Protection, insulation & manufacturing aids for your medical device
Medical-grade heat shrink tubing offers abrasion protection in medical instruments, insulation in laparoscopic electrosurgical devices, mechanical protection and insulation of highly flexible joints and as a processing aid for interventional applications. And with more than 60 years of polymer engineering experience, we offer Fluoropolymers, Polyolefins, Pebax and custom medical-grade tubing solutions.
Materials
- FLUOROPOLYMERS
o PVDF (Polyvinylidene fluoride)
o FEP (Fluorinated ethylene propylene)
- POLYOLEFINS
o HDPE (High-density polyethylene)
o LDPE (Low-density polyethylene)
- PEBAX
- Custom Compounding
Constant Optimization of Proven Technology
Design, select, optimize
| Raw Material | Product Design | Material Properties | Finishing | Value Add |
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Custom compounding |
Single & dual wall |
Colour |
Spooled |
Pad printing |
Broad material range |
Adhesive inner wall |
Radiopacity |
Cut to length |
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Expansion ratios ≤ 4:1 |
Peelable |
Cut & slit |
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Customizable compression strength |
Double-bagged |
Application Guide
| Application | Option 1 | Option 2 |
|---|---|---|
Manufacturing process aids for interventional applications |
MT-FEP (FEP) |
MT-LWA (LDPE) |
Interventional shaft encapsulation |
MT-PBX (PEBAX) |
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Abrasion protection for electrosurgical devices |
MT-2000 (HDPE) |
MT-1000 (PVDF) |
Rigid abrasion protection for laparoscopic and in-vivo instruments |
MT-1000 (PVDF) |
MT-2000 (HDPE) |
Insulation for electrosurgical devices |
MT-2000 (HDPE) |
MT-3000 (PVDF) |
Strain Relief |
MT-5000 (LDPE) |
MT-3000 (PVDF) |
MT-LWA (LDPE) |
MT-LWA (LDPE) |
Fluoropolymer, Polyolefin & Pebax
Manufacturing Locations
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Technical Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Q: What materials are available for TE's medical-grade heat shrink tubing? (e.g., PTFE, FEP, PEEK, Polyolefin, etc.)
A: We offer medical heat shrink tubing products formulated from Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP), Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), High-density polyethylene (HDPE), Low-density polyethylene (LDPE), Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), and PolyEther-block amide (PBX).
Q: What are the available wall thicknesses and tolerances of TE's medical-grade heat shrink tubing?
A: Depending on the material and size, but we can offer tubing as low as 0.001" (0. 00254 cm)
Q: Does TE's medical-grade heat shrink tubing comply with FDA regulations for medical devices?
A: Yes. MAF number and ISO certification available upon request. Connect with our our experts for more information.
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