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062 MINSTAC® Outlet VHS® Series Solenoid Valve

This 6 mm, 2-way (2/2) dispensing solenoid valve achieves accurate fluid regulation and dispenses precision droplets in the nanoliter to milliliter range when connected to a nozzle. Compatible nozzles thread right into the 062 MINSTAC outlet of this valve, enabling rapid iterative testing of various orifice sizes or spray geometries. This threaded outlet also enables system cleaning and reconfiguration, so the same valve can be used across a wide range of dispense volumes. Available in two inlet port options and several elastomers, these valves are ideal for numerous precision dispensing applications in diagnostics and biotech, including lateral flow strip manufacturing, well plate dispensing, and bioprinting, and for dispensing coatings and sealants in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing. Each valve is customizable and 100% tested to ensure performance.

Key Product Facts
  • Dispense Volumes:As low as 10 nL
  • High Speed:250 µs response time and up to 1 kHz operation
  • Low Internal Volume:As low as 35 µL
  • Long Cycle Life:250 M cycles min
  • Operating Pressure:Up to 120 psig

Product Information

General Performance
Characteristic Specification
Inlet Port Options1 Barb Inlet: For use with 1/32" ID flexible tubing
MINSTAC® Inlet: For use with threaded tubing assemblies and safety screens
Operating Pressure2 0 - 120 psig
Cycle Life3 250 M Cycles Min
Recommended Filtration4 12 Microns or Finer
Dispensing Frequency5 Up to 1000 Hz
Operating Temperature 40°F to 120°F (4°C to 49°C)
Max Internal Coil Temperature6 150°F (66°C)
Storage Conditions Temperature: -40°F to 175°F (-40°C to 80°C)
Relative Humidity: 85% Max, Non-Condensing
Weight < 2 grams
Internal Volume 35µL: Barb Inlet Valves
40µL: 062 MINSTAC Inlet valves
1Refer to our MINSTAC offerings for compatible tubing assemblies, threaded safety screens and more.
2Some models are rated for 0 - 30 psig only. Reference part number table.
3Typical cycle life on water; actual cycle life will vary depending on application conditions.
4Valve is sensitive to particles that are hard and fibrous. Larger, flexible particles, such as cells, can be qualified for applications.
5Dispensing frequency is based on water flow within the rated pressure range. Response time and dispense volume profile are drive dependent and vary depending on system parameters.
6A spike and hold drive is required for most applications. To ensure solenoid coil temperatures remain within specification, duty cycle limitations may be required. Contact The Lee Company for recommendations specific to your application.
Materials
Component Material
Seal Options EPDM, FKM, or FFKM
Armature & Plunger Stop 430 Stainless Steel or FeCR
Spring 316 Stainless Steel
Housing PEEK or PPS
Minstac Inlet & Outlet Ports (M) PEEK
Barb Inlet Port (P) 430 Stainless Steel or FeCR
*All inlet port types are listed above for reference but do not all apply to each valve.
Epoxy is also a wetted material on all VHS Series valves.
Flow Curve
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Get Started

Are you ready to get started? We offer a VHS Valve Evaluation Kit (part number IKTX0322000A) for easy setup and development testing of a dispense system. All that is required is a pressurized fluid source, control signal, and a power supply.

One MINSTAC INLET/MINSTAC OUTLET VHS Series solenoid valve (24VDC, EPDM) is included, along with a spike and hold driver, nozzles, and numerous accessories. This M/M configuration allows you to quickly iterate your dispense setup with the use of various threaded 062 MINSTAC nozzles. If you’d like to test a different outlet configuration, those valves can be purchased separately from the kit and must be rated for a 24 VDC spike voltage.

VHS Valve Evaluation Kit
APPLICATION NOTES

These Application Notes provide practical guidance on how our disc pumps can be used across a variety of applications.

Part Numbers & Specifications

This table below contains the part numbers and technical specifications for this product. If you have specific questions, need a quote, or would like to request a handbook or drawing, click the red request button in the column on the far right.

Part Numbers & Specifications
Filter Part Numbers
INLET
SEAL MATERIAL
SPIKE1, HOLD
VOLTAGE* (Vdc)
CONFIGURATION
PART NUMBER
INLET
SEAL MATERIAL
SPIKE1, HOLD
VOLTAGE* (Vdc)
MIN SPIKE DURATION (ms) OPERATING PRESSURE
(psig)
LOHM RATE2,(Cv) INTERNAL VOLUME
(µL)
CONFIGURATION
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INKX0511400A 062 MINSTAC EPDM 12, 1.6 0.35 0-120 4750 Lohms (0.004) 40 M/M Request
INKX0514300A 062 MINSTAC EPDM 24, 3.2 0.35 0-120 4750 Lohms (0.004) 40 M/M Request
INKX0511850A 062 MINSTAC FKM 12, 1.6 0.5 0-120 4750 Lohms (0.004) 40 M/M Request
INKX0517500A 062 MINSTAC FKM 24, 3.2 0.5 0-120 4750 Lohms (0.004) 40 M/M Request
INKX0516350A 062 MINSTAC FFKM 12, 1.6 0.5 0-120 4750 Lohms (0.004) 40 M/M Request
INKX0514100A 062 MINSTAC FFKM 24, 3.2 0.5 0-120 4750 Lohms (0.004) 40 M/M Request
INKX0514850A Barb EPDM 24, 3.2 0.35 0-30 4750 Lohms (0.004) 35 P/M Request
INKX0508050A Barb FKM 24, 3.2 0.5 0-30 4750 Lohms (0.004) 35 P/M Request
INKX0515050A Barb FFKM 24, 3.2 0.5 0-30 4750 Lohms (0.004) 35 P/M Request
Clear Filters
1A spike and hold electrical drive is required for most applications. To ensure solenoid coil temperatures remain within specification, duty cycle limitations may be required. Contact The Lee Company for recommendations specific to your application.
2 Lohm rating of each valve model is based on air performance. Reference the flow curve under the product information tab for typical flow characteristics on water.

Installation & Accessories

FLUIDIC CONNECTIONS & ACCESSORIES
Our Miniature Inert System of Tubing and Components (MINSTAC) product line offers numerous options for fluidic connection to the VHS Series valves. This includes tubing assemblies optimized for low shear, and low internal volume, as well as inert check valves, safety screens, filters, adapters and unions. Recommended part numbers that enable connection to the barbed or threaded 062 MINSTAC ports are included in the tables below.

NOZZLES
Several dispense and atomizing nozzles are also listed in the tables. These interchangeable nozzles can be directly threaded into the 062 MINSTAC outlet of the valve and enable quick and easy testing of various orifice sizes. When combined with the VHS Series valve, they are capable of dispensing droplets as small as 10 nanoliters, as well as larger volumes, depending on the time-metered dosing setup and valve cycle times. Atomizing nozzles generate a fine mist in a hollow cone-shaped spray pattern. PTFE-coated nozzles further reduce surface energy and potential flooding at the dispense tip to improve droplet consistency between dispense events. Customized nozzles can be developed to suit unique application needs. Three types of standard nozzles are available:

  • Orifice: integrated sapphire orifice
  • Hypodermic Tube: consistent internal diameter tubing
  • Atomizing: fine mist in a hollow cone at a 50° angle
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