The Pros and Cons of Compression Molding vs. Injection Molding in Medical Device Production

Rubber is a crucial component in medical equipment that saves lives and improves health daily. When it comes to shaping rubber into the precise forms needed for medical devices, two techniques take center stage: injection moldingand compression molding. Both have unique strengths and quirks, and und [...]

5 Ways Rubber Helps Medical Device Manufacturers Achieve Compliance

When it comes to medical devices, regulatory compliance is of utmost importance. Using reliable and safe materials is crucial in ensuring medical devices meet the necessary standards and regulations. Rubber components play a vital role in achieving regulatory compliance in medical devices. Discover [...]

The Exciting History (and Future!) of PVC Medical Products

For many years, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has been a material of choice for a number of critical medical applications. Some ways PVC medical products are used in healthcare include: endotracheal tubing and nasal cannulas, blood bags, oxygen, laryngeal and anesthetic masks, waterproof mattress covers, [...]

How Vacuum Forming Works, and Its Uses in Healthcare

Vacuum forming is a method of manufacturing thin, hard-shelled plastic or rubber components with minimal joints, contoured to specific shapes. A sheet of plastic, silicone, rubber, PVC or other rigid material is heated to a forming temperature. The material is then stretched and applied to a single- [...]

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