Diba’s DP3® Probe Polishing Reduces Carryover by up to 75 Percent

Highly polished probes can save cycle time and ensure consistent fluid handling

Danbury, Conn. (January 19, 2017) – The DP3® polishing process from Diba Industries, Inc. improves the performance of stainless steel and other metallic probes used for IVD and diagnostic instruments. Diba’s proprietary process creates an extremely smooth and durable internal surface that reduces carry-over by up to 75 percent.

DP3 polishing can greatly improve surface finish on the internal diameter (ID) of a probe. This reduces microscopic pits where process fluids may collect, minimizing the possibility of cross contamination. The surface improvement may also positively impact wash characteristics, thereby reducing cycle time and wash fluid costs. Unlike similar processes, which apply a coating that can flake off over time, DP3 treatment results in an ID surface finish that is highly durable. The DP3 process is available on probes with inside diameters down to 0.016” in flush or angle-cut tip designs.

When coupled with Diba’s proprietary probe draw down process to reduce tip ID while maintaining a smooth inner surface, DP3 enables precise dispense and aspirate functions for the most demanding new more sensitive diagnostic reagents. Diba application engineers work closely with OEM instrument designers to customize probe manufacturing capabilities according to the needs of each instrument and application.

Company Profile:

For 30 years, Diba Industries, Inc. has delivered precision fluid handling solutions to global OEM leaders in diagnostics, life sciences and medical devices. Diba designs and manufactures custom components across the entire system fluid path, including precision probes, fluid heaters, bonded and machined manifolds, tubing assemblies and bottle caps. Diba helps customers optimize instrument performance by minimizing carryover, improving wash characteristics and increasing system throughput and accuracy. Diba is headquartered in Danbury, CT with additional manufacturing in Berlin, CT, Cambridge, UK and Shanghai. Diba is a Halma company (www.halma.com).

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Company Contact:

Robert Klemyk

Diba Industries, Inc

4 Precision Road

Danbury, CT 06810

Tel: +1 203.744.0773

Fax: +1 203.744.0663

E-mail: Robert.klemyk@dibaind.com

Website: www.dibaind.com