Heat Shrink Tubing The Engineers of Heat Shrink
Heat Shrink Tubing The Engineers of Heat Shrink Tubing EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS
MEDICAL - LEGACY OF INNOVATION PARTNER OF CHOICE FOR THE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING OF MEDICAL DEVICES 4, 000+ 450+ 120+ EMPLOYEES ENGINEERS PATIENTS P/MIN Material science and heat shrink tubing Broad portfolio of sensors and sensor-based systems 2 FEP heat shrink tubing Fine wire and high performance medical cable assembly 1, 500+ CUSTOMERS Precision metal components and advanced medical device tubing Access and delivery solutions for minimally invasive devices Connectors and electro-mechanical components Access and delivery solutions for minimally invasive devices © 2020 TE Connectivity. Confidential & Proprietary. Do not reproduce or distribute externally including non-authorized representatives and distributors. Create a sustainable future by limiting print copies, and recycling paper.
THE ENGINEERS OF HEAT SHRINK TUBING 1957 60+ the discovery of years crosslinking polymers by Paul Cook 11 dedicated polymer scientists & engineers of polymeric science 329, 500 SQ. FT dedicated manufacturing space, Manufactured to ISO 10993 standards 3 sites FDA registered Master Files* *select products 3 © 2020 TE Connectivity. Confidential & Proprietary. Do not reproduce or distribute externally including non-authorized representatives and distributors. Create a sustainable future by limiting print copies, and recycling paper.
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN 1957 Electrical Engineer Paul Cook discovers the effects of radiating polymers (crosslinking), leading to the invention of heat shrink tubing and the foundation of Raychem Corporation, later TE Connectivity 4 © 2020 TE Connectivity. Confidential & Proprietary. Do not reproduce or distribute externally including non-authorized representatives and distributors. Create a sustainable future by limiting print copies, and recycling paper.
CONSTANT OPTIMIZATION OF PROVEN TECHNOLOGY DESIGN OPTIMIZE SELECT Customization Options Raw Materials Product Design Material Properties Finishing Value Add • Custom compounding • Broad material range • • • Colour • Radiopacity • Peelable • • • Pad printing 5 Single & dual wall Adhesive inner wall Expansion ratios ≤ 4: 1 Compression strength Spooled Cut to length Cut & slit Double-bagged © 2020 TE Connectivity. Confidential & Proprietary. Do not reproduce or distribute externally including non-authorized representatives and distributors. Create a sustainable future by limiting print copies, and recycling paper.
MATERIALS FLUOROPOLYMERS POLYOLEFINS OTHER PVDF FEP HDPE LDPE PEBA Custom Compounding PVDF 6 FEP HDPE LDPE PEBA © 2020 TE Connectivity. Confidential & Proprietary. Do not reproduce or distribute externally including non-authorized representatives and distributors. Create a sustainable future by limiting print copies, and recycling paper.
CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CHOOSING HEAT SHRINK TUBING • Application • Substrate material • Rigid or flexible • Insulation • Abrasion protection • Sterilization requirements • UV exposure • Finished OD PVDF 7 FEP HDPE LDPE PEBA © 2020 TE Connectivity. Confidential & Proprietary. Do not reproduce or distribute externally including non-authorized representatives and distributors. Create a sustainable future by limiting print copies, and recycling paper.
APPLICATION GUIDE Application Option 1 Option 2 Manufacturing process aids for interventional applications MT-FEP (FEP) MT-LWA (LDPE) Interventional shaft encapsulation MT-PBX (PEBAX) Abrasion protection for electrosurgical devices MT-2000 (HDPE) MT-1000 (PVDF) Rigid abrasion protection for laparoscopic and in-vivo instruments MT-1000 (PVDF) MT-2000 (HDPE) Insulation for electrosurgical devices MT-2000 (HDPE) MT-3000 (PVDF) Strain Relief MT-5000 (LDPE) MT-3000 (PVDF) PVDF 8 FEP HDPE LDPE PEBA © 2020 TE Connectivity. Confidential & Proprietary. Do not reproduce or distribute externally including non-authorized representatives and distributors. Create a sustainable future by limiting print copies, and recycling paper.
OUR PVDF HEAT SHRINK SOLUTIONS • Crosslinked polyvinylidene fluoride • UV resistant • Excellent chemical and abrasion resistance • High dielectric strength • Superior tensile strength • Homogeneous structure PVDF 9 FEP HDPE LDPE PEBA © 2020 TE Connectivity. Confidential & Proprietary. Do not reproduce or distribute externally including non-authorized representatives and distributors. Create a sustainable future by limiting print copies, and recycling paper.
