Medical Design Technology articles from August 2003

Medical Design Technology archives from August 2003

Coupling series.
August 1, 2003... The NSH Series Non-Spill Coupling system is designed to increase the speed, safety, and economics of tubing connections. The series provides a lightweight, durable, and economical replacement for expensive metal non-spill couplings, ball...

Pressure transducers.
August 1, 2003... From a single source, engineers are able to choose from a broad selection to find all ideal pressure transducer solution, regardless of key criteria: low cost, high accuracy, stability, durability, high pressures and temperatures, shock and...

Proportional valves.
August 1, 2003... The EVP Proportional Valve series combines the features of the existing EV series valve--long life, low power, rugged design, and fast response. The EVP Series valve provides control of air or gas flow, and varies the output flow based on the...

Polyurethane tubing.
August 1, 2003... Superthane[R] brand transparent polyurethane tubing offers durability, chemical resistance, and excellent weathering characteristics. It provides the abrasion and tear resistance of plastic with the high tensile and elongation values of rubber....

Robotic systems.(New Literature)
August 1, 2003... Reis Robotics is a leading technology company for robot and system integration. Brochure illustrates the capabilities of the company as well as some of its product line. Reis Machines, Inc., 1320 Holmes Rd., Elgin, IL 60123. 847-741-9500...

Fluid control.(New Literature)
August 1, 2003... This 128-page full-color catalog outlines the company's complete product line and custom services for customers seeking fluid control solutions. Pumps, valves, tubing, connectors, and filters are just some of the topics covered. Upchurch...

Specialty materials.(New Literature)
August 1, 2003... Company provides a variety of materials for a number of industries and specific applications. Color brochure describes several materials offered. Rogers Corp., PO Box 188, Rogers, CT 06263. 860-774-9605 www.rogerscorporation.com Write...

Clamps.(New Literature)
August 1, 2003... These clamps, available in gamma stable materials, offer the end user 40% less closure force required, an angular design to increase closure security, and audible closer indication. Borla, Inc., 2650 East Imperial Highway, Suite 201, Brea,...

Growth rate of nanotechnology is the only thing not getting smaller.
August 1, 2003... The goal of many medical device manufacturers is to go smaller with the size of their products. This results in devices that are less intrusive on daily activity or less invasive when used inside of the body. It looks as if there is no end in...

Reinforced hose.(Editor's choice)
August 1, 2003... Sani-Tech STHT-R-HD is a high purity grade silicone hose ideally suited for elevated pressure applications where strength, durability, and continuous length are critical. It has complete biocompatibility, lot traceability, and a high pressure...

Tailor-made cables.(Editor's choice)
August 1, 2003... To get the most performance out of copper, this cablemaker has access to a huge toolbox with many different types of copper conductors that are put to work, sometimes even in combination with alternative conductors such as fiber optics. In...

Conveyors.(Editor's choice)
August 1, 2003... Because all of Dorner's conveyors are made-to-order, building a 3200 Series vacuum conveyor or making other special modifications to one of its six conveyor platforms for a customer is a simple task. When applications call for at conveyor with...

Marking device.(Editor's choice)
August 1, 2003... This non-destructive in process Elastic String Marking Device snaps a color elastic string loop onto wire, cable, hose or any other irregular shaped extrusion to mark specific points of concern. The system works with defect detectors, laser...

In-mold decorating.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... Company is a complete capabilities source for in-molding decorating, from engineering through injection molding. The company's engineers are not only experts in inks and films, but in the injection molding process as well. The designers...

Soft Wall Cleanrooms.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... Series 577 Soil Wall Cleanrooms feature rugged and lightweight steel frames, clear polished vinyl curtains, motorized ceiling HEPA filters, and lights. These cleanrooms are available from Class 100,000 to Class 10. Rooms can be furnished with a...

Dispenser.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... The I&J123-D50 is designed to eliminate the problems of working with 50 ml cartridges when accurate and repeatable dispense cycling is required. The system includes a stepping motor drive. coupled by a Hydro Link[R] to a double contact-ram that...

Hour meter and counter.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... The Series T39 LCD 6-digit hour meter and counter counts both up and down. It is ideal for measurement and event count for maintenance schedules, as well as other types of applications. Accumulated time hours and counts are stored on a...

Process controller.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... Company has expanded the range of applications for its CPC400, compact process controller that combines four to eight control loops with user-written logic. Improvements to the CPC400 now permit the controller to be used in thermal systems in...

Beware the FDA & its "aggressive enforcement strategy".(FDA Update)
August 1, 2003... On June 30, 2003, The FDA released its latest data on its enforcement activities, and folks, I gotta tell ya, it's NOT pretty. For decades, almost everyone in the medical industry with half a brain has been basically (and perhaps correctly)...

