Polymer and Rubber Compounds
December 8, 2004 10:45 am | Rubber Industries | Product Releases | CommentsMany experts say engineers misunderstand rubber because, unlike metals or plastics, it does not have “cut and dried” design criteria. To help with the selection process, Rubber Industries, Shakopee, MN, is offering readers a free CD containing a selection guide for polymer and rubber compounds.
LISTED UNDER: RubberSolenoid Valves (1635)
December 8, 2004 10:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsParker Fluid Control Division, New Britain, CT, is offering its new 24/7 Catalog, which features information on Skinner and Gold Ring solenoid valves. The valves, which are suitable for medical instrumentation, are available for shipping within 24 to 48 hours. Information: 440-205-7869.
LISTED UNDER: Solenoid Valve | ControlBringing Sterilization Inside
December 7, 2004 4:46 am | Steris Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsSmith & Nephew Orthopaedics, a global provider of trauma and joint replacement systems for knees, hips, and shoulders, has begun to sterilize devices in-house.
LISTED UNDER: EtO Equipment | Vacuum | Microbiology/Chemical Testing
Connector (1603)
December 6, 2004 7:30 am | Anderson Materials Evaluation | Product Releases | CommentsThe SBS50 connector's two pole housing allows a finger proof design, serving to greatly benefit those using personal mobility devices, including wheelchairs and scooters.
LISTED UNDER: Connectors
Thin Film Coated Fabrics
December 6, 2004 7:30 am | Techni-Met, Llc | Product Releases | CommentsThin film-coated flexible materials are produced for medical product applications by this company.
LISTED UNDER: Synthetic Fabrics | Metal Filter
Diaphragm Pump (1583)
December 6, 2004 7:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsSuitable for continuous duty use, the SMF 2 pump provides long life, quiet operation, and low power consumption. EPDM valve and diaphragm materials are standard, with others available to meet special application needs. The pumps are self-priming and may safely be run dry.
LISTED UNDER: Diaphragm Pump | Diaphragm Pump | Flow
Pressure Relief Valves
December 6, 2004 7:30 am | Hydra-Cell Industrial Pumps | Product Releases | CommentsC46 Series valves prevent excess system pressure by bypassing total system fluid flow. They can be serviced in place without removing fittings or plumbing. The valves are available with stainless steel or brass bodies to suit various application needs.
LISTED UNDER: Other | Flow | Fittings
Leak Detection (1587)
December 6, 2004 7:30 am | Sensistor Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe H2000 uses a safe, non-hazardous 5% hydrogen in 95% nitrogen mixture to detect leaks. The hydrogen method allows for non destructive testing with short cycle times and reliable results, regardless of the temperature variations or the test objects' shape.
LISTED UNDER: Diaphragm Pump
Adapters
December 6, 2004 7:30 am | Qosina | Product Releases | CommentsLarge Bore Touhy Borst Adapters accommodate a wide range of catheter sizes up to 18 French. Both have a crystal clear polycarbonate body that makes it easy to observe flow. Turn the large, easy-to-control cap to adjust the size of the orifice in the silicone gasket.
LISTED UNDER: Connectors
Miniature Clamps (1531)
December 6, 2004 7:30 am | Oetiker, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMiniature clamps and rings—designed for medical applications—have outside diameters as small as 2.5 mm to assure leak-free sealing and fastening solutions. Suitable for hose supply lines with chemicals, inks, liquids, and gases. Clamps are vibration proof.
LISTED UNDER: Clamping Devices
Silicone Tubing (1523)
December 6, 2004 7:23 am | Watson Marlow Pumps Group | Product Releases | CommentsPumpSil is a platinum-cured silicone tubing with a unique LaserTraceability feature. Designed with an ultra-smooth bore to control protein binding, PumpSil provides optimal pump performance.
LISTED UNDER: Silicone
PTFE Coated Hypotubes
December 6, 2004 7:23 am | Applied Plastics Co. Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis PTFE coating service precisely applies PTFE onto the O.D. of stainless steel or nitinol hypotubes with 0.0001 in. to 0.0004 in. tolerance.
LISTED UNDER: Device Coating | Nitinol | Nitinol
Tubing/Extension Sets
December 6, 2004 7:23 am | Advanced Scientifics Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsExtension set capabilities range from micro bore, small, standard to large bore sizes with co-extruded tubing available. Utilizing cutting edge technology, a broad range of materials and thermoplastic resins are available for device design including non-DEHP, PVC tubing.
LISTED UNDER: PVC Tubing | PVC Tubing
TPR Tubing (1513)
December 6, 2004 7:23 am | Newage Industries, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSuprene tubing is produced under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) using first-quality polypropylene-based TPR. It offers excellent low-temperature flexibility, is lighter in weight than comparable sizes of rubber tubing, and provides good resistance to tearing and fatigue from repeated flexing.
LISTED UNDER: Rubber | Peristaltic
Tubing Assortment
December 6, 2004 7:23 am | Qosina | Product Releases | CommentsCompany provides stock USP Class VI tubing in over 100 sizes, including Microbore Tygon PVC, PVC, silicone, and high pressure braided. The Microbore (80A Durometer) ranges in size from an ID of approximately 0.01 in. to 0.05 in. and is sold in coils 500 feet in length.
LISTED UNDER: PVC Tubing | Silicone | PVC Tubing
