March 24, 2010 - Diba Industries will showcase fluid handling components for IVD and medical instrument manufacturers during the China Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF), April 18-21, in Shenzhen, China. The highlight of the company’s exhibit at Stand L20 in the IVD Pavillion will be its new DP3 Probe Polishing technology-a process which reduces carryover and improves wash characteristics in metallic probes.Proprietary DP3 technology ensures consistent fluid handling by reducing the microscopic pits where process fluids can build up in unpolished probes, minimizing the possibility of unwanted chemical interaction with potentially reactive materials. Applying DP3 to a probe reduces carryover by up to 75%, and increases throughput, while retaining the necessary flow characteristics for efficient system performance.

Highly polished probes save cycle time and reduce washing fluid costs. They can also expand testing capabilities by facilitating more sensitive testing and the ability to work with a wider range of chemicals. Unlike coated probes (such as fluoropolymer) which can flake over time, the DP3 process smoothes the existing metal surface and does not degrade.

DP3 can be applied to Diba’s complete line of aspirate/dispense, piercing, level sensing, and vented reagent and sample transfer probes. Stainless steel or other metals can be selected to custom fit to any instrument manufacturer’s specification. DP3 is available for probes with inside diameters as small as .016″ in flush, or angle cut tip designs. Diba’s technical staff is available to assist in specifying configurations suited to any application.

Diba also offers a complete line fluid path components including the torque-assuring Click-N-Seal Connections in flared, Gripper, Type S, Inverted Cone ferrule and barbed connection styles, Flared Tubing Assemblies, Precision Tubing, as well as Custom Caps and Bottles for reagents and waste.

To see first hand the difference DP3 Polishing makes to probe interiors, visit Diba at CMEF.