Los Gatos, CA – (September, 2010) Beahm Designs Inc., announces the release of a product designed to improve performance for hot air applications.  The Beahm Designs AC100 easily attaches to existing systems for enhanced functionality and performance while retaining the flexibility and ease of use associated with this technology.   Users are reporting increased output of up to 80%, significantly enhanced user safety control and reduction in operator error.

The AC-100 attaches to Beahm Designs Hot Air Systems 210-A and 185-A to provide optimal product centering within the thermal nozzle to provide operators with the ability to repeatably perform highly precise tube and shaft bonds with strict process control. The accessory features safety shield and adjustments on the on the X, Y and Z axis to refine accuracy and accommodate a wide variety of product configurations.

Since beta release in late 2009, this now-proven technology has been adopted in labs across the US. The AC100 is part of a new line of accessory items designed to address the need for enhanced functionality without the extra financial investment and learning curve associated with replacing current equipment.  The result is improved performance in terms of output, repeatability and operator safety relating to the established hot air process.      

Optimizes Performance, Increases Output
The AC100 assists operators in formulating a wide range of applications for tubing, bonding, balloon blowing and processing options.  Catheter manufacturers benefit from the ability to perform highly precise bonds for demanding applications including tubing bonds, balloon blowing, and recovery.

“We designed this accessory to provide our customer a means to get more use out of an existing investment.  This item greatly enhances the results achieved with the base machine providing our customers with repeatability and process confidence” Said Brian Beahm CFO of Beahm Designs Inc.

Released as part of a new series of product enhancement accessories, the AC100 was designed to improve operations at a fraction of the cost of purchasing new equipment.  Users are reporting increased output of up to 80%, in addition to a consistent reduction in operator error.  

About Beahm Designs
Since 1990 Beahm Designs is recognized as a global leader in designing, producing and supplying proven and cost-effective solutions to meet catheter design and manufacturing demands. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, this privately held company combines innovation and quality with competitive pricing, short lead times and excellent customer service.  From tipping and necking to fusing, bonding and shrinking, Beahm Designs provides a full spectrum of proven solutions to catheter manufacturers worldwide.