Peristaltic pump tubing Pumpsil®

polypropylenesiliconepolyvinylidene fluoride

OverviewDeveloped for the biopharmaceutical industry, Pumpsil is an exceptionally pure platinum-cured silicone tubing offering an ultra-smooth bore that minimises protein binding and supports product purity. Suitable for single-use biopharma processes, pH control and media feed in fermentation, as well as accurate metering, transfer and filtration. Each tube is laser-marked with part number, lot number and use-by date. Fully documented biocompatibility and a comprehensive validation pack are available.

Applications

• Single-use biopharmaceutical systems
• pH control and media feed in fermentation
• Metering, transfer and filtration in sterile processes

Features and benefits

• Documented biocompatibility with validation pack
• End-to-end laser traceability (part, lot, use-by date)
• Stable flow for accurate process control
• Wide stock range of sizes and lengths
• Operating temperature -20 °C to 80 °C (-4 °F to 176 °F)

Technical summarySpallation: Low
Certification and compliance: FDA 21CFR177.2600, Ph. Eur. 3.1.9, Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, USP Class VI
Shelf life: 5 years
Gamma stability: 25 kGy to 50 kGy
Autoclave stability: 121 °C for 30 minutes

Technical specifications
Bore size: 0.5 - 25.4 mm (0.02 - 1 in)
Wall thickness: 1.6 - 4.8 mm (product dependent); elements: 2.4 - 4.8 mm
Length: 3 - 152 m (10 - 500 ft); standard coil 15 m (50 ft)
Colour/Transparency: Colourless, translucent
Hardness (Shore A): 60
Specific gravity: 1.16 g/ml
Tear (B): 35 - 87.6 kN/m
Ultimate tensile strength: 9 MPa
Elongation at break: 550 - 1500 %
Gas permeability: Low
Compression set: 5 - 42.5 %
Water absorption: Low
Sterilisation methods: Autoclave, EtO, Gamma

Materials of constructionTubing: Platinum-cured silicone
Connector materials (elements): Polypropylene, PVDF (depending on element)

Validation and compliancePumpsil and raw materials tested to USP (in vivo and in vitro), Ph. Eur. 3.1.9, ISO 10993 and EC 1935/2004. Extractables testing and full validation guides available from the manufacturer.

Traceability and packagingEach tube is laser-marked end-to-end with part number, lot number and use-by date for lot-level traceability. Tubing is produced in a controlled cleanroom and double-packed in heat-sealed polythene bags with identification. Reels up to 152 m available; a lot-specific certificate of conformance is included with each pack.

Technical characteristics

• Bore range: 0.5 - 25.4 mm (0.02 - 1 in)
• Wall thickness: 1.6 - 4.8 mm (depending on product)
• Available lengths: 3 - 152 m (10 - 500 ft)
• Operating temperature: -20 °C to 80 °C (-4 °F to 176 °F)
• Shelf life: 5 years
• Sterilisation: Autoclave, EtO, Gamma; gamma stability 25-50 kGy
• Material: Platinum-cured silicone
• Connector materials: Polypropylene, PVDF
• Certifications: FDA 21CFR177.2600; Ph. Eur. 3.1.9; Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004; USP Class VI
• Mechanical: Shore A 60; ultimate tensile ~9 MPa; elongation 550-1500%
• Performance: Low spallation, low gas permeability, excellent UV resistance