Water and sensitive processes
Water and sensitive processes: scope, limits of use and technical checkpoints.
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Documents required for drinking water hoses
When selecting a hose for drinking water, the country where the product will be used, the water temperature, the contact condition and the product code covered by the document must be determined. General food-contact su…
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Questions for a hose specification in pharmaceutical processes
In a pharmaceutical and bioprocess hose specification, the fluid, the cleaning/sterilization cycle, material traceability, particulates and process quality requirements are defined together. A biocompatibility or materi…
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Hose outer surface in cleanroom applications
In cleanroom use, the hose's suitability for the internal fluid is evaluated separately from particle generation in the surrounding environment, cleanability and packaging requirements. A smooth or light-colored outer s…
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Single-use and reusable transfer lines
The choice between single-use and reusable hose systems is made according to the intended use of the process and the validation approach. A single-use design should not be assumed to be cleanable and reusable; nor shoul…
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Food-grade claims versus approval of the finished hose
A food-grade material and a finished hose assembly suitable for a food application are not the same thing. The inner tube, seal, fitting, assembly, cleaning and actual service conditions must be evaluated together. The …
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