Press release
PSG® Biotech Launches New Quattroflow® QB2-SD Single-Use Micropump
Lightweight, compact rotary pump for microdosing applications
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL, November 29, 2023 – PSG® Biotech, a provider of pump, flow-sensor and flow-measurement technologies for use in life science and biopharmaceutical process applications, and a brand of PSG®, is pleased to announce the availability of the new Quattroflow® QB2-Standard (QB2-SD) Single-Use Precision Micropump.
The Quattroflow pump family is expanding with the launch of its first QB Series micropump, the QB2-SD. This model is the smallest size in the family of single-use, lightweight and compact rotary microdosing pumps designed for precision and can be used to transfer delicate biologics. The QB2-SD has a minimum resolution of 25 μl and flow rates up to 2.7 liters per hour (91.3 fluid ounces per hour), which makes the QB2-SD pump ideal for liquid-handling operations requiring precise and delicate dosing of products that can be found in cell & gene therapy, laboratory and small-scale upstream and downstream applications.
“The manufacturers of biopharmaceuticals, medicines and therapeutics must have confidence in the safety and readiness of their life-changing products, necessitating the use of pumps that help ensure optimized media-integrity protection,” said Michael Franco, Director, Global Biopharma Sales for PSG Biotech. “That's why the Quattroflow QB2-SD is a breakthrough for the industry. These single-use pumps simply click in and out of the motor drive, allowing for quick and cost-effective changeovers with minimal risk of cross-contamination. When a product bag is empty, simply remove the pump and primary container and replace them with one click, eliminating the need for pump calibration and maintenance.”
The Quattroflow QB2-SD Single-Use Precision Micropump works on the positive displacement principle where fixed cavities of liquid are transferred from inlet to outlet around a rotor. This creates high vacuum levels of -0.6 bar (-9 psi) and exhibits back-pressure capabilities up to 0.2 bar (2.9 psi). Lightweight at 6.4 g (0.013 lb.), this single-use pump is highly compact at 38 mm wide (including barbs) and 30 mm high with a depth of only 17 mm, which offers a very low hold-up volume. This micropump features a bi-directional pumping motion, is compatible with gamma irradiation, and can handle viscosities up to 500 cP. Constructed with USP <88> Class VI-certified materials such as MBS, HDPE, and silicone, it meets stringent quality standards. Biopharma certifications include Particulate Testing (sub-visible testing per USP 788), Microbial Ingress, Endotoxin (USP 85), and Bioburden (ISO 11737-1).
In addition to the QB2-SD pump, PSG Biotech offers a fully integrated drive device called Q-Drive-Alpha for evaluation, production, and laboratory use. The Q-Drive-Alpha features a stainless-steel body and a 7” color touchscreen for programming desired functions such as speed, flow, dose volume, self-priming, cycling, and reverse.
For more information on how PSG Biotech equipment and systems can optimize performance in your most critical life science and biopharmaceutical applications, please visit psgdover.com/biotech.
About PSG® Biotech
PSG® Biotech, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, USA, is dedicated to "Caring For Every Drop" by being a leading provider of specialty flow-control solutions, including pumps, sensors and flow meters, that have been designed to safely transfer and precisely meter the most delicate life science biologics, medicines and therapeutics, all while increasing yield, throughput and speed to market. PSG Biotech is a brand of PSG®, a Dover company, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, USA. You can find more information on PSG Biotech at psgdover.com/biotech.
About PSG®
PSG® is the global pump, metering and dispensing-solution expert, enabling the safe and efficient transfer of critical and valuable fluids that require optimal performance and reliability in applications where it matters most. Additionally, PSG is a leading provider of flow meters designed to reduce waste and downtime while accurately measuring, monitoring and controlling the distribution of fluids. Headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, USA, PSG is comprised of several world-class brands, including Abaque®, All-Flo™, Almatec®, Blackmer®, Ebsray®, em-tec®, Griswold®, Hydro™, Malema™, Mouvex®, Neptune®, PSG® Biotech, Quantex™, Quattroflow®, and Wilden®. PSG products are manufactured on three continents – North America, Europe and Asia – in state-of-the-art facilities that practice lean manufacturing and are ISO-certified. PSG is part of the Pumps & Process Solutions segment of Dover Corporation. To learn more about PSG, please visit psgdover.com. PSG: Where Innovation Flows.
