Laboratory clamp ImaLOK™

Overview
APPL’s ImaLOK™ sanitary clamp is designed to address the needs of the single-use disposable and biopharmaceutical industries. ImaLOK™ sanitary clamps are manufactured from glass-reinforced, FDA 21 CFR 177.1500 grade, USP Class VI Nylon 66 and are intended for use as components of single-use transfer lines and a wide range of bioprocess systems.

Standard sizes available (catalog)
# | PART NO. | Material of construction (MOC) | Size (Inch)
1 | GNRC-NC-0750 | Glass reinforced nylon | 1/2\" - 3/4\"
2 | GNRC-NC-1500 | Glass reinforced nylon | 1\" - 1.5\"
3 | GNRC-NC-4000 | Glass reinforced nylon | 4\"

Application

• Single-Use Systems (SUS)
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Vaccine and biotherapeutic production
• Situations where metal is incompatible

Compliance and certification

• FDA 21 CFR 177.1500
• USP Class VI
• USP Class 87

Characteristics

• Available in multiple internal dimensions to meet process requirements
• Manufactured in an ISO Class 7 cleanroom

Key features

• Biopharmaceutical grade
• Limited-slip design with floating hinge for balanced contact pressure
• Compatible with ASME-BPE and BPSA standard non-metallic and stainless flange ferrules
• Excellent resistance to acids and alkalis
• Efficient locking mechanism
• Lightweight construction
• Autoclavable and compatible with gamma sterilisation
• Quick delivery support

Technical specifications

• Model name: ImaLOK™
• Material: Glass-reinforced Nylon 66 (FDA 21 CFR 177.1500 grade, USP Class VI)
• Manufacturing environment: ISO Class 7 cleanroom
• Available part numbers and sizes: GNRC-NC-0750 (1/2\" - 3/4\"), GNRC-NC-1500 (1\" - 1.5\"), GNRC-NC-4000 (4\")
• Intended use: Component for single-use transfer lines and a wide range of bioprocess systems
• Compatibility: Designed for use where metal is incompatible; compatible with ASME-BPE and BPSA flange standards
• Sterilisation: Autoclavable; gamma sterilisation compatible
• Chemical resistance: Excellent resistance to acids and alkalis
• Design features: Limited-slip design, floating hinge for balanced contact pressure, efficient locking mechanism, lightweight construction