Nov 1,2015
Parker Announces New Miniature Solenoid Actuated Poppet Valve for Medical Applications
Hollis, NH November 1st, 2015 – The Precision Fluidics Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, announces the release of its newest miniature solenoid poppet valve, the LX Series, a latching valve based on the popular X-Valve family. The LX significantly increases battery life in portable medical devices to provide efficient, high performing pneumatic on/off control in a compact 8 mm size.
The special latching feature enables the valve to remain in open or closed positions over indefinite periods of time without consuming battery power. With a single AA lithium-ion battery the LX series can power over 1.4 million valve switching cycles. For medical equipment designers this can mean smaller battery packs and lighter weight for their devices. Flow rates have also increased up to 50% over standard models. The new LX series complements the highly successful X-Valve product line that offers rapid on/off response for high duty cycle applications.
As the need for more-affordable and portable devices is evident to meet burgeoning healthcare demands there is increased attention on remote point-of-care, preventative testing and early diagnosis. The LX valve’s small footprint, low weight, and durability combine to offer an ideal solution for handheld or desktop devices that must provide reliable fluidic performance.
The LX is a two-way valve available at 0.4bar (6-psi and accepts common input voltages from 3 to 24Vdc. Flexible installation options enable the valve to be integrated directly onto PCB’s, or mounted on single or multiple-station manifolds. The valve also accepts standard flexible tubing for simple, but efficient system connections.
Parker Precision Fluidics is a market leader in miniature, low power, light weight and high performance fluidic products. More information is available at www.parker.com/precisionfluidics/lxvalve or email ppfinfo@parker.com
With annual sales of approximately $13 billion in fiscal year 2015, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs approximately 55,000 people in 50 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 59 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit the company's website at www.parker.com, or its investor information website at www.phstock.com.