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The Biowelder® TC is an automated welder for sterile connection of thermoplastic tubing. This innovative technology allows for sterile connection of dry or liquid filled TPE tubing with an outer diameter up to 1-inch. The Biowelder® TC produces TPE tubing welding through a thermal connection.

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The Biowelder® TC is an automated welder for connecting thermoplastic tubing in a sterile welding operation. This innovative technology allows for sterile connection of dry or liquid filled TPE tubing with an outer diameter up to 1-inch. The Biowelder® TC produces TPE tubing welding through a thermal connection, ensuring high levels of stability and guaranteeing a sterile connection.

  • Liquid filled tubing from 1/4" to 1" OD: flexibility to meet a wide variety of bioprocessing needs, can make multiple additions via the same tubing line
  • Automated device: easy to use
  • Standard programs: ready to use for C-Flex® 374, Tuflux® TPE, AdvantaFlex®, SaniPure® and PharMed® tubing (not for 1/8” x 1/4")
  • If you require installation or equipment validation services, please contact your local Sartorius representative.
  • Thoughtful design featuring a device holder and color coding: ergonomic, facilitates organization and usability
  • Extensively qualified: reliable and robust sterile welding connections
  • Extremely short welding time: fast connections in 1.5 up to 2.5 min

The Biowelder® TC is used to connect 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 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.

Applications

  • Application Area
    Connections
  • Process Step
    • Drug Product Final Filling
    • Media Preparation
    • Buffer Preparation
    • Drug Substance Purification
    • Cell Harvest & Downstream Processing Intermediates

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

  • Dimensions WxDxH
    555 × 261 × 69 mm
  • Tube Size (ID – OD)
    • 1/8" × 1/4" (3.2 mm × 6.4 mm)
    • 1/4" × 3/8" (6.4 mm × 9.6 mm)
    • 1/4" × 7/16" (6.4 mm × 11.1 mm)
    • 3/8" × 5/8" (9.6 mm × 15.9 mm)
    • 1/2" × 3/4" (12.7 mm × 19.1 mm)
    • 5/8" × 7/8" (15.9 mm x 22.22 mm)
    • 3/4" × 1" (19.1 mm × 25.4 mm)

General Specifications

  • Tubing
    Refer to the datasheet

Materials of Construction

  • Tubing Material
    Synthetic Thermoplastic Elastomer

Operating Conditions

  • Relative Humidity
    80 % up to 31 °C, linearly diminishing to 50 % relative humidity at 40 °C

Power Requirements

  • Power Requirements
    100 - 240 V | 47 - 63 Hz

Product Information

  • Brand
    Biowelder® TC
  • Pack Size
    1

Sterility/Purity

  • Delivery Condition
    Non-Sterile