New BioPure Braided Hose assemblies offer a total solution for bulk fluid transfer in critical bioprocess fluid transfer applications

New BioPure Braided silicone hose assemblies

Falmouth, UK, 11 August 2022

• End-to-end solution for companies requiring fitting, hose, assembly and testing
• Reduces supply chain risk and ensures quality control from one supplier
• Provides reliable, fluid transfer for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical businesses

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) has launched BioPure Braided Hose assemblies as an end-to-end solution for companies requiring fitting, hose, assembly and testing.

Providing a safe, reliable and repeatable method of high-pressure fluid transfer, braided silicone hose assemblies combine BioPure platinum-cured silicone hose fitted with biopharmaceutical grade stainless steel tri-clamp connections.

Biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical companies can reduce supply chain risk and ensure quality control with the WMFTS total offering of hose assemblies designed for bulk fluid transfer and repeat use by autoclave sterilisation. 

With decades of experience in silicone extrusion, CNC machining and hose assembly and testing, Watson-Marlow provides a unique opportunity for end-users to minimise supply chain risk and source silicone hose assemblies from a trusted supplier.

Mark Lovallo, Product Manager – Fluid Path – WMFTS

With testing and assembly centres in the United States and the United Kingdom, the hose assemblies meet USP Class VI standards with 316 Stainless Fittings and an SF4 surface finish.

Mark Lovallo, Product Manager – Fluid Path – WMFTS, said: “Watson-Marlow is one of the only suppliers that produces biopharmaceutical grade silicone hose and machines stainless hygienic fittings in-house.   With decades of experience in silicone extrusion, CNC machining and hose assembly and testing, Watson-Marlow provides a unique opportunity for end-users to minimise supply chain risk and source silicone hose assemblies from a trusted supplier.”  

The hose assemblies are made to custom lengths and come with a permanently crimped stainless steel triclamp style fitting. All hose assemblies are pressure tested to check and confirm hose integrity.

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