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New Material: Medical Polyurethanes Expand
Role
Recently a medical grade Polyurethane is created that
demonstrates polycarbonate resistance to oxidation and alcohol swelling, and
also possesses improved resistance to environmental stress cracking.
It is aliphatic polycarbonate-based thermoplastic
polyurethane. These polyurethanes are non-yellowing, colormatchable, and are
available in clear or radiopaque grades.
This material serves the applications which include vascular
access devices, cardiovascular treatment devices, disposable surgical supplies,
tracheotomy devices, urological devices, dialysis devices, and feeding tubes.
The aliphatic polyurethanes have lower mechanical properties
than aromatic but degrade to potentially safer end products, do not discolor
upon exposure to light, and also show enhanced resistance to hydrolytic
decomposition. However, along with the decreased mechanical properties,
aliphatic polyurethanes are more prone to a physical degradation process-termed
environmental stress cracking-than their aromatic counterparts.
They may be extruded as well as injection molded. Extrusion
configurations can be single lumen or multi lumen, as well as tapered (bump) or
coextruded.
Parker Hannifin Corp., a major consumer of plastics for its
motion and control businesses, is going to launch this major bid to become a
player in specialized medical plastics. Parker Hannifin has developed such
Medical Polyurethanes.
Ref:
http://www.plasticstoday.com/articles/parker-expands-role-medicalpolyurethanes0423201301
Ferromatik Milacron India’s Notable
Achievement: Dispatch of 7501st Injection Moulding Machine
Leading Plastics Injection Moulding Machine Manufacturer,
Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt. Ltd., has dispatched its 7501st Injection
Moulding Machine - Maxima Servo 1300 Ton on 10th May 2013, at Ahmedabad.
Ferromatik Milacron India (FMI) has achieved this greater height due to its
Innovative Solutions to keep its Plastics Injection Moulding Machine customers
ahead in this competitive arena. Also Product development is a continuous
process at FMI to assist its customers in reducing their overall
per piece cost of product & Energy Consumption and thereby increasing their
productivity, Reliability & Competitiveness.
“Meeting Customer Demand on Time” and “Working Together for
Success” is important part of FMI’s Growth Strategy for Success. Manufacturing
Capacity Growth is another focal point at FMI which has resulted into shorter
time to manufacture every 1000 numbers of Machines.
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