Arburg shows LSR processing at Medtec Europe

Arburg is presenting an application for processing liquid silicone (LSR) at Medtec Europe. An electric Allrounder produced bellows used as a valve in medical test devices. This application showcases Arburg’s expertise and demonstrates the potential of the LSR material in medical technology, as well as demonstrating that the clean room connection to the machine via an encapsulated conveyor belt is a cost-effective production solution.

“The Medtec Europe is an important meeting point for all the leading companies in the industry. The focus will be on the manufacture of medical technology products. The Medtec Europe is the perfect platform for presenting our range of products and services and expertise, as well as maintaining contacts,” said Sven Kitzlinger, who is responsible for application technology consulting in the medical technology sector at Arburg. “We have extensive specialist know-how in the processing of liquid silicone (LSR): Arburg has been developing special injection moulding solutions for processing this liquid material for more than 35 years. The properties of this material make it perfect for medical technology”, he explained.

LSR is heat resistant, flexible and offers excellent resilience. For medical technology, a good degree of resistance is essential for both standard and multiple sterilisation procedures. Simple dyeing as well as suitability for combination with a variety of metals and plastics make liquid silicones ideal for a wide range of applications. Because it is recognised as physiologically safe, LSR is ideal for use in medical technology . The market for LSR applications is expected to continue growing in the coming years, partly due to the increasingly wide range of materials available.