Steam-Thru® Connections
Steam-Thru® Connections
Steam-Thru® Connections allow a quick and easy sterile connection between stainless steel biopharmaceutical processing equipment and pre-sterilized single-use assemblies. The single-use design saves time and money by eliminating unnecessary cleaning procedures and reducing validation burden associated with reusable components.
Steam Thru Assembly
Steam Thru Best Practice
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Features |
Benefits |
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Innovative three-port design |
Allows a true steam-through SIP process which eliminates "dead legs" and the need for laminar flow hoods |
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Patented valve design |
Allows sterile connection and disconnection and permits high media flow rate |
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Thumb latch/Tear-away sleeve |
Secures valve position, provides visual indicator of process stage |
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Industry standard terminations |
Speed connect to the process equipment and connect to popular sizes of flexible tubing |
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ADCF-free materials |
Meet BSE/TSE requirements |
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OPERATING CONDITIONS (FLUID TRANSFER) |
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Steam Position |
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Temperature: |
39°F to 104°F (4°C to 40°C) |
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Pressure: |
Up to 30 psi, 2.1 bar (Steam-Thru) |
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Up to 35 psi, 2.4 bar (Steam-Thru II) |
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Flow Position |
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Temperature: |
39°F to 104°F (4°C to 40°C) |
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Pressure: |
Vacuum to 20 psi, 1.4 bar |
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STERILIZATION |
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Full Connector Assembly (Choose 1) |
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Gamma: |
Up to 50 kGy irradiation |
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Autoclave: |
Up to 265°F (129°C) for a total of 60 minutes |
Steam-In-Place (SIP) |
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Steam-Thru: |
Up to 266°F/130°C (up to ~24psig) for 60 minutes |
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Steam-Thru II: |
Up to 275°F/135°C (up to ~31psig) for 60 minutes |
Note: Steam pressures are estimated based upon information in Steam Tables found in literature
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TERMINATION SIZES |
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Sizes: |
½”; 3/8” hose barb; ¾” sanitary |
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Materials |
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Main Components: |
Polysulfone (amber tint) |
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Seals: |
Silicone (clear), platinum-cured |
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Removable Sleeve: |
Polycarbonate |
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CV VALUE |
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Cv~4.2 - 4.6 (Steam-Thru) |
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Cv~5.2 - 8.0 (Steam-Thru II) |
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Cv values are based on gpm and psi, and Ipm and bar (shown in parentheses). |
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.
Steam Thru Assembly
Steam Thru Best Practice
|
Features |
Benefits |
|---|---|
|
Innovative three-port design |
Allows a true steam-through SIP process which eliminates "dead legs" and the need for laminar flow hoods |
|
Patented valve design |
Allows sterile connection and disconnection and permits high media flow rate |
|
Thumb latch/Tear-away sleeve |
Secures valve position, provides visual indicator of process stage |
|
Industry standard terminations |
Speed connect to the process equipment and connect to popular sizes of flexible tubing |
|
ADCF-free materials |
Meet BSE/TSE requirements |
|
OPERATING CONDITIONS (FLUID TRANSFER) |
|
|---|---|
Steam Position |
|
|
Temperature: |
39°F to 104°F (4°C to 40°C) |
|
Pressure: |
Up to 30 psi, 2.1 bar (Steam-Thru) |
|
Up to 35 psi, 2.4 bar (Steam-Thru II) |
|
Flow Position |
|
|
Temperature: |
39°F to 104°F (4°C to 40°C) |
|
Pressure: |
Vacuum to 20 psi, 1.4 bar |
|
STERILIZATION |
|
|---|---|
Full Connector Assembly (Choose 1) |
|
|
Gamma: |
Up to 50 kGy irradiation |
|
Autoclave: |
Up to 265°F (129°C) for a total of 60 minutes |
Steam-In-Place (SIP) |
|
|
Steam-Thru: |
Up to 266°F/130°C (up to ~24psig) for 60 minutes |
|
Steam-Thru II: |
Up to 275°F/135°C (up to ~31psig) for 60 minutes |
Note: Steam pressures are estimated based upon information in Steam Tables found in literature
|
TERMINATION SIZES |
|
|---|---|
|
Sizes: |
½”; 3/8” hose barb; ¾” sanitary |
|
Materials |
|
|---|---|
|
Main Components: |
Polysulfone (amber tint) |
|
Seals: |
Silicone (clear), platinum-cured |
|
Removable Sleeve: |
Polycarbonate |
|
CV VALUE |
|
|---|---|
|
Cv~4.2 - 4.6 (Steam-Thru) |
|
|
Cv~5.2 - 8.0 (Steam-Thru II) |
|
|
Cv values are based on gpm and psi, and Ipm and bar (shown in parentheses). |
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.
Steam-Thru® Connections Products
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