Valves - sampling

I-Sample valves

Overview

ASEPCO Weirless Radial diaphragm™ i-sample valve

ASEPCO sampling valves are specifically designed for applications where leakage, dead legs, and cross-contamination are unacceptable. Mounted on the wall of the vessel just above the knuckle, they are equipped with the unique ASEPCO port that allows through-the-chamber CIP/SIP flow between sampling to ensure a truely representative sample every time.

Features and benefits

  • Diaphragm replacement can be completed in seconds
  • Designed with through-the-chamber CIP/SIP via 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch ports, ensuring a truly representative sample every time
  • USP Class VI EPDM or Silicone diaphragm
  • Improved tank cleanability, because the diaphragm seals on the ID at the vessel wall
  • Integral non-adjustable travel stops
  • Replacement capabilities that can be completed in seconds
  • Offers full drainability when installed in an Ingold™ port
  • Designed with through-the-chamber CIP/SIP via 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch ports, ensuring a truly representative sample every time.

Technical summary

Mounting typeClamp-on Ingold connection, Threaded Ingold connection 
Inlet/outlet Connections0.25" hygienic clamp, 0.25" tube end, 0.5" hygienic clamp, 0.5" tube end 
Max. operating pressure10 bar
Max. operating pressure150 psi
Compatible actuatorsManual 
Compatible diaphragmsEPDM, Silicone, Silicone plus 
Surface finish optionsElectropolished, Max 10 micro-inch Ra (0.25 µm Ra), Max 15 micro-inch Ra (0.375 µm Ra), Max 20 micro-inch Ra (0.5 µm Ra) 
Certification and complianceISO 9001 
StandardsASME BPE 

Technical Summary table lists features available within the range. See ‘Specifications’ tab for model specific information.

Performance

Size Cv at 1 psi (0.07 bar)
inches LPM GPM
0.25 Fitting connections 4.66 1.23
0.50 Fitting connections 10.2 2.6

Specifications

Technical specifications

I-Sample valves
Mounting typeClamp-on Ingold connection, Threaded Ingold connection 
Flow rate4.66 - 10.2 l/m
Flow rate1.23 - 2.6 USGPM
Sizes0.5" 
Inlet/outlet Connections0.25" hygienic clamp, 0.25" tube end, 0.5" hygienic clamp, 0.5" tube end 
Max. operating pressure10 bar
Max. operating pressure150 psi
Operating temperature range -51 °C to 135 °C
Operating temperature range -60 °F to 275 °F
Compatible actuatorsManual 
Compatible diaphragmsEPDM, Silicone, Silicone plus 
Surface finish optionsElectropolished, Max 10 micro-inch Ra (0.25 µm Ra), Max 15 micro-inch Ra (0.375 µm Ra), Max 20 micro-inch Ra (0.5 µm Ra) 
Certification and complianceISO 9001 
StandardsASME BPE 
Weight0.55 kg
Weight1.21 lbs

I-Sample valves dimensions

Size A B C D B + C (with Actuator)
inches mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in
0.50 Clamp and Weld-in 74.2 2.92 61.5 2.42 99.8 3.93 5.3 0.21 161.3 6.35

Weights

Size Valve Body Total Weight with Manual Actuator
inches kg lb kg lb
0.50 Clamp and Weld-in 0.55 1.21 0.88 1.95

Materials of construction

MaterialHastelloy C22, Hastelloy C276, Stainless steel 316L, Stainless steel AL-6XN

Literature

Brochures

  1. ASEPCO weirless radial diaphragm valves (EN).pdf
    PDF - 600.3kb

Datasheet

  1. I-Sample Valves datasheet (EN).pdf
    PDF - 653.8kb

Manuals

  1. Tank valve manual (EN).pdf
    PDF - 2.4mb

Tank sampling

Tank sampling

Using the 4-valve rig from ASEPCO is the easiest and most reliable way to take a truly representative sample in an uncontrolled environment.

Step-by-step:

  • Autoclave a bagged sample bottle with a filter and an ASEPCO valve (V3) sealing the opening.
  • Unbag the sample bottle as shown, connecting the closed V3 to the closed tank sample Valve V2.
  • Steam behind the flow paths of V2 and V3 as shown in pink.
  • Close steam source (V1) and condensate drain (V4). You now have a sterile path between your process and your sample bottle.
  • Open the sample bottle (V3) and the tank sample valve (V2), and take your sample as shown in blue.
  • Close the sample valve (V2), then the sample receptacle valve (V3). Drain V4 (lose less than 15 ml of product with the ASEPCO close-coupled condensate valve) and remove your sample bottle.

