The Essential Resource for the Medical Design Engineering Community
Switching Power Supplies
November 6, 2006 11:12 am | Tamura Corp | Product Releases | CommentsThe PAM250/PAS250 Series of single output 250 watt switching power supplies offers an ultra-compact package that measures only 4.0 x 7.0 x 1.5 in. with designs for both medical and industrial applications requiring high quality and low cost power solutions.
Air Filter (3549)
November 6, 2006 11:12 am | Universal Air Filter Co. | Product Releases | CommentsNon-conductive air filters are needed when space is limited and the filter frame may contact electrically charged surfaces or backplanes. This can occur in a variety of applications such as ATCA and MicroTCA chassis, 19” rack mount units, and 1U high enclosures.
Dispensing Valve (3547)
November 6, 2006 11:12 am | I & J Fisnar, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe VD510 is a diaphragm valve designed for precise flow control of low to medium viscosity materials (under 10,000 cps). Using the stroke adjustment knob, shot sizes can be fine tuned. The valve is small in size, weighing only 2.7 oz. and having a height of 3.1 in.
Midspan
November 6, 2006 11:12 am | Phihong | Product Releases | CommentsThis 30W one-port midspan is being implemented into high power applications that implement IEEE’s 802.11N standard. Designated the POE30U Series, the midspan is designed to power wireless and WiMAX access points that require up to 24 watts of power. IEEE 802.
Multipin Connectors
November 6, 2006 11:12 am | Itt Electronic Components | Product Releases | CommentsThe versatile VEAM CIR Series connectors can function as electrical, optical, or pneumatic connectors, providing design engineers with the ability to simplify receptacle design processes and inventory. It is also available in high voltage, twin or tri-axial, hermetic, and EMC versions.
Swivel Casters (3541)
November 6, 2006 11:12 am | Revvo Caster Company, Inc | Product Releases | CommentsWith a load capacity of 220 lbs., 25% greater than its standard PlasTech models, this swivel caster is available in three twin-wheel models, each with a wheel diameter of 4 in.
Custom Micro Molding
November 6, 2006 11:12 am | Minnesota Rubber & Plastics | Product Releases | CommentsMiniaturization of components in a broad range of polymers gives the medical designer greater flexibility in designing devices such as fluid delivery systems, diagnostic equipment, and endoscopic devices for minimally invasive cardiovascular and orthopedic procedures.
Peristaltic Pump Tubing
November 6, 2006 11:11 am | Cole-Parmer | Product Releases | CommentsChem-Durance is an exclusive tubing formulation for the Masterflex peristaltic pump series. This co-extruded material has an inner liner that protects against chemically aggressive fluids, and a soft, flexible outer layer that allows it to be used in a peristaltic pump.
PVC Suction Hose
November 6, 2006 11:11 am | Newage Industries, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsKink- and crush-resistant Vardex hose is intended for both pressure and vacuum applications. Made of clear PVC with steel wire reinforcement, it is suitable for either fluid or air transfer.
Heat-Shrinkable Tubing (3533)
November 6, 2006 11:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe near-zero halogen content of Zerohal ZH2 and ZH4 heat-shrinkable tubing makes them especially suitable for applications that require low toxicity materials. The products boast high flame retardance properties as well as a low recovery (or shrink) temperature.
Micro-Abrasive Blasting
November 6, 2006 11:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicro-abrasive blasting is a simple, yet highly effective, method to clean, cut, deburr, or texture a wide variety of surfaces.
Guidewire Tubing (3539)
November 6, 2006 11:11 am | Pexco, LLC | Product Releases | CommentsA unique two-layer extruded medical grade tubing allows guidewires used in vascular procedures to be inserted into the tubing faster and more efficiently, thereby reducing labor cost.
Plastics Enable Realization of ‘Safety Conscious’ Device
November 6, 2006 10:37 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsGE Plastics’ Noryl and Ultem resin grades were chosen for the 12-use E-Z Pen electrosurgical pencil from Megadyne Medical Products.
Local-Based CE Certification of Medical Devices Is Available
November 6, 2006 10:37 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsNorth American medical device manufacturers have a faster way of obtaining CE certification for exports to Europe.
Silicone-Free Thermal Interface Material
November 6, 2006 10:37 am | W.L. Gore & Associates | Product Releases | CommentsGore Polarchip SF3000 silicone-free thermal interface material is a truly soft silicone-free thermal gap pad. The absence of silicone eliminates the problems of silicone outgassing and silicone oil migration (“bleeding”), making SF3000 an ideal gap pad for silicone sensitive applications.
