How to Choose the Right Pump Solution for Your Bioprocess
Discover the range of solutions in our innovative pump portfolio, allowing you to find the perfect equipment for your unique bioprocess pump needs.
How Are Pumps Utilized in Biopharma?
Pumps are a key component to biopharma manufacturing, and are responsible for processing and transferring essential fluids such as media, buffer, and process solutions through tubing to be delivered to other process equipment. There are a wide range of pumps utilized in biopharma, and the correct one for your process can depend on your specific needs.
In the guide below, we discuss different pump types, and help you discover which makes the most sense for your process or organization.
FlowMaxx Pro Quaternary Diaphragm Pumps
Scalable, flexible, and versatile, our range of FlowMaxx Pro Quaternary Diaphragm Pumps come in six sizes covering flow rates from 1 mL to 360L. FlowMaxx Pro provides the unique opportunity to get real-time insights into flow and pressure rates by simultaneously incorporating a flow and pressure sensor. It features quiet, walk-away operation, low cell damage, and minimal particle shedding.
User-friendly, the pumps have a quick start-up, and a large, HMI touchscreen. Depending on your needs, FlowMaxx Pro has interchangeable single-use, multi-use and stainless steel pump chambers. Users have the option to run their pump in multiple modes, including continuous, PID control, volume dispense, and time dispense. Each of these modes can be accessed without the need to log-in.
FlowMaxx Pro is the Right Pump for You if You…
- Want to incorporate both flow and pressure sensors
- Need a pump that can scale from benchtop to full-scale manufacturing
- Require a flow rate between 1 mL to 360L
- Benefit from walk-away operation with your pumps
- Are looking for user-friendly, touch screen operation
- Have a process that requires minimal particle shedding, low shear, and low heat generation
- Are looking for a pump with a high turndown ratio
Quattroflow Quaternary Diaphragm Pumps
Safely, securely, and gently convey biological products and aqueous solutions with our range of Quaternary Diaphragm Pumps from PSG Biotech’s Quattroflow. The design of our Quattroflow Pumps ensures total product containment without abrasion by eliminating mechanical shaft seals or wetted rotating parts. Designed for critical applications in the biopharma industry, the range offers low pulsation, minimal particle generation, risk-free dry running, and self-priming.
Our Quattroflow Pumps come in a range of sizes, accommodating flow rates from 1mL/min to 266 LPM. They are able to process liquids from low to high viscosity, and can be configured as single-use or multi-use.
Quattroflow is the Right Pump for You if You…
- Want to decrease your risk of pulsation, particulate generation, and shear from occurring
- Need to have no mechanical seals or wetted rotating parts
- Require a flow rate between 1mL/min to 266 LPM
- Have a process that requires gentle pump operation for less product damage
- Need the option of single-use or multi-use configuration
- Need a wide range of pump size options and require flexibility
VerderFlex Vantage 5000 Peristaltic Pump
Verder’s Peristaltic Pump is ideal for repeatable dosing for low-to-medium flow at low-to-medium pressures. It features the ability to store up to 30 dosing programs, and can accommodate a flow range of 70 µl/min up to 6600 ml/min. Experience user-friendly operation utilizing the pump's intuitive icon-based menu on the touchscreen.
There are three password protection levels available on the pump, with each one providing different levels of access. VerderFlex Vantage 5000 provides precision dosing with a 4000:1 turndown ratio, and has four configurable outputs.
VerderFlex Vantage 5000 is Right for You if You…
- Are looking for a Peristaltic Pump with high flow per revolution
- Require repeatable dosing for low-to-medium flow at low-to-medium pressures
- Need a flow range of 70 µl/min to 6600 ml/min
- Want user-friendly, icon-based, touch screen technology on your pump
- Require multiple, password-protected access levels
- Need to store up to 30 programs with a USB backup option
Swissinov Disposable Piston Pump
Used for applications in fill-finish, precision dosing, small volume buffer prep, and media dispensing, the Disposable Piston Pump from Swissinov features high flow rate accuracy. For outstanding performance in almost any biopharmaceutical application, the Piston Pump has innovative sealing gaskets. The disposable pump head chambers for the Pump are easy to replace, and the system arrives ready-to-use.
It can accommodate flow rates from 50 mL/min to 600 mL/min, and has an optional pump drive with a Nema 24 motor. For maximum compatibility with fluids, the Piston Pump is made of injected plastics.
Swissinov Piston Pump is the Right Pump for You if You…
- Need a flow range of 50 mL/min - 600 mL/min
- Are looking to achieve accurate dosing, and pulseless flow
- Require a disposable pump head to retrofit your existing peristaltic pump
- Have a flexible process that needs a pump that can be implemented in downstream and upstream processing
- Want to eliminate the need for tools when replacing your pump head chambers
- Are looking to decrease downtime in your process
- Need to replace your pump head chambers by hand, even with gloves on
- Need a system that is ready-to-use upon arrival
Still Not Sure What Pump is the Perfect Fit for You?
The work of creating life saving therapies can be a long one with many challenges. At HPNE, a Getinge Company, we strive to alleviate the stress of finding the perfect equipment for your process, from drug discovery to fill finish.
Our experts can advise you on the best solutions based on your unique needs, allowing you to spend less time looking for equipment, and more time doing work that improves the lives of countless people.
Ready to get started talking to our expert team to get your process running as efficiently as possible? Drop us a line at info@hp-ne.com, or fill out the form on our contact us page. For more information on our full range of products beyond pumps, visit our full product portfolio.
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About HPNE
As the industry needs grow, High Purity New England, Inc. continues to supply the biopharmaceutical industry with a range of innovative products, from drug discovery and development to fill-finish, including their flagship product, custom single-use assemblies, as well as pumps, sensors, bioreactor systems, storage and handling solutions and other single-use solutions. Along with their own manufactured products for the global market, they are also a distributor for more than 18 brands in North America.
