Steam-Thru® Connections allow a quick and easy sterile connection between biopharmaceutical processing equipment and disposable bag and tube assemblies. The single-use design saves time and money by eliminating unnecessary cleaning procedures and reducing validation burden associated with reusable components.
Up to 30 psi, 2.1 bar (Steam-Thru) Up to 35 psi, 2.4 bar (Steam-Thru II)
Flow Position:
Up to 20 psi, 1.4 bar
Temperature:
Steam Position:
Up to 266°F (130°C) for 60 minutes (Steam-Thru) Up to 275°F (135°C) for 60 minutes (Steam-Thru II)
Flow Position:
39°F to 104°F (4°C to 40°C)
Typical Flow Rate:
Cv=4.5 max (see graph below)
Materials:
Connection:
Polysulfone (amber tint), USP Class VI, ADCF
Seals:
Silicone (clear), platinum-cured, USP Class VI, ADCF
Tear-away sleeve:
Polyethylene or polycarbonate, ADCF
Tubing sizes:
3/8" to 1/2" ID (9.5mm to 12.7mm ID) hose barb (Steam-Thru) 3/8" to 1/2" ID (9.5mm to 12.7mm ID) hose barb and 3/4" sanitary (Steam-Thru II)
Sterilization:
Gamma:
Up to 50 kGy gamma irradiation
Autoclave:
Up to 129°C (265°F) for 60 minutes, up to two cycles (applies to part numbers STC1700500-STC1700800 and STC2020000-STC2021000)
SIP process:
Up to 266°F (130°C) for 60 minutes (Steam-Thru) Up to 275°F (135°C) for 60 minutes (Steam-Thru II)
WARNING: Pressure, temperature, chemicals and operating environment can affect the performance of couplings. It is the customer’s responsibility to test the suitability of Colder products in their own application conditions. Use the graph above as a guide.
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