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MEDICAL TUBING
EXTRUDER
B I O P H A R M A C E U T I C A L
T U B I N G
• Low leachables & extractables
• Great tensile performance and kink resistance
• Good thermal weldability
• Excellent clarity and medical blue tint
• ISO 10993-4 & 5, USP Class VI & Animal Derivative Free
(ADF)
• Supplied drop-in material replacement to
overcome supply constraints of incumbent TPE
• Offered a lower extractable profile than
comparable materials in the market
• Enabled easy material transition without changes
in tooling or thermal welding machine settings
• Formulated solution with proprietary additives to
provide clarity and prevent yellowing after
sterilization
Versaflex™ HC BT218 Thermoplastic
Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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THE CHALLENGE
PVC sheet and profile extrusion processors were looking
for ways to hit lower density targets while maintaining
a high-quality cell structure.
This small drop can be a game-changer in efficiencies
for a typical PVC extruder.
The result was lower production
density with fewer voids in the extruded sheet or
profile, leading to higher quality finished goods and
a reduction in scrap rates.
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Stat-Tech™ TPE meets ATEX standard in anti-static bellow
Stat-Tech™ TPE provides EMI shielding in cable grommet.
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The lower extractable profile of Versaflex™ HC BT218 thermoplastic elastomer provided a drop-in material replacement with excellent clarity and performance for a medical tubing extruder
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Profile and Sheet Extrusion for Rails and Kick Plates
Cesa™ Flame Retardants solution to meet extruder's key requirements
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Profile and Sheet Extrusion for Rails and Kick Plates
Cesa™ Flame Retardants solution to meet extruder's key requirements
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TPE Technical Bulletins
In terms of processing, the key difference between these two types of TPEs is the suggested temperature profile.
Some Versaflex™ TPEs exhibit similar processing profiles as Kraton and Dynaflex TPEs.