Containment Sampling Stick
Safe Sampling Under the Highest Containment
This video introduces the Containment Sampling Stick (CPS) from HECHT Technologie GmbH. It offers a mobile, disposable solution to sample critical substances under strict containment conditions up to OEB Level 5. The system protects users, prevents contamination, and reduces the need for costly containment installations.
Purpose and Context
Sampling highly potent or sensitive substances often requires strict controls to protect both personnel and product integrity. Traditional methods typically need fixed containment booths or protective equipment. That can drive up investment and slow the process. HECHT designed the Sampling Stick to offer safe, flexible sampling with minimal infrastructure.
How the System Works
The video walks through the essential steps:
- Position an anti-wrinkle ring on the container to smooth its liner.
- Attach the disposable lance-style sampling stick securely onto the liner using vacuum technology.
- Pierce the container cleanly with the lance, extract a sample volume safely.
- Seal the sample and detach the stick—ready for safe handling or testing.
This method takes under two minutes. It keeps the environment separate, ensures operator safety, and avoids cross-contamination between batches .
Key Benefits
- Sampling under OEB Level 5 containment without building a dedicated cleanroom
- Rapid process: complete sampling in under two minutes
- Disposable sampler eliminates cleaning and decontamination steps
- Cost-effective: lowers capital expenditure for containment infrastructure
- Mobile and flexible: supports on-the-spot sampling across different containers or locations
- Lance technology maintains integrity of both sample and container
Ideal Use Cases
This solution suits environments where containment is critical yet infrastructure may be limited or temporary:
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing with potent active ingredients
- High-containment chemical processing
- Laboratories handling toxic or expensive compounds
- Pilot plants or R&D settings where flexibility is necessary
- Facilities seeking to reduce cross-contamination risk
Why It Matters
OEB Level 5 indicates extremely potent or toxic substances with major risk from exposure. Traditional solutions may rely on fixed sampling ports or complex containment barriers that require space, rigid infrastructure, and high costs.
By contrast, the Containment Sampling Stick offers:
- A clean and safe method for operators to sample dangerous material
- Reduced process downtime, because setup is quick and sampling is immediate
- High flexibility, adapting easily to different containers and product types
- Clean sampling, as the stick is single-use and avoids residue carry‑over
Technical Highlights
- The system is patent‑pending and designed for disposable use
- The lance creates a secure vacuum‑based seal with the liner
- The sample is pierced, captured, sealed, and transferred without manual liner manipulation
- The anti-wrinkle ring ensures a consistent sampling surface
- Optionally combined with a transport cart for ease and mobility
Visual Highlights in the Video
- Step-by-step demonstration of preparing the container
- Use of the lance to pierce the liner and draw the sample
- Detachment and sealing of the sampling stick
- Clean final result with minimal operator exposure
- Option to store the stick or move it using a cart
These visuals show how the system maintains safety and integrity without complexity or bulky equipment.
Conclusion
The HECHT Containment Sampling Stick provides a user-friendly, secure method for sampling critical substances under the highest containment level. It combines speed, safety, and flexibility in one compact solution. It suits pharmaceutical, chemical, and research environments where contamination and exposure risks are unacceptable.
Watch the video to see how HECHT simplifies high-level containment sampling with a clean, cost-conscious method that protects both operators and materials.
