Cover Products
From the September 1999 issue of EMDM Magazine
Ultrasonic welding equipment
Incorporating a servo-driven actuator under closed-loop control, an ultrasonic welder provides the user with control of the melt-flow viscosity. This results in stronger welds, less flash, and the generation of fewer particulates than with previous models. The MC2000, which will be shown at MEDTEC, enables the welding of low-viscosity resins such as polyamide or POM that are traditionally difficult to process with ultrasonic equipment. The unit achieves repeatable precise welds at high down-speeds. Because the welder does not use pneumatic components, variations in the supply of compressed air are not a concern. Branson Ultrasonics, Hayes, Middx, UK.
Metal tubing
An ISO 9001–certified company that specializes in the production of metal wire and tubing in dimensions smaller than 2 mm will present its expertise at MEDTEC. Capabilities include wire drawing, straightening, profiling, centreless grinding, braiding, welding, laminating, and assembly. Assemblies in diameters smaller than 0.02 mm are routinely produced. The firm designs and builds its own production equipment, and makes it a point to assign projects to small work teams to ensure flexible service. Stainless steel, nickel titanium, tungsten, and molybdenum are among the materials that can be processed. Microfil Industries S.A., Cossonay-Gare, Switzerland.
Light-curable adhesives
UV- and visible-light-curable adhesives that comply with ISO 10993, the stringent international standard for assessing medical device biocompatibility, will be presented at MEDTEC. These one-component, solvent-free materials cure within seconds when exposed to UV or visible light, and they come in a range of viscosities with a variety of properties. The flexible and rigid adhesives are typically used to bond cannulae, catheters, and face masks. Dymax Europe GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany.