Solvent dispenser.(Production & Assembly Equipment)
August 1, 2003... EZ-BOND EZO-2 and EZOB-2 Solvent Dispensers apply a uniform coating of solvent to the OD of either tubing or fitting prior to assembly. The process does not require dripping and blotting. It increases production, while reducing fumes and...

Workbenches.(Production & Assembly Equipment)
August 1, 2003... This line of Technical Workbenches--created for assembly, quality, maintenance, and laboratory applications--are ergonomically designed, and offer unlimited flexibility to accommodate changing or future needs. They can be configured into a...

Dispensing system.(Production & Assembly Equipment)
August 1, 2003... The Ultra TT Automation Series offers a breakthrough in XYZ dispensing technology that brings a new level of accuracy and convenience to automated tabletop assembly processes. Benchtop bonding, gasketing, and filling operations can be...

Clamping chuck.(Production & Assembly Equipment)
August 1, 2003... This special 10 in. diameter chuck has adjustable orientating pins and center mounted 3 in. diaphragm plate. This plate centers the work piece before two contoured fingers swing into position to face clamp aluminum pump housings for distortion...

Machining center.(Production & Assembly Equipment)
August 1, 2003... The a61 horizontal machining center is a competitively priced solution for manufacturing applications that require maximum throughput and reliability. Like other machines in the 1-series line, the a61 is a compact and versatile workhorse with...

Mini lasers.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... With its no compromise design, the Spectrum Mini DPSS SLD6000 series lasers offer excellent quality, reliability and performance. These ultra-compact lasers with direct diode coupling to the Nd:YAG lasing media produce 5 Watts at 1064 nm with a...

Lamps.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... The Endure Bright series of high performance MR-16 lamps utilize the highest output LEDs available plus they can be used as a direct, pin-for-pin compatible replacement for tungsten halogen MR-16s in both retrofit or new fixture designs. In...

Copolymers.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... Two grades of K-Resin[R] styrene-butadiene copolymer (SBC) intended for use in sheet extrusion and thermoforming are available in commercial quantities. K-Resin XK40 and XK41 SBC are the latest grades developed by Chevron for the thermoformed...

Epoxies.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... SC 2000 Series single-component epoxies bond metal, ceramics, glass, and other substrates. These heat-cured, self leveling adhesives require no mixing and offer unlimited working time at room temperature. They are available in four 100% solids...

Power Inductors.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... Designed with flat wire to create more space for high current capabilities, Surface Mount Power Inductor series offer an inductance range of 0.1-10 uH. The inductors can handle current as high as 80A and offer a DC resistance as low as 0.54...

Medical tubing.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... Company currently offers a comprehensive range of polymer tubing solutions to the medical device and pharmaceutical industry worldwide. Now it is responding to industry moves towards globalization by making its RAUMEDIC brand of medical tubing...

Force measurement.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... This system combination is comprised of the MLP (Mini low profile load cell) and the DPM-3 Panel Mount Meter. The system is suitable for a variety of industrial and OEM force measurement and weighing applications. The DPM-3 can be scaled to a...

Insert driver.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... The Model TA Automatic Self-Tapping Insert Driver combines automatic parts feeding and installation of self-lapping, threaded inserts into one compact, efficient system. The inserts are fed role an insertion unit where they await a signal that...

Swabs.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... Swab 17022 has a four-inch long natural polypropylene rigid handle with a round white mitt head composed of 100 PPI zapped polyurethane foam. The mitt has a diameter of 1-1/4 in., and the soft zapped foam allows for maximum absorbency and fluid...

Dispense system.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... The air-powered fixed ratio See-Flo[R] 582 meter/mix/dispenser system is designed for precise and reliable dispensing of low-viscosity two-component adhesives or sealants. Floor-, cart-, or pail-top-mounted, the See Fie 582 is modular and...

Optical encoder.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... The ChipEncoder[TM] features diffractive optics technology to provide rotary position feedback of 3,300 to 160,000 counts-per-revolution and 100 to 1,000 counts-per-millimeter linear feedback for precise, closed loop motion control. This tiny,...

Bellows.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... This completely sealed productive bellows, design is air light, dust tight, mid light tight. It provides assured protection for precision medical equipment clean room applications, and inspection and test equipment. Among their uses are...

Human-machine interface PCs.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... The ARP-1606, ARP-1608 and ARP-1610 systems are PC-based industrial computers that are designed to serve as a human-machine interface (HMI) for a variety of industries, including healthcare applications. The slim and elegant Panel PCs provide a...

