Luer interfaces on the Locking-Cap Flexible Bond-Tube 3-Way Connector (JT-031) follow small-bore connector conventions; confirm exact ISO 80369 series compatibility for your application with Baixin Bio. It is molded from polycarbonate for IV infusion sets and fluid-transfer lines.
Definition
At its core, a locking-cap flexible bond-tube 3-way connector is a molded plastic component that creates or controls a connection in a medical fluid line. It is engineered so that tubing, syringes, devices and accessories join with a predictable, leak-resistant fit, and it is produced as a single-use part from medical-grade thermoplastics.
Because the part sits directly in the fluid path, three things matter most: a dependable seal, dimensional consistency from part to part, and a material that is compatible with the fluid and the chosen sterilization method.
Seen in context, the component is one link in a chain. A complete single-use set joins several molded parts into one continuous fluid path, and each junction has to seal and hold. Because the interfaces are standardized, an assembler can combine catalog parts with confidence rather than designing every joint from scratch.
About This Component
The Locking-Cap Flexible Bond-Tube 3-Way Connector is supplied as a single-use molded part for IV infusion sets and fluid-transfer lines. Its interface follows standard conventions so it mates predictably with compatible components, and it is produced in polycarbonate by default, with other medical-grade resins available on request.
Like all Baixin Bio components, it can be customized for material, color, dimensions, packaging and assembly. For a precise specification — exact dimensions, tolerances, sterilization validation, packaging counts and minimum order quantity — request a drawing and samples through the inquiry form.
Key Advantages
The reasons locking-cap flexible bond-tube 3-way connector is specified come down to a few concrete advantages:
- Supports OEM and ODM customization of dimensions and packaging
- High-volume manufacturing with stable quality
- Compatibility with common sterilization methods
- Standardized interface that interoperates with compliant luer components
- Leak-resistant seal that holds under normal line pressure
- Single-use design that supports sterile, disposable workflows
In short, the component earns its place by being unremarkable in the best way: it fits, it seals, it is available, and it behaves the same every time, so engineering attention can go to the device rather than the fitting.
Common Applications
In practice, locking-cap flexible bond-tube 3-way connector appears wherever a controlled fluid connection is needed:
- Enteral feeding sets
- Laboratory fluid handling
- Irrigation sets
- Disposable diagnostic devices
- Syringe and pump connections
What links these applications is risk. Each one moves fluid into or out of a patient or a sample, so a leak, a wrong connection or a contaminated surface has consequences. Standardized single-use components reduce that risk by making every junction predictable and by being discarded rather than reprocessed, which is the safer default for most modern disposable devices.
How to Specify and Choose
When you select a component, work through these variables before requesting a quote:
- Color coding or opacity requirements for the assembly
- Packaging format and order volume for the program
- The connection standard the mating part uses (luer slip, luer lock or a specific ISO 80369 series)
- The working pressure the junction must hold without leaking or separating
- The fluid and its chemical compatibility with the candidate resin
Getting these settled early means the first samples are usable and the program moves to volume faster. When a standard part does not fit, the same variables become the brief for an OEM or ODM tooling project.
Industry Standards
The relevant standards work is centered on ISO 80369, the small-bore connector series designed to prevent dangerous misconnections across IV, enteral, respiratory and other applications. Alongside connection standards, material biocompatibility and a validated sterilization method (EO, gamma or autoclave) define whether a component is fit for medical use.
For polycarbonate components, the practical sterilization options are gamma and ethylene oxide (EO); the choice is confirmed against the finished device and its validated process.
Much of the modern standards work exists to prevent misconnection. Historically a single luer taper served many applications, which made cross-connections physically possible; the ISO 80369 series assign distinct geometries to different uses so incompatible lines simply will not mate. When you specify a connector, identifying the correct series for the application is therefore a safety decision, not just a fit decision.
This page is informational and does not replace device-specific regulatory or validation guidance. Confirm exact standards, biocompatibility and sterilization requirements for your product with your quality team and your supplier.
Frequently Asked Questions
What order volumes are supported?
Baixin Bio supplies disposable device assemblers in production volumes, with consistent lot-to-lot quality and export-friendly communication.
Can I request samples?
Yes. Samples and drawings are welcome and recommended before committing to volume. Use the inquiry form to request them.
Is locking-cap flexible bond-tube 3-way connector available for OEM or ODM projects?
Yes. Baixin Bio manufactures to drawings and samples, customizing material, color, dimensions, packaging and assembly. Send your specification for a quote.
What materials are used?
Depending on the part, medical-grade PC, PP, PVC, ABS, PE or POM is used, selected for the connection method, fluid path and sterilization requirement.
How is it sterilized?
Components are compatible with validated single-use sterilization such as ethylene oxide, gamma irradiation or steam autoclave, depending on the resin. Confirm the method for your device.
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