Bürkle Novartos Multi Pharma Zone Sampler 3-fold, V4A stainless steel, 600 mm penetration depth, 5358-0603
€1,762.00
- Multi-zone sample with 3-fold sample draw, four to nine collection chambers
- Three sub-samples per zone in a single puncture
- V4A stainless steel (1.4404) with components made from 1.4571, tube diameter 25 mm
- Three lengths from 600 to 1,400 mm penetration depth, up to 27 chambers
- Sample inserts from 0 to 2 ml and replacement tip available separately
Product information "Bürkle Novartos Multi Pharma Zone Sampler 3-fold, V4A stainless steel, 600 mm penetration depth, 5358-0603"
Some validation guidelines require three samples per zone tested for homogeneity testing, rather than two. The Novartos Multi with 3-fold sample draw takes three sub-samples from four to nine zones along the penetration depth in a single puncture, for tests where two duplicates are insufficient and a third sample is needed as a reserve or for a second method.
Three samples per zone, one puncture
Each collection chamber accommodates three sample inserts (sold separately), which fill simultaneously at the same point when the lance is inserted. Distributed across the entire penetration depth, it delivers between 12 and 27 individual samples from a single puncture, depending on the length, without the need to penetrate each zone separately.
Use in validation and release
Three samples per zone provide more robust results than two, for example when a mixing batch is released for the first time or a mixing process is being validated. One of the three sub-samples can serve as a retained sample, whilst the other two can be used for the ongoing and a repeat test, without the need for a new puncture in the same zone for the repeat test. For a quality assurance team qualifying a new mixing plant for the first time, this provides a triple data set for each zone straight away, rather than having to carry out several sampling punctures at different times.
Three lengths, increasing number of zones
At a penetration depth of 600 millimetres, the lance has four zones with twelve chambers, with a total length of 800 millimetres. At 1,000 millimetres, there are seven zones with 21 chambers, with a total length of 1,200 millimetres. At 1,400 millimetres, there are nine zones with 27 chambers, giving a total length of 1,600 millimetres. The chamber spacing is 125 millimetres in the shortest and middle versions, and 135 millimetres in the longest.
Material for the pharmaceutical sector
Manufactured from V4A stainless steel (1.4404) with components made from 1.4571, tube diameter 25 millimetres, chamber length 30 millimetres, with the first collection chamber starting at 55 millimetres.
Why the chamber position matters
Because the first collection chamber starts only at 55 millimetres according to the Bürkle data sheet, the area up to this point is left without a sample of its own. The chamber spacing of 125 or 135 millimetres determines how closely or widely the zones are distributed across the selected penetration depth. Anyone wishing to cover the entire fill height of a container as completely as possible selects the length that is closest to the actual height.
Replacement tip and sample inserts
A replacement tip made of V4A is available as a separate spare part for the Novartos Multi series. The corresponding sample inserts are available in five volumes ranging from 0 to 2 millilitres; for the 3-fold version, three inserts are required per zone instead of two.
Choice within the Novartos range
If two samples per zone are sufficient, the Novartos Multi with 2-fold sample draw is the more compact alternative with fewer chambers per zone. If, instead of multiple zones, only a single target site with three samples is being tested, the Novartos Uno with 3-fold sample draw is more suitable. For a target site with two samples, the Novartos Uno with 2-fold sample draw is available.
Typical industries
The triple sample draw is primarily used where mixing processes need to be formally validated or qualified for the first time, for example in the pharmaceutical manufacture of powder mixtures or in the chemical production of granules with strict homogeneity specifications. In such cases, the quality system often requires a third, independent sample per test point, which the Novartos Multi 3-fold provides without the need for an additional puncture.
Typical applications
- Validation of mixing processes with three samples per zone
- Homogeneity testing across multiple layers with an additional retention sample
- Release testing of large batches in drums and big bags
- Pharmaceutical and chemical production with increased testing requirements
Technical details
| Pipe diameter | 25 mm |
| Material | V4A stainless steel (1.4404) with components made from 1.4571 |
| Chamber length | 30 mm |
| Chamber width | 13 mm |
| Start of the collection chamber | 55 mm |
| Storage | Room temperature |
Overview of variants
| Item number | Penetration depth mm | Total length mm | Collection zones | Total inserts | Chamber spacing mm |
| 5358-0603 | 600 | 800 | 4 | 12 | 125 |
| 5358-1003 | 1,000 | 1,200 | 7 | 21 | 125 |
| 5358-1403 | 1,400 | 1,600 | 9 | 27 | 135 |
Scope of delivery
- Novartos Multi collection lance, 3-fold sample draw, in the selected length
- excluding sample inserts (available separately)
Service and procurement
The choice of length depends on the penetration depth into the container and the required test scope. We supply the Novartos Multi 3-fold in all three lengths and source suitable sample inserts ranging from 0 to 2 millilitres, as well as the V4A replacement tip. If you are unsure whether to choose the 2-fold or 3-fold version, or the Uno or Multi model, please contact us for advice.