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Steam-Thru Connections

Steam-Thru Connections allow a quick and easy sterile connection between biopharmaceutical
processing equipment and disposable bag and tube assemblies. The single-use design saves time and money by eliminating unnecessary cleaning procedures and reducing validation burden associated with reusable components.

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Steam-Thru Connections

Features and Benefits

Features Benefits
Innovative three-port design Allows a true steam-through SIP process which eliminates "dead legs" and the need for laminar
flow hoods
Patented valve design
Allows sterile connection and disconnection and permits high media flow rate
Thumb latch/ Tear-away sleeve
Secures valve position, provides visual indicator of process stage
Industry standard terminations
Speed connect to the process equipment and connect to popular sizes of flexible tubing
BSE/TSE free materials Meet ADCF requirements

Specifications

Pressure:  
Steam Position: Up to 30 psi, 2.07 bar
Flow Position: Up to 20 psi, 1.38 bar
   
Temperature:      
Steam Position: Up to 266°F (130°C) for 60 minutes
Flow Position: 39°F to 104°F (4°C to 40°C)
Typical Flow Rate: Cv=4.5 max (see graph below)
 
Materials:
Connection: Polysulfone (amber tint), USP Class VI, ADCF
Seals: Silicone (clear), platinum-cured, USP Class VI, ADCF 
Tear-away sleeve: Polyethylene and polycarbonate, ADCF
Tubing sizes: 3/8" to 1/2" ID (9.5mm to 12.7mm ID)
   
Sterilization:  
Gamma: Up to 50 kGy gamma irradiation
Autoclave: Up to 129°C (265°F) for 30 minutes, up to two cycles
(applies only to part numbers STC1700500 to STC1700800)
SIP process: Up to 266°F (130°C) for 60 minutes
   
STC Water FlowSTCII Water Flow
STCII Transition
STCII Transition
WARNING: Pressure, temperature, chemicals and operating environment can affect the performance of couplings. It is the customer’s responsibility to test the suitability of Colder products in their own application conditions. Use the graph above as a guide.

CV Value

straight-through Cv~4.2 - 4.6 (Steam-Thru)
Cv~5.2 - 8.0 (Steam-Thru II)

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