LARGE DIAMETER, BRAID/COIL REINFORCED SHAFTS

AT A GLANCE

• Large diameter shafts (up to 42F) with dimensional stability
• Ultra-thin walls
• Large portfolio of braid/coil configurations and materials
• Custom-engineer the stiffness of the tip and shaft segments to match the application

Custom-Configured, Reinforced Shafts Up to 42F

• Obtain large shaft diameters (up to 42F) while maintaining dimensional stability.
• Ultra-thin walls – industry leading capabilities and tolerances
• Braids with optional longitudinal wire reinforcement increase stability and pushability.
• Substrate/liner options achieve lubricity, clarity, and cost considerations.
• Custom-configure the stiffness of the tip and shaft segments to match your application.
• Braid configurations and materials available for flexibility, stability, and/or pushability.

Applications:

• Introducers
• Endoscopy
• Applications requiring a large diameter sheath with thin walls.

Shaft Materials:

• Liner/Substrate materials: FEP, EFEP, HDPE, PEBA, or customer specified.
• Jacket materials: PEBA Polyamide, PUR, or customer specified.
• Braid materials: Round or flat stainless steel wire.

Radiopacity Options:

• Encapsulated or embedded marker bands.
• Encapsulated tungsten (W) tri-layer or atraumatic tip.
• High loading of conventional radiopaque fillers:
  • Barium Sulfate
  • Bismuth Trioxide
  • Bismuth Subcarbonate

Finishing Operations:

• Flaring.
• Hub options: Insert molding or custom hubs.
• Braid materials: Round or flat stainless steel wire.

Configurations:

• Coiled, reinforced tubing.
• Braided: proximal; coiled: distal.
• Tip attachment.
• Atraumatic radiopaque tip.
• Tip geometry custom-configured to your application.

Sterilization:

• Gamma
• E-beam
• EtO

Shaft Guide

“Large Diameter, Braid/Coil Reinforced Shafts” brochure, read online or download a PDF

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