Elastomeric Molding
MedPlast is built around two focused material niches: Thermoplastics and Elastomeric Materials. That differentiates us from other medical molders.
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We not only have conventional multi-component and multi-material technology, but go well beyond this in our ability to formulate synthetic rubbers and silicones for a wide variety of complex applications. Our elastomeric technology specializes in formulating silicones, liquid and gum, and synthetic rubber, such as polyisoprene, for tailored applications.
The reason this formulation capability is so important for the healthcare industry is because many products and processes require chemical bonds, not just mechanical bonds. For example, a thermoplastic substrate married to an elastomer, e.g. a handle grip, or some other "soft touch" component, has the advantage of going into an autoclave without separating.
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Silicone molding at MedPlast Elkhorn
Specialty Elastomer Formulation
