Over the past decade, two developments have increased demand for high flow-rate connectors: size advances in single-use bioreactors and implementation of single-use systems for downstream processes. Let’s answer a few questions on how high-flow sterile connectors can incorporate single-use applications.
Q: What are flow rate advantages of a large format connector?
A: Sterile connectors with 1” flow enable around three and a half times the flow of the 1/2” equivalent; 3/4” options attain approximately twice the flow rate of 1/2” alternatives.
Q: What are the challenges for scaling up sterile connectors?
A: The greatest challenge is achieving a user-friendly design with product robustness that ensures flow path sterility and reliability. When expanding the AseptiQuik line of sterile connectors, CPC’s engineering team based the new design on its patent-pending silicone seals.
Q: What applications benefit from high-flow connectors?
A: Harvesting from large single-use bioreactors is an application that is drawing strong interest. Many users that are applying fast harvesting, currently employ multiple sterile connectors in parallel.
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