Fast and secure connection of fluid processing tubing Tubing connectors for reliably safe couplings and connections – made from PC (Polycarbonate)
Tubing connectors play a vital role in ensuring the integrity and safety of fluid transfer processes. They serve as the bridge between different components of single-use fluid transfer tubing equipment, allowing for the reliable safe transfer of fluids and gases.
Our PC-connectors are meticulously designed and manufactured to meet the stringent standards and regulations of the (bio)pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the utmost quality and purity.
The role of tubing connectors in fluid handling and processing operations
Tubing connectors play a crucial role in pharma fluid processing by facilitating the reliable safe and secure connection of various components within a fluid processing system. Here are their key critical functions:
- Fluid Transfer: Enables reliable safe, contamination-free movement of drugs, solvents, buffers, and solutions.
- Compatibility and Versatility: Connects various tubing types, accommodating diverse process needs.
- Aseptic Processing: Maintains fluid path sterility, crucial for preventing contamination.
- Modularity and Flexibility: Offers a customizable, adaptable system for changing requirements.
- Sealing and Leakage Prevention: Ensures secure, leak-free connections, preventing fluid loss or contamination.
- Maintenance Accessibility: Allows quick, hassle-free component disconnection for cleaning or replacement.
- Regulatory Compliance: Manufactured to meet industry standards, ensuring safety and quality in pharmaceutical applications.
- Dead Space Reduction: Well-designed connectors minimize space, enhancing dosing accuracy and reducing waste.
First class connectors for first class tubings
RAUMEDIC PC connectors meet the highest standards in pharmaceutical applications:
Material and Compliance
- Precision Molded with FDA-Approved polycarbonate
- Meets USP Class VI standards and FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 compliance
- Compliant with REACH, RoHS, and California Prop 65 requirements
- Free of harmful elements like phthalates, BPA, animal-derived ingredients, and conflict minerals
Design and Functionality
- Smooth interior design for unrestricted, uniform flow
- Flawless manufacturing without mold parting lines or flashing on the inside
- Molded luer locks for smoother passages and improved mechanical characteristics compared to bonded luers
- Sterilizable by steam, gas and ETO
Size Options and Application
- Available in common standard sizes (partially in stock)
- Ideal for single-use/disposable tubing assemblies
USP Class VI – Reliably Safe Tubing Connectors
In the field of medical technology and pharmaceuticals plastics are categorized into six biocompatibility classes in the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), the American pharmacopoeia. In order to assign polymeric materials to one of these classes, they undergo various tests that determine their biological reactivity in vivo, meaning within a living organism.
Among these classes, USP Class VI is the strictest and is considered equivalent to a pharmaceutical approval for polymeric materials.
Engineering Excellence: Robust Tubing Connectors for Critical Fluid Operations Applications
The design of our connectors, including material type and thickness, ensures they can withstand significant mechanical strain without fracturing. All Luer connections are integrally molded, not simply glued, resulting in smooth transitions and enhanced mechanical characteristics of the connectors.
The mold parting lines are positioned beyond the initial hose connection ring, thereby optimizing tightness and, consequently, ensuring heightened safety during application. RAUMEDIC's connectors, constructed from polycarbonate, have undergone rigorous testing in accordance with USP Class VI standards.
Available connectors and dimensions
Our connectors are not only built for durability but also for ease of use, thanks to their compatibility with standard tubing sizes, making them a convenient choice for various applications.
| Item number | Dimension (Inch) |
|---|---|
| 955423* | 3/16 x 3/16 |
| 955413* | 1/4 x 1/4 |
| 955403* | 3/8 x 3/8 |
| 955393* | 1/2 x 1/2 |
* Available from stock (subject to change)
| Item number | Dimension (Inch) |
|---|---|
| 955073* | 3/16 x 1/4 |
| 955083* | 1/4 x 3/8 |
| 955093 | 3/8 x 1/2 |
| 955103 | 1/2 x 5/8 |
* Available from stock (subject to change)
| Item number | Dimension (Inch) |
|---|---|
| 955113* | 1/4 x 1/4 x 1/4 |
| 955123 | 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 |
| 955133* | 3/8 x 3/8 x 3/8 |
| 955143 | 1/2 x 3/8 x 3/8 |
| 961360 | 3/8 x 3/8 x 1/4 |
* Available from stock (subject to change)
| Item number | Dimension (Inch) |
|---|---|
| 955183* | 3/16 x 3/16 |
| 955173* | 1/4 x 1/4 |
| 955163* | 3/8 x 3/8 |
| 955153 | 1/2 x 1/2 |
* Available from stock (subject to change)
| Item number | Dimension (Inch) |
|---|---|
| 961370 | 1/2 x 3/8 |
| 961380 | 3/8 x 1/4 |
| 956834* | 1/4 x 3/16 |
* Available from stock (subject to change)
| Item number | Dimension (Inch) |
|---|---|
| 955303 | 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 |
| 955313 | 1/2 x 3/8 x 3/8 |
| 955323 | 3/8 x 3/8 x 3/8 |
| 961350 | 1/4 x 1/4 x 1/4 |
The perfect match: tubing and connectors from a single source
RAUMEDIC offers the perfect combination of tubing and connectors. For optimal use in pharmaceutical fluid management processes, we recommend combining RAUMEDIC tubing with RAUMEDIC tubing connectors – for an ideal and reliably safe match.
