125HS Horizontal Manual Sampler
Introduction
The FAMAT 125HS Horizontal Manual Sampler is designed for representative powder sampling from vertical process lines.
Unlike standard sampling valves installed where gravity assists product collection, the 125HS uses an intrusive sampling piston that enters the product flow to collect a sample directly from the process line.
Its simple manual operation makes it a practical solution for applications requiring reliable sampling without pneumatic or electrical actuation.
Watch the video below to see the FAMAT 125HS Horizontal Manual Sampler in operation.
What is the 125HS Sampling Valve?
The 125HS is a manually operated intrusive sampler specifically designed for installation on vertical pipes and process lines.
During sampling, the piston is manually introduced into the product flow to collect material from inside the process line. The sample is then withdrawn and discharged into the connected sampling container.
This operating principle allows representative samples to be collected from vertical applications where conventional gravity-based sampling solutions may not be suitable.
Key Features & Benefits
- Designed for horizontal process lines
- Manual sampling operation (alt. automatic)
- Intrusive sampling principle
- Direct sampling from the product flow
- Suitable for powders and granules
- Simple and robust mechanical design
- Controlled discharge into a sampling container
- Designed for representative process sampling
How the 125HS Works
During normal production, the sampling mechanism remains in its closed position flush to the pipe wall.
To take a sample, the operator manually moves the sampling piston into the product flow. Material enters the sampling area while the piston is exposed to the process.
The piston is then manually withdrawn from the product flow, bringing the collected material back into the sampler. The sample can subsequently be discharged into the connected sampling container.
This simple intrusive sampling principle enables representative powder samples to be collected directly from vertical process lines without requiring automated actuation.
Why Choose the 125HS?
The 125HS provides a simple and robust solution for representative powder sampling from vertical process lines.
Its manually operated intrusive piston moves horizontally into the product flow, allowing a sample to be collected directly from the flowing material. With no pneumatic or electrical actuator required, the 125HS is particularly suitable for applications where a straightforward and reliable manual sampling solution is preferred.
Typical Applications
The 125HS Horizontal Intrusive Sampler is particularly suitable for sampling powders and granules from vertical process lines in:
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Fine chemicals
- Food and nutrition
- Battery material production
- Powder processing
- Gravity-fed process lines
Engineering Insight
Sampling from a vertical process line requires the sampling element to reach into the flowing product rather than relying on material entering a sampling chamber at the pipe wall.
The 125HS addresses this requirement with a horizontally intrusive sampling piston. The piston enters the product stream during sampling and is then withdrawn to transfer the collected material to the sampling container.
This principle provides a simple solution for obtaining representative samples from gravity-fed powder streams while maintaining manual control of the sampling operation.
FAQ
What is the 125HS?
The 125HS is a manually operated intrusive sampler designed to collect representative powder samples from vertical process lines.
Why is it called a horizontal intrusive sampler?
The sampler is installed on a vertical process line, while the sampling piston moves horizontally into the product flow to collect the sample.
Does the 125HS require pneumatic or electrical actuation?
No. The 125HS is manually operated and does not require a pneumatic or electrical actuator for the sampling movement. But a pneumatical version is also available.
How does the 125HS collect a sample?
The operator manually introduces the sampling piston into the flowing product. Material is collected while the piston is exposed to the product stream. The piston is then withdrawn and the sample is discharged into the connected sampling container.
What products can be sampled with the 125HS?
The 125HS is designed primarily for powders and granules flowing through vertical process lines.
In which industries can the 125HS be used?
Typical applications include pharmaceutical, chemical, food and nutrition, battery material and other powder-processing industries.
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