PharMed® BPT Biocompatible Peristaltic Pump Tubing
PharMed® BPT tubing has been formulated to withstand the rigors of peristaltic pumping action while providing the biocompatible fluid surface required in sensitive bioprocess applications. With its superior flex life characteristics, PharMed BPT tubing simplifies biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes by reducing production downtime due to pump tubing failure.
Applications
Cell harvest and media process systems
Bioreactor process lines
Production filtration and fermentation
Aseptic filling
Shear-sensitive fluid transfer
Diagnostics and laboratory testing
Simplifies Cleaning and Sterilization
PharMed® BPT tubing is ideal for use in clean-in-place and steam-in-place cleaning and sterilization systems. It is compatible with virtually all commercial cleaners and sanitizers and can be repeatedly autoclaved up to five cycles without affecting overall service life. PharMed BPT also withstands 50kGy of gamma radiation with minimal effect on physical properties.
Superior Barrier Properties
PharMed® BPT tubing is less permeable to gases and vapors than silicone tubing. It is ideal for protecting sensitive fluids in a variety of biopharmaceutical operations including media mixing, cell culture, harvest, and purification. PharMed BPT tubing has very good general chemical resistance and excellent acid, alkali and oxidation resistance. Opaque to visible and UV light, PharMed BPT tubing will help to protect light-sensitive fluids.
Fully Characterized and Biocompatible
PharMed® BPT tubing comes complete with biocompatibility, physiochemical and extractable testing which can be found in the Validation Guide Summary on the Saint-Gobain Bioprocess Solutions website.
Features / Benefits
Outlasts silicone tubing in peristaltic pumps
Withstands repeated autoclaving
Withstands repeated CIP and SIP cleaning and sterilization
Documented Biocompatibility
Multiple Manufacturing sites
Comparative Peristaltic Pump Tubing Life
The table below depicts hours until tubing rupture of 1/4" (6.4mm) ID x 3/8" (9.5mm) OD tubing. In each case, a 3-roller pump head was utilized operating at 600 rpm at room temperature 73°F (23°C).
The performance of tubing in peristaltic pumping applications is affected by the conditions of use and equipment utilized, along with size and wall thickness of the tubing tested. The data above is presented for information only and should not be utilized for specification purposes.
Permeability Coefficient Comparison
Typical Physical Properties of PharMed® BPT Tubing
Sterilization Methods
| Autoclavable | 30 min at 121°C |
|---|---|
| Gas (Ethylene Oxide) | Yes |
| Gamma | 50kGy |
PharMed® BPT Standard Sizes
The values listed for working and burst pressures are derived from tests conducted under controlled laboratory conditions. Many factors will reduce the tubing’s ability to withstand pressures, including temperature, chemical attack, stress, pulsation and the attachment to fittings. It is imperative that the user conduct tests simulating the conditions of the application prior to specifying the tubing for use.