C-Flex Tubing Thermo-Disconnectors

Separating hoses in the pharmaceutical industry and in the laboratory is not an easy thing to do. First of all, the operation must be carried out in a sterile environment to avoid the proliferation of germs in the tubes. What is more, the process requires the use of suitable devices such as the C-Flex tube disconnector from Saint-Gobain. What is a C-Flex tube disconnector? Where can you get one?

Saint-Gobain C-Flex® tubing

Saint-Gobain C-Flex tubing is a piece of equipment designed for activities in clean environments and clean rooms. Many sectors avail of C-Flex tubing, such as the medical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

They are, in the vast majority of cases, made of thermoplastic elastomers or TPE and they are commonly used in various applications, such as:

• Sterile process connection
• Purification operations
• Cell culture operations
• Preparation of media and buffers
• Manufacturing in the biopharma sector
• Tubing and hoses
• Ultrapure water systems
• Single-use assembly
• R&D laboratory
• Diagnostic products

When used on process devices, Saint-Gobain C-Flex tubes can be separated. An operation such as this requires the use of a C-Flex tubing disconnector.

C-Flex® thermo-disconnector from MGA Technologies

This is a piece of equipment that allows the separation of process devices and is manufactured by the French company MGA Technologies. The C-Flex tube disconnector is of great use in the medical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. They are used in particular by industries and laboratories. To separate the tubes made of thermoplastic elastomers or TPE, the device uses the thermo-welding system, a process which prevents the proliferation of bacteria and other microorganisms.  Material fuses more easily under the effect of thermo-welding as well as subsequently hardening quickly under the effect of the cold.

How a C-Flex thermal disconnector works

The operation of such a device takes place in several stages. Initially, the operator introduces the tubing into the jaw of the machine. When he closes the latter, the jaw applies pressure on the tubes so that they can no longer move. A clamp then applies a melting temperature to the tubes. The heat is maintained for some time in order to chase away germs that can proliferate in the hoses. An element is then used to cool the tubes to allow them to harden. After checking the melting point, the operator dismantles the hose and uses a pair of scissors to cut it.

The advantages of using a C-Flex tube disconnector

The principal advantage of the machine is that it can adapt to several types of models and brands of hose, such as the Advanaflex® or C-Flex® hose. This allows you to save money since you no longer have to acquire several pieces of equipment to disconnect each type of tube. In addition, the C-Flex® tube disconnector is also very handy as the operator only has to perform a few tasks in order to use it. It also ensures a real time saving as the disconnection operation is carried out rapidly.

The C-Flex MGA Technologies tube disconnector is made in France. This guarantees its performance and quality. It comes equipped with several anodized aluminum clamps making it suitable for any type of use.

Whether you operate in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or medical sector, the C-Flex® tube disconnector is a crucial part of the equipment you need to guarantee the quality of your processes. Having a C-Flex disconnector means that you will no longer have germ-infected tubing when you pull it apart, allowing you to be more productive. So, before purchasing one, we invite you to request a quote on our website.