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Use this ultrasonic flowmeter in low-flow bioprocessing operations

| By Mary Bailey

SONOFLOW CO.55 SD V3.0 is a non-contact ultrasonic flowmeter designed for single-use bioprocessing. With its intuitive touch display, the high accuracy flowmeter enables real-time flow monitoring and direct parameter adjustment at the point of use. The SONOFLOW CO.55 V3.0 series was developed with a focus on the low-flow range in process development and fill and finish applications. Extensive testing has proven that the ultrasonic sensor achieves an accuracy of 1% or better at the lowest flowrates. The SONOFLOW CO.55 SD V3.0 is ideal for precise flow and volume dosing in pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring consistent product quality and regulatory compliance. Its non-invasive, clamp-on design guarantees contamination-free measurement, protecting the sterility of critical processes while reducing cleaning and validation efforts.

Source: SONOTEC

Beyond flow control, the SONOFLOW CO.55 SD V3.0 provides valuable signal and quality data that can be used in AI-driven bioprocess models. Variations in signal strength or quality can serve as early indicators of changing media properties or ambient conditions, helping bioprocess engineers detect process deviations sooner. Over time, this data can support improving process stability, scaling from development to GMP production, and enhanced batch consistency across the entire biomanufacturing lifecycle.  The clamp-on technology allows for flo rate measurement on flexible tubing from the outside, eliminating any risk of contamination. The stainless steel housing is the preferred choice for environments with strict disinfection and sterilization requirements due to its high corrosion resistance. The SONOFLOW CO.55 SD V3.0 stainless-steel sensor increases efficiency and ensures process and product quality throughout the entire manufacturing cycle. — SONOTEC GmbH, Halle, Germany

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