Dip Molding Capabilities

NEW DEVELOPMENT: Synthetic Polyisoprene Dip Molded Medical Device Components

Apex's Hi-Touch™ line of synthetic polymers contain many distinct advantages relative to natural rubber latex.  Although each material has its own unique set of advantages, the following list gives an idea of those that can be obtained in a majority of the materials:

• Heat and Solvent Bondability

• Typically Half the Thickness with Equal Strength

• Non-Sensitizing/Non-Allergenic

• Odorless and Tasteless

• Water Clear to Translucent White

• Excellent Biocompatibility

• Significantly Improved Shelf-Life

• Non-porous Continuous Film

• Resistant to Attack from Oils

• High Moisture Vapor Transmission Rates

• Suitable for Gamma Sterilization

Apex possesses proprietary processing technology which affords it unique processing capabilities.  Apex is able to produce components with the following distinct advantages:

1) Most materials can be produced powder-free

2) Very uniform wall thicknesses are achievable

3) Very thin walls are possible

4) Wide range of dimensional capabilites

5) Wide variety of shapes

6) Unique electronic pinhole testing capabilites

7) Adaptable to coating applications

Apex stands ready to aid in the development of your new synthetic components or in your switch from latex to synthetic materials.  If one of our Hi-Touch™ line of polymers does not meet your exacting needs, Apex has in-house capablities to attempt the development of a polymer which could match your criteria.  Apex's production department will then endeavor to meet your component production capacity and quality requirements.

For more information on custom dip molded parts, please complete our Prototyping Quote Request form.

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