Putaket, Rhode Island, USA, September 10, 2018: A range of new medical grade thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) for peristaltic pump tubing provide flexibility over a wide temperature range, so they can withstand pump The stress generated by the movement over time. Unlike silica gel, these new elastomers can be welded and heat sealed.
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Teknor Apex's new Medalist® range of compounds includes transparent, translucent and opaque grades for biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, medical infusion systems and dialysis machines (see table). Disruption of Medalist TPE compared to other TPEs Lower sex (sporeing refers to the detachment of particles from the inner surface of the catheter due to repeated compression and release during pump operation). The elasticity of these compounds allows the catheter to keep pace with the rapid movement of the pump, and its durability makes it Ability to keep shape and integrity over time.
Medalist compounds are low in extractables, compatible with a wide range of chemicals, and can be sterilized by electron beam, gamma radiation or ethylene oxide. Special specifications are available for biopharmaceutical applications with very low temperature requirements. material.
Peristaltic pump
Ross van Royen, senior marketing manager for regulated products, said: 'The new Medalist compounds for peristaltic pump applications are extremely durable and provide reliable performance over a wide range of operating temperatures. They are based on collaboration with equipment OEMs and processors. Mature technology with excellent extrusion speed. '
Teknor Apex manufactures Medalist compounds through its ISO-13485 accredited facilities in the US and Singapore. These new materials are manufactured by FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) ingredients and have passed ISO 10993-5 biocompatibility standards. Certified and meet REACH SVHC requirements. They do not contain DEHP (dioctyl phthalate) and other phthalates, BPA (bisphenol A) and latex. Standard grade does not contain ADM (animal derived materials) ).
Teknor Apex Introduction
Teknor Apex is a privately held company founded in 1924 and is now one of the world's leading manufacturers of custom plastic compounds. Teknor Apex produces flexible and rigid vinyl products, thermoplastic elastomers, nylon, masterbatches, specialty chemistry Products and hoses. The company is headquartered in Putaket, Rhode Island, USA, with 13 manufacturing facilities around the world, in the United States, Belgium, Germany, China and Singapore. For more information, please Visit: www.teknorapex.com.
Teknor Apex's Thermoplastic Elastomers Division is a TPE compound supplier that offers the broadest portfolio of TPE compounds. The division has eight TPE compound plants in the US, Europe and Asia, including: Elexar® ( Electrical and electronic applications), Medalist® (medical equipment), Monprene® (consumer and industrial products) and Sarlink® (traffic).