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Enhance fluid transfer with single-use tubing
Thermo Scientific single-use products aim to reduce the risk of batch, reagent, and time loss with high quality tubing. Silicone is recommended for bioprocessing applications, available in a wide variety of diameters and integrated into fluid transfer assemblies to support different applications and production scales. Interconnectable tubing is produced under CGMP conditions in ISO 7 clean areas to enable a high level of quality. Tubing products are characterized using ISO, USP, EP, and ASTM test methods to validate performance and provide reliable and consistent performance.
To support aseptic fluid transfer, tubing can be sterilized by most methods including autoclave, gamma irradiation, and ethanol. We also offer a secure supply chain with tubing manufactured within several global sites and the ability to support lean manufacturing freeing valuable clean room and storage space.
Tubing and assemblies across workflows
Tubing and assemblies are used at many steps in the bioprocessing workflow to preserve closed, sterile systems. These include media and buffer preparation and transfer, sample loading, media changes, harvesting, and sample purification. Featuring a low-binding surface and free of phthalate plasticizer and peroxide, the tubing’s potential for leachables, extractables, or many chemical interaction with the processed fluid can be highly reduced to help protect your sample. As your process scales, larger diameter tubing with the same composition and specifications is available. To help prevent leaks, our tubing assemblies are secured with the Thermo Scientific BioRetention Device which forms an even compression 360-degree seal.
Benefits of single-use tubing and assemblies
Single-use tubing and assemblies are efficient and designed to reduce contamination risk.
Our systems can:
- Simplify process setup and changeover: Quick and easy installation can reduce downtime
- Reduce contamination risk: Single-use design can reduce cross-contamination
- Decrease cleaning needs: Reduces the need for cleaning and sterilization between uses
- Scale easily across manufacturing stages: Flexible and adaptable for various production scales
- Support CGMP-ready documentation: Supports compliance with regulatory standards
- Enable reliable supply: Supports consistent quality and availability for operational efficiency
Global standard component library
Our global standard component library (GSCL) contains a variety of stocked components from which custom single-use fluid transfer assemblies and bags can be assembled with shorter lead times and exceptional quality. Within our GSCL we offer several types of tubing for bioprocessing including PC silicon, braided silicone tubing, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), and pump tubing.
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Fluid transfer assemblies
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* Our guarantee for a leakproof seal is subject to our standard product warranty, as set forth in the Thermo Fisher Scientific Terms and Conditions of Sale. Our products are leakproof at ambient temperature and pressure when used with their corresponding closures. However, to ensure safe usage, customers are advised to test our containers and closures under conditions of their planned applications.
Frequently asked questions
Single-use assemblies are pre-sterilized, disposable components used in bioprocessing and pharmaceutical manufacturing. They include tubing, connectors, and filters designed for one-time use, which can simplify setup, reduce contamination risk, eliminate cleaning requirements, and support compliance with regulatory standards
Single-use tubing and assemblies are used for fluid transfer, mixing, and storage. They can simplify setup and changeover, reduce contamination risks, and eliminate the need for cleaning and sterilization. These assemblies are designed to reduce cross-contamination risk and support compliance with regulatory standards. Thermo Scientific assemblies are secured with the BioTitan Retention device designed to prevent leaks.
Single-use assemblies are used to move liquids between containers and systems in bioprocessing and pharmaceutical applications. They can include pre-sterilized tubing, connectors, and filters to help simplify setup, limit contamination risks, and eliminate cleaning needs. They can also include filters. These assemblies support efficient, reliable, and compliant fluid handling processes.
Tubing and assemblies offer pre-sterilized, validated components for reliable and reproducible performance. They help reduce contamination risks, eliminate cleaning requirements, and maintain traceability, and documentation standards.
Nalgene tubing is made from materials such as platinum-cured silicone, PVC, polyurethane, LLDPE, and fluoropolymer. These materials support bioprocessing workflows by offering high purity, flexibility, durability, and chemical resistance. These materials also have nonstick properties to help prevent sample retention.
Design your single-use fluid transfer assembly
Our Single-Use Assembly Configurator Tool enables you to easily design custom single-use fluid transfer assemblies or find in-stock, ready-to-ship products for faster lead times. Submitted designs are promptly reviewed, with quotations issued quickly. 3D rendered assembly images help ensure your design meets your needs.
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Bioprocessing resources
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