BioTube Applicator
Overview
BioTube Applicator
The BioTubeTM Applicator tube to hose barb assembly machine allows effortless insertion of connectors into a wide variety of tubing, including silicone and thermoplastic elastomers.
Union of the tube and connectors is completed without damage to the internal bore of the tube, and importantly, without lubrication such as IPA. Providing a repeatable process, this aids cGMP compliance and validation procedures.
The presence of IPA in the fluid path is a growing concern in bioprocessing, so avoiding its use simplifies validation.
Increase quality and productivity
Automating your tube to hose barb assembly provides repeatability not available with manual processes, thus increasing quality and reducing the risk of junction failures, especially in higher pressure downstream bioprocessing. Automation can also boost productivity and streamline your workflow
Improve safety
Advanced features that can replicate a manual assembly process ensure that even the most complex application can be transferred to the BioTube Applicator. Improving safety in the assembly process, the BioTube Applicator removes risk of operator error and health risks associated with RSI
Add flexibility
Utilising different combinations of change parts, a wide range of applications can be achieved.
Change Parts
The change parts can be interchanged within 30 seconds and do not require tooling. Application videos are available which demonstrate the operation of the BioTube Applicator and its use to solve a variety of applications.
By utilizing change parts we guarantee a repeatable process to ensure every connection is the same as the last. This not only improves production efficacy, but provides a base for validation and aids compliance to cGMP.
Features and benefits
- Increase quality and productivity with tube to hose barb assembly automation
- Safely and easily replicate complex manual assembly processes
- Achieve a wide range of applications with flexible combinations of change parts
- Engineered so that IPA lubrication is not required and connections are made without damage to internal bore of tubing
- Compliant to latest machinery directive standards
Technical summary
Tubing/component size compatibility | 1/8 - 1 in |
Main feed, electrical supply | 100-240 V AC 50-60 Hz |
Technical Summary table lists features available within the range. See ‘Specifications’ tab for model specific information.
Specifications
Technical specifications
BioTube Applicator | |
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Tubing/component size compatibility | 1/8 - 1 in |
Working temperature range | 5 °C to 40 °C |
Working temperature range | 41 °F to 104 °F |
Storage temperature range | -13 °F to 158 °F |
Storage temperature range | -25 °C to 70 °C |
Humidity | 80 % up to 31 °C (88 °F), decreasing linearly to 50 % at 40 °C (104 °F) |
Max. altitude | 1000 m |
Max. altitude | 3281 ft |
Compressed air pressure range | 5 to 6 bar |
Compressed air pressure range | 72.5 to 87 psi |
Main feed, electrical supply | 100-240 V AC 50-60 Hz |
Power supply | 24 V DC |
Fuse rating | 3 amps |
Weight | 25 - 30 kg |
Weight | 55.1 - 66.1 lbs |
Standards | CE |
Dimensions
Materials of construction
Cover assembly | Polycarbonate (PC) |
Tube assembly fixtures | Polyoxymethylene-copolymer |
Main structure | Polyoxymethylene-copolymer |
Internal components | Copper, PVC, Stainless steel |
External components | Aluminium, Glass, Stainless steel |
Literature
Brochures
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Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical overview (EN).pdf
PDF - 1mb
Datasheet
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BioTube Applicator datasheet (EN).pdf
PDF - 416,2kb
Manuals
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BioTube Applicator manual (EN).pdf
PDF - 3mb
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