Polyurethanes
Parker Hannifin Introduces Medical Grade Polyurethane
April 11, 2013 4:35 pm | by MDT Staff | Parker Hannifin Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsParker Hannifin Corporation has created a medical grade polyurethane that not only displays characteristic polycarbonate resistance to oxidation and alcohol swelling, but also demonstrates expanded resistance to environmental stress cracking.
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Aromatic Carbothane TPU
January 28, 2013 11:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Lubrizol Corporation announces the launch of eight new aromatic products from Lubrizol LifeScience Polymers. These materials are an extension of the Carbothane™ line of polycarbonate-based thermoplastic polyurethanes...
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Antimicrobial Technology, High Performance Thermoplastics for Medical Devices
January 18, 2013 10:01 am | Basf Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsBASF will showcase its antimicrobial technology and high performance thermoplastics at the Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) West Show and MedTech Conference, Feb. 11-14, 2013, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California.
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A Matter of Materials: Extrusion
October 19, 2012 3:01 pm | by Mathew Bills and Robert LaDuca | Duke Empirical | Articles | CommentsNew material offerings are critical to medical device manufacturers as they provide new opportunities in the development of cutting edge technologies. This three-part round-up features three new materials that are impacting medical device manufacturing in the areas of adhesives/coatings, molding, and extrusion. This part focuses on extrusion.
LISTED UNDER: Extrusion | Polyurethane | PTFEUL Acquires IDES, Launches Dynamic Plastic Search Tool Integrating Data Sheets and UL Test Results
July 26, 2012 11:53 am | News | CommentsUL, a world leader in advancing safety, announced today the acquisition of Laramie, Wyoming-based IDES, the leading informational resource for plastic material. Coinciding with the announcement, UL unveiled the next-generation version of IDES' popular Prospector online service which combines plastic materials data sheets and UL plastic identification reports...
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Solvent Technology to Swell Polyurethane Tubing
November 4, 2011 7:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsSwellex™-P polyurethane swelling agent is a swelling agent that is absorbed into the polyurethane, expanding it to a desired dimension, which then allows easy assembly to the fitting or rigid part.
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Polyurethane Film-on-Paper With Controlled Release
April 27, 2011 6:51 am | Argotec, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsArgotec Inc. introduced ArgoMedPLUS 18411, a revolutionary new thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film-on-paper product that will allow medical adhesive coaters, converters and distributor/retailers...
LISTED UNDER: Films | Polyurethanes | UrethanesOptimizing the Processing of Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPUs) for Maximum Results
March 17, 2009 11:14 am | by Cynthia Edgar, CQE | Articles | CommentsOvercoming typical TPU processing problems involving moisture and temperature can be a challenge when fabricating components or extruding tubing for medical devices. This article offers several tips to address these common concerns.
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Silicone-Free Interface Material Provides High Thermal Conductivity
January 14, 2009 9:25 am | Medical Design Technology | Product Releases | CommentsKeratherm U 90 thermal interface material is designed for use where contamination concerns prohibit the use of silicone-based thermal pads, but where high levels of thermal conductivity are needed for sufficient thermal transfer in hot electronic devices.
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Reticulated Polyurethane Foam For Medical Devices
July 7, 2008 5:03 am | Crest Foam Industries Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPolyurethane foam is suited for a variety of medical/healthcare products and applications for filtering, absorbing, wiping, and padding. Foam consists of a thin membrane of polyurethane encapsulating a network of open cells.
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