Steam-Thru® 1/2" Hose Barb x 3/4" x 3/4" Sanitary SIP Connector, STC1700500

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.

The innovative three port design of CPC’s Steam-Thru® technology enables uncomplicated actuation between the SIP steam pathway and fluid transfer (flow) pathway. This provides an easy and sterile connection between flexible single-use tubing and stainless-steel processing equipment. The Steam Thru product lines offer versatility within your process by having connection options for 3/8” and 1/2" ID tubing on the single-use side of the connector and 3/4" and 1-1/2" sanitary connections for attachment to the stainless-steel processing equipment. 

Specifications

Steam Position 
Temperature: 
39°F to 104°F (4°C to 40°C) 
Pressure: 
Up to 30 psi, 2.1 bar
Flow Position 
Temperature: 39°F to 104°F (4°C to 40°C) 
Pressure: Vacuum to 20 psi, 1.4 bar 
Sterilization 
Gamma: Up to 50 kGy irradiation 
Autoclave: Up to 265°F (129°C) for 60 minutes 
Steam-In-Place (SIP): 
Up to 266°F/130°C (up to ~24psi), 60 minutes

Terminations

3/8" (9.5mm) to 1/2" (12.7mm) ID hose barb  

Material

Connection: Polysulfone (amber tint)
O-rings: Silicone (clear) platinum-cured
Removable Sleeve: Polycarbonate

Features and Benefits

Three port design allows a true steam-through SIP process which eliminates dead legs and the need for laminar flow hood. 
Patented valve design allows sterile connection and disconnection and permits high media flow rate

Steam-Thru Connection's patented three-port design allows steam to pass directly through the lower ports to "steam on" to stainless equipment. After the SIP cycle is completed, the connector's valve is actuated, creating a sterile flow path to single-use systems.

Applications

Bioreactor Feeding
Cell Harvesting 
Product Sampling
Media Transfer 
Single-Use Bag Systems

Documentation

CPC Catalog