Non Re- usable pipes.
Non Re- usable pipes.
(OP)
I am out of my depth perhaps, but, here goes. I need [for a process] to allow fluid into a vessel at just the right amount[this part is ok & resolved]. Then the pipe [which can be in 2 parts]must not be used again [to avoid contamination]. So, the system must break, not fit together again or otherwise be useless. Pipes can be made of plastic, glass, ceramics or similar [not rubber]. Size of pipe varies but never more than 1/2 inch in diameter.
Any help will be most gratefuly appreciated.
Any help will be most gratefuly appreciated.





RE: Non Re- usable pipes.
What is the length of pipe you are talking about? How many? Do you not have an opportunity to run a CIP and/or SIP cycle? (clean in place/steam in place) In the pharmaceutical/biotech world, that is how we deal with cleaning and sanitizing piping between batches.
RE: Non Re- usable pipes.
Okay, it's sort of the reverse of what you seem to be asking for, but maybe it will get you thinking. I think it's a nice bit of material selection; the doohickey breaks like highly loaded glass- reinforced ABS. The plastic is strong but not tough. The tubing and the bag appear to be polyurethane; tough but not strong. The assembly withstands normal handling but the doohickey can be fractured by a patient's fingers.
-Mike-
RE: Non Re- usable pipes.