Sartorius, 16389-002, Biowelder® TC Tube Holder 1/2" ID × 3/4" OD

Name: Biowelder® TC Tube Holder 1/2" ID × 3/4" OD
Brand: Sartorius
SKU: 16389-002

Size: 1/2 inch ID × 3/4 inch OD, Biowelder® TC accessories keep your system running and can extend the range of application of your Biowelder® Total Containment device, an automated welder for sterile connection of thermoplastic tubing.

Catalog Number: 16389-002

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Single-Use Connectors & Tubing

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Description

The Biowelder®TC is an automated welder for connecting thermoplastic tubing in a sterile welding operation. This innovative new technology allows sterile connection of dry or liquid filled TPE tubing for outer diameters up to 1 inch. The Biowelder®TC produces TPE tubing welding through a thermal connection and ensures an excellent level of stability, guaranteeing a sterile connection.
Dry or Liquid filled tubing from 1/4' to 1' OD: flexible, multiple additions via the same tubing line
Automated device: easy to use
Standard programs: ready to use for C-Flex®374, (add space) Tuflux®TPE, AdvantaFlex®, SaniPure®and PharMed®tubing (not for 1/8' x 1/4')
Thoughtful design featuring a device holder and color coding: ergonomic, facilitates organization and usability
Extensively qualified: Reliable and robust sterile welding connections
Short welding time: fast connections within 1.5 to 2.5 minutes
The Biowelder®TC connects thermoplastic tubing (such as C-Flex®374, Tuflux®TPE, AdvantaFlex®, SaniPure®BDF™ and PharMed®BPT) used on disposable bags or bag assemblies within all biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Working Principle
To start using the Biowelder®TC automated tube welder, an operator inserts the tube holders, the disposable blade, and the TPE tubes and initiates the welding process via the touch screen. The blade is first heated for depyrogenation and then cooled to the welding temperature, with an infrared sensor controlling the temperature. After the blade cuts the tubes, the tube holder rotates, and a new connection is established.
Applications
Biowelder®TC can weld either dry, wet, or liquid-filled tubing in non-classified and classified environments while maintaining product sterility.

Specifications

Applications

Application Area	Connections
Process Step	Drug Substance Purification; Drug Product Formulation; Cell Harvest & Downstream Processing Intermediates; Buffer Preparation; Media Preparation

Connections (Physical)

Connection Method	Automated Connection; Tube Welding
Connection Time	1.5 – 2.5 minutes depending on tube size and quality
Connections	Tube Welding
Connector Gender	Female; Male

Dimensions

Tube Size (ID – OD)	1/2" × 3/4" (12.7 mm × 19.1 mm)

Materials of Construction

Tubing Material	Synthetic Thermoplastic Elastomer

Product Information

Brand	Biowelder® TC
Pack Size	1

Sterility/Purity

Delivery Condition	Non-Sterile

FAQs

Question: Which tubing dimensions fit this holder?

Answer:It fits tubing with a nominal 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) internal diameter and 3/4-inch (19.1 mm) outer diameter.

Question: Does the holder perform welding by itself?

Answer:No. It positions tubing inside a separate Sartorius Biowelder TC instrument.

Question: How many holders are supplied?

Answer:The Sartorius ordering datasheet lists two tube-holder components per box.

Application Note

The Biowelder TC tube holder for 1/2-inch internal-diameter and 3/4-inch outer-diameter tubing positions compatible thermoplastic tubing within the Sartorius Biowelder Total Containment automated welding instrument. The corresponding metric dimensions are approximately 12.7 mm ID and 19.1 mm OD. This holder is used for higher-volume transfers through flexible thermoplastic tubing, where a secure tube position is necessary for a repeatable sterile connection. Its 3/4-inch outside diameter is significantly larger than small-line options, so selecting the matching clamping geometry is essential. The instrument recognizes the installed holder size. Two matching holder components are supplied per box. Prepare clean, undamaged tube ends, select the compatible tubing type and verify the assigned weld program before operation. Support longer tubing runs on both sides of the machine to avoid traction during the automated welding cycle. This item is a reusable positioning accessory, not a complete welding machine, replacement blade, tubing assembly or sterile connector.

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