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Custom or standard rubber part? 6 factors to consider
Vicone High Performance Rubber Inc.
6/27/2012
While standard silicone or other rubber products are more readily available than customized solutions, they may not always be cheaper or the best solution for your particular application. Deciding whether to go with a...
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FDA Master Files For Raw Materials Used In Medical Devices
1/7/2011
Medical device manufacturers usually do not make the component materials that go into their devices, and yet they are responsible for demonstrating that the materials in the devices are safe. Product clinical...
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Silicones for Medical Applications; Selecting the Proper Grade and Test Protocol
12/17/2010
Due to inherent low toxicity, pure silicones present a low risk for unfavorable biological reactions and have gained wide industrial and medical recognition and acceptance. The primary difference between suppliers of...
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Effect of Sterilization on the Mechanical Properties of Silicone Rubbers
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
3/25/2010
In the medical and biopharmaceutical fields, millions of silicone rubber-based tools and devices must be sterilized on a daily basis. During the sterilization process, silicone components are commonly exposed to various...
