Fluid path - connectors

Q-Clamp

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Overview

Q-Clamp: click to secure connectivity

Q-Clamp is an innovative sanitary clamp, designed to help create integral connection throughout your fluid path and reduce potential leaks. Supporting the validation of connections throughout your bioprocess Q-Clamp's unique closure ratchet system is designed to work with sanitary ferrules aligned to ISO and ASME BPE standards.

Unique design for correct flange and gasket alignment
Removes potential for gasket over-compression
Patented single-handed tool-free clamping
Ergonomic design to reduce the risk of repetitive strain injury

Unique design to safeguard the integrity of your fluid path

Constructed from two unique parts, manufactured in a Class 7 cleanroom, Q-Clamp allows for complete fluid path connection integrity.

Q-Clamp has a bumped hinge to hold the clamp open, supporting efficient ferrule and gasket alignment. The internally tapered design of Q-Clamp's bottom half has over 180 degrees coverage of the ferrule, enabling retention and maximum operator efficiency.

Overcoming the challenge of over-compressing a gasket in a connection, Q-Clamp has a tool-free ratchet closing system that can be performed in seconds with one hand.

These innovative design features combine to help safeguard your fluid-path connections by reducing potential leakage.

Features and benefits

Unique design for correct flange and gasket alignment
Removes potential for gasket over-compression
Closure system designed for ferrules aligned to ISO and ASME BPE standards
Ease of one-handed assembly

Technical summary

Max. operating pressure	7 bar
Max. operating pressure	101 psi
Shelf life	3 years
Certification and compliance	ADCF, ISO 14644-1 Class 7, ISO 9001, ISO10993, USP Class VI
TC Size	½-¾ TC - 1-1½ TC in

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

Specifications

Technical specifications

	Q-Clamp
Max. operating pressure	7 bar
Max. operating pressure	101 psi
Fluid temperature range	2 °C to 40 °C
Fluid temperature range	35 °F to 104 °F
Operating temperature range	-4 °C to 40 °C
Operating temperature range	23 °F to 104 °F
Sterilisation methods	Autoclave, Gamma, Vaporised Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) compatible
Autoclave stability	135 °C (275 °F) for 30 minutes, repeatable 3 cycles
Gamma stability	Max 50 kGy Cumulative
Shelf life	3 years
Certification and compliance	ADCF, ISO 14644-1 Class 7, ISO 9001, ISO10993, USP Class VI
Compatibility	ISO, British and ASME Flanges
TC Size	½-¾ TC - 1-1½ TC in
Quantity	10, 50, 100 PCS

Q-Clamp dimensions

Materials of construction

Material

Reinforced Nylon 66

Validation

About the Q-Clamp validation guides

Q-Clamp is supported by an industry-leading validation package for non-wetted components. Meets USP <88> Class VI Biological Reactivity, USP <87> In-Vitro Cytotoxicity, and biological evaluations per ISO 10993-5, 6, 10 and 11 industry compliance.

Suitable for sterilisation by autoclave or gamma irradiation
Lot traceable from material to the final product
Pressure rated up to 7 bar (100 psig)
Manufactured and packed in an ISO Class 7 cleanroom

Additional testing carried out includes extractables testing. For a summary of the validation/ qualification testing that has been carried out on Q-Clamp, please see the Q-Clamp validation summary guide.

The full validation guide, including additional information regarding test methods and actual test reports, is available on request by submitting a validation request form.

Both raw materials and manufacturing process meets a number of regulatory compliance legislations. Specific statements relating to these compliances are available in the Q-Clamp compliance guide. This is available on request by submitting a validation request form.

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Q-Clamp validation summary guide

Validation summary guide PDF - 3.1mb

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Literature

Brochures

BioPure overview (EN).pdf
PDF - 863.8kb
Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical overview (EN).pdf
PDF - 1mb

Datasheet

Q-Clamp datasheet (EN).pdf
PDF - 498.1kb

Other Resources

½ inch - ¾ inch Q-Clamp technical drawing.pdf
PDF - 254.2kb
1 inch - 1½ inch Q-Clamp technical drawing.pdf
PDF - 280.7kb
Q-Clamp tamper evident cover technical drawing.pdf
PDF - 181.2kb

Tamper evident cover

The tamper evidence cover (TEC) is a single moulded part, manufactured in an ISO 14644-1 Class 7 cleanroom. The design follows the contours of the Q-Clamp ratchet mechanism, ensuring that once connected, it is no longer possible to open the clamp.

Autoclavable and gamma stable
Lot traceable
Pressure rated up to 7 bar (100 psig)

TEC is lot traceable throughout the supply chain and offers an option to customise the logo on the front of the cover.

Operating instructions

BioPure Q-Clamp clips

Order Information

Product codes

Q-Clamp product codes

Description	Partcode
Q-CLAMP, 1/2" - 3/4", 10 PCS/PK	1032-0075-0010
Q-CLAMP, 1/2" - 3/4", 100 PCS/PK	1032-0075-0100
Q-CLAMP, 1" - 1 1/2", 10 PCS/PK	1032-0150-0010
Q-CLAMP, 1" - 1 1/2", 50 PCS/PK	1032-0150-0050
Q-CLAMP TAMPER EVIDENT COVER, CLEAR, 100 PCS/PK	1033-0001-0100
Q-CLAMP TAMPER EVIDENT COVER, BLUE, 100 PCS/PK	1033-0002-0100
Q-CLAMP TAMPER EVIDENT COVER, GREY, 100 PCS/PK	1033-0003-0100
Q-CLAMP TAMPER EVIDENT COVER, ORANGE, 100 PCS/PK	1033-0004-0100
Q-CLAMP TAMPER EVIDENT COVER, YELLOW, 100 PCS/PK	1033-0005-0100
Q-CLAMP TAMPER EVIDENT COVER, RED, 100 PCS/PK	1033-0006-0100
Q-CLAMP TAMPER EVIDENT COVER, GREEN, 100 PCS/PK	1033-0007-0100
Q-CLAMP TAMPER EVIDENT COVER, PURPLE, 100 PCS/PK	1033-0008-0100