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News Release from: AdvantaPure | Subject: AdvantaFlex
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 04 April 2008
High purity fluid transfer and pump
tubing
Developed for biopharmaceutical and critical fluid processing, the AdvantaPure AdvantaFlex is a new peristaltic pump tubing, designed specifically for high purity fluid transfer
AdvantaFlex is manufactured from a biopharmaceutical-grade TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) for the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical, and such critical processing industries AdvantaFlex addresses the need for a flexible, low extractable, high purity, and heat sealable tubing for fluid processing
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 16 Sep 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Its unique properties help it perform better than other tubing in high purity fluid lines and peristaltic pumps.
AdvantaFlex is specially formulated to withstand repeated compression and release for consistent, dependable performance.
It is designed to far outlast other similarly promoted tubing.
The combination of a tubing that is smooth, flexible, and resilient yet may be reliably welded and heat sealed is the greatest advantage for AdvantaFlex over other tubing materials.
The tubing may be welded directly to biobags and other manifold components for secure, leak-free connections without the entrapment issues of fittings and clamps.
AdvantaFlex is heat sealable for uses where sampling is required.
AdvantaFlex complies with USP, ISO, EP, and FDA standards and is free of animal-derived ingredients..
Applications include sterile filling, vaccine production, pharmaceutical sampling and delivery systems, peristaltic pump transfer systems, bioreactor processes, cell media and harvesting, pharmaceutical production and processing, high purity water transfer, and filtration.
AdvantaFlex is a viable replacement for silicone tubing in many applications.
AdvantaFlex is translucent for visual contact with the flow and may be sterilised by autoclave or gamma radiation.
Stocked sizes range from 1/8" through 5/8" ID.
The tubing is documented lot traceable, offers documented quality control, and is available with validation and extractables test portfolios.
For more information on AdvantaFlex high purity tubing, contact the team in the AdvantaPure sales offices. Request a free brochure from AdvantaPure ...
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