Steam-Thru Connections allow a quick and easy sterile connection between stainless steel 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
PRESSURE:
- Steam position:
Up to 30 psi, 2.1 bar (Steam-Thru)
Up to 35 psi, 2.4 bar (Steam-Thru II)
- Flow position: Vacuum 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)
MATERIALS:
- Connection: Polysulfone (amber tint), USP Class
VI, ADCF
- O-rings: Silicone (clear), platinum-cured, USP
Class VI, ADCF
- Tear-away sleeve: Polyethylene or polycarbonate (Steam-Thru only), USP Class VI
TYPICAL FLOW RATE:
- CV = 4.2 - 4.6 (Steam-Thru)
- CV = 5.2 - 8.0 (Steam-Thru II)
STERILIZATION:
- Gamma: Up to 50 kGy irradiation
- Autoclave: Up to 265°F (129°C) for 60 minutes, up to two cycles (applies only 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)
TERMINATION SIZES:
- 3/8" (9.5mm) to 1/2" (12.7mm) ID hose barb (Steam-Thru)
- 3/8" (9.5mm) to 1/2" (12.7mm) ID hose barb and
- 3/4" sanitary (Steam-Thru II)