Microfluidic Device Components

Cartridges | Cartridge Holders | Elastomer Seals & Gaskets | Manifolds | Connectors | Fitments | And More

Enplas develops, prototypes, and injection molds the plastic components used in today’s high-performing microfluidic devices.

For engineers and supply chain managers that require reliable plastic components for their microfluidic devices, Enplas has the solution. From the first step, our high-quality development process prevents issues in the manufacturing stage and maintains the product reliability you demand.

Together with our microfluidic chip mass production services, Enplas is the single-source provider for all your microfluidic device manufacturing needs.

Cartridge, fluid seal and microfluidic chip

Microfluidic Device Components

Enplas develops, prototypes, and injection molds the plastic components used in today’s high-performing microfluidic devices.

Cartridge

A small housing, often referred to by engineers as a “top” and “bottom.” Interacts directly with the microfluidic chip(s), often allowing liquid or air to pass through. Usually disposable along with the chip(s).

Cartridge Holder

Also referred to as a “frame,” “housing,” or other. Used when a consumable holds multiple cartridges for testing. Often, this part includes a passage (or a through-hole to integrate other passages, such as tubes) to send or receive fluids between the cartridge and the instrument.

Connectors/Fitments

Connectors and fitments ensure the flow of fluid among different passages is secure. There are many off-the-shelf products for connectors, but some devices require custom connectors or fitments to match their unique usage of tubes or pouches.

Elastomer Seals & Gaskets

Used to seal fluids (e.g., as a direct interface to the microfluidic chip, between the consumable and the instrument, between a cap/lid and a bottle/reservoir).

Manifold

Various uses; often has liquid, air, or gas passing through. Used in instruments and consumables.

Reservoirs or Bottles and Caps

These parts hold liquid for reaction or dispensed residuals.

Valves and Pumps, Embedded Optics, and More.

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Solutions for Common Diagnostic Device Component Concerns

From the first step, Enplas’s high-quality development process prevents issues in the manufacturing stage and maintains the product reliability our customers demand.

Tight Seals & Leak Prevention

Microfluidics components require tight seals to prevent fluid, gas, and air leaks. To provide the seals you require, Enplas ensures the proper bonding of injection molded rigid plastic parts, the right flatness specifications, and a strict clean room manufacturing environment. Enplas’s DFM acumen and manufacturing process expertise prevent short shot, flash, knit line, or KO mark issues that could compromise proper bonding.

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Alignment & Position Accuracy

Enplas ensures the proper alignment of products and through holes to allow fluids to pass or be contained with minimal dead volume. Thorough process validation during injection molding and assembly—including FMEA during DFM and a well-established QC process—are important to prevent alignment issues while manufacturing these parts in mass volumes.

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Autofluorescence Mitigation

In cartridges made of transparent materials (e.g., COP, COC, PMMA), autofluorescence can interfere with the reading of test results. Enplas understands how these materials can affect autofluorescence effects; we can manufacture these parts with minimal effects.

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Maximizing Investment

You don’t need to sacrifice quality and support to get the products you need at a price that’s affordable. Enplas’ DFM can minimize your microfluidic device component expenses by overmolding or reducing the number of parts you require, shortening cycle times and eliminating assembly processes. Enplas’s proper DFM, experienced injection molding and assembly, and problem-solving support mean you can maximize your investments and prevent losses in cost and time.

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For an issue-free, stress-free supply of parts, ENPLAS PROVIDES:

EXPERIENCE

Enplas has over a decade of experience in developing and manufacturing parts for microfluidic devices.
RELIABILITY

Enplas’ robust design and manufacturing processes address and prevent issues, especially focusing on your microfluidic device components’ functional critical areas.
EFFICIENT PRODUCTION

With the ability to mass produce microfluidic device components in addition to microfluidic chips, Enplas is a one-stop-shop for all your microfluidic device needs.

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Enplas also offers product development and injection molding for diagnostic and medical devices.

Microfluidic Device Components

Cartridges | Cartridge Holders | Elastomer Seals & Gaskets | Manifolds | Connectors | Fitments | And More

Enplas develops, prototypes, and injection molds the plastic components used in today’s high-performing microfluidic devices.

Microfluidic Device Components

Solutions for Common Diagnostic Device Component Concerns

Tight Seals & Leak Prevention

Alignment & Position Accuracy

Autofluorescence Mitigation

Maximizing Investment

For an issue-free, stress-free supply of parts, ENPLAS PROVIDES:

EXPERIENCE

RELIABILITY

EFFICIENT PRODUCTION