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SAMPLING VALVES FOR

  • Powder & bulk solids
  • Granule & pellets
  • Flakes & seed
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EPT® Expanding Piston Technology

The best solution to sample powder from processing equipment

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EXPERTS IN SAMPLING VALVES SINCE 1974

FAMAT Sampling is a Swiss engineering company with over 50 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing high-performance sampling valves and systems. We specialize in sterile, safe, and efficient sampling solutions for liquids, powders, and slurries across the pharmaceutical, chemical, petrochemical, and food industries. Trusted by over 500 clients worldwide, our valves ensure precise, contamination-free sampling, while meeting the highest standards of cleanability, safety, and compliance.

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Of engineering excellence in sampling technology

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Across pharma, biotech, chemical & food sectors 

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Offering fast local support & service worldwide

Why Industry Leaders Trust FAMAT Sampling

QUALITY & reliabity

With over 50 years of experience, FAMAT designs and manufactures high-performance sampling valves that meet the most demanding process, pressure, and purity requirements. Each valve is engineered in Switzerland to ensure maximum durability, leak-free performance, and long-term operational reliability, even in critical pharmaceutical and chemical environments. All products undergo rigorous testing for pressure resistance, cleanability, and sterility.

SUSTAINABILITY RESPONSABILITY

We are committed to developing long-life sampling solutions that reduce your environmental impact and total cost of ownership. Unlike disposable or high-maintenance systems, our valves are designed for repeatable, clean-in-place (CIP) or steam-in-place (SIP) use, with minimal waste generation and long service intervals. This results in a smaller carbon footprint and improved sustainability in process manufacturing.

PRODUCTS &
SOLUTIONS

Whether you're sampling hazardous APIs, sterile liquids, or powdered excipients, FAMAT provides a comprehensive range of standard and custom sampling valves tailored to your process requirements. Our technologies, including the patented EPT® (Expanding Piston Technology), offer precise, containment-grade sampling with enhanced operator safety and process integrity. We support everything from pilot-scale labs to full-scale production plants.

Technical Expertise

Our team of engineers works closely with process managers, QA teams, and validation experts to deliver sampling systems optimized for safety, efficiency, and compliance. We support you at every stage, from technical specification and integration to validation support and after-sales service. FAMAT valves are widely trusted in GMP-regulated environments, and we provide ongoing support to meet evolving regulatory and technical demands.

Global Reach, Local Presence

FAMAT Sampling solutions are used by more than 500 companies across 30+ countries. With over 40 certified distribution and service partners, we guarantee fast, responsive support for spare parts, technical troubleshooting, and system integration, wherever your facility is located. We understand the complexity of international operations and adapt our logistics and compliance documentation accordingly.

Local Service & Support

Our distributors and technical teams are trained to provide fast, on-site service, from initial consultation to installation and after-sales maintenance. We value long-term relationships and work closely with our partners to ensure your sampling system remains efficient, compliant, and fully operational over time. Whether you need a quick part replacement or a full process audit, we're here to support your operations without delay.

INDUSTRIES WE SERVE

FAMAT Sampling provides advanced aseptic sampling valves tailored for pharmaceutical manufacturing, including HPAPI processes, sterile liquids, and bioreactor sampling. Our valves are engineered for use in GMP-regulated environments, with full compatibility for CIP/SIP protocols, reducing contamination risk and supporting batch validation. Trusted by global pharma brands, FAMAT delivers reliability where precision and safety are non-negotiable.

Our sampling solutions for the chemical sector are built to withstand corrosive liquids, toxic slurries, and high-pressure processing conditions. FAMAT valves support operator safety and containment with robust materials, minimal dead volume, and high resistance to thermal and chemical stress. Whether you’re working with hazardous acids or solvent-based processes, our systems are designed to ensure precise, risk-controlled sampling every time.

