The Pinch Clip (5.0) (TS-011) is offered for common tubing sizes used in IV infusion sets and tubing flow control; exact inner/outer diameters can be specified. It is molded from acetal (POM). Baixin Bio customizes dimensions on request.
Definition
The term pinch clip (5.0) refers to a precision component within IV infusion sets and tubing flow control. It defines how a fluid line connects, branches, seals or regulates, and it is molded to tight tolerances so the interface performs the same way across an entire production lot.
The component is small, but it carries real responsibility: a poor seal or an out-of-tolerance dimension can compromise an entire single-use assembly, which is why medical molders control material, tooling and process tightly.
To put it in context: a disposable fluid-handling device is rarely one molding. It is a chain of small components — connectors, valves, chambers, clamps, caps and tubing — assembled into a single path. Standard interfaces are what let those components come from a catalog and still fit, which is the whole reason this category of part exists.
About This Component
The Pinch Clip (5.0) is supplied as a single-use molded part for IV infusion sets and tubing flow control. Its interface follows standard conventions so it mates predictably with compatible components, and it is produced in acetal (POM) 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 pinch clip (5.0) is specified come down to a few concrete advantages:
- Dimensional consistency across production lots
- Smooth fluid-contact surfaces for reliable connection
- Available in multiple materials and colors
- Supports OEM and ODM customization of dimensions and packaging
- High-volume manufacturing with stable quality
Taken together, these are the reasons device makers standardize on molded medical components rather than improvising connections: the part is predictable, documented and available at volume, which keeps the finished device safe and the production line moving.
Common Applications
In practice, pinch clip (5.0) appears wherever a controlled fluid connection is needed:
- Disposable diagnostic devices
- Syringe and pump connections
- IV infusion sets
- Blood and fluid transfer lines
The common thread is that every one of these settings needs junctions it can trust. A standardized, single-use component delivers that trust at scale: the same interface, the same seal and the same material behavior across an entire production lot, so the clinical team and the device maker are not relying on a one-off fitting at a critical point in the line.
How to Specify and Choose
A good specification answers a short list of questions up front:
- The inner and outer diameters of the tubing the part bonds to
- The sterilization method the finished device will undergo
- Whether the part is single-use or intended for limited reuse
- Color coding or opacity requirements for the assembly
- Packaging format and order volume for the program
With those answers in hand, a supplier can confirm a standard part or scope a custom one without back-and-forth. Sharing a drawing or a physical sample removes the remaining ambiguity.
Industry Standards
Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases are governed by the ISO 80369 family, which is progressively replacing the historical luer standard to reduce the risk of misconnection between different clinical applications. Medical-grade resins are selected and documented for biocompatibility, and finished components are sterilized by validated methods such as ethylene oxide (EO), gamma irradiation or steam autoclave depending on the material.
For acetal (POM) components, the practical sterilization options are EO; the choice is confirmed against the finished device and its validated process.
The reason the standards landscape moved toward ISO 80369 is patient safety: when every line used the same luer taper, it was physically possible to connect, say, an enteral line to an intravenous one. The newer series give different applications deliberately incompatible geometries so a dangerous misconnection cannot be made by accident. For a component maker, that means confirming which series an application requires before specifying a part.
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 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.
Is it compatible with ISO 80369?
Luer interfaces follow small-bore connector conventions. Confirm exact ISO 80369 series compatibility for your application with Baixin Bio before specifying.
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.
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