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US Series Disc Pump

The Disc Pump is a revolutionary, ultrasonic, pneumatic piezoelectric micropump that generates pressure or vacuum in a small, silent, vibration-free form factor and delivers highly accurate, ultra-smooth flow control. The Ultra Slim (US) Series Disc Pump offers exceptional performance and efficiency along with a narrow, manifold mount profile and integrated hydrophobic filter. These pumps are ideal for applications in medical devices, life sciences, and environmental monitoring, including microfluidics, pipetting, wearable devices, and portable sensing technologies.

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Key Product Facts
  • Free Flow:0.92 L/min
  • Peak Pressure:420 mbar
  • Silent:<10 dB
  • Compact Form Factor:29 mm diameter x 5.9 mm height / 4.4 g weight
  • Operating Temperature:41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)

Product Information

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General Specifications
Characteristic Specification
Free Flow Rate 0.95 L/min
Pressure Range -420 mbar to 310 mbar
Silent1 <10 dB
Operating Temperature 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Control Precision2 Less Than 0.1%
Response Time Ultra-fast Millisecond Response
Turn-down Ratio3 Infinite
Inlet Filtration Hydrophobic ePTFE Membrane Laminate
Functional Layer: PFTE
Backer Layer: Polyester
Nominal Pore Size: 3 μm
Compact Size 29 mm Diameter
Lightweight 5 g
Humidity Range4 0 to 95% RH
Pumping Medium5 Air. Liquids can be controlled indirectly.
1Per ISO 226:2003 and related studies; 30 cm equivalent measurement distance.
2Pressure and flow: requires pump under closed-loop control with suitable sensor and drive electronics.
3The disc pump's piezoelectric drive actuator has no stall speed. The pump can be controlled continuously between 0 and 100% maximum output.
4Non-condensing; ingress of liquid-phase water will halt pump operation.
5Liquid may be pumped indirectly in a pressure-driven flow or air displacement regime.
Materials
Materials
Polyarylamide Stainless steel
PET Acrylated urethane
Polyimide Gold
Nickel Lead zirconium titanium oxide
Aluminium Titanium
Silver Copper-Tungsten
Epoxy Nitrile

All disc pumps are RoHS compliant.

Electrical Operation
  • Typical driver requires 3.5 to 5 VDC power supply
  • Pump requires AC drive waveform of 20 to 22 kHz
  • Pump drive voltage must not exceed 48 Vrms (where for a typical square-wave drive Vrms ≈ Vpk)
  • Power: 0 to 1 W (continuous)
  • Pump efficiency is application dependent
  • Drive PCB and evaluation electronics are available See Getting Started tab and Resources tab
  • Reference circuits and firmware are available to support product integration. See Getting Started tab and Resources tab
Performance Graph
Dimensional Views
Mounting Details & Port Configuration

Get Started

Are you ready to get started? You can be up and running one of our disc pumps in a matter of minutes with the ‘plug and play’ functionality of our Development Kit. We make it easy for you to test this new technology and see it’s advanced functionality. 

Make sure to check out our extensive resources and literature – User Manuals, How-To Videos, and Application Notes – to guide you from initial set-up, to using the disc pumps for in-situ applications. Our Frequently Asked Questions covers any further information you may need.

PIEZOELECTRIC DISC PUMP DEVELOPMENT KIT

Our Disc Pump Development Kit enables the rapid evaluation of one or multiple pumps, together with solenoid valves, making it easy to test system-level prototypes and evaluate the unique features of the piezoelectric disc pump technology.

What's In The Development Kit?

Watch this video of our Business Development Manager, John Watson, as he unboxes a Disc Pump Development Kit and explains everything that comes with it:

  • 1x Development Kit Motherboard
  • 1x General Purpose Drive PCB mounted on the motherboard, with protective cap
  • 1x pneumatic accessories kit (tubing, filters and connectors)
  • 1x precision orifice (used, for example, to bleed pressure from systems)
  • 1x cable kit for connecting Smart Pump Modules and valves to the kit
  • 1x USB cable for connecting the kit to a PC
  • 1x pump mounting kit (bolts and O-rings)

Note that Disc Pumps and valves must be purchased separately. This enables customers to select the exact model(s) that they wish to test. For help selecting the right model for your application, please speak to a Lee Sales Engineer.

Getting Started Resources

These Getting Started Resources act as a primary resource for those starting out with the disc pumps. The resources include safety information, signposting to other resources, and guidance for running and controlling the disc pumps.

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
Part Number Configuration Stall Pressure Free Flow Stall Vacuum Request Information
UUSB5101200A Series Intermittent1,3 420 mbar 0.92 L/min Request
Continuous2,3 310 mbar 0.80 L/min Request
1Intermittent operation at 1.4 W drive power (into the pump). With intermittent operation, the mean power should be less than 1 W with a duty cycle period of less than 20 s. Operational life may be shortened when the mean pump drive power exceeds 1 W.
2Continuous operation at 1 W drive power (into the pump).
3Performance data collected under normal temperature and pressure and ambient humidity conditions. Performance under other conditions may vary. In particular, note that performance decreases with altitude and may decrease at elevated temperature.

CAD Envelopes

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Resources

Software & Electronics

Software includes PC-based interface and code snippets for running and controlling the disc pumps. The Electronics Reference Design package contains PCB and firmware reference designs together with supporting technical guides. This provides everything necessary for customers to design their own drive electronics.

Smart Pump Module

The Smart Pump Module combines our piezoelectric disc pumps with drive electronics and pressure sensing in a tightly-integrated package.

  • Standalone pressure/vacuum regulation
  • Up to 600 mbar pressure, -400 mbar vacuum or 2 L/min flow depending on pump choice
  • Compact and lightweight (11 g)
  • Simple 5-wire interface for UART or I2C communication
  • Digital and analog control options available
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Questions?

From plugs to solenoid valves, there’s a vast array of products that The Lee Company can offer. If you’d like to discuss the best solution for your specific application or to learn more about our capabilities, use-cases, or quality standards, contact your local Lee sales engineer.