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Electro-Fluidic Systems_2017

Electro-Fluidic Systems_2017

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Introduction
The Lee Company, established in 1948, is a leader in the design and manufacture of miniature precision fluid control products for aerospace, medical, and scientific applications. The company operates from multiple locations in Connecticut, USA, and has a global presence through subsidiaries and distributors.

Company History
Founded by Leighton Lee II, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of the Lohm Laws in the 1960s and participation in the Apollo 11 mission. It continues to innovate with new solenoid valve series and expanded manufacturing capabilities.

Product Divisions
The company is divided into three divisions: Electro-Fluidic Systems (EFS), Precision Hydraulics, and Industrial Microhydraulics (IMH), each focusing on specific product groups like solenoid valves and pumps for various industries.

Engineering and Manufacturing
Emphasizing innovation and quality, The Lee Company employs best practice design principles and rigorous testing to ensure product reliability, offering custom solutions tailored to customer needs.

Quality System
The company's ISO9001 certified quality management system focuses on exceeding customer expectations through continuous improvement and quality assurance.

Sales and Service
With a global sales network, The Lee Company ensures customer support and product availability worldwide.

Product Introduction
The handbook details various product offerings, including solenoid valves, pumps, manifolds, and fluid control components, designed for precision and reliability in medical, scientific, and industrial fields.

Specifications
The document outlines specifications for different valve series, including solenoid valves, dispensing valves, and isolation valves, detailing design, power consumption, flow capacity, and material composition.

Procedures
Detailed procedures for selecting and using valves are provided, including voltage configurations, operating pressures, and power consumption, along with mounting and installation guidelines.

Standards and Testing
All products are 100% tested to ensure long-term performance and reliability, with specified testing standards and materials used in valve construction.

Recommendations
Recommendations for specific applications are provided, such as using certain valve models for oxygen delivery systems and medical instruments, with suggestions to contact Lee Sales Engineers for technical assistance.

Product Highlights
Key products include the HDI Platform with compact solenoid valves, manifold technology for integrated solutions, and a variety of check and relief valves made from rugged materials.

Data Summary
Tables detail electrical characteristics, material information, and performance metrics of various valve models, including Lohm rates and operating pressures.

Conclusion
The Lee Company's products offer reliable, efficient solutions for industrial and medical applications, serving as a technical reference for engineers and designers.

Valve Configurations and Specifications
The document outlines various valve configurations, including 2-Port and 3-Port styles, with detailed mounting instructions and manifold configurations for prototype systems.

HDI Platform Solenoid Valves Overview
Specifications and configurations for HDI Platform solenoid valves are provided, focusing on design, functionality, and accessories, including the Spike and Hold Driver Accessory.

VHS Series Solenoid Valves
Detailed specifications and operational guidelines for VHS Series solenoid valves are provided, focusing on configurations and applications in medical and scientific fields.

LFN and LFV Series Solenoid Valves
Specifications for LFN and LFV series solenoid valves are detailed, focusing on design, performance characteristics, and applications in medical and scientific fields.

LFY and LSP Series Solenoid Valves
Specifications for LFY and LSP series solenoid valves are provided, focusing on design, performance, and applications in medical and scientific fields.

Fixed and Variable Volume Dispense Pumps
Specifications for Fixed Volume Dispense Pumps and Variable Volume Dispense Pumps are detailed, focusing on design, performance, and applications in medical and scientific fields.

Manifold Technology
Details on manifold technology, including materials, assembly, and advantages, are provided, emphasizing custom design and testing from a single source.

MINSTAC System
The MINSTAC system offers precise control over flow rate, pressure, and filtration for aggressive fluids, with detailed procedures for tubing preparation and assembly.

Wire Mesh Designs and Safety Screens
Wire mesh designs and safety screens offer reliable solutions for reducing pressure drop and increasing resistance to clogging, with various configurations and material options.

IEP and 120 Series Solenoid Valves
Specifications for IEP and 120 Series solenoid valves are provided, focusing on design, performance, and applications in specialized fields.

Visco Mixers
The Lee Visco-Jet Micro-Mixer uses aerospace technology for efficient static mixing without electrical or mechanical input.

Lohm Laws
The document provides an engineering reference for understanding and applying Lohm Laws, used to quantify fluid resistance in hydraulic or pneumatic components.

Specifications and Procedures
Details on the operation of the NXP33886 H-Bridge Chip and conversion factors for various units are provided, along with viscosity definitions and conversions.

Materials and Chemical Compatibility
The document lists materials, their mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and thermal resistance, highlighting their suitability for different applications.

Glossary
A glossary provides definitions for key terms to standardize terminology across the industry.

Policy for Specially Fabricated Parts
The Lee Company offers custom design services for parts not covered in their standard product range, with proprietary rights retained by the company.

U.S. Export Compliance
Compliance with U.S. export laws and regulations is required, with the buyer responsible for any breaches.

Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
Permission is granted to use and reproduce general engineering material with credit to The Lee Company.

Warranty
The Lee Company warrants its products to be free from defects and conform to specifications, with repair or replacement covered within four years or the product's cycle life.

Contact Information
Contact details for The Lee Company's offices in the USA and Europe are provided.

