Melt Fluoropolymer

Melt fluoropolymers have excellent heat forming abilities allowing precision tipping for medical applications.

Melt Fluoropolymers Defined

Melt fluroropolymers include FEP, PFA, ETFE, MFA and THV. For vascular access applications, fluoropolymers are more lubricious than polyethylenes, as well as being tough and flexible.

Applications

  • FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene)
    • Regional anesthesia (epidural catheters)
    • Intravenous catheters
    • Vascular access (dilators and sheaths, intro needle assemblies)
    • Fiber optics
    • Insulin delivery
    • Catheter liner

  • ETFE (Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene)
    • Intravenous catheters
    • Fluid transfer
    • Electrical insulation

  • PFA, MFA (Perfluoroalkoxy)
    • In vitro diagnostics
    • Fluid transfer

  • THV (Tetrafluoroethylene, Hexafluoropropylene, Vinylidene Fluoride)
    • Fiber optics

Dimensions

  • OD: 0.018" (0.46mm) - 0.300" (7.62mm)
  • ID: Down to 0.007" (0.18mm)
  • Wall thickness: Down to 0.001" (0.025mm)
Tolerances

  • OD: ± 0.001" (0.025mm)
  • ID: ± 0.002" (0.05mm)
  • Wall: ± 0.0005" (0.013mm)
Fillers

  • Barium sulfate (BaSO4)
  • Bismuth Trioxide (Bi2O3)
  • Bismuth Subcarbonate (Bi2Co3)
  • Tungsten (W)
  • Custom colors
Sterilization Methods

  • EtO
  • Autoclave
  • Gamma (FEP and ETFE only)
Configurations

  • Custom colors
  • Custom compounding
  • Available in cut lengths or on spools
  • Heat-shrink tubing
Value-Added Capabilities

  • Braiding
  • Curving
  • Drilling
  • Flaring
  • Forming
  • Printing
  • Shaping
  • Skiving
  • On-line SPC