1L Vacuum Aspirator, SmartVac | DLAB Scientific

Q1: What are the official technical specifications of the DLAB SmartVac Vacuum Aspirator?

• Model: DLAB SmartVac Benchtop Compact Vacuum Aspirator.

• Bottle Capacity: 1 Liter collection bottle (autoclavable polypropylene bottle).

• Vacuum Range: Adjustable vacuum pressure up to -600 mbar.

• Aspiration Rate: Adjustable pumping speed up to 15 Liters per minute (L/min) liquid aspiration rate.

• Pump Type: Maintenance-free oil-free diaphragm vacuum pump.

• Noise Level: Low acoustic operating noise at less than or equal to 50 dB(A).

• Fluid Level Protection: Integrated liquid level sensor / hydrophobic inline filter to prevent overflow into the pump motor.

• Power Supply & Rating: DC 24V powered via universal AC adapter (100V to 240V, 50Hz/60Hz, 20W).

• Dimensions & Net Weight: Compact benchtop profile; Net Weight: Approximately 2.5 kg.

Q2: What is the price and local procurement procedure in Bangladesh (BD)?

• Price Range: In Bangladesh (BD), the regular market price for the DLAB SmartVac 1L Aspirator typically ranges between BDT 45,000 and BDT 60,000, depending on import duties, shipping tariffs, and currency exchange rates.

• Procurement Procedure: For official corporate price quotations, institutional tenders, and direct stock verification in BD, contact authorized laboratory distributors such as Federal Scientific Mart (fsm.com.bd).

Q3: What warranty coverage and technical support are provided in Bangladesh?

• Warranty Terms: The DLAB SmartVac comes standard with a 12-month (1-year) factory warranty covering internal diaphragm pump motor failures, power adapter faults, and vacuum control board defects.

• Local Support: Authorized local suppliers like Federal Scientific Mart provide professional technical guidance, replacement collection bottles, hydrophobic filters, and maintenance support across Bangladesh.

Q4: How do the integrated diaphragm pump and compact design optimize liquid waste removal workflows?

• Compact All-in-One Unit: Combines a quiet vacuum pump, a 1L waste collection bottle, and a handheld aspiration operator into a single space-saving benchtop system.

• Adjustable Vacuum Control: Allows users to fine-tune aspiration suction force to safely remove supernatants from delicate cell cultures without disturbing cell pellets.

Q5: Which primary applications and industries utilize the SmartVac aspirator?

• Cell Culture & Tissue Engineering: Rapid removal of culture media, wash buffers, and supernatants from multi-well plates, petri dishes, and centrifuge tubes.

• Molecular Biology & Virology: Safe aspiration of biological waste, supernatant separation during nucleic acid extraction, and general liquid waste disposal.

Q6: How do you operate and execute aspiration on the SmartVac step-by-step?

• Setup: Connect the 1L collection bottle tubing to the vacuum pump inlet, ensure the hydrophobic filter and sealing O-rings are secure, and plug in the power adapter.

• Power On: Switch on the power unit and adjust the vacuum regulator to your desired aspiration suction level.

• Aspiration: Attach your preferred tip adapter (single-channel or multi-channel tip adapter) to the handheld operator, press the push-button control, and aspirate liquid waste directly into the 1L collection bottle.

• Disposal: Once full, safely disconnect the bottle, autoclave or treat the liquid waste according to biosafety protocols, and empty the container.

Q7: What safety and overflow protection mechanisms are integrated into the unit?

• Hydrophobic Filter Barrier: Fitted with an inline 0.22 um hydrophobic filter that blocks aerosols and prevents liquid overflow from reaching the internal diaphragm pump.

• Autoclavable Waste Container: The 1L collection bottle and lid assembly are fully autoclavable at 121 degrees Celsius for safe biohazard decontamination.

Q8: How do you properly clean, autoclave, and maintain the vacuum aspirator?

• Daily Flushing: Aspirate a small amount of 10 percent bleach solution or distilled water through the tubing after use to clean the internal fluid path and prevent clogging.

• Autoclaving: Periodically empty the 1L bottle and autoclave the bottle, lid, and silicone tubing along with the hydrophobic filter housing. Replace the inline filter element if airflow becomes restricted.

Q9: What items are included in the standard factory package when purchased?

• Main Unit: DLAB SmartVac Vacuum Aspirator body with integrated diaphragm pump.

• Collection Assembly: 1L autoclavable polypropylene waste bottle with tubing and sealing cap.

• Accessories: Inline hydrophobic filter, handheld aspiration operator, power adapter, and user instruction manual.

Q10: Why purchase DLAB laboratory equipment from Federal Scientific Mart (fsm.com.bd)?

• Genuine OEM Supply: 100% authentic DLAB Scientific liquid handling and vacuum equipment imported directly from certified manufacturing lines with official serial numbers.

• Local Technical Support: Expert user advice, availability of replacement collection bottles and hydrophobic filters, and reliable local warranty service in Bangladesh.

• Nationwide Logistics: Safe, secure delivery to Dhaka, Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna, Sylhet, Barisal, Rangpur, and clinical or research laboratories across Bangladesh.