OUR PVDF HEAT SHRINK SOLUTIONS MT 1000 (Rigid PVDF heat shrink) Properties • Rigid product offers excellent pushibility • Highly lubricious • Full recovery at 175ºC (347ºF) • Shrink ratio ≤ 2: 1 MT 3000 (Flexible PVDF heat shrink) Properties • Flexible • Semi-lubricious • Full recovery at 150ºC (302ºF) • Shrink ratio ≤ 3: 1 Applications • Abrasion protection for laparoscopic and in-vivo instruments • Insulation for electrosurgical instruments • Strain relief Applications • Abrasion protection for surgical and in-vivo instruments • Sterilization versatility • Strain relief PVDF 10 FEP HDPE LDPE PEBA © 2020 TE Connectivity. Confidential & Proprietary. Do not reproduce or distribute externally including non-authorized representatives and distributors. Create a sustainable future by limiting print copies, and recycling paper.
OUR FEP HEAT SHRINK TUBING MT-FEP Properties • Fluorinated ethylene propylene • Translucent • Full recovery at 210ºC (410ºF) • Lubricious • Shrink ratio ≤ 2: 1 • UV resistant • Tight longitudinal change control ± 2% • Chemically inert • Consistent compression ratios • High dielectric strength • Semi-rigid Applications • Process aid reflowing catheter shafts and joint bonding PVDF 11 FEP HDPE LDPE PEBA © 2020 TE Connectivity. Confidential & Proprietary. Do not reproduce or distribute externally including non-authorized representatives and distributors. Create a sustainable future by limiting print copies, and recycling paper.
OUR POLYOLEFIN BASED HEAT SHRINK TUBING MT 2000 (HDPE) MT 5000 (LDPE) MTLWA (LDPE) MT 5510 (EMA) Properties • Semi-rigid, mechanically tough • Abrasion protection • Insulating properties • Full recovery at 140ºC (284ºF) • Shrink ratio ≤ 3: 1 Properties • Flexible • Mid-level insulation properties • Full recovery at 110ᵒC (230ᵒF) • Shrink ratio ≤ 4: 1 Properties • Peelable process aid • Customizable compression strengths • Full recovery at 110ᵒC (230ᵒF) • Shrink ratio ≤ 4: 1 Properties • Highly flexible (>MT 5000) • Mid-level insulation properties • Full recovery at 110ᵒC (230ᵒF) • Shrink ratio ≤ 4: 1 Applications • Abrasion protection and high performance insulation for electrosurgical devices Applications • Strain relief Applications • Process aid for balloon & joint bonding and catheter reflow Applications • Strain relief PVDF 12 FEP HDPE LDPE PEBA © 2020 TE Connectivity. Confidential & Proprietary. Do not reproduce or distribute externally including non-authorized representatives and distributors. Create a sustainable future by limiting print copies, and recycling paper.
OUR PEBA BASED HEAT SHRINK TUBING MT-PBX (PEBA) • • • Lightweight with high maneuverability • Flexible and semi-rigid options • 55 D, 63 D and 72 D • Recovered walls down to 0. 001” Polyether block amide Excellent mechanical protection Full recovery at 190ºC (374ºF) Shrink ratio ≤ 4: 1 Applications • • Dual wall options with inner reflowable layer Ultra-thin jacket for guidewires and other instruments PVDF 13 FEP HDPE LDPE PEBA © 2020 TE Connectivity. Confidential & Proprietary. Do not reproduce or distribute externally including non-authorized representatives and distributors. Create a sustainable future by limiting print copies, and recycling paper.
SOLVING YOUR CHALLENGES WITH POLYMERIC ENGINEERING Challenges Solutions Multiple types of heat shrink for tapered shafts or irregular shapes Our LDPE (MT 5000, MT 5510) conforms to irregular shaped substrates with shrink ratios ≤ 4: 1. Peelable LDPE also available (MT-LWA) Customized compression forces limited by product design and manufacturing process We can customize compression forces by modifying the design and process conditions Controlled longitudinal growth for a better fit of the reflowed substrate joints and to maximize consistency We can control longitudinal change within +/-2% on our FEP 14 © 2020 TE Connectivity. Confidential & Proprietary. Do not reproduce or distribute externally including non-authorized representatives and distributors. Create a sustainable future by limiting print copies, and recycling paper.
THE HEAT SHRINK ENGINEERING TEAM Roberto Vidal Steve Hsu Joseph Moses Jason Bryant Jim Imperiale Tony Ding Product Manager NPI Engineering Lead Material Scientist, Ph. D NPI Engineering Technician NPI Engineer 15 Kevin Wolfe Travis Bittner Jalfred Alvarado Thomas Wade Laurence Gates CTO, Heat Shrink Innovations Sustaining Engineering Manager Engineering Technician Engineering Contractor Sustaining Engineer © 2020 TE Connectivity. Confidential & Proprietary. Do not reproduce or distribute externally including non-authorized representatives and distributors. Create a sustainable future by limiting print copies, and recycling paper.
