New valve opens way to sterilisation

BioPure Technology has launched its 0.5 inch and 1 inch BioValve. It is moulded from glass reinforced nylon to facilitate light weight and easy manipulation.

Tested with shore 50, 60, 65 clear and braided silicone, the precision restriction flow controller is profiled to minimise flow path turbulence. The thread pitch of the flow controller is calibrated to 2mm per turn, providing an accurate estimate of flow restriction with a maximum operating pressure of 150 psi.

The BioValve can be irradiated at 60 kGy (6 Mrad) with no detectable weakening and can be autoclaved repeatedly at 134ºC for 30 minutes. It also has a security feature to facilitate a tamper proof tie.

Manufactured and packaged in ISO Class 7 clean rooms, the natural version of the material grade used in the manufacture has been previously tested to the requirements of the US Pharmacopoeia, Plastic Class VI. Compliance statements are printed on each pack of five and separate certification is issued.