Vortex Mixing Chip — 316L Stainless / Borosilicate Glass
Controlled micro-vortex mixing chip for pilot- and production-scale nanoparticle formulation — handles special formulations that herringbone mixers cannot encapsulate. 316L stainless, 80 mL/min, cleanable and reusable.
Catalog no. VT-SS / VT-BSG · Ships with certificate of analysis
For Research Use OnlyOverview
Overview
Vortex chips mix differently from herringbone chips. Interleaved chambers inside the chip generate controlled micro-vortices as the alcohol and aqueous phases meet, achieving complete mixing within a very short distance and residence time.
This makes the vortex chip the tool of choice for special formulations that conventional staggered-herringbone structures struggle to encapsulate — and it runs at relatively high flow rates, positioned for pilot and production scale.
Specifications
| Material | 316L stainless steel (or Hastelloy; borosilicate glass optional) |
|---|---|
| Max flow rate | 80 mL/min |
| Temperature range | 0–80 °C |
| Chemical resistance | most strong acids, strong alkalis and organic solvents |
| Interface | standard Luer fittings |
| Dimensions | 69 × 87 × 14 mm |
| Typical channel size | 0.2 mm at narrowest point (customisable) |
| Compatible instrument | NP-S2 nanoparticle synthesis system |
| Usage | cleanable and reusable |
Material options
| Option | Part number |
|---|---|
| 316L stainless steel | VT-SS |
| Hastelloy | VT-SS (Hastelloy) |
| Borosilicate glass | VT-BSG |
Key features
- High mixing efficiency — vortex chambers fully mix the phases even at high flow rates, encapsulating formulations conventional structures cannot
- High flow, bench-to-pilot — run pilot-scale flow tests on bench-scale equipment; the same structure and dimensions transfer directly to pilot production
- Durable and reusable — 316L resists corrosion, pressure, heat and wear; cleanable, with a long service life
- Material selectable — 316L or Hastelloy metal; borosilicate glass supported for pilot-scale equipment
Applications
Lipid nanoparticles (LNP) and liposomes; PLGA and other polymer nanoparticles; cosmetics formulation development; formulation R&D and pilot scale-up for all of the above.
Notes
- The vortex chip shares its enclosure with asymmetric multi-channel chips — always order by part number to guarantee the correct internal mixing structure.
- Certification documents are available on request and verifiable by certificate number.
| Product | Vortex Mixing Chip — 316L Stainless / Borosilicate Glass |
|---|---|
| Catalog no. | VT-SS / VT-BSG |
| Category | LNP Formulation |
| Documentation | Certificate of analysis provided with every lot |
| Intended use | For Research Use Only (RUO). Not for diagnostic or therapeutic use. |
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