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TECHNOLOGY LEADERS Tubing/Extrusion
fluoropolymer and other materials for
multi-layer, multi-lumen medical tubing.
The design allows thin layer combinations
of polymers and adhesives to 0.02
mm or less.
Single or Co-extrusion. Crossheads
and in-line tubing dies in fixed and adjustable
centers are suitable for single
or co-extrusion applications. This type
of tooling is designed to process all
compounds. Guill's tooling, for example,
features the company's patented,
precision Feather Touch Concentricity
adjustment and the Seal Right System,
which combines with the Feather Touch
System to eliminate polymer leaking. A
unique spiral flow distribution system is
also available.
The Series 900 is a spiderless in-line-designed head
that results in no spider lines and allows room for
more air - thus eliminating cold legs, which can inhibit
product output.
A series of in-line tubing dies is designed
to improve extrusion performance
of hose or pipe ranging from
0.005 (0.127 mm) to 8.0 in. (635 mm)
in diameter for medical and other applications
in polymer or rubber. These
dies achieve concentricity or " product
roundness, " which greatly reduces
material usage compared with other
types of extrusion tooling. A spiderless
in-line- designed head results in no spider
lines and allows room for more air
- thus eliminating cold legs, which can
inhibit product output. They can run
1-5 layers simultaneously.
This series offers a standard platform
design of the head with specific characteristics
that are unique to individual applications.
This could be a tremendous
benefit to a company that requires precision
tooling with custom benefits at a
standard off-the-shelf price.
Summary
Technology in the medical field is constantly
evolving and often requires an extensive
array of medical-grade tubing in a
variety of materials and thicknesses. Custom
extrusion tooling can enable manufacturers
to produce an unparalleled
range of the highest quality medical tubing
in the industry and address considerations
such as improving the manufacturing
process, product performance, or
meeting specific customer requirements.
This article was written by Tom Baldock,
Extrusion Sales Manager, Guill
Tool & Engineering, West Warwick, RI.
For more information, contact Baldock
at tbaldock@guill.com or visit www.guill.
com.
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