Sensor.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... The ultra-low-profile 8.0 mm Flat-Pack Inductive sensor is designed for easy mounting in small space applications. Flat and narrow, the Flat-Pack mounts using a single, front accessible through bore screw. and requires just 4.0 mm of mounting...

Pressure sensitive tape.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... Bioflex[R] Rx1034P is a single coated medical grade pressure sensitive adhesive tape for use with specialized dressings and medical device attachment applications. The tape is made up of a tan, elasticized woven fabric that is coated on one...

Sample handling products.(Filtration)
August 1, 2003... Company offers a distinct range of innovative and integrated sample preparation products for use hi demanding diagnostic, liquid handling, processing and storage applications. By combining ideas, know-how, and results with a high standard of...

Filtration Media.(Filtration)
August 1, 2003... Fathom[R] Liquid Bag Filtration Media was developed for cleaner fluid streams in a variety of applications including scientific and industrial processes. The media is chemically compatible with most liquid applications and does not contain...

Air Filters.(Filtration)
August 1, 2003... These Zero Clearance Air Filters fully framed cleanable air filters for large-scale equipment enclosures. They are specifically designed fin use in applications where large air filters can potentially create interference problems with internal...

Steel Spline Shafts.(Motors & Motion Control)
August 1, 2003... Featuring three times the stiffness of Kerk's Aluminum Spline Shafts, The Steel Spline Shafts are designed for heavier side loads and applications with rough handling. Ideal solutions for a variety of motion control applications, the Steel...

Step motors.(Motors & Motion Control)
August 1, 2003... T-Series NEMA 23 high torque step motors provide an excellent level of torque per frame size (up to 380 oz.-in., 2.7 N-m), making them a high performance alternative to more expensive servomoters, or other stepper designs. Improved torque...

Springs.(Motors & Motion Control)
August 1, 2003... Volumeline series gas springs have been engineered to simplify the lifting of lids, doors, hatches, panels, and louvers at controlled extension rates. These compression gas springs are available with 2 to 11.5 in. strokes, forces to 250 lbs.,...

Linear actuator.(Motors & Motion Control)
August 1, 2003... Built for long life (several million cycles) and superior performance, the size 34 linear actuator features engineering thermoplastics in the rotor drive nut and a stainless steel Acme lead screw. With this patented de sign, quiet and...

Linear positioning transducers.(new products)
August 1, 2003... P-Style profile version Micropulse magnetostrictive linear positioning transducers are available with on-request absolute quadrature output, giving designer a more rugged and reliable option to glass scales, potentiometers and LVDTs. Unlike...

Ball Screws.(new products)
August 1, 2003... Company's line of Quiet Ball Screws has been expanded with the introduction of eight new sizes. With diameters ranging from five to 20 millimeters, they provide greater flexibility in applying precision ball screws that have been specifically...

Stepper-servo brakes.(new products)
August 1, 2003... The SSB Series front end brakes is designed for braking applications on stepper and servo motors. The series is compact and powerful. Easy to install, requiring only minutes to assemble, its Power-off brake design offers a high degree of...

Gear Box.(new products)
August 1, 2003... The G250 Right Angle Gear Box offers an 80% to 90% efficiency rating. Bevel gears transmit power from the motor through the gearbox more efficiently. This allows higher torque with smaller motors, resulting in savings of power consumption,...

Stepper motor.(new products)
August 1, 2003... This .9 degree stepping motor delivers optimum performance in contemporary medical equipment and other applications that demand sensitive position control. This motor offers significantly improved performance at lower cost compared to...

Motion control products.(new products)
August 1, 2003... This 16-page. color brochure, "Specify With Confidence" is designed to provide a comprehensive look at the capabilities, experience, and value Baldor brings to customers. The brochure is designed with consulting and specifying engineers in...

LED indicators.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... A low-cost series of right angle 3.0 mm PCB LED indicators are ideal for applications requiring the precise alignment of status indicators. With rugged housings and sturdy pills, these LEDs withstand the stress of automated positioning...

Robotics cable.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... Previously flexibility and EMI shielding were considered trade-offs, one for the other. However, Calmont has successfully achieved a cable design that combines all of the desired characteristics, which result in significant long-term advantages...

Relay Assemblies.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... This line of Intelligent Control Solid State Relay Assemblies can interface with a variety of control input signals. Rated for loads up to 100 A at a maximum of 40[degrees]C ambient temperature, nine difference models are available to meet the...

Custom engineered tapes.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... These custom engineered tapes can be formulated to solve specific convertability and process problems for medical and electronics converters and OEMs. The custom engineered tapes are formulated with the appropriate combination of materials,...

Gauge.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... The SOLFRUNT[R] Model 1981 Advantage provides users with a dampened movement option that has many of the benefits of a liquid-filled gauge without the need to periodically fill or replace the liquid. The SOLFRUNT Advantage incorporates a unique...

