KNF LABOPORT N 816.1.2 KT.18 Oil-Free Diaphragm Membrane Vacuum Pump for Laboratory Use

The KNF LABOPORT N 816.1.2 KT.18 is an oil-free diaphragm membrane vacuum pump engineered for laboratory environments demanding contamination-free vacuum conditions. Its corrosion-resistant design makes it suitable for handling solvents and aggressive vapors common in biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and bioprocessing workflows.

Key Technical Features:

• *100% oil-free operation* ensures uncontaminated vacuum critical for *sterile filtration* and *sample dehydration*.
• *Corrosion-resistant fluid path* composed of PPS pump head, coated PTFE membrane, and FFPM valves enhances chemical compatibility.
• *Quiet, compact benchtop design* facilitates integration into limited laboratory spaces while minimizing noise disturbances.
• Handles *moist vapors* without internal damage, supporting applications like *vacuum degassing* and *fluid suction*.
• Minimal maintenance requirements and a robust construction provide long service life for continuous use in demanding research settings.

Technical Specifications:

• Maximum flow rate: 30 L/min
• Final vacuum: 160 mbar absolute
• Maximum working pressure: 0.5 bar relative
• Operating temperature range: 5 – 40 °C
• Weight: approx. 3.95 kg

Applications:

• Vacuum filtration crucial for *cell culture* and *biomanufacturing* sample preparation
• Dehydration processes in *synthetic biology* and *molecular cloning workflows*
• Suction of fluids in *clinical diagnostics* and *biomedical engineering*
• Degassing solutions for improved accuracy in *fluorescence analysis* and *live-cell imaging*

This pump is widely adopted in laboratories specializing in *biotechnology* due to its clean vacuum generation and compatibility with aggressive chemical vapors, making it a core instrument for achieving reliable and reproducible results in *molecular biology* and *biopharmaceutical production pipelines.*