Focused flow droplet generator - nozzle 10 µm - with 175 µm bottom [Limited Edition]

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Pack of 3 focused flow droplet generator chips with a nozzle size of 10µm. This limited edition features a thin bottom with a thickness of 175µm. For use in combination with our topconnect interfacing chipholder.

Pack of 3 Microfluidic Droplet Generator Chips – 10 µm Nozzle, 175 µm Thin Bottom Layer

Designed with precision and ease-of-use in mind, these microfluidic chips are ideal for researchers looking to produce highly consistent microscale droplets. Each chip features a 10 µm nozzle and a thin 175 µm bottom layer—similar in thickness to a #1.5 coverslip—making them perfect for high-resolution imaging.

Key Benefits:

  • Generate droplets between 10–20 µm in diameter *)
  • Only 175 µm to the imaging plane—ideal for high-resolution microscopy
  • Symmetric nozzle and channel design ensures uniform droplet formation
  • Stable operation across a wide range of droplet sizes and frequencies
  • Crystal-clear, smooth channels for reliable visualization and flow

Whether you're working on single-cell analysis, digital PCR, emulsions, or foam research, these chips give you fine control over droplet formation. By tuning viscosity, surface tension, and flow rates, you can easily adjust droplet size and production rate.

Additional Features:

  • Compatible with Oil-in-Water (O/W) droplet generation
  • Can be surface-coated to support Water-in-Oil (W/O) systems
  • Made from high-quality borosilicate glass—chemical-resistant and durable

Perfect for lab setups where reproducibility, precision, and optical clarity matter.

Note: This is a limited edition release of our thin-bottom droplet generator, based on a proven existing design. We’re using this early series to gather feedback from researchers like you—especially regarding additional observation features you'd like to see in future versions.

*) Obtained droplet sizes are based on a reference experiment with Silicone oil 5cSt and DI water combined with 2% v/v Tween 20 or Tween 80.

More Information
Unit of measurementpack of 3
CoatingNo coating (hydrophilic)
Chip materialBorosilicate glass
FluidsOil droplets inside a water flow (uncoated, hydrophilic surface)
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Customer Questions
How do I clean my uncoated chips?
One simple but very effective way to clean a microchip is to flush an alkaline solution through the channels. A solution of 1 M sodium hydroxide in water works well, but a lower concentration might also be sufficient. If traces of the cleaning solution remain inside the chip after cleaning, rinse with water or ammonia. Further, plastic parts should not be exposed to alkaline solutions.To remove particulate matter from your chip, a water bath with ultrasonic agitation can be used, preferably while flushing a watery solution through the channels.Uncoated glass chips can be heated (e.g. 400°C) causing any organic material on the glass surface to degrade. Try to use lower temperatures first because burning the content could make it stick. Make sure you only heat the glass chip and not the plastic parts around it.Concentrated sulfuric acid works well to dissolve organic material, such as fibres, that are difficult to remove with alkaline solutions. Always keep in mind that you are working with extremely corrosive material. Please note that this instruction is focused on the chip itself, PEEK elements like connectors are not so compatible with strong sulforic acid.   Please note that chips that were coated by Micronit have different guidelines for cleaning!
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