Tanks and Drums for Bioprocessing

Choose based on required volume, fluid type, and sterility needs, and match the vessel material to your chemicals and temperature resistance. Decide between a tank for fixed setups or a drum for mobility, ensure closed‑system ports and connectors fit your equipment, and confirm compliance with your environment’s validation and documentation requirements.

Yes. Add single-use liners, presterilized bottle/carboy manifolds, and sterile quick-connects. Use tri‑clamp ports with gasket materials matched to your process. Validate vent filtration, integrity (leak/pressure), and aseptic connection steps. Standardize tubing sizes and connectors to unify closed paths across units.

Choose film type (PE, EVA, multilayer) for extractables and strength. Ensure liner fit for tank shape/ports, and compatibility with chemicals, temperature, and sterilization. Consider aseptic handling, changeover speed, mixing needs, and documentation (CoA/CoC, validation data) when selecting a tank liner.

Nalgene tanks have been used by top labs for decades. They are made from robust, low‑extractable polymers with clear graduations and sanitary ports for reliable mixing, storage, and transfer. Their validated construction, venting options, and ergonomic designs support closed‑system workflows, help reduce variability, and aid in streamlining buffer/media prep, staging, and distribution. 

Evaluate chemical compatibility, temperature limits, and sterilization method: PP for autoclavable, higher temp; HDPE/LLDPE for broad chemical resistance and low extractables; PETG for clarity and gamma irradiation; fluoropolymers for aggressive solvents. Confirm extractables data, mechanical needs, and regulatory documentation with what is needed for your application.

They use common port standards, tubing sizes, and connectors to mirror lab, pilot, and production setups. Select materials validated across scales, align hold volumes and mixing geometry, and apply single-use assemblies for sterility. Document parameters to preserve transferability and batch‑to‑batch consistency.