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
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