Scientist using a VACUSIP aspiration system with a biohazard symbol on it

VACUSIP Portable aspiration system

Portable aspiration system

Product story

Lost among small volumes of biological liquid waste?

Until now, aspiration of supernatants after centrifugation steps or removal of washing solutions from microtiter plates have been mainly accomplished by self-made systems consisting of a trap flask, a rudimentary aspiration tool and an external vacuum source. Using such self-made tools has major limitations in convenience, safety and efficiency. The different parts need to be assembled individually, the handling is cumbersome and there is a considerable risk of contaminating the house vacuum system.

To eliminate these disadvantages, INTEGRA has developed VACUSIP, a portable aspiration system for convenient and affordable liquid waste disposal. It is a compact and ready-to-use vacuum aspiration system with an integrated silent vacuum pump for the aspiration of small volumes of liquids. With VACUSIP you no longer have to worry about tedious handling or the risk of contaminating your house vacuum system.

How it Works

How it works

VACUSIP provides an out-of-the-box solution for a wide array of liquid waste disposal tasks. It features a reliable and silent pump, enabling it to operate independently from an external vacuum source. The rechargeable battery version provides even more flexibility. A unique hand operator allows for a fine regulation of the liquid flow and can be connected to various adapters.

  • Portable and Compact

    VACUSIP aspiration system is small, compact and fits on every bench

    VACUSIP is small, compact and fits on every bench.

    Due to its independence from an external vacuum source or power supply, it can be relocated wherever needed.

    When working in a safety cabinet, only a minimum of tubing and cable is desirable. Due to the rechargeable battery in VACUSIP, a power supply cable is not needed.

  • Just Convenient

    VACUSIP benchtop aspiraton system is an out-of-box solution

    VACUSIP is an out-of-the-box solution. No installation or additional equipment is required.

    The integrated pump runs silently and stops automatically when the vacuum is established.

    Changing a filled collection bottle of VACUSIP is clean and convenient. Simply unscrew the lid and attach an empty glass bottle or a plastic bottle for direct disposal.

    To keep the workspace clean and organized, the hand operator can be placed in the integrated holder.

  • Versatile

    VACUSIP comes with a versatile silicone hand operator

    The silicone hand operator allows regulation of the liquid flow by applying varying finger pressure.

    Different adapters are available to match a multitude of laboratory containers.

  • Safety in Mind

    VACUSIP aspiration system features a hydrophobic filter to protect instrument and environment

    A hydrophobic filter protects the unit from damage and contamination by aerosols and liquids.

    For easy decontamination, all parts that come in contact with liquids can be autoclaved.

  • Sustainability through longevity and plastic reduction

    Scientist taking a GREEN CHOICE refill insert with pipette tips out of the packaging

    The longer you can use a device, the better it is for the planet. At INTEGRA, we design our products to ensure low wear and easy serviceability. Moreover, we offer consumable solutions that are low in plastic, for both reservoirs and pipette tips.

    Learn more about our sustainability initiatives and goals.

Customer Voices

Customer Voices

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    Increases my efficiency in the lab

    "It helps me to finish my work faster in the lab and reduce repetitive pipetting work"

    YILE Leisner

    Novonesis

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    Vacusip

    "I just love Vacusip. I first saw and used it in another lab, but I liked it so much that I definitely wanted one in my lab, so I ordered one at the first opportunity. I've been a happy user ever since."

    Balázs Dr. Kakasi

    University of Pannonia

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    Awesome product!

    "The vacusip combined with the vacusafe is a win-win. The two pieces of equipment work well together and make aspirating cell culture or supernatant quick, easy, and clean. I highly recommend. "

    Joanne Smith

    ImmunoPrecise Antibodies

See it Work

See it work

Uses and Applications

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Tech Info

Tech info

Find here a quick overview of the product specifications. More detailed information can be found in the download-section below.

Vacuum range
-250 mbar ±20 %
Pump flow rate
2.3 ml/s (with stainless steel tip 40 mm)
Dimensions (HxWxD)
25 x 120 x 162 mm; Height with bottle and aspiration device: 345 mm
Weight
500 g (without bottle)
Battery
Li-Ion (rechargeable)
Autonomy with battery
5 days when aspirating 1 h per day
Filter
0.45 μm hydrophobic filter
Bottle
Borosilicate with GL45 lid, 500 ml
Downloads & More Parts and Numbers

Parts and numbers

Instruments
Instruments

VACUSIP

DescriptionPart No.
VACUSIP battery version159000
VACUSIP159010
The VACUSIP portable aspiration system, which is compact and fits on any bench
VACUSIP benchtop aspiration system
Accessories
Accessories

Adapters & Mains Adapter

Adapter

Description Part No.
1-channel stainless steel aspiration adapter 40 mmE155502
1-channel stainless steel aspiration adapter 150 mm 155522
1-channel stainless steel aspiration adapter 280 mmF155525
1-channel adapter for disposable tips/GRIPTIPS (pack of 5)D159023
1-channel adapter with ejector for disposable tipsC159026
1-channel adapter with ejector for GRIPTIPSC159027
4-channel stainless steel aspiration adapter 40 mm 155524
8-channel stainless steel aspiration adapter 40 mmA155503
8-channel adapter with ejector for disposable tipsB159024
8-channel adapter with ejector for GRIPTIPSB159025
Single and multichannel adapters for use with the VACUSIP benchtop aspiration system
VACUSIP adapters

Mains Adapter

DescriptionPart No.
EU156631
US156630
JP156634
UK156632
AU156633
Consumables
Consumables

Filter, Tubings, Bottles and more

DescriptionPart No.
Filter for protection of the pump, non sterile, 0.45 µm153016
Tubing (silicone), 3 mm ID, 2.5 m171023
Tubing (silicone), 3 mm ID, 25 m bulk roll171033
Tubing set VACUSIP. Consists of VACUSIP hand operator, silicone tubing (1.2 m and 0.22 m), 1 filter (non sterile, 0.45 µm)159040
INTEGRA borosilicate bottle with standard GL 45 blue lid, 500 ml159031
Single-use PP bottle with GL 45 lid, 500 ml (pack of 10)159032
Green lid GL 45 with tube fittings (pack of 2)159035
Hand operator VACUSIP to operate VACUSIP and attach an adapter, silicone159020