Key information about the FlexiPump liquid dispenser – Interscience

What a culture media dispenser (liquid dispenser) is has been one of the most frequently searched questions recently. Although this equipment is now widely used in many fields, not everyone understands it thoroughly. The useful information in the article below will certainly be of great help.

What is a culture media dispenser?

The FlexiPump® liquid dispenser is also known as a sample dispenser, media dispenser, or plate pourer. It is a device integrating a high-precision peristaltic pump used to dispense culture media, agar, or any diluent with volumes from 50 µL to 99 L.

Features of the FlexiPump media dispenser

During microbiological culture in general and culture media dispensing into Petri dishes and test tubes in particular, procedures must be performed quickly, accurately, and in a closed system to minimize cross-contamination. The FlexiPump media dispensing pump delivers ultra-fast dispensing speeds with 3 dispensing modes: continuous; dose (predetermined volume); multi-dose (predetermined volume with a pause between each dose), and 24 customizable programs to meet diverse customer needs.

A highlight of FlexiPump® is its wide liquid dispensing range from 50uL to 99L, paired with exceptionally high precision; with 3,2 mm ID tubing, the precision when dispensing specific volumes is: 1,8% for 9 mL; 1% for 18 mL; 0,5% for 225 mL, etc., thereby ensuring optimal efficiency and highest accuracy for sample preparation.

FlexiPump® features a compact design, built with durable components and materials such as Watson Marlow (pump head), thick polycarbonate and stainless steel (housing), along with a powerful, high-quality motor. As a result, the device provides exceptional durability throughout use without requiring frequent maintenance or repairs. In addition, its rotating button allows easy navigation and program setup, while the intuitive digital display interface ensures user-friendliness.

Cleaning after use is very easy; the instrument's components can be disassembled and autoclaved together with the sample bottle, preventing cross-contamination issues.

Cleaning is very easy after use; the instrument components can be disassembled and autoclaved together with the sample bottle, preventing sample contamination. Traceability is ensured by FlexiPump® through data storage on a PC without software installation (via USB connection) or an optional printer connection (exclusive to the FlexiPump® Pro model), complying with ISO 6887-1 and ISO 7218 standards.

With superior construction and functionality as well as excellent after-sales support, the unit comes with a warranty of up to 12 months. FlexiPump® is truly an essential and useful device for microbiology laboratories, helping to increase testing efficiency and productivity.