New disposable Luer lock connector reduces production times and saves money with in-house production.
Polymer
In order to keep up with customer demand and production needs, Qosina, a global supplier of single-use medical devices, recently selected Evonik’s Cyrolite G-20 Hiflo acrylic-based copolymer compound to manufacture their own specialised Luer lock connector. Cyrolite G-20 Hiflo is an advanced medical acrylic and is primarily used for the production of disposable medical devices.
“Delays in manufacturing were creating issues for us in terms of meeting customer demand in a timely fashion,” said Geri Trautman, product development manager at Qosina. “So, after we started working on our own tooling and moulding source, Evonik pointed us toward their Cyrolite G-20 Hiflo, a material that is easy to process and saves us considerable production costs over the long run.”
A BPA-free, impact-modified copolymer ideal for the injection moulding and extrusion of medical devices, Cyrolite G-20 Hiflo offers a balance of physical properties and chemical resistance as well as excellent processability and flow characteristics paramount for extremely thin-walled applications and complex multi-cavity moulds. Cyrolite can also be bonded to PVC tubing and sterilised by EtO gas and gamma irradiation. Cyrolite G-20 Hiflo ultimately lowered the cost of production due to reduced mould temperatures, ease of processability, and fast cycle times.
“This efficiency in the production process, coupled with proven performance capabilities, made this a win-win across the board for us,” said Michael Gillis, supplier relations manager at Qosina. “We were able to make more parts in less time, enjoy less downtime on the moulding machine, and also take advantage of energy cost savings due to increased productivity.”
“When customers come to us for material recommendation, collaboration is important to ensure that all stakeholders share the application requirements and material knowledge,” said Maurice Biagini, commercial director at Evonik. “In this case, Cyrolite G-20 Hiflo was the perfect choice for the application because it has the right balance of physical properties, chemical resistance and processability.”