Extrusion Equipment
Considerations and Complexities of Catheter Design & Development
May 29, 2013 12:00 pm | by Sean Lynn, Engineering Manager, Teleflex Medical OEM | Teleflex Medical OEM | Articles | CommentsThe extrusion of medical tubing can be a relatively “simple” task or it can present a number of challenges; it all depends on the application, materials to be used, etc. This article will focus on single lumen tubing and take a walk through a selection of the options available to the designer from the simplest to the most complex.
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Modular Micro Extruders
March 4, 2013 10:49 am | by MDT Staff | American Kuhne | Product Releases | CommentsAmerican Kuhne introduced its new Modular Micro Extruder at the recent MD&M West Exhibition in Anaheim, CA. American Kuhne ran a Pebax 6333 micro tubing system that included their new 12 mm Modular Micro Extruder with servo drive and pressure control.
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Endotoxin Testing Proves Extrusion Process Is Pyrogen-Free
January 27, 2012 6:28 am | Interface Catheter Solutions | Product Releases | CommentsIndependent statistically significant test results by a leading laboratory have shown that Interface Extrusion extruded solely in a clean room environment is free of pyrogens.
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Low Volume Microcrosshead for Microextrusion
January 19, 2012 6:33 am | B&H Tool Co. Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsB&H Tool Company, a world leader in extrusion tooling technology, has introduced the industry's lowest volume microcrosshead. The BH25A MicroCrosshead with Spiral Deflector...
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Extrusion Mandrel Features Biocompatible PTFE Coating
September 14, 2011 5:52 am | Applied Plastics Co. Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAn extrusion mandrel for manufacturing and forming catheter tubing that provides a smooth, slippery surface to permit faster production is available from Applied Plastics Co., Inc.
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Micro-Sized Components for Medical Extrusion
August 10, 2011 10:14 am | by Fernando L. Lopez | Interface Catheter Solutions | Articles | CommentsMiniature-sized components are critical for medical devices being developed today. One important component fabrication option that enables tight component tolerances is extrusion. Whether for tubing or components, this process offers a number of benefits to engineers. This article reviews several distinct advantages of using this process that every engineer should know.
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How to Optimize Precision for Small-Diameter Medical Extrusion
July 11, 2011 10:49 am | by Mike Pulhalla | Articles | CommentsDespite innovations concerning resins in medical devices, extrusion processing challenges still occur. If one has trouble maintaining the high precision required for smaller diameters, thinner walls, and tighter tolerances common to medical tubing and other products, four pieces of advice should be followed.
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Custom Injection Molding, Dip Molding and Extrusion
June 2, 2011 11:32 am | Caplugs | Product Releases | CommentsCaplugs’ medical molding capabilities include custom injection molding, dip molding and Extrusion of a wide range of medical & FDA grade materials.
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Expanded Extrusion Product Offering to Full-Service, Custom Medical Extrusion
April 13, 2011 6:56 am | Interface Catheter Solutions | Product Releases | CommentsInterface Catheter Solutions announces a major expansion of its extrusion offering beyond high-quality balloon tubing to full-service, custom medical extrusion.
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Extrusions Made in Any Thermoplastic
February 1, 2011 6:56 am | Duke Empirical | Product Releases | CommentsDuke Extrusion offers extrusions made in any thermoplastic, custom engineered for the application. Stock tubings and custom extrusions are available, and the company offers a one week standard lead time with expedited service available.
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Complex Thermoplastic Extrusions Offered for Medical Devices
September 13, 2010 12:59 pm | Helix Medical | Product Releases | CommentsHelix Medical LLC, a custom manufacturer for the medical device and healthcare industry, offers complex thermoplastic extrusions for medical devices.
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Continuous Vulcanization Extrusion Tooling Adapts Latest Medical Advancements
May 25, 2010 6:08 am | Guill Tool & Engineering Co., Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Series CV 500 tooling from Guill Tool & Engineering Inc. combines elements of its modular design from Guill’s 800 medical series as well as its highly successful polymer/rubber extrusion heads.
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Systems Enhance Medical Silicone Tube Extrusion Capabilities
August 28, 2009 12:01 pm | Sil-Pro, LLC | Product Releases | CommentsAn expansion on medical silicone tube extrusion capabilities, the new systems provide in-line close tolerance cutting of silicone tubing directly from the extrusion machine as well as in-line spooling and cut-to-length from a spool.
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Extrusion Tooling Brochure
March 17, 2009 11:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsBrochure describes B&H Tool Company's engineering, production, and technical support for companies who use extrusion tooling, including adjustable center, fixed center, and multi-layer crossheads, as well as in-line die assemblies.
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Extrusion Tooling for Tiny Medical Tubing
March 11, 2008 5:10 am | Guill Tool & Engineering Co., Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe MediFlow system is capable of producing tubing finer than a single human hair—the next generation of medical tubing extrusion technology—with minimum tolerances of just 0.002 inches.
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