Mochitek has provided a high-ratio peelable heat-shrinkable tubing for a medical device manufacturer, which serves as a crucial component in the manufacturing process of structural heart disease catheters. This heat-shrinkable tubing not only offers the same performance level as standard heat-shrinkable tubing but also provides exceptional natural peelability for easy removal, significantly enhancing the device manufacturer’s production output and reducing manufacturing costs.
Structural heart disease catheters represent a significant advancement in minimally invasive catheter surgery for treating structural heart diseases. However, the final and most critical step in the manufacturing process of these catheters is how to safely and quickly remove the heat-shrinkable tubing on the outer surface. Traditionally, operators rely on cutting tools to remove the heat-shrinkable tubing, which is not only inefficient but also prone to damaging the catheter during the process, posing safety risks.
The use of Mochitek’s peelable heat-shrinkable tubing allows for the easy removal of the tubing on the outer surface of the catheter without the need for blades, significantly reducing the time required for catheter production and the risk of damaging the catheter, thereby increasing production output. Mochitek’s peelable heat-shrinkable tubing is available in various sizes and offers a maximum shrink ratio of 2:1, from ultra-small microcatheters for structural heart disease applications to large-diameter structures for peripheral applications. All our products are precisely pre-slit for linear tearing to assist operators in easy removal and can be cut to specified lengths according to your requirements.
Our peelable heat-shrinkable tubing is not only applicable to the production of microcatheters but also to balloon welding, tubing bonding, tubing forming, and some large-diameter application equipment, with inner diameters ranging from 0.38 mm (0.0150 inches) to 12.7 mm (0.500 inches) (of course, sizes can also be customized according to your requirements and meet customized design specifications and tolerances). The shrink ratio ranges from 1.3:1 to 2.0:1, and various colors are available based on your needs. Additionally, our products comply with USP Class VI plastic requirements.
If you encounter issues with heat-shrinkable tubing removal during product manufacturing, Mochitek can provide assistance. Our expert team can develop customized solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Contact us immediately to discuss how we can optimize your manufacturing process, improve your production efficiency, and reduce your overall production costs.
