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PharMed® BPT Tubing
PharMed® BPT is a robust, peristaltic pump tubing designed to meet biocompatibility characteristics of medical device and diagnostic systems. Engineered for long service life in peristaltic pumps, PharMed BPT offers superior flex durability that reduces downtime in critical care, surgical, and analytical applications. Its resistance to acids, alkalis, and oxidative agents makes it a reliable choice for a wide range of clinical fluids. Opaque to both visible and UV light, PharMed BPT also helps protect light-sensitive medications and diagnostic reagents, ensuring product stability across use cases.
BPT Tubing Product Details
Features & Benefits
- Long pump life: outlasts silicone tubing in peristaltic systems
- Resilient to common clinical disinfectants and cleaning protocols
- Opaque material protects light-sensitive fluids
- Documented biocompatibility for medical and diagnostic use
Typical Applications
- Surgical irrigation and suction systems
- Diagnostic analyzers for clinical chemistry and immunoassay
- Drug reconstitution and delivery in infusion systems
- Waste and sample transport in medical instrumentation
- Low-shear fluid handling for cell-based diagnostic devices
- Reagent transfer in automated laboratory workflows
Physical Properties
| Property | ASTM Method | Value or Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Durometer Hardness (Shore A), 15s | D2240-02 | 64 |
| Maximum Service Temperature, °F (°C) | - | 275 (135) |
| Low Temperature Embrittlement, °F (°C) | D746 | -75 (-59) |
| Water Absorption, % 24 hrs. @ 23°C | D570 | 0.3 |
Specifications
| ID in (mm) | OD in (mm) | WT in (mm) | Length ft (m) | MBR in (mm) | Max WP 73°F psi (bar) | Vacuum inHg (mmHg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .020 (0.5) | .145 (3.7) | 1/16 (1.6) | 25 (7.6) | 1/8 (3.2) | 115 (7.9) | 29.9 (760) |
| 1/32 (0.8) | 5/32 (4.0) | 1/16 (1.6) | 25 (7.6) | 1/8 (3.2) | 78 (5.4) | 29.9 (760) |
| 1/16 (1.6) | 1/8 (3.2) | 1/32 (0.79) | 25 (7.6) | 1/4 (6.4) | 24 (1.7) | 29.9 (760) |
| 1/16 (1.6) | 3/16 (4.76) | 1/16 (1.6) | 25 (7.6) | 1/8 (3.2) | 43 (3.0) | 29.9 (760) |
| 3/32 (2.4) | 7/32 (5.6) | 1/16 (1.6) | 25 (7.6) | 1/4 (6.4) | 30 (2.1) | 29.9 (760) |
| 1/8 (3.2) | 3/16 (4.8) | 1/32 (0.8) | 25 (7.6) | 1/2 (12.7) | 13 (0.9) | 25 (635) |
| 1/8 (3.2) | 1/4 (6.4) | 1/16 (1.6) | 25 (7.6) | 1/2 (12.7) | 24 (1.7) | 29.9 (760) |
| 3/16 (4.8) | 5/16 (7.9) | 1/16 (1.6) | 25 (7.6) | 5/8 (15.8) | 17 (1.2) | 29.9 (760) |
| 1/4 (6.4) | 3/8 (9.5) | 1/16 (1.6) | 25 (7.6) | 7/8 (22.2) | 13 (0.9) | 25 (635) |
| 1/4 (6.4) | 1/2 (12.7) | 1/8 (3.2) | 25 (7.6) | 3/4 (19.0) | 24 (1.7) | 29.9 (760) |
| 5/16 (7.9) | 7/16 (11.1) | 1/16 (1.6) | 25 (7.6) | 1-1/4 (31.7) | 11 (0.8) | 15 (381) |
| 3/8 (9.5) | 1/2 (12.7) | 1/16 (1.6) | 25 (7.6) | 1-3/8 (34.9) | 9 (0.6) | 10 (254) |
| 3/8 (9.5) | 5/8 (15.8) | 1/8 (3.2) | 25 (7.6) | 1-1/8 (28.5) | 17 (1.2) | 29.9 (760) |
| 1/2 (12.7) | 3/4 (19.0) | 1/8 (3.2) | 25 (7.6) | 1-1/8 (28.5) | 10 (0.7) | 25 (635) |
| 5/8 (15.9) | 7/8 (22.2) | 1/8 (3.2) | 25 (7.6) | 2-3/4 (69.8) | 11 (0.8) | 15 (381) |
| 3/4 (19.0) | 1 (25.4) | 1/8 (3.2) | 25 (7.6) | 3-1/2 (88.9) | 9 (0.6) | 10 (254) |
*Product recommendations are based on a combination of industry knowledge, material science expertise, and/or material testing data. Contact Saint-Gobain Medical for further tubing recommendation information.
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