Medical Design Technology

Rubber

Microstructure Engineering: An Alternative to Coatings

October 25, 2012 3:23 pm | by Andrew Cannon and Sarah Hulseman | Hoowaki, LLC | Articles | Comments

While coatings can offer an array of benefits to medical device components, in certain cases, they can also come with adverse effects that impact the overall efficacy of the product. An innovative technique—microstructure engineering—enables a surface treatment to be accomplished during the component fabrication process, providing an alternative to coatings.

LISTED UNDER: Surface Modification | Complex | Fluoroplastic
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Rubber Polymer & Material Selection Guide Available

April 6, 2010 5:07 am | Product Releases | Comments

Robinson Rubber Products has a ten-page guide titled, "Rubber Polymer & Material Selection Guide." This guide contains technical information on over 15 categories of rubber polymers and materials.

LISTED UNDER: Rubber | Rubber | Polymers

Eco-Friendly Alternative to Traditional Latex

October 5, 2009 6:19 am | by William Doyle | Articles | Comments

Latex is a preferred material for thousands of products. However, prolonged exposure has revealed concerns with allergies that cause reactions ranging from mild itching to troubled breathing.

LISTED UNDER: Rubber | Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Medical Device Testing

Tubing & Hose Catalogs

November 10, 2008 6:52 am | Product Releases | Comments

NewAge Industries Inc. offers nine new product catalogs featuring its plastic tubing, rubber hose, fittings, clamps, and custom services manufactured for a wide variety of industries and uses.

LISTED UNDER: Rubber | Fittings | Silicone

Plastics and Rubber Directory

January 6, 2005 9:30 am | Research And Markets | Product Releases | Comments

The “European Plastics and Rubber Directory” is designed for companies that want to stay current with the European plastics and rubber industries across the whole of Europe.

LISTED UNDER: Rubber

European Plastics and Rubber Directory

December 16, 2004 9:37 am | Research And Markets | Product Releases | Comments

The European Plastics and Rubber Directory is a unique directory that will keep users in touch with the European plastics and rubber industries across the whole of Europe.

LISTED UNDER: Rubber

Polymer and Rubber Compounds

December 8, 2004 10:45 am | Rubber Industries | Product Releases | Comments

Many 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: Rubber

TPR Tubing (1513)

December 6, 2004 7:23 am | Newage Industries, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

Suprene 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

TPR Tubing

June 8, 2004 9:52 am | Newage Industries, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

Suprene&reg TPR tubing is produced under Good Manufacturing Practices using first-quality, polypropylene-based TPR (thermoplastic rubber).

LISTED UNDER: Rubber | Peristaltic
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