Automated Lateral Flow Reagent Dispenser (ALFRD)

Engineered for precision and affordability, ClaremontBio's ALFRD is a highly reliable alternative for dispensing reagents onto membranes or paper. Designed specifically for lateral flow and paper-based fluidic applications, this system is capable of producing multiple, highly reproducible lines simultaneously—making it the ideal solution to bridge the gap between initial assay development and small-scale manufacturing.

Key Features

• Reproducible, well-defined test lines
• No heating of reagents required
• Low-contact, adjustable dispense tips
• Dispense colloidal conjugate or viscous solutions
• Interchangeable and low-cost dispense heads and tips
• Adjustable dispense volume
• Simultaneous dispensing of up to 4 lines (customizable for additional lines)
• Accommodates 30 cm membrane length of varying width
• Use your existing syringe pump or purchase directly from ClaremontBio

Applications

• Lateral Flow / Immunochromatographic strip tests / Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs)
• Paper-based fluidics assays
• Flow-through assays

Specifications

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 457 x 156 x 66 mm (excluding external power supply & syringe pump)
• Weight: 2.45 kg
• Power: 120 VAC; provides variable 3 – 12 V DC to ALFRD
• Dispense Area (L x W): 302 x 64 mm

Standard Accessories Included

• 10x 1mL Syringes
• 10x Dispensing Tips
• 1x Set of Magnets
• 1x 3/32" Hex Wrench
• 1x Shim Height Adjustment Pack

Resources & Demonstrations

Peer-Reviewed Citations & References:
View ALFRD Citations and References

Watch our Lateral Flow Dispenser in Action!

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