Operation Manual____________________________________________________________Accessories
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MAINTENANCE
The cup is made of acrylic plastic and should be cleaned periodically with a mild
detergent, not with abrasives or solvents. The horn is a tuned resonant body of titanium
alloy. Do not attempt to resurface the horn if it shows erosion after extended use. The
horn may be used as long as it can be tuned. Contact Misonix if problems occur.
CONTINUOUS FLOW CELL
Used for continuous in-line processing applications, and for batches larger than 2 liters.
The smaller flow cells thread directly onto the standard horns (½”, ¾” or 1" diameter)
using the threaded section on the body of the horn. The larger flow cells clamp onto
specially designed Flanged Horns using quick-release clamps.
The FLOCELL
TM
permits continuous sonication of a flowing product. It allows the
introduction of one or more constituents into an ultrasonic field in which biological cell
disruption, emulsification, homogenization and other processes take place. The cell is
fitted with three ¼” NPT flow ports, two in the body and one in the orifice holder. This
cell is designed to be used with an external cooling device so that temperatures can be
kept as close to the freezing point of the process liquids as possible, for maximum
cavitational effect. The cell includes two orifice plates drilled 1/8" and 3/32". Flow
through the cell can be controlled by the orifice size alone, or by suitable outlet valving.
The metal parts (orifice plates, holder and retainer) are stainless steel and the O-rings
are Buna-N (nitrile) synthetic rubber.
Transparent Polycarbonate Model (Part # 800A)
This model permits observation of the sonication process. The material of the body tube
is resistant to most dilute acids and bases, oils, aliphatic hydrocarbons, ethers and
alcohols. It may be attacked by strong alkalis, aromatic or halogenated hydrocarbons, or
low molecular weight aldehydes. DO NOT EXCEED 50 psig PRESSURE or full power
on the SONICATOR
®
output power meter.
Stainless Steel Model (Part # 800B)
The material of the body tube is resistant to most dilute acids and bases, oils, aliphatic
hydrocarbons, ethers and alcohols. It can be attacked by strong acids. DO NOT
EXCEED 100 psig PRESSURE or full power on the SONICATOR
®
output power meter.
1.
Three ¼” NPT hose fittings and three ¼” NPT plugs are supplied.
2.
Do not use the two body ports as both inlet and outlet.
3.
Flow must be directed through the orifice.
4.
Select the appropriate orifice and install it with a -014 size O-ring in the orifice
holder.
5.
Assemble the orifice with the stepped side away from the holder, projecting
through the knurled orifice retainer.
6.
Assemble a -026 size O-ring to the holder and wet the O-ring and the mating
surface of the inside of the body.
7.
Use care in assembling the holder to the body to prevent stripping the first
threads in the body or cutting the -026 size O-ring.
