De Soutter Medical Ltd specialises in the development, production and worldwide distribution of high performance orthopaedic tools for surgical procedures, offering their customers a comprehensive range of technically innovative and high quality products. The application De Soutter Medical recently launched their new EcoPulse™ lavage system for use in orthopaedic surgery. The company approached us to … Continued
Where a seal groove follows an irregular path or profile, a common sealing solution is to design a custom Push-In-Place (PIP) gasket that has the same profile as the centre line of the groove, simply drops into place and is retained by the features of its own design. Gasket sealing overview There are many ways to seal the … Continued
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When designing and manufacturing sealing solutions for applications within critical devices and equipment, the strictest demands in product integrity and the highest specifications of hygiene and cleanliness must be met. Characteristics of Life Sciences & Medical sealing The Life Sciences & Medical industry is one of the most demanding and stringently regulated. There are a … Continued
3D printing has developed significantly and now performs a crucial role in many applications. 3D printed products vary from fully functional to purely aesthetic applications; with the most common application being for manufacturing. Here we discuss how our engineers use 3D printing to demonstrate a seal concept. What is 3D printing? 3D printing is typically … Continued
Packed with multiple benefits, and recommended for pharmaceutical manufacturing, biopharmaceutical processing and disposable medical devices, E1244-70 is an internally lubricated compound, eliminating the need for an external lubricant. What is E1244-70? E1244-70 is a 70 durometer internally lubricated, black EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Rubber) material. E1244-70 possesses an internal lubricant, which reduces installation force … Continued
Packed with multiple benefits, and recommended for pharmaceutical manufacturing, biopharmaceutical processing and disposable medical devices, E1244-70 is an internally lubricated compound, eliminating the need for an external lubricant.
E1244-70 is a 70 durometer internally lubricated, black EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Rubber) material. E1244-70 possesses an internal lubricant, which reduces installation force and dynamic friction. Additionally, E1244-70 is compatible with all water-soluble chemistries and has excellent resistance to repeated conditions. For example steam, gamma, ozone and ethylene oxide sterilization. Here we take a closer look at the use of E1244-70 seals in Life Sciences & Medical applications.
Adding external lubricants can be problematic; the risk of leaking into flow paths and migrating into areas where they are not needed. Additionally, even ‘clean’ lubricants like USP silicone, which can trap dirt and dust, can compromise patient health. Removing the need for an external lubricant by using E1244-70 is clean and safe with no risk of leakage.
E1244-70 has a temperature range of -54°C to 121°C (-65 to 250°F). Consequently, E1244-70 has a low compression set, and is suitable for both dynamic and static seal applications.
Because this material does not need an additional lubricant, it prevents issues associated with non-lubricated seals. For example, mismanagement by not using a lubricant when needed, can lead to friction and heat build-up, resulting in erosion and potential leakage and failure of the application.
Fully compliant with USP Class VI biocompatibility and USP cytotoxicity standards for life sciences applications. The internal lubricant derives from the fatty acid family, significantly reducing patient reactions. This means it is safe for medical devices and pharmaceutical applications. In summary, it is suitable for:
We have clean room manufacturing facilities which are Class 7 (10,000) manufacturing and Class 5 (100) inspection, cleaning, and packaging.
Our application engineers utilise the latest in 2D/3D CAD and FEA simulation software to design and replicate seal performance before finalising each individual seal design, incorporating significant feature and critical function elements for integration with customer mating parts.
We offer material development and testing, and a component endurance testing service.
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