Qosina announced the addition of new barbed Kynar connectors, in stock and ready for immediate delivery. Configurations include straight connectors, elbow connectors, T connectors and reducers, which are constructed to fit a variety of both flexible and rigid tubing sizes, including 1/16, 3/32 and 1/8 inch ID. These BPA- and latex-free connectors … [Read more...] about Qosina adds new barbed Kynar connectors to its product line
Tubing Components
What is co-extrusion tubing?
Tom Moore/Technical Sales Manager/Raumedic Inc. Co-extrusion presses two or more materials through a single die, resulting in one piece. It requires two or more extruders, each providing a pre-measured quantity of molten plastics for the end product. Co-extruded tubing serves many purposes in the medical market, particularly with medical devices. … [Read more...] about What is co-extrusion tubing?
XL Precision Technologies operational in new U.S. facility
XL Precision Technologies Ltd. has recently announced the opening of a new facility in West Chester, PA. In response to the increasing business in the U.S., the facility will cater to the North American medical device market and expand the overall worldwide capacity. "Since making the decision to invest in our new facility in West Chester, we have … [Read more...] about XL Precision Technologies operational in new U.S. facility
CPC enhances polypropylene plastic coupling series
CPC (Colder Products Company), a provider of quick disconnect couplings and fittings for plastic tubing, announces the further expansion of its HFC12 Series quick disconnect couplings with 14 new panel mount options that allow OEMs to easily integrate flexible tubing connections directly into their devices or equipment. The HFC12 Series and its … [Read more...] about CPC enhances polypropylene plastic coupling series
What designers should know about processing metal tubing
Paul Dvorak, Editor Mention tubing in a medical context and most designers think of extruded polymers. But there is more to medical tubing than plastics. Metal tubes play a significant role in most hand-held medical devices. A conversation with Al Carolonza, director of market research, and Steve Santoro, executive VP, at contract manufacturer … [Read more...] about What designers should know about processing metal tubing
RAUMEDIC celebrates 20 years in Zwönitz
July 1, 2016 marked a memorable event for RAUMEDIC from exactly twenty years before, as the RAUMEDIC AG facility in Zwönitz celebrated its 20th anniversary. But the history of this medical engineering factory started well before that. The roots of RAUMEDIC AG’s factory in Zwönitz go back much further into the past. As early as the 1980s, the … [Read more...] about RAUMEDIC celebrates 20 years in Zwönitz
A few ideas for a 21st century supply chain
The Internet has certainly shrunk the world by allowing almost instantaneous communication across its farthest reaches. The Internet has also let supply chains stretch around the world. That’s good because it opened doors for U.S. manufacturers. But the downside is that low-cost suppliers have more access to U.S. markets – and working with … [Read more...] about A few ideas for a 21st century supply chain
Raumedic develops co-extrusion tubing
Multi-layer tubing offers a modern, effective and practical solution for various medical applications. Such tubing offer a design solution for medical systems which require the use of inert material solutions for drug delivery applications or bondable outer tubing layers. RAUMEDIC has developed processing capabilities to co-extrude a wide variety … [Read more...] about Raumedic develops co-extrusion tubing
RAUMEDIC exhibits at MD&M East: Combining the strength of American & German engineering
RAUMEDIC will be presenting its core competencies of medical extrusion, molding and assembly at the MD&M East in New York City. RAUMEDIC has recently opened its high-tech development and production facility in North Carolina. Visitors can experience at first hand at booth #1902 how the polymer specialist combines the strength of American and … [Read more...] about RAUMEDIC exhibits at MD&M East: Combining the strength of American & German engineering
Qosina adds over 400 products to the new 2016 catalog
Qosina is pleased to announce the NEW 2016 Qosina Catalog featuring over 5,000 stock components on 516 glossy, full-color catalog pages. This book is a complete resource guide for medical OEM, pharmaceutical, kit packer and other industries. Parts are shown in full-size on a one-centimeter grid for accurate sizing. This catalog highlights over 400 … [Read more...] about Qosina adds over 400 products to the new 2016 catalog