FAMAT valves are optimized for sensitive biotech environments, including cell culture, media prep, and vaccine production. With low hold-up volume, smooth internal surfaces, and CIP/SIP cleanability, our systems help biotech labs and manufacturers maintain integrity across every phase of the process. Built for traceability and sterility, our valves support regulatory compliance and robust batch consistency.

For liquid or semi-solid food applications, our hygienic sampling valves ensure clean, contamination-free extraction of samples without interrupting production. Designed to meet international food safety standards, FAMAT valves support easy cleaning, long-term durability, and safe handling of sensitive products like dairy, juice, syrup, and plant-based liquids. A practical solution for high-throughput operations needing reliable and safe in-line sampling.

Engineered for Precision: The Power Behind Our Patented EPT® Technology

At FAMAT, we believe precise, safe sampling starts at the core of the valve. That’s why we developed EPT® – Expanding Piston Technology: an innovative mechanism that allows you to collect representative samples from pressurized systems without contamination, loss, or risk.

Unlike traditional diaphragm valves, EPT® expands directly into the product flow, retrieves a true sample, and retracts completely, leaving no product traps, no dead zones, and no cleaning headaches. Built for powder and liquid applications, our valves are fully CIP/SIP-compatible and ideal for pharma, chemical, and biotech environments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

At FAMAT Sampling, we understand that choosing the right sampling valve is critical to ensuring product quality, process safety, and regulatory compliance. Below, you’ll find answers to the most common questions about our sampling technologies, certifications, applications, and support. Whether you’re working in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or biotechnology, we’re here to help you make the best decision for your process.

What is a sampling valve and why is it important?

A sampling valve is a specialized device installed on a process line, tank, or reactor to safely extract a representative sample of liquid, powder, or gas without contaminating the product or exposing operators to risk.

Sampling valves are essential in industries like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and biotechnology, where consistent product quality, GMP compliance, and operator safety are critical. They allow for in-process testing, quality control, and validation? without interrupting production or compromising sterile conditions.

FAMAT sampling valves are designed for precision, sterility, and cleanability, ensuring reliable results and regulatory peace of mind with every sample taken.

What makes FAMAT sampling valves different from conventional designs?

FAMAT sampling valves stand out thanks to our patented EPT® (Expanding Piston Technology), which offers a superior alternative to conventional diaphragm or plug valves. Unlike standard designs that can trap product, EPT® expands into the process line to collect a precise, contamination-free sample, then retracts fully? minimizing dead space, product buildup, and cleaning time.

Our valves are engineered for powder and liquid applications, fully compatible with CIP/SIP procedures, and designed for high-containment processes such as HPAPI handling. This combination of safety, sterility, and repeatability makes FAMAT the trusted choice for regulated industries that demand absolute reliability.

Are your sampling valves compatible with CIP/SIP processes?

Yes, all FAMAT sampling valves are designed to be fully CIP (Clean-in-Place) and SIP (Sterilize-in-Place) compatible. This means they can be cleaned and sterilized without being disassembled, making them ideal for GMP-compliant environments where hygiene and process efficiency are critical.

Our valve designs minimize dead volume and internal crevices, ensuring effective cleaning of all product-contact surfaces. Whether you’re working in pharmaceuticals, biotech, or food production, FAMAT valves help reduce downtime, lower contamination risk, and support validated cleaning protocols.

Can your valves be used for powder sampling under pressure?

Yes, FAMAT’s patented EPT® (Expanding Piston Technology) is specifically engineered for sampling powders and solids under pressure. Traditional valves often struggle with clogging or inconsistent sample volume when handling fine or dense powders. Our EPT® mechanism expands directly into the process stream, collects a clean and representative sample, and retracts without leaving product residue or risking contamination.

 

This makes our valves ideal for powdered APIs, excipients, or granulates in pharmaceutical, chemical, or food manufacturing environments, especially when precision and operator safety are non-negotiable.

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Biar group is made up of swiss companies, recognized experts in sampling systems. due to its solutions for liquid, gaz and solids, Biar group responds to the needs of its customers request in sampling domain with a global reliable and responsive offer.

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