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International Polymer Engineering Inc.

2445 W. Medtronic Way
Tempe, AZ 85281
Tel: 480/967-3265
Fax: 480/929-9799

Web: http://www.ipeweb.com
E-mail: info@ipeweb.com

International Polymer Engineering (IPE) manufactures and distributes custom profile extrusions made from porous PTFE and a variety of melt thermoplastic materials. IPE also produces a line of replacement biopsy channels constructed with a PTFE inner layer. The polyurethane encapsulated stainless steel spring is attached to the outer surface for support and improved kink and puncture resistance. IPE uses the latest in polymer technology and automated extrusion techniques to reduce costs and shorten lead times for the manufacture of small diameter tubing. IPE uses PTFE, nylon, FEP, polyurethane and other thermoplastics to extrude parts to customer designed specifications. The melt thermoplastic tube and rod components manufactured at International Polymer Engineering are engineered per your specifications.

IPE uses the latest in polymer technology and automated extrusion techniques to reduce costs and shorten lead times for the manufacture of small diameter tubing. IPE uses PTFE, nylon, FEP, polyurethane and other thermoplastics to extrude parts to customer designed specifications.

The melt thermoplastic tube and rod components manufactured at International Polymer Engineering are engineered per your specifications. The company offers a variety of thermoplastics and can provide SPC records (upon request) of your material runs. IPE can help design and manufacture solutions to your most difficult plastics problems based on its:

1. medical experience and clean environment
2. ability to maintain tight dimensional control
3. ability to offer a variety of materials and configurations

FluoroFlex™ Endoscopic Wire-reinforced Channels

International Polymer Engineering's patented FluoroFlex endoscopic working channels are constructed with an inner layer of solid PTFE and an outer layer of porous PTFE with a stainless steel spiral support. The outer porous PTFE layer acts like a spring wrap providing kink resistance and compression resistance.

The inherent lubricity of the PTFE inner layer allows instruments to pass freely with minimal resistance. Both the inner and outer layers of material have a long history of use in medical products and have a Class VI implant rating. The finished channels maintain integrity throughout sterilization procedures and allow flex angles of up to 210 degrees. Click here for standard sizes.

Categories this company is listed under in the North American Suppliers Directory:

• Contract Manufacturing and Packaging Services: Company Features: Class 10,000 Cleanroom Capabilities (488 companies)
• Contract Manufacturing and Packaging Services: Company Features: ISO 9000 Certified (1118 companies)
• Contract Manufacturing and Packaging Services: Contract Services: Extrusion (275 companies)
• Contract Manufacturing and Packaging Services: Contract Services: R&D and design (1244 companies)
• Filters and IV Components: Filter Types: Hydrophobic (65 companies)
• Filters and IV Components: Filter Types: Membrane (56 companies)
• Filters and IV Components: Filter Types: Microporous (47 companies)
• Filters and IV Components: Filtration Materials: PTFE (53 companies)
• Tubing: Materials Used: Fluoroplastic (79 companies)
• Tubing: Materials Used: Nylon (109 companies)
• Tubing: Materials Used: Polyethylene (146 companies)
• Tubing: Materials Used: Polypropylene (121 companies)
• Tubing: Materials Used: Polyurethane (130 companies)
• Tubing: Materials Used: PTFE (107 companies)
• Tubing: Tubing Types: Class VI (134 companies)
• Tubing: Tubing Types: Coextrusions/Paratubing (98 companies)
• Tubing: Tubing Types: Multilumen (116 companies)
• Tubing: Tubing Types: Radiopaque (97 companies)
• Tubing: Tubing Types: Reinforced (90 companies)