Sampling Systems

Some questions and answers:

1. Who are Sampling Systems Ltd?
2. How do I place an order with Sampling Systems?
3. What do 'GMP', 'FDA' and other such terms mean?
4. I require a custom sampler, what can Sampling Systems offer me?
5. Where can I obtain a copy of the brochure?
6. Our company is not UK based. Can I still order from Sampling Systems?

WHO ARE SAMPLING SYSTEMS LTD?

Please see 'Who Are We?' page here for more information on Sampling Systems Ltd.

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HOW DO I PLACE AN ORDER WITH SAMPLING SYSTEMS?

It's easy to order from Sampling Systems Ltd.
FIRST TIME ORDERS: If placing your very first order with us, we request that you fax or e-mail your order to us at info@sampling.co.uk
Return customers can telephone their order, or fax/e-mail at their discretion. Please always confirm availability and/or specification and delivery times before placing an order.

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WHAT DO 'GMP', 'FDA' AND OTHER SUCH TERMS MEAN?

The following acronyms are used throughout this site:

GMP
Current Good Manufacturing Practice ( as applied to the Pharmaceutical industry)

FDA
United States Food and Drug Administration

Single Point Sampling
Taking a sample from a known position within a container

Multilevel Sampling
Taking discrete samples at two or more known heights within a container

Cross Sectional Sampling
Taking a single sample from a range of heights within a container

Unit Dose Sampling
The sample volume is the same as the volume of material required to form a single tablet, capsule, vial, ampoule, etc.

Free Flowing Powder
A material that will fall into a sample collecting chamber under gravity

Cohesive Powder
A material that will not fall into a sample collecting chamber under gravity alone

304 Stainless Steel (V2A)
High quality stainless steel

316 Stainless Steel (V4A)
Very high quality stainless steel - very good corrosion resistance makes it ideal as a product contact material

PTFE
Polytetrafluoroethylene

PC
Polycarbonate

PE
Polyethylene

PP
Polypropylene

Bright Polish
Polished to Bright Buff Number 7 (approx. Ra 0.1)

Satin Finish
Polished to 240 grit (approx Ra 0.75)

Pickling & Passivating
A chemical process that gives stainless steel product a very high quality smooth, dull finish

Electropolishing
An electro-chemical process that gives stainless steel products a very high quality smooth, bright finish

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SPECIAL SAMPLERS?

We have the experience and facilities to design and construct a custom sampler for you out of stainless steel and PTFE. We cannot, however extend this service to our plastic samplers because they are injection moulded. Existing sampler styles can be modified to suit your exact requirements or if you have a new application we will design and develop a completely new sampler. Contact Sampling Systems for further information.

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WHERE CAN I OBTAIN A COPY OF THE BROCHURE?

Click here to go to the Downloads page
Alternatively, email your requests to info@sampling.co.uk or call sales on +44 (0)1675 466992 or fax a request to +44 (0) 1675 466994. When requesting a brochure, please remember to leaver your name, company and address details to ensure prompt dispatch.

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INTERNATIONAL ORDERS?

Yes. Sampling Systems welcomes international enquiries and orders. We have a network of agents and carriers who work to bring our product to the whole world quickly, affordably and efficiently. Contact us on +44 (0) 1675 466992 or visit the 'International orders' page here for more details.

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