Sterilizing Silicone
August 12, 2008 8:15 am | Articles | CommentsSterilization is a standard process for many medical devices. As such, careful consideration has to be given to the materials used in a device that will require a specific type of sterilization method as some materials will not react well to certain processes.
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Silicone Offers High Adhesion to Silicones and Plastics
July 21, 2008 5:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsThis light and moisture curing silicone adhesive is designed for use on medical devices that incorporate silicone materials or require highly flexible bond joints or coatings. The adhesive eliminates part racking and allows immediate quality control testing.
LISTED UNDER: Silicone | Medical Device Testing | Silicone
Potting Adhesive Assures Complete Fill-In
July 3, 2008 5:04 am | Master Bond, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA two component silicone rubber system has been certified for medical applications per the USP Class VI specification. The base resin, upon addition of the curing agent, cures at ambient or more quickly at elevated temperatures to a tough, flexible, optically clear silicone rubber.
LISTED UNDER: SiliconeSticky Silicone
March 11, 2008 7:33 am | Articles | CommentsSilicone gel pressure sensitive adhesives are offering a revolutionary solution to applications such as medical device attachment and wound care.
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Silicone Hose (4517)
November 5, 2007 9:11 am | Advantapure | Product Releases | CommentsAPSM reinforced silicone hose is now offered in custom colors for easy line recognition. Previously available only in white, APSM is used for applications involving elevated pressure levels in pharmaceutical, bioprocess, and biomedical fluid transfer.
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Guidewire Tubing
July 10, 2006 10:13 am | Pexco, LLC | Product Releases | CommentsA unique two-layer extruded medical grade tubing has been developed that allows guidewires used in vascular procedures to be inserted into the tubing faster and more efficiently, thereby reducing labor cost.
LISTED UNDER: Silicone | Nitinol | Nitinol
Silicone Dispensing Tube
May 2, 2006 8:28 am | Watson Marlow Pumps Group | Product Releases | CommentsPumpsil-D platinum silicone dispensing tube is specially formulated and designed specifically for high accuracy dispensing applications in the biopharmaceutical industry.
LISTED UNDER: SiliconeSilicone Elastomers for Healthcare Tubing
April 4, 2006 7:38 am | Momentive Performance Materials Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsWith the variety of tubing options available to medical device manufacturers, it is often difficult to determine which type would be best suited to a particular application.
LISTED UNDER: Silicone | Vacuum | Injection Molding
Silicone Tubing (2813)
February 9, 2006 8:45 am | Kent Elastomer Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsIdeal for applications where high temperature stability is not vital, translucent K-4156 offers a low coefficient of friction, good vapor and gas permeability, ease of sterilization, and good chemical resistance. The tubing has a durometer range of 49 at ۯ.
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Light Curing Silicone
August 11, 2005 10:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsSilicone technology cures tack free in seconds to a depth of two inches upon exposure to UV or high-power visible light. These one-part Loctite Nuva-Sil silicones are ideal for deep potting, encapsulation, environmental protection, and sealing.
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Spiral/Twisted Extrusions (1753)
February 1, 2005 9:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsClose-tolerance silicone tubing is offered that can spiral or twist to a desired pitch. The technique used expands the medical uses for silicone extrusions, which were previously limited by the number of lumens and shape.
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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.
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Silicone Hose
December 6, 2004 7:23 am | Advantapure | Product Releases | CommentsColor braid silicone hose offers a unique advantage for line identification. Incorporated into
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Silicone Bonding
October 15, 2004 8:20 am | Minnesota Rubber & Plastics | Product Releases | CommentsSurgical and dental instrument safety, design, and function can be improved when silicone grips and sleeves are custom molded to the instruments. A proprietary silicone bonding process creates a hermetic seal between the silicone and the over molded instrument.
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Silicone Tubing (549)
April 1, 2004 11:39 am | Newage Industries, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSilcon® silicone tubing is manufactured for applications requiring pliability, non-toxicity, and temperature resistance.
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