The LABITEMS Y-Tube Olfactometer – Vacuum Based is a precision borosilicate glass apparatus designed for insect behavioral and olfactory studies using a controlled negative-pressure airflow system. Unlike conventional compressor-based olfactometers, this model operates with a vacuum pump that gently draws air through the system, creating stable and uniform odor delivery with minimal turbulence. The specially modified Y-tube design ensures reliable airflow and reproducible behavioral responses, making it ideal for advanced entomological research.
Available Variants
| Variant | Suitable For | Walking Surface |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Model | All Insects | Plain Borosilicate Glass |
| SS Mesh Model | Clawed-Legged Insects | Stainless Steel (SS) Mesh |
Standard Dimensions
| Component | Length (mm) | Diameter (mm) |
| Stem | 360 | 50 |
| Each Arm | 180 | 50 |
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The LABITEMS Y-Tube Olfactometer – Vacuum Based is a laboratory-grade behavioral assay system developed for insect olfactory and behavioral research using controlled vacuum suction. Unlike conventional olfactometers that utilize an air compressor to push air through the system, this model employs a vacuum pump to generate stable negative-pressure airflow, gently drawing odor-laden air through the Y-tube while minimizing turbulence and pressure fluctuations.
The Y-tube has been specially modified for vacuum operation, ensuring smooth airflow distribution and consistent odor presentation throughout the experiment. This design significantly improves the repeatability and accuracy of insect choice assays while reducing the possibility of contamination caused by positive-pressure airflow.
Manufactured from premium-quality borosilicate glass, the olfactometer offers exceptional transparency, chemical resistance, and long-term durability. The standard dimensions provide ample space for large insect species to move naturally while maintaining controlled airflow conditions essential for reproducible behavioral observations.
The Y-Tube Olfactometer – Vacuum Based is available in two configurations to accommodate different insect locomotion characteristics.
- Standard Model (Without SS Mesh): Designed for all insects that can move efficiently on smooth borosilicate glass surfaces.
- SS Mesh Model (With SS Mesh): Specifically developed for clawed-legged insects. The integrated stainless steel mesh provides a natural gripping surface, allowing insects with claws to walk comfortably without slipping while maintaining the same controlled vacuum airflow conditions.
Both variants integrate seamlessly with vacuum pumps, activated charcoal filters, humidifier chambers, airflow regulators, odor chambers, insect collection chambers, and other olfactometer accessories to create a complete vacuum-based olfactometer system.
The instrument is widely used for evaluating insect attraction, repellency, host preference, pheromone response, kairomone studies, semiochemical research, and biological control experiments under precisely controlled laboratory conditions.
Applications
- Insect Behaviour Studies
- Insect Olfactory Research
- Behavioural Bioassays
- Semiochemical Research
- Pheromone Evaluation
- Repellent Screening
- Attractant Studies
- Host Plant Preference Studies
- Biological Control Research
- Agricultural Entomology
- Forest Entomology
- Vector Biology Research
- Universities & Research Institutions
- Insect Behaviour Laboratories
Features
- Vacuum-operated negative-pressure airflow.
- Modified Y-tube optimized for vacuum suction.
- Available in Standard and SS Mesh variants.
- SS Mesh model designed specifically for clawed-legged insects.
- Precision borosilicate glass construction.
- Stable and uniform airflow with reduced turbulence.
- Excellent visibility for insect observation.
- Chemically resistant and easy to clean.
- Compatible with complete vacuum olfactometer accessories.
- High repeatability for scientific research.
Typical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Product Name | Y-Tube Olfactometer – Vacuum Based |
| Material | Borosilicate Glass |
| Airflow System | Vacuum-Based (Negative Pressure) |
| Tube Configuration | Modified Y-Tube |
| Stem Length | 360 mm |
| Stem Diameter | 50 mm |
| Arm Length | 180 mm |
| Arm Diameter | 50 mm |
| Variants | Standard (Without SS Mesh), SS Mesh (With SS Mesh) |
| Compatible Accessories | Vacuum Pump, Flow Meter, Charcoal Filter, Humidifier, Odor Chambers |
| Applications | Insect Behaviour & Olfactory Research |
The LABITEMS Y-Tube Olfactometer – Vacuum Based provides researchers with a highly reliable platform for conducting precise insect behavioral and olfactory studies under controlled negative-pressure conditions. Its optimized vacuum design, premium borosilicate glass construction, and availability in both Standard and SS Mesh configurations make it an ideal solution for research involving a wide range of insect species, including clawed-legged insects.