Following these steps offers consistent, repeatable and reliable sampling at any time during the process. Using the behind-the-seat flowpath design of ASEPCO valves ensures the absolute aseptic control of your sample.

Actuators

Actuators

The AKS actuator series** for tank valves is a durable, easy to maintain actuator made of a plastic housing and stainless steel diaphragm interface. The resulting actuator is a hygienic design which is GMP-compliant.

Our tank valve actuators are also available in the AJS actuator series an all stainless steel actuator providing all the same performance, but in a heavy-duty package.

Both versions offer manual and pneumatic options, are provided with laser-etched serial numbers for traceability, and carry a market-leading three year warranty. It is straightforward to add automation to the pneumatic versions by mounting switches or controllers from any manufacturer.

Work with all manufacturers linear switches and controllers (i.e. Westlock, Stonel, Burkert, etc.)

**AKS actuator series only available on 0.5" to 1.5" sizes

Order Information

Product codes

Size Model number Description
0.5 IS05-101-1 Radial valve 0.5" I-Sample EN 1.4435 body/EN1.4404 fittings 0.5" clamp-end outlet 3.1" from centerline Flush diaphragm & 0.5" clamp-end port 2.9" from centerline Flush diaphragm @ 120 20 micro-inch Ra surface finish electropolished and passivated includes body/actuator clamp
0.5 IS05-103-1 Radial valve 0.5" I-Sample 316L 0.5" clamp-end outlet 2.92" from centerline Centerline & 0.5" clamp-end port 2.96" from centerline Centerline @ 120 20 micro-inch Ra surface finish electropolished and passivated includes body/actuator clamp and adaptor collar
0.5 IS05-103-2 Radial valve 0.5" I-Sample 316L 0.5" clamp-end outlet 2.92" from centerline Centerline & 0.5" clamp-end port 2.96" from centerline Centerline @ 120 15 micro-inch Ra surface finish electropolished and passivated includes body/actuator clamp and adaptor collar
0.5 IS05-111-1 Radial valve 0.5" I-Sample EN 1.4435 body/EN1.4404 25mm threaded ingold inlet fittings 0.5" clamp-end outlet 2.885" from centerline Centerline 20 micro-inch Ra surface finish electropolished and passivated includes body/actuator clamp
0.5 S05-111-2 Radial valve 0.5" I-Sample EN 1.4435 body/EN1.4404 fittings 0.5" clamp-end outlet 2.885" from centerline Centerline 15 micro-inch Ra surface finish electropolished and passivated includes body/actuator clamp
0.5 IS05-112-1 Radial valve 0.5" I-Sample EN 1.4435 body/EN1.4404 fittings 0.5" 105̊ weld-end outlet Flush diaphragm 20 micro-inch Ra surface finish electropolished and passivated includes body/actuator clamp
0.5 IS05-112-2 Radial valve 0.5" I-Sample EN 1.4435 body/EN1.4404 fittings 0.5" 105° weld-end outlet Flush diaphragm 15 micro-inch Ra surface finish electropolished and passivated includes body/actuator clamp
0.5 IS05-116-1 Radial valve 0.5" I-Sample EN 1.4435 body/EN1.4404 fitting(s), 25mm ingold threaded collar inlet, 0.5" 45̊ clamp-end outlet Centerline & 0.5" 45̊ clamp-end port Centerline at 180 ° (unground weld(s), weld is polished to match interior finish) 20 micro-inch Ra surface finish electropolished and passivated includes body/actuator clamp
0.5 IS05-116-2 Radial valve 0.5" I-Sample EN 1.4435 body/EN1.4404 fitting(s), 25mm ingold threaded collar inlet, 0.5" 45̊ clamp-end outlet Centerline & 0.5" 45̊ clamp-end port Centerline at 180 ° (unground weld(s), weld is polished to match interior finish) 15 micro-inch Ra surface finish electropolished and passivated includes body/actuator clamp
0.5 IS05-118-1 Radial valve , 0.5" I-Sample, EN 1.4435 body/EN1.4404 fitting(s), 0.75" clamp-end outlet, 3.1" from centerline, Flush seat, & 0.75" clamp-end port, 3.1" from centerline, Flush seat @ 120, 20 micro-inch Ra surface finish, electropolished and passivated includes body/actuator clamp
0.5 IS05-118-2 Radial valve , 0.5" I-Sample, EN 1.4435 body/EN1.4404 fitting(s), 0.75" clamp-end outlet, 3.1" from centerline, Flush seat, & 0.75" clamp-end port, 3.1" from centerline, Flush seat @ 120, 15 micro-inch Ra surface finish electropolished and passivated includes body/actuator clamp
Note: for additional configurations, please contact Watson-Marlow.

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