Direct transfer of filtered liquids saves handling time
Compact and quieter design improves operational comfort
Vacuum level complies with ISO® 8199 standard on water quality
High performance flow rate and maintenance-free technology
September 8, 2011, Billerica, MA - EMD Millipore, the Life Science division of Merck KGaA* of Germany, today announced the launch of a new vacuum pump featuring direct transfer of liquids that eliminates the need for repeated handling of liquid waste containers. The instrument is designed for microbiological analysis and combines user friendliness, ISO® standard compliance and high performance flow rate.
The required time and energy for handling waste liquids and emptying heavy containers are common issues in laboratories. Thanks to its maintenance-free diaphragm and specific check valves, the new EZ-StreamTM pump enables liquids to run through the pump directly to waste. There is no need to use additional containers to capture the waste liquid. This brings a significant time saving versus traditional vacuum/pressure pumps or in-house vacuum.
Transfer of liquids through the pump head translates to a high vacuum flow rate performance, with pressures up to 600-700 mbar. The pump can easily handle a multiple-head manifold for water or beverage testing, providing a comparable flow rate to traditional vacuum/pressure pumps and a better flow rate when compared to other liquid pumps. Each individual pump is tested to ensure that the maximum vacuum delivered does not exceed 700mbar, which is the recommended vacuum value from the ISO® 8199 (Water quality - general guidance on the enumeration of micro-organisms by culture).
Frederic Amstoutz, Product Manager for the BioMonitoring business field of EMD Millipore, explains: "A critical point in the microbiology laboratory, and aligned with GLP, is decontamination of equipment. The smooth design of the pump makes this operation easy and efficient."
A small footprint (W 20cm - L 17cm - H 22cm) and noise reduction (down to 60 dB) contribute to the user friendliness of the EZ-StreamTM vacuum pump. In addition, the pump requires no maintenance thanks to its reliable vacuum performance and its diaphragm made of highly durable chemically resistant polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
The EZ-StreamTM pump is ideal for microbiological analysis. It handles both liquids and gases making it also suitable for many life science laboratory applications.
About EMD Millipore
EMD Millipore is the Life Science division of Merck KGaA of Germany and offers a broad range of innovative, performance products, services and business relationships that enable our customers' success in research, development and production of biotech and pharmaceutical drug therapies. Through dedicated collaboration on new scientific and engineering insights, and as one of the top three R&D investors in the Life Science Tools industry, EMD Millipore serves as a strategic partner to customers and helps advance the promise of life science.
Headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts, the division has around 10,000 employees, operations in 68 countries and 2010 revenues of $2.2 billion. EMD Millipore is known as Merck Millipore outside of the U.S. and Canada.
Note: Merck KGaA or Merck shall mean Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
About BioMonitoring
EMD Millipore BioMonitoring combines the experience and expertise of two historically strong players in the field of industrial microbiology and product process monitoring. The merger in 2010 enabled this business field to become a leader in providing state-of-the-art testing methods, regulatory expertise and outstanding service. Focused markets include Pharmaceutical, BioPharma, Food, Beverage, Environmental (Municipal water), and Cosmetics. For that one invaluable result: maintaining the safety of your products and manufacturing processes.
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