QLA PEEK Paddle, 15 inch, VanKel Compatible - PEKPAD-15 (12-1201) *OBSOLETE*

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PEEK Paddle, 15 inch

Varian VanKel OEM No: 12-1201

One-piece moulded design (no paddle to shaft join) – reduces wobble and eliminates potential cross-contamination and corrosion
US Pharmacopeia compliant
Laser marked with a unique serial number for easy identification

The Paddle
Apparatus 2, commonly known as the paddle method, has similar physical speci?cations to those of Apparatus 1 with a paddle substituted for the rotating basket. Some of the dimensions and tolerances for the paddle are critical if consistent results are to be obtained from vessel to vessel.

The USP speci?es that the paddle must rotate smoothly without signi?cant wobble. The arc of the paddle blade creates considerable ?ow and any wobble will have an exaggerated effect on the ?ow pro?le.

The contours of the paddle blade must not include any sharp edges – at the tips for instance – that could produce turbulent instead of laminar ?ow patterns. The USP constrains wobble and vertical alignment with the axis of the vessel to within ±2.0mm.

Key Considerations

Electropolished Type 316 Stainless Steel – The strong 316 stainless steel (316 S.S.) shaft has a high resistance to bending. It is electropolished for smooth rotation.

PTFE Coated – The USP suggests that paddles may be coated with an inert coating. Most paddles are accordingly coated with PTFE or another inert coating. Such coating 
serves two purposes: 
• It prevents corrosion and the introduction of unwanted ions into the media
• It seals the joint where the blade is attached to the shaft, thus preventing the accumulation of contaminant traces

Solid PTFE – The single piece moulded design features a ?uoropolymer blade and single-piece stem moulded over an electropolished, 316 stainless steel shaft. The innovative design features no paddle-to-shaft joint, thus eliminating potential cross-contamination and removing a probable corrosion path. Wobble is also considerably reduced in the solid PTFE paddle due to its being a single piece cast.

Care & Maintenance

Paddle Storage – Bent or scratched paddles fail to comply with USP regulations so it is essential not to store paddles on a desk or loose in a drawer where damage or corrosion can occur. Proper storage in a basket shaft/paddle holder can prevent damage occurring.

Wobble 
A Wobble Meter (WOBMET-MI) is available to monitor paddle wobble