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Injection Molding for Medical Devices

KYDEX® Injection Molding materials are a PVC/PMMAalloy and share the same physical properties as KYDEX® Thermoplastic sheet. When parts for medical device housings are from different sources, realizing visual consistency among materials can be extremely difficult.

Because KYDEX® IM materials are specifically engineered to match KYDEX® thermoformed parts, they contribute to the overall seamless aesthetic and are as durable, chemical- and stain- resistant. They are easy to disinfect and are ideal for high traffic areas such as healthcare furniture and medical devices.

KYDEX® T-IM injection molding resins are available with integral colour, and engineered with the same properties as KYDEX® T Thermoplastic sheet.

KYDEX® T
THERMOFORMING

  • Meets UL Std 94 V-0
  • Chemical resistant
  • Excellent formability
  • Integral colour
  • Durable

KYDEX® T IM
INJECTION MOLDING

  • Meets UL Std 94 V-0
  • Chemical resistant
  • Easy to process
  • Integral colour
  • Durable

Aggressive cleaning agents and disinfectants are critical in eliminating surface bacteria and fungi to reduce the spread of disease.

Testing results confirmed that KYDEX® Thermoplastics:

  • are not adversely affected by hospital-grade CDC recognized disinfectants
  • perform without loss of surface finish, colour fastness, or degradation of mechanical and physical properties

Using the right materials and understanding their compatibility with disinfectants is vital to ensuring a long, functional life.

Thermoforming

Injection Molding

Best For

Part Size
Creating large parts
Run Size
Small to medium part runs
Aesthetics
Parts with integral colour do not require painting
Part Size
Creating small parts
Run Size
Large runs of small parts
Aesthetics
Parts with varying details

Benefits of Using Both Together

Visual consistency among parts
Easy to disinfect
Unified chemical compatibility
Cost savings
Harmonize the most effective processes

Process

3D Aluminum Form Created
Tooling
Double-sided 3D mold created from steel or aluminum
KYDEX® Thermoplastic sheet available with integral colour in a variety of formulations and textures
Materials
KYDEX® Injection Molding resin available with integral colour in a variety of formulations
Thermoplastic sheet is heated then molded to the tool using vacuum or pressure forming
Production
Resin is heated and injected into a mold
Finished parts are trimmed
Finishing
Finished parts are removed from the mold
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