A new mandrel wire for extruding catheter tubing and other applications requiring a smooth, biocompatible mandrel which has a low coefficient of friction is being introduced by Applied Plastics Co., Inc. of Norwood, MA. Applied Plastics’ Medical Extrusion Mandrel is a silver plated copper wire with a PTFE coating that allows over 25% elongation without flaking and failure for the purpose of extruding precise small diameter medical tubing. Featuring a 0.05 dynamic coefficient of friction, this anti-stick extrusion mandrel provides a smooth, slippery surface to permit faster production. Developed to assure optimum tubing I.D. quality, Applied Plastics’ Medical Extrusion Mandrel is available in .010” to .080” dia. sizes with ±.0003” tolerance, depending upon size. Supplied in continuous lengths on spools, it is chemically inert and can withstand up to 315°C (600°F) service. Applied Plastics’ Medical Extrusion Mandrel is priced according to size and quantity. Samples and price quotations are available upon request.
Medical Extrusion Mandrel Wire Speeds Small Diameter Tubing Production
March 8, 2007
Related To: Applied Plastics Co., Inc.