Fluoropolymer Manifold is made to application requirements.

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Resistant to corrosion and heat in aggressive chemistry applications, custom-made Perfluoroalkoxy manifolds are constructed of translucent material that combines properties of PTFE and FEP and permits viewing of fluidic channel. Multi-layer design utilizes bonding process that allows internal fluid paths which minimize connections and solution volumes while eliminating leak points. Manifolds can include SMT valves, pumps, sensors, fittings, and other components.



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New Cost-Saving, Multi-Layer Fluoropolymer Manifold Now Available



Bristol, Connecticut USA, December 23, 2005 - Eastern Plastics, Inc. (EPI), for the first time, is now offering a new custom Perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) manifold that resists corrosion and heat in aggressive chemistry applications better than other materials.

Instrument manufacturers can greatly improve the performance of their products with EPI's multilayer PFA manifolds. The unique multi-layer design utilizes a proprietary bonding process, developed by EPI, that allows internal fluid paths and chambers without the use of solvents, adhesives, or gaskets. The integrated fluid paths minimize connections and solution volumes while also eliminating leak points. These features combine to lower assembly and manufacturing costs, reduce operating and service costs, and improve user satisfaction.

EPI is now working with instrument manufacturers to create custom PFA manifolds for them. The manifolds can include surface mount valves, pumps, sensors, fittings, and other components. The PFA material is translucent, which allows viewing of the fluidic channel.

PFA material combines properties of PTFE and FEP and out-performs both materials in continuous use testing. Instrument manufacturers now have the ability to specify the company's PFA manifolds with chemically resistant valves and other surface mount features that bring them an integrated fluid control "plug and play" assembly. The company also makes multi-layer bonded manifolds from other thermoplastic materials. PFA manifolds are the latest custom product from Eastern Plastics, a company that continually offers new solutions to instrument manufacturers.

Contact Larry Dawson, V.P. - Marketing, Cell (860) 916-0870,
Tel (860) 314-2880, Fax (860) 314-2888, Ldawson@easternplastics.com

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