Y-Tube Olfactometer - Stem-10mm | Arm-10mm
The Y-Tube Olfactometer for Entomological Research is a precision laboratory system designed to study insect behavioral responses to volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It ensures controlled airflow, odor purification, humidification, and accurate delivery of test stimuli, making it ideal for olfactory preference and choice assays in insects.
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The Olfactometer for Entomological Research is a comprehensive experimental setup engineered to evaluate insect olfactory behavior under highly controlled laboratory conditions. Built around a precision Y-tube glass assembly, the system allows insects to choose between two odor sources, enabling accurate analysis of attraction, repellency, and preference.
The Y-tube features a 10 mm diameter stem and two 10 mm diameter arms, ensuring uniform airflow and minimizing turbulence that could influence insect movement. High-quality PTFE air connectors and silicone tubing provide chemical inertness, preventing contamination or adsorption of volatile compounds.
An air pump specifically matched to Y-tube requirements delivers consistent airflow, while two precision air flow control meters (0.1–1 LPM each) allow independent regulation of airflow through each arm of the Y-tube. This ensures symmetrical and reproducible experimental conditions.
The system includes two glass jars for air purification and humidification, which remove unwanted VOCs and condition the air to maintain insect viability and natural behavior. Each jar is designed with a merged inlet and outlet single-head configuration for simplified connections and reduced leakage.
Additionally, two glass volatile collection jars, also equipped with single-head merged inlet and outlet ports, allow controlled introduction of odor sources or collection of emitted volatiles during experiments.
This olfactometer setup is widely used in entomology, chemical ecology, pest management research, behavioral studies, and insect–plant interaction analysis. Its modular design allows easy cleaning, customization, and repeatable experimentation, making it a reliable tool for academic, institutional, and industrial research laboratories.
Specifications
- Stem Diameter10mm
- Arm Diameter10mm
- Connector Diameter6mm
- ConnectorsPTFE Connector
- TubingSilicon & Teflon
- Air FlowRegulated
- Air Flow Range0.1 LPM to 1 LPM
- Humidifier ChamberYES
- Charcoal ChamberYES
- Volatile JarsTwo Jars