Unique port constructed of Value Pharma™ resin meets all biopharm requirements, saves time and reduces costs
23 January 2012 - Fort Collins, Colorado, USA - Value Plastics, a Nordson Company
(Nasdaq: NDSN), introduces a technologically advanced series of ports for the single-use
bags used to transfer media and drug compounds in the biopharmaceutical industry.
According to Ken Davis, Value Plastics’ Global Marketing Manager, “These feature-rich
products, available only from Value Plastics, offer a variety of new benefits to
biomanufacturers, including the specific benefits of the Value Pharma™ material described
below:
• Animal derivative-free qualification
• USP Class VI certification
• Guaranteed heat sealing and conformance with polyethylene bags
• 24-hour resistance to alcohol stress cracking—a critical feature when processing
materials that can cost thousands of dollars per liter
The new bag ports also incorporate two unique features that reduce process time and
potential damage to expensive media. Parabolic lead-ins on the ports save time by
shortening the time required to drain a bag by up to 24%, while alignment ribs improve fluid
flow dynamics by reducing shear impact as material exits the bag. For widespread industry
compatibility, the new ports are designed to work with common tubing sizes, as well as
industry-standard fittings, filters and other devices.
Value Plastics, a Nordson Company, manufactures and markets an innovative line of fluid
management components designed specifically for flexible tubing. Products include quick
connect fittings, luer fittings, check valves, tube-to-tube fittings, threaded fittings and blood
pressure monitoring components. Value Plastics products find global application in
demanding healthcare OEM, research and specialty industrial applications.
Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) delivers precision technology solutions to help
customers succeed worldwide. The company engineers, manufactures and markets
differentiated products and systems used for dispensing adhesives, coatings, sealants,
biomaterials and other materials, fluid management, test and inspection, UV curing and
plasma surface treatment, all supported by application expertise and direct global sales and
service. Nordson serves a wide variety of consumer non-durable, durable and technology
end markets including packaging, nonwovens, electronics, medical, appliances, energy,
transportation, construction, and general product assembly and finishing. Founded in 1954
and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the company has operations and support offices in
more than 30 countries. Visit Nordson on the web at www.nordson.com ,
www.twitter.com/Nordson_Corp or www.facebook.com/nordson.
Value Pharma™ is a trademark of Value Plastics, a Nordson Company