Media Contact:
DJ Slater, Publicity Coordinator
DeanHouston+ (agency for PSG®)
414-416-2176 or dj.slater@deanhouston.com
Lightweight, compact rotary pump for microdosing applications
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL, November 29, 2023 – PSG® Biotech, a provider of pump, flow-sensor and flow-measurement technologies for use in life science and biopharmaceutical process applications, and a brand of PSG®, is pleased to announce the availability of the new Quattroflow® QB2-Standard (QB2-SD) Single-Use Precision Micropump.
The Quattroflow pump family is expanding with the launch of its first QB Series micropump, the QB2-SD. This model is the smallest size in the family of single-use, lightweight and compact rotary microdosing pumps designed for precision and can be used to transfer delicate biologics. The QB2-SD has a minimum resolution of 25 μl and flow rates up to 2.7 liters per hour (91.3 fluid ounces per hour), which makes the QB2-SD pump ideal for liquid-handling operations requiring precise and delicate dosing of products that can be found in cell & gene therapy, laboratory and small-scale upstream and downstream applications.
“The manufacturers of biopharmaceuticals, medicines and therapeutics must have confidence in the safety and readiness of their life-changing products, necessitating the use of pumps that help ensure optimized media-integrity protection,” said Michael Franco, Director, Global Biopharma Sales for PSG Biotech. “That's why the Quattroflow QB2-SD is a breakthrough for the industry. These single-use pumps simply click in and out of the motor drive, allowing for quick and cost-effective changeovers with minimal risk of cross-contamination. When a product bag is empty, simply remove the pump and primary container and replace them with one click, eliminating the need for pump calibration and maintenance.”
The Quattroflow QB2-SD Single-Use Precision Micropump works on the positive displacement principle where fixed cavities of liquid are transferred from inlet to outlet around a rotor. This creates high vacuum levels of -0.6 bar (-9 psi) and exhibits back-pressure capabilities up to 0.2 bar (2.9 psi). Lightweight at 6.4 g (0.013 lb.), this single-use pump is highly compact at 38 mm wide (including barbs) and 30 mm high with a depth of only 17 mm, which offers a very low hold-up volume. This micropump features a bi-directional pumping motion, is compatible with gamma irradiation, and can handle viscosities up to 500 cP. Constructed with USP <88> Class VI-certified materials such as MBS, HDPE, and silicone, it meets stringent quality standards. Biopharma certifications include Particulate Testing (sub-visible testing per USP 788), Microbial Ingress, Endotoxin (USP 85), and Bioburden (ISO 11737-1).
In addition to the QB2-SD pump, PSG Biotech offers a fully integrated drive device called Q-Drive-Alpha for evaluation, production, and laboratory use. The Q-Drive-Alpha features a stainless-steel body and a 7” color touchscreen for programming desired functions such as speed, flow, dose volume, self-priming, cycling, and reverse.
For more information on how PSG Biotech equipment and systems can optimize performance in your most critical life science and biopharmaceutical applications, please visit psgdover.com/biotech.
About PSG® Biotech
PSG® Biotech, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, USA, is dedicated to "Caring For Every Drop" by being a leading provider of specialty flow-control solutions, including pumps, sensors and flow meters, that have been designed to safely transfer and precisely meter the most delicate life science biologics, medicines and therapeutics, all while increasing yield, throughput and speed to market. PSG Biotech is a brand of PSG®, a Dover company, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, USA. You can find more information on PSG Biotech at psgdover.com/biotech.
About PSG®
PSG® is the global pump, metering and dispensing-solution expert, enabling the safe and efficient transfer of critical and valuable fluids that require optimal performance and reliability in applications where it matters most. Additionally, PSG is a leading provider of flow meters designed to reduce waste and downtime while accurately measuring, monitoring and controlling the distribution of fluids. Headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, USA, PSG is comprised of several world-class brands, including Abaque®, All-Flo™, Almatec®, Blackmer®, Ebsray®, em-tec®, Griswold®, Hydro™, Malema™, Mouvex®, Neptune®, PSG® Biotech, Quantex™, Quattroflow®, and Wilden®. PSG products are manufactured on three continents – North America, Europe and Asia – in state-of-the-art facilities that practice lean manufacturing and are ISO-certified. PSG is part of the Pumps & Process Solutions segment of Dover Corporation. To learn more about PSG, please visit psgdover.com. PSG: Where Innovation Flows.
Media Contact:
DJ Slater, Publicity Coordinator
DeanHouston+ (agency for PSG®)
414-416-2176 or dj.slater@deanhouston.com
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