Technology Developed for In-Process Production of Kink-Resistant Silicone Tubing

Vesta Inc. introduced a technology for the production of medical-grade silicone kink-resistant tubing at the recent MD&M West show in Anaheim, California, USA. The process leverages the company’s proprietary manufacturing platform to enable the creation of kink-resistant tubing in an integrated manufacturing process.

In development for more than 12 months under the leadership of R&D Manager Bill Woinowski, the technology consists of a silicone inner and outer layer and an embedded reinforcing member that winds in a spiral manner the length of the extrusion. Vesta’s original development samples show strong process capability at 1.5 mm ID. The advantages for customers, according to Woinowski, include reduced cost compared with current product designs, improved performance and minimal risk of product failure.

Tubing is available in diameters ranging from approximately 1 to 6 mm, and there are no limitations related to durometer or tensile member requirements.

A supplier of moulding, extrusion and assembly services to the med-tech industry, Vesta merged with medical extrusion company Extrumed in March 2009. Read the article in the medtechinsider archives.

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