Elix Polymers plastic resin materials, essential for the healthcare sector
Ventilators, inhalers, tubes, IV drip systems, implements and protective equipment for health workers. Many different elements are used in hospitals to treat patients. And now the COVID-19 health emergency has drawn attention to this. But what are all these elements made of? The answer is plastic.
The versatility and functionality of plastics have made them absolutely indispensable in the healthcare sector. There are different types of plastic resins that are used to manufacture medical equipment, and one of them is ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene). The company ELIX Polymers, based in La Canonja, Spain, is one of the leading European manufacturers of this material.
The resistance of this material and the fact that it can be adapted and customised to meet each specific need in its final use, as well as the safety and reliability of the different types of ABS manufactured by ELIX have converted it into an essential ally for many medical equipment manufacturers. Furthermore, the healthcare sector is one of the company's strategic global markets.
Focusing on this market requires a strong commitment to safety and compliance with legislation, a commitment that ELIX has converted into a priority from the start.
For this reason, its materials for the healthcare sector are compliant with the ISO 19993 and USP class VI biocompatibility standards and have been included in Drug Master Files (DMF) for use in medical and food contact applications in both Europe and the USA.
Manufacture of parts
What are the different types of ABS manufactured by ELIX Polymers for the healthcare sector used for? They are mainly used as raw materials for injection moulding and in 3D printing technologies.
As for the creation of parts and components, the different ABS products that ELIX manufactures include raw materials for face shields, ventilator parts, lancing devices, infusion sets, casings for a wide variety of medical devices, inhalers and electro-medical or medical appliances for prevention, monitoring, diagnosis or treatment of diseases.
One of the most widely used materials made by the company in this current coronavirus health emergency context is ELIX M203FC. This material is used to model injection-moulded plastic components and parts for different medical devices such as ventilators, which are currently in such great demand by hospitals, as they are used to treat patients with severe respiratory symptoms.
Do you want more info about the ABS products from ELIX Polymers? Call us on +31 (0)45 524 5551 or send us an email: info@picoplast.nl !
Source: www.elix-polymers.com