Cleaning standard operating procedures for Chemyx syringe pump maintenance and safety
Background:
Syringe pumps are instruments that must be cleaned and maintained to ensure reliability and precision. A few simple steps like a cleaning schedule, proper lubricating, and storage will greatly prolong the service life and condition of the system.
Cleaning Schedule:
In a “benchtop” lab environment, we recommend cleaning your instrument twice a year bench top environments are offices or similar areas that are not exposed to chemical or biological compounds
In a “fume hood” environment with corrosive fumes, you should clean every month. This is necessary to prevent damage to the lead screw and guide rods and to prevent residue build-up on the screen.
In “GMP” environments – clean and sanitize based on your specific GMP environment rules to reduce dust and microbial load.
Recommended Lubricants(Based on Environment)
- General Lab: Any lubricant from the below recommended lists can be used.
- Engine/motor oil
- Silicone oil
- Machine oil
- Lithium-based grease
- Carbon graphite
- Chemical Lab– due to fume environments we recommend lithium grease or engine oil to protect against corrosive fumes from reactors or distillation equipment
- Engine/motor oil
- Lithium-based grease
- GMP / Biological Labs – require clean environments. Carbon graphite is a solid and both mineral oil/silicone oil have low viscosities allowing for the lowest levels of dust accumulation that potentially contain contaminants.
- Carbon graphite
- Silicone oil
- Machine oil
Pump Storage
Chemyx Syringe pumps can be stored in an indoor environment when not in use. Recommended temperature ranges are from 0-25C to best preserve the electronics. Do not store with chemical reagents.
Please contact Chemyx to confirm the safe use of any other lubricants.