Catalog excerpts

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9th Edition Component catalog with engineering reference material THE LEE COMPANY TECHNICAL CENTER 2 Pettipaug Road, P.O. Box 424 Westbrook, Connecticut 06498-0424 U.S.A. Phone: 860 399-6281 800 533-7584 Fax: 860 399-7058 (Order Entry) 860 399-7037 (Technical Information) Web: www.theleeco.com

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Late 1960s: Lee products were in the Lunar Excursion Module and space suits of Apollo 11 when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin Jr. took their first historic walk on the surface of the moon. 1948: Leighton Lee II founds The Lee Company at home in Rocky Hill, CT. 1958: The patent for the original Lee Plug was issued. The success of this product line became the foundation for today’s extensive line of aerospace and hydraulic product offerings. Early to Mid 1980s: Lee introduced the LFY and LFV Series inert solenoid valves. This addressed a need for small, compact, chemically inert valves. These products...

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The Continuing Story 1990: The HDI Series (High Density Interface) solenoid valve product line was introduced to meet the demands of the medical market for smaller, lower power, pneumatic solenoid control valves. 1991: The LPV Series (variable volume) pumps and the LPL Series (fixed volume) pumps were released to meet the precision pumping and dispensing needs of the in vitro diagnostics market. Still a family owned and operated company today, The Lee Company continues to carry out Mr. Lee’s legacy. With a strong commitment to quality and performance, the company has flourished due to continuing...

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THE CONTINUING STORY OF LEE COMPANY INNOVATION Since its beginning in 1948, The Lee Company has pioneered the design and development of miniature fluid control components. Under the premise of economically solving problems where existing hardware is either not immediately available, or is too cumbersome, The Lee Company continues to set the standards for fluid control components through innovations developed at our Technical Centers in Essex and Westbrook, Connecticut. The Lee Company now employs over 1000 people and occupies over 1 million square feet of modern manufacturing space at three sites...

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PRODUCT DIVISIONS The Lee Company is organized into three separate divisions: Electro-Fluidic Systems (EFS), Precision Hydraulics, and Industrial Microhydraulics (IMH). Within each division there are one or more product groups, each with their own dedicated engineering, manufacturing, and sales team working together to provide innovative products and first class service. This structure allows us to be very responsive to our customers, offering solutions to solve difficult fluid control problems. The three Electro-Fluidic Systems (EFS) product groups produce high quality miniature solenoid valves...

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ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING (cont'd) The Lee Company offers many custom solutions in addition to the standard products described in this handbook. In fact, almost half of all Lee products sold today are custom products designed to meet the requirements of specific applications. The Lee Company sales and engineering staff are eager to help you solve your fluid control problem. The Lee Company has over 1 million square feet of modern manufacturing and office space at multiple locations in Essex and Westbrook, Connecticut USA. Our facilities are equipped with state of the art equipment used to...

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introductionthe lee company QUALITY SYSTEM Quality Assurance at The Lee Company is a management driven system for excellence in product quality and service. The objective of the quality management system is to ensure that our products and services exceed the customer’s quality expectations. We strive to continually improve the effectiveness of the quality management system through our quality policy, quality objectives, audit results, analysis of data, corrective and preventative action plans, management reviews and other continuous improvement initiatives. Through our management system, we are...

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introductionthe lee company SALES AND SERVICE The Lee Company is committed to full professional service to our customers through a worldwide sales network of graduate engineers. If you have a fluid control problem and would like to talk to an engineer, or would like product information, please contact the Technical Center or your local sales office. Technical Center 2 Pettipaug Road, P.O. Box 424 Westbrook, CT 06498-0424 USA Tel: 860 399-6281 800 533-7584 (LEE PLUG) Fax: 860 399-7058 (Order Entry) 860 399-7037 (Technical Information) Web: www.theleeco.com Southfield, Michigan Tel: 248 827-0981...

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Agent for South America Trusty Comercio e Representa-goes Ltda. Tel: + 55 12 3132-3418 [email protected] Distributor for Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg Denis de Ploeg BV Tel: + 31 43 820 0250 [email protected] Agent for Israel ENL Engineering and Logistics Ltd. Tel: + 972 3 549 3644 [email protected] Distributor for People's Republic of China, and Hong Kong EBS Flow Control, Ltd. Tel: + 86 10 84721177 [email protected] Distributor for Japan Jupitor Corporation Tel: + 81 33 403 1315 [email protected] Distributor for Korea Min Sung GC Corporation Tel: + 822 961 7833 [email protected]...

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product introduction CONTROL VALVES (HDI Platform) 2-way & 3-way miniature solenoid valves designed for applications flowing air, gas or mild liquids. • 2-Way & 3-Way Designs • Compact & Lightweight • Conventional, Latching, Quiet Operation and Lo-Lohm Models • Available in Multiple Styles • Low Power Consumption & Low Leakage • Long Life Expectancy (VHS & INK Series) 2-way solenoid valves designed for applications requiring precise dispensing and inkjet printing. • 2-Way Designs • Low Dispense Volumes • Operating Frequencies up to 1200 Hz • Response Times as Fast as 0.25 ms • Multiple Porting...

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11 PumpsFIXED VOLUME PUMPS (LPM, LPL & LPG Series) Solenoid driven, positive displacement pumps providing accurate and repeatable dispense volumes in a small lightweight package. • Chemically Inert • Self-Priming • Dispense Volumes Range from 10 to 175 pL • High Dispense Accuracy & Repeatability • Low Power Consumption (LPD & LPV Series) Stepper motor driven, positive displacement pumps providing accurate and repeatable dispense volumes in a maintenance free design. • Maintenance Free Design • Wide Range of Dispense Volumes Available: 50, 250, 750, 1000 and 3000 pL • High Dispense Accuracy and...

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Electro-Fluidic Systems_2017

Electro-Fluidic Systems_2017

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