Single-Use Pressure Sensors

Single-Use Pressure Sensors for Bioprocessing | Pendotech

Monitor Pressure in Your Bioprocess with Confidence

Pendotech’s Single-Use Pressure Sensors™ for bioprocessing provide accurate and cost-effective pressure measurement for both gases and liquids in biopharmaceutical processes. Whether you need to track static pressure in a filtration system or dynamic pressure in a disposable bioreactor, these sensors are designed to adapt to your workflow.

Why Choose Single-Use Pressure Sensors?

  • Accurate and Reliable: Equipped with MEMS-HAP™ high-accuracy pressure chips for consistent readings across your process.
  • Cost-Effective: Affordable enough for disposable pressure measurement for biopharma applications, yet robust for repeated cleaning.
  • Versatile Applications: Perfect for filtration, chromatography, gas monitoring, disposable bioreactors, and filling operations.
  • Sanitization Ready: Made from caustic-resistant polysulfone, compatible with common cleaning processes.

Integration & Compatibility

Pendotech sensors are compatible with multiple monitoring systems:

  • PressureMAT™ System – Monitor and transmit pressure data in real-time.
  • Pendotech Process Control Systems (PCS) – For automated multi-sensor setups.
  • Third-Party Monitors – Pre-qualified integration with selected systems.

Rated for use up to 75 psi, these sensors provide flexibility and reliability for small- to medium-scale biopharmaceutical processes.

Applications in Bioprocessing

Pendotech sensors are ideal for inline pressure monitoring for scenarios such as:

  • Filtration & chromatography systems
  • Gas monitoring in disposable bioreactors
  • Filling operations and small-scale production workflows
  • Other applications requiring precise pressure measurement in biopharmaceutical processes

Pendotech pressure sensors help you:

  • Monitor pressure in single-use bioprocessing without stainless transducers
  • Maintain tight control during filtration, TFF, or bioreactor operations
  • Reduce hold-up volume and protect product yield
  • Integrate seamlessly with existing monitoring or control systems
  • Simplify QA and compliance with fully tested, USP Class VI materials

Additional Products

Pendotech Single-Use Pressure Sensors are designed for teams running small- to mid-scale bioprocessing workflows who need accurate, low-hold-up, single-use pressure monitoring that integrates seamlessly with a PressureMAT™ System (monitor/transmitter),  Pendotech Process Control System (PCS), or third-party pumps and monitors.

When to Choose a Pendotech Pressure Sensor

Best for scenarios like:

  • When you need pressure monitoring during depth filtration or TFF/crossflow filtration
  • When a single-use, sterilizable sensor is required
  • When your tubing runs from 1/8 inch to 1.5 inch ID
  • When you need ‐7 to 75 psi measurement accuracy in flexible tubing
  • When minimizing hold-up volume is critical to yield
  • When you must integrate with existing pumps, controllers, or PAT systems

How the Sensors Integrate into Your Process

Pendotech pressure sensors can connect to:

  1. PressureMAT™ System

For teams needing a compact monitor/transmitter with alarms.

  1. Pendotech Process Control System (PCS)

For multi-sensor setups or automated control.

  1. Third-Party Pumps & Monitors

Pre-qualified for easy drop-in integration.

Outputs:

Data can be sent to a PC or any external monitoring device (PC output comes from PMAT or PCS, not directly from the sensors).

Common use cases

  • Multi-stage depth filtration – consistent pressure tracking across filter trains
  • TFF / crossflow filtration – maintain TMP without traditional stainless transducers
  • Bioreactor pressure monitoring – sterile, single-use compatible
  • General upstream & downstream bioprocessing

Compatibility & Operating Ranges

  • Pressure range: –7 to 75 psi
  • Tubing sizes: 1/8 inch to 1.5 inch ID (luer option available)
  • Sterilization: Gamma & x-ray irradiation compatible
  • Documentation: Validation guide available

Design & Performance Features

  • Unobstructed flow path & no dead legs provides dramatically reduced hold-up volume versus stainless steel transducers or gauges
  • Integral 12-inch cable connects to reusable monitor/ transmitter/alarm cable via molded connector
  • Suitable for tubing from 1/8 inch to 1.5-inch inner diameter (luer size available separately) or a sanitary flange

Design & Performance Features

Minimal Hold-Up Volume

Unobstructed flow path + no dead legs → reduces product loss during small-scale runs.

Integrated 12-inch Cable

Connect directly to a reusable monitor/transmitter/alarm cable.

Flexible Connection Types

  • Direct tubing (1/8–1.5 inch)
  • Luer (ordered separately)
  • Sanitary flange

Materials, QA, and Compliance

Construction

  • Polycarbonate or caustic-resistant polysulfone
  • All materials meet USP Class VI

Manufacturing & QA

  • Built in an ISO 9001–certified clean room
  • Each sensor tested – rejected if out of specification
  • No calibration required

Documentation

  • Certificate of Conformanceincluded
  • Optional NIST calibration certificate

Hose Barb Design: Preventing Leaks

This design reduces the chance of tubing leaks by eliminating a mold parting line.

Why it matters:

  • Single barb shaft lets the hose relax behind the barb for a secure drawstring effect
  • Anti-rotation device holds tubing in place during twisting or repositioning

For higher-pressure needs:

  • BarbLock
  • Oetiker clamp
  • Both provide 360° radial compression sealing

Sensors for Smaller Scale Processes (Luer Models)

Ideal for applications like:

  • Low-flow in-line monitoring (1/8 inch)
  • Dead-end measurements using included cap
  • Adaptation to 1/4- or 3/8-inch barb fittings with luer ports

Sterility – Polycarbonate version ships sterile for aseptic setups.

Data & Technical Tables

Pressure Sensor Data

* Data from 100 random sensors manufactured with the PendoTECH High Accuracy Pressure chips (MEMS-HAP chips) and measured with the Pendotech Process Control System.

BarbLock® is a registered trademark of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation all rights reserved.


Adaptor Cables for Third Party Monitors

  • PDKT-650-298SC – Reusable shielded 6 ft connector cable w/ phone jack for Scilog pumps
  • PDKT-650-298MG – Reusable shielded 6 ft connector cable w/phone jack for Midgee monitor
  • PDKT-650-298MN – Reusable shielded 6 ft connector cable w/ phone jack for Pall Minim

Fittings

  • PDKT-103-03 – 1/4 inch x 1/4 inch polycarbonate straight connector with luer port
  • PDKT-104-03 – 3/8 inch x 3/8 inch polycarbonate straight connector with luer port
  • PDKT-105-03 – 1/ 2inch x 1/2 inch polycarbonate straight connector with luer port
  • PDKT-V3PS-000 – Luer polysulfone 3-way stopcock

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Technical Notes

Product Guides

Technical Instructions

Application Notes

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* Please contact your local Pendotech representative for a quote.

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