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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 and 304 SS
ID
0.008" - 0.045"
Wire Diameters
0.003" - 0.012"
Length
39.5"
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 – 0.038 in
Length
43 – 260 cm
Styles
Lunderquist, J-tip and angled-tip
Core materials
Nitinol and SS
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, 70, 72, 74
4:1: 72
Expanded ID Range
0.36–6.35 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 - 23
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
0.41–9.14 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 - 14
Available custom solutions
Colors
Expansion ratios
Cut lengths
Polymer Tubing
EPDM Tubing
Common applications
Used in applications such as medical equipment seals and tubing, Vanguard Products’ EPDM tubing maintains its stability across a broad temperature range. It is resistant to aging, chemicals, steam and water, ozone, and aggressive bleach cleaning agents used in medical applications.
Specs overview
Durometer (shore A)
55-60
Tubing size
ID as small as 0.794 mm (0.03125")
OD as large as 311.15 mm (12.25")
Available custom solutions
Fluorosilicone Tubing
Common applications
Vanguard Products’ fluorosilicone tubing combines the broad temperature range of silicone rubber tubing with the added advantage of being resistant to many types of fuels and solvents.
Specs overview
Durometer (Shore A)
60
Tubing size range
ID as small as 0.794 mm (0.03125")
OD as large as 25.4 mm (1")
Available custom solutions
Change to High-Purity Silicone 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
Durometer (Shore A)
55-65
Tubing size range
ID as small as 0.305 mm (0.012")
OD as large as 42.466 mm (1.671875")
Available options
Unreinforced
Polyester braid reinforced
EPDM braid reinforced
Available custom solutions
Mandrels
Shipping Mandrels
Common applications
Mandrels are used across a range of markets including peripheral vascular, cardiovascular, neurovascular, and orthodontics. Stainless steel straight length mandrels are commonly used as catheter manufacturing aids while hooked ends are ideal for packaging.
Specs overview
OD
French Size: 0.8 to 3.1
Length
5.75" – 72"
Straight length and with hook end
Available custom solutions
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
Uncoated, PTFE Natural(R), PTFE Natural Flex, PTFE Natural Green
Alloy
304 SS
OD
0.127 mm - 2.54 mm
0.0050" - 0.100"
OD Tolerance
0.00762 mm - 0.0127 mm
0.0003" - 0.0005"
Length
1524 mm - 1854.2 mm
60" - 73"
Length Tolerance
+/-6.35 mm
+/-0.25"
Available Sizes
518
Available custom solutions
Tapered and Step Mandrels
Contract Coating Services
Pull Ring Assemblies
Cut-to-Length Services
Custom Sizing
Coated Wire on a Spool
Nitinol, Cobalt Chrome, Stainless Steel, and Other Metals
Common applications
Tremendous stock of tubing, strip, and wire for catheter, implant, scaffold, stent, drug delivery or fluid management applications. The widest selection of seamless, implant-quality nitinol from the industry leader: twice weekly updated stock helps you accelerate your development.
Specs overview
ID Range
0.100 mm - 9.200 mm
0.00393701" - 0.362205"
OD Range
0.790 mm - 10.0 mm
0.031102362205" - 0.393701"
Wall Range
0.025 mm - 2.300 mm
0.00098425197" - 0.0905512"
Available Sizes
502
Materials
17
Available in tube, wire, and continuous strip
Available custom solutions
Stamping
Grinding
Needles
Shape Setting
Custom Alloying
Machining (wire and sink EDM)
Laser Processing
Swiss Screw Machining
Sutures
Medical Sutures
Common applications
For more than 40 years, Corza Medical has been the trusted, single-source surgical needle and suture material solution for the world’s leading medical device companies.
Specs overview
Suture Absorbability
Absorbable
Non-Absorbable
Suture Standard Construction
Braided
Monofilament
Virtual Monofilament
Needle Length
4 mm–70 mm
Sutures & Needles
Wide range of materials & colors
748 sizes
Available custom solutions
Custom Packaging
Needle Attachments
Custom Labeling
Cut-to-Length Services
Custom Materials
Custom Sizing
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
