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Exopack Advanced Coatings

Ash Road North, Wrexham Industrial Estate
Wrexham, 
  LL13 9UF  uk
Tel: +44 1978 660241
Fax: +44 1978 661452

The inspire™ range of flexible components manufactured by Exopack Advanced Coatings is supplied to manufacturers in the wound care, ostomy and medical device sectors. From thin polyurethane films to complex anti bacterial laminates and conductive substrates the product range is designed to help manufacturers produce dressings that reduce the cost of patient care by providing improved healing and extended wear time. The products are manufactured to a high standard ensuring customers experience excellent yields and manufacturing efficiency during conversion.

Polyurethane Films

Breathable polyurethane films for use in medical products as a backing film for hydrophilic foams, hydrocolloid dressings and adhesive coated secondary wound dressings for the consumer and professional markets. Typically 30micron but we also have a 60micron polyurethane film. Latest additions are antimicrobial, silver containing polyurethane films.

Available in clear, pink or blue and can be printed in-house with FDA approved inks.

http://www.exopackadvancedcoatings.com/medical-components/medical-components-overview/

Characteristics:

  • Excellent Breathability
  • Superior soft feel and high conformability
  • Waterproof, bacterial barrier
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • Good transparency and exceptional matt surface
  • Tested in accordance with ISO 10993 (Biological evaluation of medical devices
  • Available with film or paper casting liners

Adhesive Coated Polyurethane Films

Adhesive coated polyurethane films are used for a variety of applications including secondary wound dressings, island dressings and plasters. The materials with clear filmic casting liners are also suitable for applications where there is a need to see the wound as the dressing is applied or for incise applications.
Available in clear, pink or blue and can be printed in-house with FDA approved inks.

http://www.exopackadvancedcoatings.com/medical-components/adhesive-coated-polyurethane/

Characteristics:

  • Excellent Breathability for 1305 product
  • Superior soft feel and high conformability
  • Waterproof, bacterial barrier
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • Good transparency
  • Tested in accordance with ISO 10993 (Biological evaluation of medical devices
  • High tack, medium tack and breathable products are all available

Polyurethane Foam Constructions

Adhesive coated and uncoated polyurethane film/foam laminate components that are typically used for professional wound care applications. Can be printed with FDA approved inks

http://www.exopackadvancedcoatings.com/medical-components/foam-constructions/

Characteristics:

  • Exceptionally soft feel with cushioning and insulating characteristics
  • Waterproof, bacterial barrier
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • Outer film provides bacterial barrier and easy clean surface
  • Tested in accordance with ISO 10993 (Biological evaluation of medical devices)
  • Used to create dressings that can be applied without the need for support films/papers

Adhesive Coated Polyurethane Non-Woven Films

These non-woven polyurethane films are typically used as a wound dressing backing where a high degree of flexibility is required e.g. elbows, knees etc

Available in White or Pink

Characteristics:

  • Breathable
  • Highly elastic
  • Excellent adhesion
  • Tested in accordance with ISO 10993

Speciality Products

Exopack Advanced Coatings has a wealth of experience in coating speciality products to meet particular customer needs including:

  • Coating of antimicrobial silver material
  • PU adhesives and silicone PSA coating
  • Pigmentation of films
  • Printing of films
  • Coating of customer supplied/approved adhesive