SARTORIUS – BioWelder® TC Sterile Tube Welding
Biowelder® TC Sterile Tube Welding Device
Automated Sterile Tube Welding for Total Containment
Advanced biomanufacturing processes require advanced tools to provide reliable connections between components. The Biowelder® TC is an automated device for making sterile connections between thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) tubing elements. This proven technology uses unique rotating tube holders to connect dry- or liquid-filled TPE tubing and ensures total containment of process fluids by reconnecting discarded tube ends. Validation protocols ensure that Biowelder® TC connections are sterile.
Technical Specifications
| Type designation | BioWelder® TC, BWTC | |
| Power connection | 100 VAC–240 VAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Input frequency | 50|60 Hz | |
| Power input | 300 VA | |
| In and out connections | Device plug C14 max. 250VAC Ethernet jack type RJ45 | |
| Power connection of fuse | 2 × 3.15 A T (Type FST) | |
| Battery | CR2032 | |
| Operating temperature | +5°C – +40°C | |
| Place of use | Indoor (Laboratory | |
| Transient overvoltage | Overvoltage category II | |
| Pollution degree | 2 | |
| Altitude | up to 2000 m | |
| Humidity | – 80% up to 31°C, linearly diminishing to 50% – relative humidity at 40°C, not condensing | |
| Degree of protection | IP20 | |
| Weight | 16.4 kg | |
| External size (L × W × H) | 555 mm × 261 mm × 269 mm | |
| Power cord | According to local regulations – minimum 3 × AWG18 or 3 × 0.75 mm2 – minimum local mains supply voltage | |
| Welding Cycle | 1 min 30–2 min 30 (depending on tube diameters and material) | |
| Standard settings for | TuFlux® TPE, C-Flex® 374*, AdvantaFlex® , PharMed® * BPT, SaniPure™* BDF™ | |
| Minimum tubing length 4 | 450 mm | |
| Max operating pressure validated | 1 bar | |
| For further details, please refer to enclosed datasheet. | ||
BioWelder® Total Containment – Sterile Connections
Key Features
- Flexibility Device can accommodate tube sizes from 1/4″ to 1″ OD and supports co-welding of varied TPE brands. Tubes can be dry, wetted or filled.
- Total Containment Patented technology creates two welds to prevent environmental contamination from discarded tube ends.
- Automation An operator starts the automated welding process via the LCD touch screen.
- Error Prevention Tube holders are color-coded for ease of use.
- Ultra Safe Connection The thermal welds are extraordinarily stable and ensure a sterile connection.
Key Industries
- Biopharmaceutical and Biotechnology
Brand
The Sartorius Group is a leading international partner of the biopharmaceutical industry and the research sector. We are helping biotech scientists and engineers across the entire globe to develop and manufacture medications from the first idea to production. So more people will have access to better medicine.
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