Spotlight on TSE’s Silicone Molding services
When it comes to medical devices, improving their performance and design for the benefit of patient safety is always on top of the agenda for medical device manufacturers. Reliable and effective material solutions are key.
Silicone offers many benefits when used for medical device components as the material has more grip, has a tactile feel and is highly durable. Silicone is also a biocompatible with low toxicity levels, can easily be sterilized and autoclaved and hence, perfectly suited for clinical environments. In addition, works in a wide temperature range, is chemically inert and can be coated. It also comes in a range of durometers from soft to hard and can be adjusted depending on its use and required impact resistance.
Technical Services for Electronics (TSE), a brand of Paragon Medical offers both Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) Molding and Silicone Transfer Molding (STM), both are used to produce a wide range of components and products for the medical device industry, such as
- Catheters and Tubing
- Connectors
- Handles or grips for surgical instruments
- Respiratory and Anaesthesia equipment
- Programming antenna for Cardiac Rhythm Management
- Hearing aids and Earplugs and more.
Each molding process offers specific benefits. Whereas LSR molding is primarily suited for fast, high-volume production, ideal for components that are less sensitive to pressure or impact, Silicone Transfer Molding is a more slow and gentle process, especially suited for overmolding highly sensitive electronics such as PC boards, delicate cables. An experienced engineering team and the right technology are critical for these processes to deliver a high-quality product.
TSE delivers cutting-edge products with a strong emphasis on innovation focusing on the highest requirements of performance, safety, and reliability. LSR and Silicon molded products are used by medical experts in a variety of surgical procedures, and TSE’s molding expertise, founded on more than 40 years of experience, continues to set the standard for LSR (Liquid Silicone Rubber) and Silicone Transfer Molding solutions in the industry.