Molded Quaternary Valve for Reducing the Cost of the Low-pressure Gradient Unit in a Liquid Chromatograph

Welcome to Takasago Fluidic Systems, a leading manufacturer of valves, pumps and manifolds

The Quaternary Valve is a kind of manifold valve where due to its structure the four channels from the valves all join at one point and connect to the common port (the central port of the product in the above picture). The lengths of the four channels are the same and the flow rate of each is almost identical. This structure is designed to maintain a high accuracy of the mixing ratio of multiple liquids. The product is often used to mix several kinds of eluant gradually in a low pressure gradient unit in a liquid chromatograph. In addition, it can be used to mix chemical liquids accurately or to dispense equal amounts of one kind of liquid.

Since a high processing accuracy is required at the junction of four channels, the manifold bases of almost all of the conventional models, including those of other manufacturers, are manufactured by machining, which results in an increased cost. With advanced moulding techniques, TAKASAGO has achieved the moulding of this junction in PEEK, and we are happy to provide you with our Quaternary Valve at prices conventional models cannot match.

Due to the moulding, the surface of the channels is very smooth. Furthermore, each diaphragm valve is individually replaceable. Various customisations including improvement of the response time of the solenoid valves are also possible. Please feel free to ask us for the details.

Contact

Specifications of Quaternary Valve

(The specifications depend on the mounted valves and the followings are for the case of the CTV series valves.)

Model Number	CTV-2-4MICK
Type	2-way N.C.
Orifice Diameter	1.2 mm
Port Connection	M6（Optionally 1/4-28UNF）
Operating Pressure Range	IN：　0 ～ 50 kPa OUT：　-65 ～ 150 kPa
Fluid / Ambient Temp. Range	5 ～ 40 ℃
Rated Voltage	12 VDC, 24 VDC
Power Consumption	3.5 W × 4
Duty Cycle	Continuous
Insulation Class	Class B
Dielectric Strength	1500 VAC for 60 seconds
Wetted Materials	PTFE / PEEK / Perfluoroelastomer (Partially used as a gasket at the connection between the single valves and the manifold base. It is not directly exposed to flow path.)

Dimensions and Flow Pattern

(The specifications depend on the mounted valves and the followings are for the case of the CTV series valves. The dimensions of the manifold base are common.)