Split butterfly valves (SBVs) are an established solution for transferring powders during bioprocessing. However, now that there is a disposable version of the passive half of the valve, it becomes a flexible solution to enable the contained and sterile transfer of pharmaceutical powders between manufacturing process steps and facilities which removes the time and cost associated with cleaning, maintenance and validation.
In an article with European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer, Ben Wylie, Senior Product Manager, talks about how single use technologies can deliver the same level of performance with added benefits.
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