Frequently Asked Questions
Dairy Plant
Yes, QMI products are FDA approved. Click Here for Regulatory Approvals.
The nut should be tightened by hand and then tightened an additional 1/8 turn with a wrench. This creates a tight seal which will prevent leaking. Click Here for QMI’s Standard Operating Procedures.
Line the needle up with one of the penetration channels and push the needle gently through the smooth plastic surface and all the way through the rubbery sampling material below it into the interior of the vessel or line. Penetrate the Aseptic Sampler with a slight angle when sampling from the outer channel guides. Click Here for QMI’s Standard Operating Procedures.
The two systems are not interchangable.
You can install a QMI fitting onto a straight pipe or a “T”. However, the preferred sampling location is at an elbow because the turbulent flow allows for a more representative sample to be obtained. An elbow location also allows for proper CIP cleaning.
Yes. Please call to obtain more information on the QMI fitting that will work best for your individual application.
Properly installed QMI Samplers are designed to be cleaned in place.
Samplers should be stored in a clean, cool, dry area away from extreme temperatures. Recommended length of storage should not exceed two years.
QMI's Aseptic Samplers (PN7027, 7027S, 7027P, 8080, 8080S) and QMI Aseptic Sampling Assembly Bags (PN 2388, 2392, 2392P, 2394) usually are in stock and usually ship via UPS within one or two business days.
Customers are advised to maintain sufficient inventory to allow for unexpected shipping delays.
For international shipments, QMI cannot control delays in customs clearance.
QMI stainless steel fittings in most sizes, in small quantities, usually are in stock and usually ship via UPS within one or two business days. Call for availability.
Dairy Farm
Yes, QMI products are FDA approved. Click Here for Regulatory Approvals.
The nut should be tightened by hand and then tightened an additional 1/8 turn with a wrench. This creates a tight seal which will prevent leaking. Click Here for QMI’s Standard Operating Procedures.
Line the needle up with one of the penetration channels and push the needle gently through the smooth plastic surface and all the way through the rubbery sampling material below it into the interior of the vessel or line. Penetrate the Aseptic Sampler with a slight angle when sampling from the outer channel guides. Click Here for QMI’s Standard Operating Procedures.
The two systems are not interchangable.
You will need the QMI Aseptic Sampler (part number 7027), a stainless elbow (available in 1 ½” through 3” diameter, both weld and tri-clamp end available) and a QMI Composite Sampling Bag. The bags sizes available are 250ml, 2L and 5L. Each bag is sterile and is equipped with 3 ft of tubing and an 18g needle attached. Click Here for 7 Port Order Form.
You can install QMI part # 2234 (non-insulated 7 port tank fitting) or our part # 2236 (insulated 7 port tank fitting). Read articles about Syringe and Needle-Only Method.
The QMI Composite System with a Peristaltic Pump is the perfect solution. Sampling is aseptic, accurate, safe and user-friendly. Milk does not have direct contact with the sampling pump. You obtain a flow-weighted composite sample (the sample is proportional to the flow rate in the pipe line). There is no cleaning or sanitizing of the sampling pump. Composite sampling can be up to 25 hours in duration. Click Here for more information on Direct Load Sampling.
QMI does not sell peristaltic pumps. For more information on purchasing a peristaltic pump, please contact Len Powell at 763-786-2977 or LJP@powellequipmentsales.com. Please note that Len is not a distributor of QMI products.
Samplers should be stored in a cool, dry area away from extreme temperatures. Recommended length of storage should not exceed two years.
Biotech/Pharmaceutical
Yes, QMI products are FDA approved. Click Here for Regulatory Approvals.
The nut should be tightened by hand and then tightened an additional 1/8 turn with a wrench. This creates a tight seal which will prevent leaking. Click Here for QMI’s Standard Operating Procedures.
Line the needle up with one of the penetration channels and push the needle gently through the smooth plastic surface and all the way through the rubbery sampling material below it into the interior of the vessel or line. Penetrate the Aseptic Sampler with a slight angle when sampling from the outer channel guides. Click Here for QMI’s Standard Operating Procedures.
The two systems are not interchangable.
In most cases, yes.
Yes, the 12 port Aseptic Injection Port and the QMI Probe Septum will accommodate needles as large as 14g.
Beverage & Other Liquids
Yes, QMI products are FDA approved. Click Here for Regulatory Approvals.
The nut should be tightened by hand and then tightened an additional 1/8 turn with a wrench. This creates a tight seal which will prevent leaking. Click Here for QMI’s Standard Operating Procedures.
Line the needle up with one of the penetration channels and push the needle gently through the smooth plastic surface and all the way through the rubbery sampling material below it into the interior of the vessel or line. Penetrate the Aseptic Sampler with a slight angle when sampling from the outer channel guides. Click Here for QMI’s Standard Operating Procedures.
The two systems are not interchangable.
Yes, the 12 port Aseptic Injection Port and the QMI Probe Septum will accommodate needles as large as 14g.
You can install a QMI fitting onto a straight pipe or a “T”. However, the preferred sampling location is at an elbow because the good turbulent flow allows for a more representative sample to be obtained. An elbow location also allows for proper CIP cleaning.
Samplers should be stored in a cool, dry area away from extreme temperatures.
