Northwire has released the next generation of BioCompatic, a USP Class VI silicone alternative, at the MD&M West Trade Show this week. Presenting design engineers in the medical field with a competitive advantage over those relying on traditional silicone wire and cable, BioCompatic was developed by Northwire as a cost-effective upgrade to silicone without requiring […]
Medical/Pharmaceutical
Solder tab nano connector assemblies from Cicoil ensure secure, compact connections
Cicoil, Valencia, Calif., is now offering solder tab nano connector assemblies. First developed for targeting systems in military aircraft, the miniature assemblies can be used in any mission-critical application where size and security are a concern. Rich Buchicchio, National Sales and Marketing Manager at Cicoil, said that using solder tabs over crimped connections has many […]
Where are antimicrobial cables used?
A number of manufacturers make antimicrobial cables, which are used primarily in food, beverage and medical manufacturing and packaging applications to prevent bacterial growth. Cables used in these applications not only require a tough, clean jacket, but must also be able to withstand harsh chemicals, a range of extreme temperatures, and abrasion and crushing. They […]
Asahi Intecc drive cable offered in an expanded size range
Asahi Intecc now offers high speed rotation stainless steel miniature drive cables for medical device and industrial applications requiring diameters less than 1/3 in. The Asahi drive cable is a multi-layer, multi-filar, stranded flexible shaft with high bi-directional torque transmission properties with minimal backlash or lag. The multi-stranded shaft may be edm cut to short […]
Custom, flexible cable helps make refurbished imaging machines like new
Classic Diagnostic Imaging, Macedonia, Ohio provides new, used and refurbished components for medical imaging equipment, including portable imaging machines. The portable units are designed to go to patients, rather than patients having to be moved to the X-ray room. This can be very beneficial to hospitals and doctor’s offices as it offers a safer alternative […]
Alpha Wire acquires Coast Wire and Plastic Tech
Alpha Wire is proud to announce the acquisition of Coast Wire and Plastic Tech of Carson, CA. Coast specializes in custom wire and cable for the medical, instrumentation, industrial, semiconductor, and commercial electronic markets. We are pleased to add Coast to the Alpha family, says Mike Dugar, president of Alpha Wire. With the addition of […]
Flexible Flat Cables for Automated Medical Diagnostics Applications
Cicoil’s Highly Flexible Flat Cables provide absolute reliability and uninterrupted operation when utilized in Automated Medical Diagnostic Applications. In addition, these Class 1 Clean Room Rated cables are 100% contaminant free and the unique crystal-clear, Flexx-Sil™ rubber jacket allows for quick, easy and safe inspection of the entire flat cable. Cicoil’s solid, one-piece design can […]
Flexx-Sil Tubing Cables Now Available From Cicoil
Cicoil technology now offers Highly Durable Flexx-Sil Tubing Cables, which combine multiple tubing lines in an easy to use flat configuration instead of loose, bundled, tangled and unprotected tubing assemblies. The new Flexx-Sil Tubing Cables are suitable for pneumatics or fluids, and even pod tubes for housing individual wires or fiber optics, making them an ideal […]
Materials are critical in medical cables
When specifying cables for machines or systems to be used in a medical application, it is critical to consider the jacketing material covering the cable. Not only must they be durable and flexible, they must also protect from current leakage and also be suitable for use with human and chemical contact. The cable jacket acts […]
Antimicrobial Cables Eliminate Infectious Microorganisms
A proprietary, innovative technology from Leoni gives plastic surfaces a germ-killing effect. The process is based on the Lewis acid-base theory and provides a long-term hygiene benefit for hospitals and doctors’ practices by minimizing the risk of infection with antimicrobial cables, cable systems and devices. Microorganisms continue to cause infections in the healthcare industry, where […]
