Device prototyping and tests often need wire and hypotubing in short order. Providing a solution to this need, Tegra Medical presents its online store. Order for standard wire and hypotubing that are in store and inventory lengths can be shipped by 1 p.m. EST for next-day delivery. The materials available include: • Steel Wire • Nitinol Wire • … [Read more...] about Tegra Medical offers quick wire and hypotubing fix
Latest News on Medical Tubing & Extrusion
Zeus offers product sampling program to its customers
One of the biggest blocks OEMs run across when generating prototypes is lack of immediate access to high-quality materials. Zeus has an answer: A free-sampling program is being rolled out to all Zeus customers to provide tubing samples that typically arrive overnight and free of charge. Known as the Zeus Virtual Sample Locker (VSL), the service … [Read more...] about Zeus offers product sampling program to its customers
RAUMEDIC presents Thermoplastic PTFE Moldflon Tubing at MD&M East
RAUMEDIC is a development partner and system supplier for polymer products for the medical technology and pharmaceutical industry. At MD&M East in New York, the company presents the newest innovations from the world of polymers. Thermoplastic PTFE Moldflon tubing, unique silicone molding parts and innovative catheter systems will be the … [Read more...] about RAUMEDIC presents Thermoplastic PTFE Moldflon Tubing at MD&M East
International Polymer Engineering introduces high-performance polymers for custom extrusions
International Polymer Engineering (IPE), introduced a broad, new range of high-precision microbore tubing, monofilaments and profiles made of high-performance thermoplastics from Solvay Specialty Polymers. These innovative products offer advanced solutions for medical, aerospace, military and industrial applications. IPE has seen growing customer … [Read more...] about International Polymer Engineering introduces high-performance polymers for custom extrusions
Applied Plastics nitinol forming mandrels for welding and tipping
Applied Plastics Co., has introduced a line of bendable, PFOA free Teflon coated nitinol forming mandrels for fuse welding and tipping operations that withstand very high temperatures. Applied Plastics Nitinol PTFE Natural Forming Mandrels are kink-resistant, making them ideal for fuse welding and tipping operations for long, small diameter … [Read more...] about Applied Plastics nitinol forming mandrels for welding and tipping
Helix Medical acquires silicone tubing portfolio
Helix Medical LLC has acquired the silicone tubing product line of W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore). Effective immediately, Helix Medical will supply Gore’s existing pharmaceutical and biotech customers with GORE Silicone Tubing and GORE Reinforced Silicone Hose for fluid transfer and peristaltic pump operations. “This acquisition is a … [Read more...] about Helix Medical acquires silicone tubing portfolio
New PVC reduces stress cracking
A breakthrough in PVC technology now makes it possible for rigid PVC to replace polycarbonate (PC) in clear medical components such as connectors and check valves, obtaining comparable strength and clarity while reducing or eliminating the stress cracking that often occurs in PC at the interface with flexible PVC components such as tubing. Teknor … [Read more...] about New PVC reduces stress cracking
CNC Bending Of Wire And Tube For Medical Devices
When developing medical devices, designers not only need to be concerned with fit, form and function, but also manufacturability of the device (cost and feasibility). Additionally, as the design develops, an iterative process of prototyping may be needed until the design is finalized. Finding a cost effective and timely process for development … [Read more...] about CNC Bending Of Wire And Tube For Medical Devices
Expanded Medical Product Offerings from Colder Products
Colder Products Company showcased its product line expansions for medical device OEMs at MD&M Minneapolis. The latest additions included MPC couplings with 1/8” hose barbs for small-bore connector applications, increased Hybrid Connector capabilities and the FitQuik connector line now available in medical-grade polycarbonate. The … [Read more...] about Expanded Medical Product Offerings from Colder Products
Alpha Wire Unveils Chinese-language Website
Alpha Wire has launched a Chinese-language version of its website designed to make AlphaWire.com available to an increasingly diversified customer base. Chinese-speaking customers are now able to access all existing website functions, including product filters, data sheet searches, sample requests, and product brochure downloads, in their native … [Read more...] about Alpha Wire Unveils Chinese-language Website
