mm OD bar with 6mm OD removable adapter sleeve |
Last Updated on April 25, 2022