Heat Shrinkable Tubing.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... TexMed[TM] Fluoroplastic Medical Grade Heat Shrinkable Tubing includes PTFE, PFA, FEP ETFE, PEEK, and PEI formulations that are Class VI approved and offered with shrink ratios of 1.3:1 up to 4:1, depending on the material. Featuring a variety...

3-way valves.(New Products)
August 1, 2003... Company manufactures pressure piloted or vacuum piloted 3-way valves with adjustable pilot set points. Normally open or normally closed valves are available. Four mounting styles are available: flush mount, manifold mount, pipe thread, and...

Linear motion products.(Technology showcase)
August 1, 2003... THK's Online Store of fers a wide selection of linear motion products--available for purchase 24/7. Customers may order a number of products, including Caged Ball LM Guides, conventional LM Guides, ball screws, and KR and GL Actuators. THK...

Linear motion guideways.(Technology showcase)
August 1, 2003... These linear motion guideway assemblies are designed for high accuracy, large capacity, reliability, and excellent operating characteristics. A patented recirculation system provides smooth linear motion with low noise, Hiwin Corp., 520...

Labeling technology.(Technology showcase)
August 1, 2003... Manufacturers can increase brand awareness through high-impact labeling by incorporating a system from Multivac's complete line of Cross Web and Inline Labelers. This line of labelers fits into any other moform-fill & seal packaging line at a...

Linear actuator systems.(Technology showcase)
August 1, 2003... Company is a leader in the design/manufacture of electric linear actuator systems. Its product range includes many customized combinations that can be utilized in hundreds of diverse market applications. LINAK U.S., lnc., 2200 Stanley...

Shaft couplings.(Technology showcase)
August 1, 2003... These flexible shaft couplings are precision bellow-type flexible couplings used in applications requiring extreme precision, flexibility, sensitivity, and high reliability. They are a must for critical positioning applications. ...

Multipolymer compound.(Technology showcase)
August 1, 2003... CYROLITE[R] Med 2 acrylicbased multipolymer compound is designed for injection molding for disposable medical devices requiring maximum chemical resistance to isopropanol and lipids. CYRO Industries, 100 Enterprise Dr., Rockaway, NJ...

Cable products.(Technology showcase)
August 1, 2003... Company is a manufacturer of miniature cables, fittings, assemblies, and pulleys for over 28 years, maintaining a presence at the forefront of miniature cable delopment and manufacturing. Its products offer reliability, repeatability, and...

Cut-off metals.(Technology showcase)
August 1, 2003... Company supplies abrasively cut-off metal components from wire, rod, and tube. Diameters from 0.00l in. for solids, and 0.004 in. OD x 0.002 in. ID up to 3.0 in. OD for tubing, cut to lengths as short as 0.015 in. Diameter and length tolerances...

Disposable components.(Technology showcase)
August 1, 2003... Company manufacturers custom metal disposable medical components and devices, as well as a line of standard wound drainage and laparoscopic trocars for the medical device manufacturer. Disposable Instrument Co., Inc., PO Box 14248, Shawnee...

Vacuum filter.(Technology showcase)
August 1, 2003... This Vacuum Protection filter has been optimized for vacuum pumps and section devices. It offers both air-flow rates and high water break-through, and will help ensure that pumps operate as designed while minimizing costly repairs. Pall...

Precision motors.(Technology showcase)
August 1, 2003... This 6-page brochure includes Line of standard and custom DC and brushless DC motors, gearmotors, cooling fans and special devices. Highlights applications where Globe's engineering, manufacturing, and quality expertise have solved specific...

Silicone fabrication.(Technology showcase)
August 1, 2003... Company maintains a steady focus on the versatile and durable chemistry of silicone as a means of adding value and innovation to its customers. It offers three decades of experience in design, engineering, and fabrication of silicone rubber...

Rubber latex tubing.(Technology showcase)
August 1, 2003... Company is manufacturer of precision-engineered dipped natural latex tubing. It also extrudes TPE and PVC tubing, non-latex tourniquet bands, and a variety of other profiles. It produces custom dip molded natural rubber latex and non-latex...

Power supplies.(Technology showcase)
August 1, 2003... The "slim line" single-output family--WR9H(M)-series--sleek low-profile North America and Europe Wall Plug-In Configurations offers output voltage: from 3.0V to 48V in 0.1V increments. from 3W to 12W Output power, single-platform design. ...

Contract assembly.(Technology showcase)
August 1, 2003... UFE is a comprehensive resource for manufacturers. The company provides support for product and sub-assembly manufacturing. It has experience in program management, Component sourcing, production development, testing and assembly. UFE,...