Teflon Archives

Higher Pressures for PTFE Regulators

January 7, 2015 by Jeff Jennings

2015: Equilibar recently expanded its 100% PTFE Teflon regulator options to allow higher pressure ratings in liquid fluid service only (not gas service). Using 1/8″ and 1/16″ PTFE tubing, these regulators can now be rated to 250 psig and 500 psig, respectively. These units use PTFE/Glass diaphragms and FFKM wetted O-rings. The LF1 back pressure Read More

Single Use Spotlight: flow control for WFI point-of-use systems

In modern biopharma manufacturing, water-for-injection (WFI) point-of-use (POU) control systems provide sterile, temperature-controlled water to be dispensed at a variety of locations throughout a plant. Many POU methods rely on level and mass measurements, which typically require operator oversight during dispensing. A newer option relies on flow measurement, which can streamline cleanroom processes and simplify Read More