Stainless Steel Vacuum Manifold, 1-Position, Exterior Taper Cup, 3-Way Valve, SS SPE/3
Features:
- Autoclavable
- 2-way or 3-way valve available, use a 3-way valve when the manifold is used under closed conditions and must be vented to atmosphere without breaking the vacuum connection. 3-way valve vent is female luer slip, accepts standard disposable syringe filter or stainless steel syringe filter holder (KS 13)
- Standard cup accepts a #8 stopper to adapt microanalysis units and other devices
- Exterior taper accepts a 40/35 female joint
- Sterility Test Manifold features rear mounted flushing manifold for use in USP bacteria retentive method
Specifications:
| Materials | |
| Body and branches | Type 304 stainless steel |
| Valves | PTFE stopcock, chrome plated brass body |
| Connections | |
| Outlet | 1/4" male NPT to hose barb fitting connects main manifold to 3/8" ID vacuum tubing |
| Exterior taper | 40/35 male joint |
| Dimensions | 8 x 43/4 x 8" |
| Distance between stations (center to center) | - |
| Weight | 5.5 lb |
Key Applications
1. Microbiological Testing
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Sterility Testing: Utilized in sterility tests as described by the USP, particularly when operated under closed conditions using glass or polysulfone sterility test holders.
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Bacterial and Fungal Analysis: Effective for detecting and quantifying microbial contaminants in pharmaceutical and food samples.
2. Water and Environmental Analysis
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Water Quality Testing: Employed in filtering water samples to assess parameters like turbidity, microbial content, and particulate matter.
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Environmental Monitoring: Suitable for analyzing soil and air samples to detect pollutants and contaminants.
3. Food and Beverage Industry
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Quality Control: Used to ensure the absence of microbial contamination in products like dairy, beverages, and processed foods.
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Ingredient Testing: Assists in verifying the purity and quality of raw materials and additives.
4. Pharmaceutical and Biotech Applications
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Sample Preparation: Facilitates the filtration of solutions prior to analysis or further processing.
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Protein and Enzyme Purification: Aids in concentrating and purifying biological molecules for research and production.
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