Connector, clamp, gasket and end cap
AgileConnect Clamp Set
Hose barb connector, clamp, gasket, and end cap for single-use clamp joints
Single-use and bioprocessing
AgileConnect Y, X and Reducer Connectors
Hose barb fittings
Y and X connectors and straight reducers to branch, join, and adapt tubing lines
Y and X connectors and straight reducers in USP Class VI polypropylene for 1/16″ to 3/4″ tubing in single-use systems, autoclavable or gamma-sterilizable.
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- AgileConnect · Pharmaceutical-grade polypropylene, polysulfone, and silicone
Description
AgileConnect Y-type and X-type connectors and straight reducers are pharmaceutical-grade polypropylene fittings for building the transfer lines of a single-use system: branching one line into two, splitting or combining flows across four equal ways, or joining tubing of different diameters.
All of them connect directly to the tubing—silicone, TPE, and other flexible bioprocess tubing—and have a smooth surface to reduce fluid retention. The polypropylene is USP Class VI grade and free of animal-derived components (TSE/BSE). The reducers have a tapered shape and seal without additional clamps.
They can be sterilized in an autoclave at up to 121 °C or by gamma irradiation at 25 to 45 kGy, and they are double-bagged in PE for entry into an ISO 7 cleanroom, in packs of 10.
Three geometries
Y to branch a line, four-way X to split or combine flows, and reducers to join tubing of different diameters.
Tubing from 1/16″ to 3/4″
Y connectors from 1/16″ to 3/4″; X for 1/4″, 3/8″, and 1/2″; reducers from 1/4″ × 1/8″ to 1/2″ × 3/4″.
USP Class VI polypropylene
Pharmaceutical-grade polypropylene, free of animal-derived components (TSE/BSE).
Smooth surface
Minimal fluid retention in transfer lines, in manifolds, and in bag, filter, and pump connections.
Autoclave or gamma
Sterilizable in an autoclave at up to 121 °C or by gamma irradiation at 25 to 45 kGy.
Double PE bag
Packaged for entry into an ISO 7 cleanroom, in packs of 10.
Technical specifications
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| Body | Pharmaceutical-grade polypropylene |
|---|---|
| Animal-derived components | TSE/BSE-free |
Connection
| Type | Hose barb, on all ends |
|---|---|
| Compatible tubing | Silicone, TPE, and other flexible bioprocess tubing |
Sterilization
| Autoclave | Up to 121 °C |
|---|---|
| Gamma irradiation | 25 to 45 kGy |
Packaging
| Packaging | Double PE bag, for entry into an ISO 7 cleanroom |
|---|---|
| Standard pack | 10 units |
Quality and compliance
- USP Class VI grade polypropylene, compliant with USP <88>
- Y connectors and reducers: compliant with USP <87>
- X connectors: polypropylene compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177. Reducers: compliant with FDA 21 CFR
- Free of animal-derived components (TSE/BSE)
Selection data
| Part number | Tubing | Material | Sterilization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y1 | 1/16″ | Polypropylene | Autoclave or gamma |
| Y2 | 1/8″ | Polypropylene | Autoclave or gamma |
| Y3 | 3/16″ | Polypropylene | Autoclave or gamma |
| Y4 | 1/4″ | Polypropylene | Autoclave or gamma |
| Y5 | 3/8″ | Polypropylene | Autoclave or gamma |
| Y6 | 1/2″ | Polypropylene | Autoclave or gamma |
| Y7 | 3/4″ | Polypropylene | Autoclave or gamma |
| Part number | Tubing | Material | Sterilization |
|---|---|---|---|
| X4 | 1/4″ (6.4 mm) | Polypropylene | Autoclave or gamma |
| X5 | 3/8″ (9.6 mm) | Polypropylene | Autoclave or gamma |
| X6 | 1/2″ (12.7 mm) | Polypropylene | Autoclave or gamma |
| Part number | Tubing sizes | Material | Sterilization |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR2T4 | 1/4″ × 1/8″ (6.4 × 3.2 mm) | Polypropylene | Autoclave or gamma |
| CR4T5 | 3/8″ × 1/4″ (9.6 × 6.4 mm) | Polypropylene | Autoclave or gamma |
| CR4T6 | 1/2″ × 1/4″ (12.7 × 6.4 mm) | Polypropylene | Autoclave or gamma |
| CR5T6 | 1/2″ × 3/8″ (12.7 × 9.6 mm) | Polypropylene | Autoclave or gamma |
| CR6T7 | 1/2″ × 3/4″ (12.7 × 19.05 mm) | Polypropylene | Autoclave or gamma |
Standard pack: 10 units per part number.
Applications
- Cell culture and fermentation
- Upstream and downstream processes
- Fluid transfer and sampling
- Sterile single-use assemblies
- Connections in bag and manifold systems
- Transition between lines of different diameters
Industries
Pharmaceutical and biotechFrequently asked questions
What tubing sizes are available?
Y connectors for 1/16″, 1/8″, 3/16″, 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, and 3/4″ tubing (Y1 to Y7). X connectors, with four equal ways, for 1/4″, 3/8″, and 1/2″ (X4, X5, and X6). The reducers join 1/4″ to 1/8″, 3/8″ to 1/4″, 1/2″ to 1/4″, 1/2″ to 3/8″, and 1/2″ to 3/4″.
How are they sterilized?
In an autoclave at up to 121 °C or by gamma irradiation at 25 to 45 kGy.
Do the reducers need a clamp?
No. Thanks to their tapered shape and smooth surface, they seal directly on the tubing, without additional clamps.
How are they packaged?
In double PE bags for entry into an ISO 7 cleanroom, in packs of 10 per part number.
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