Single use scale-down centrifuge for process development and small batch manufacturing
The UFMini is a single-use centrifuge designed for primary clarification of mammalian cell cultures (i.e., CHO cells), and harvesting (washing & concentrating) stem cells and other types of cells for biotechnology and pharmaceutical applications. This user-friendly system is the scaled-down version of our successful UniFuge® single-use centrifuge. The UFMini is intended for use in cleanrooms, in laminar flow hoods, and on benchtops.
- Bowl capacity: 300mL
- Flow rate from 29-1,000 mL/min
- Small footprint: Centrifuge Enclosure 69 cm x 56 cm x 38 cm (27” x 22” x 15”)
- Easy to handle: Total skid weight of ~40 kg (90 lbs)
- Gamma-irradiated single-use modules
- Processes scalable to UniFuge® Pilot and U2k®
Benefits
- Compact Size: Small footprint is perfect for early-stage process development, process characterization and small volume commercial production.
- Confidently Scale Up: Accurately transferring operating protocols to the UniFuge® or U2k® is straightforward as you move from early-stage development to commercial manufacturing.
- Streamline Processes: Uses a sterile single-use module that is easy to install and replace after each run.
- Performance: Low-shear centrifugation allows for high-quality and high-recovery separation.
- Save Time: Easily incorporated into a fully-automated workflow and significantly reduces processing time.
- Efficiency: Software and automation minimise process upsets and errors.
- Minimise Contamination Risks: This single-use, closed system reduces contamination risks. It provides flexibility for multi-product facilities.
- Stop-N-Go: The UniFuge systems are designed to resume and recover from an interrupted process without product loss.
- Cell Washing: The UniFuge systems can hold materials in the bowl for washing and buffer exchanges.
- Reliable: Built in a state-of-the art US facility, following the highest standards of quality control.
Sean’s take on this product
Innovative: Only provider of single-use semi-continuous process centrifuge designed to harvest 10L bioreactors up to 20,000 L. Suitable for both cell collection and supernatant harvest, the Unifuge family of centrifuges is the perfect partner to your SUB.
Reliable: Their strong history in manufacturing process equipment put them in the best position to provide market-leading equipment.
Did you know?
Carr Biosystems (formally Pneumatic Scales Angelus) are BPES’ longest serving supplier. We have been working together for almost 30 years!
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Carr Biosystems is a global leader in the design and manufacture of liquid/solid centrifugal separation systems. Their range of continuous flow centrifuges offers the ability for true scale up of contained processes, from development to production for microbial, yeast, animal cell and fine chemical applications. All centrifuge systems are developed in a state of the art manufacturing facility in Clearwater, Florida. BPES have worked with Carr Centritech in the UK since 1997.