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Coil Springs
Coil Springs
Common applications
Coil springs applications include guidewire assembly, catheter reinforcement, drug delivery devices, and surgical robotic components.
Specs overview
Open and closed coil options
Superelastic nitinol
ID
0.030” – 0.045”
Wire Diameters
0.009” – 0.012”
Length
15-21”
Available custom solutions
Guidewires
Guidewires
Common applications
Guidewires can be used in peripheral vascular, cardiovascular, neurovascular, urology, oncology and other procedures. Perfect for prototyping, these coated and uncoated guidewires come in lunderquist and “J” styles.
Specs overview
OD
0.018” – 0.035”
Length
60 – 260 cm
Available in lunderquist and “J” styles
Fixed nitinol and SS cores
Available custom solutions
Heat Shrink Tubing
Pebax® Heat Shrink Tubing
Common applications
Pebax Heat Shrink Tubing adds a thin, flexible, durable Pebax layer to any metal or plastic substrate. This medical-grade tubing remains on and integrates with the device, eliminating the cumbersome reflow process and reducing manufacturing yield loss.
Specs overview
Durometers (Shore D)
2:1: 40, 55, 63, 70, 72
4:1: 40, 63, 70, 72
Expanded ID Range
0.030 mm – 6.30 mm
0.014”–0.250”
Recovered ID Range
0.18 mm–1.90 mm
0.007” –0.075”
Wall Thickness
0.05 mm–0.15 mm
0.002” –0.006”
Available Sizes
20
Available custom solutions
Colors
Durometers
Expansion ratios
Cut lengths
Polyolefin Heat Shrink Tubing
Common applications
Medical-grade Polyolefin Heat Shrink Tubing is flexible, thin, and has high compressive strength, making it ideal for electrical insulation and strain relief.
Specs overview
Durometer (Shore D)
2:1, 4:1: 63
Expanded ID Range
0.40 mm - 9.10 mm
0.016” – 0.360”
Recovered ID Range
2:1/4:1
0.25 mm– 2.30 mm
0.010”– 0.090”
Wall Thickness Range
0.05 mm–0.10 mm
0.002”– 0.005”
Available Sizes
17
Available custom solutions
Colors
Expansion ratios
Cut lengths
Polymer Tubing
Silicone Rubber Tubing
Common applications
Silicone tubing is made of a rubber-like thermoset material allowing flexibility, elasticity, and weather resistance. Common applications include medical equipment and devices and peristaltic pump tubing manufacturing.
Specs overview
Noninvasive medical grade/21CFR177.2600 compliant tubing
Durometer (Shore A):
20-75
Tubing size range:
Min ID as 0.38 mm (0.015”)
Max OD as 51 mm (2”)
Thermally insulating tubing
Durometer (Shore A):
65
Tubing size range:
Min ID 0.38 mm (0.015”)
Max OD 51 mm (2”)
Flame retardant tubing
Durometer (Shore A):
60
Tubing size range:
Min ID 0.38 mm (0.015”)
Max OD 51 mm (2”)
Static dissipative tubing
Durometer (Shore A):
60
Tubing size range:
Min ID 0.38 mm (0.015”)
Max OD 51 mm (2”)
Available custom solutions
Mandrels
Coated Mandrels and Fine Wire
Common applications
PTFE Natural® coated mandrels provide a smooth, slippery surface that is chemically inert and withstands up to 550ºF operating temperatures. Commonly used as critical catheter manufacturing aids, ranging from tipping & welding mandrels, reflow mandrels, extrusion mandrels, core wires and pull wires, to lubricous coatings for stylets and guidewires while designing and manufacturing minimally invasive devices.
Specs overview
Coating
PTFE Natural®
Alloy
304 SS
OD
0.0178 mm – 2.54 mm
0.0070" - 0.100"
OD Tolerance
0.00762 mm - 0.0127 mm
0.0003" - 0.0005"
Length
1854.2 mm
73.00"
Length Tolerance
+/-6.35 mm
+/-0.25"
Available Sizes
132
Available custom solutions
Tapered and Step Mandrels
Contract Coating Services
Pull Ring Assemblies
Cut-to-Length Services
Custom Sizing
Coated Wire on a Spool
Design Tools
Order a Customized Coated Mandrel
Common applications
Use this order form if you need custom tapered and multiple step mandrels. Applied Plastics applies a robust PTFE coating to provide a consistent and lubricious surface finish on straight. Their manufacturing team is experienced in coating complex grind configurations and transitions based on your needs. In addition, they can provide PTFE coating removal services.
Specs overview
Coating
PTFE Natural®
Configurations
Tapered
Stepped
Skived or Flat
Grooved
Shaped
Available custom solutions
Alloy
OD
Length Coating
OD Tolerance
Length Tolerance
