Composite Materials for Medical and Scientific Devices
Norplex-Micarta combines a wide array of reinforcements and resin systems that can be customized and adapted to produce composite materials for scientific and medical devices.
From high electromagnetic stress and cryogenic storage to self-lubricating bearings and wear pads, our skilled engineers can design the solution you need.
Norplex-Micarta high performance materials are a good fit in many types of medical and scientific devices. Parts made from cloth substrates are quieter and longer lasting than many metal parts and do not require lubricants, which may not be allowed in sterile environments.
In addition, thermoset materials can withstand the chemicals and temperatures used in the sterilization of devices. Applications range from stethoscope plates to static dissipative X-ray and operating tables and include coil components in sophisticated MRI units.
Norplex-Micarta also designs special composite materials that provide low attenuation features for use with X-ray units.
Finally, a specialty line of cryogenic composite materials in sheet and tube form are used for different medical and scientific devices where storage or transportation of cryogenic specimens is required. These materials are used as tank supports, Dewar neck tubes, and in vacuum insulated tanks and equipment.