• • • Stent delivery & balloon catheters Valve delivery systems Guidewires Introducer sheaths Complex steerable catheters Endoscopic biopsy needles 16 • • • Electrosurgical & ablation devices End effectors & instruments Endoscopes Ultrasound probes, transducers & connectors Medical cables & connectors Laboratory diagnostics © 2020 TE Connectivity. Confidential & Proprietary. Do not reproduce or distribute externally including non-authorized representatives and distributors. Create a sustainable future by limiting print copies, and recycling paper.
TE’s Heat Shrink Tubing Shrink Ratio Product Family Base Polymer Primary Market Full recovery MT 1000 PVDF Surgical instruments and shafts 175°C (347°F) MT 2000 HDPE Surgical instruments and shafts 140°C (284°F) · MT 3000 PVDF Surgical instruments and shafts 150°C (302°F) · MT 5000 LDPE Surgical instruments and shafts 110°C (230°F) MT 5510 EMA Surgical instruments and shafts MT-LWA LDPE MT-FEP *MTPBX <= 2: 1 <= 3: 1 Up to > 4: 1 Radiopaque Option Adhesiv e Lining option Process Aid Abrasion Protection Pushability / Rigidity (Shaft) Strain Relief Insulation Lubricity · · N/A Better Best · · Average Best Good Limited Best Better · · N/A Good Limited Better Good · · · N/A Better Limited Best Good Limited · · N/A Better Limited Standard Good Limited N/A N/A · · Better Good Limited Standard Good Limited · · · Best Better Limited Good Better 72 D – Better 63 D – Good 55 D – Limited 72 D – Limited 63 D – Better 55 D - Better Good 72 D – Better 63 D – Good 55 D - Good Auto. Clave Gamma ETO Dry Heat · · · · · 110°C (230°F) · Interventional shafts 110°C (230°F) · FEP Surgical & Interventional shafts 210°C (410°F) PEBA Surgical & Interventional shafts 190°C (374°F) 17 <= 1. 67: 1 Sterilization · · · · N/A © 2020 TE Connectivity. Confidential & Proprietary. Do not reproduce or distribute externally including non-authorized representatives and distributors. Create a sustainable future by limiting print copies, and recycling paper.
Capability Summary EID Recovered WT Shrink Ratio Medical Tubing reference Lower Limit Min Max Upper Limit High Upper Limit MT 1000 0. 014 0. 500 1. 000 0. 005 0. 007 0. 250 0. 500 0. 005 0. 022 N/A 3: 1 4: 1 MT 2000 0. 014 0. 650 1. 000 0. 005 0. 008 0. 400 0. 500 0. 005 0. 006 0. 016 N/A 3: 1 4: 1 MT 3000 0. 010 0. 054 1. 000 1. 250 0. 007 0. 023 0. 500 0. 625 0. 008 0. 022 N/A 3: 1 4: 1 MT 5000 0. 015 0. 035 1. 000 1. 250 0. 007 0. 015 0. 500 0. 625 0. 006 0. 008 0. 040 N/A 3: 1 4: 1 *MT 5510 0. 015 0. 035 1. 000 1. 200 0. 007 0. 015 0. 500 0. 625 0. 006 0. 008 0. 040 N/A 3: 1 4: 1 MT-LWA 0. 015 0. 035 0. 375 1. 000 0. 008 0. 011 0. 187 0. 500 0. 006 0. 010 0. 028 N/A 3: 1 4: 1 MT-FEP 0. 018 0. 028 0. 500 0. 014 0. 017 0. 312 0. 004 0. 006 0. 015 N/A 1. 6: 1 2: 1 72 d 0. 010 0. 014 0. 500 1. 000 0. 005 0. 007 0. 250 0. 625 0. 0015 0. 020 N/A 3: 1 4: 1 63 d 0. 010 0. 014 0. 500 1. 000 0. 005 0. 007 0. 250 0. 625 0. 0015 0. 002 0. 020 N/A 3: 1 4: 1 55 d 0. 010 0. 014 0. 500 1. 000 0. 005 0. 007 0. 250 0. 626 0. 0015 0. 002 0. 020 N/A 3: 1 4: 1 MT-PBX 18 © 2020 TE Connectivity. Confidential & Proprietary. Do not reproduce or distribute externally including non-authorized representatives and distributors. Create a sustainable future by limiting print copies, and recycling paper.
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