The Future of Medical Injection Molding

The current plastics revolution in the medical industry shows no signs of slowing down, as ongoing research into innovative polymers, improved processing techniques, and novel post-processing technologies are expanding the possibilities for plastics throughout the medical industry.

Advancements to polymers and injection molding technologies have contributed to widespread adoption of plastics in the medical industry.Low cost plastics, for example, have enabled the creation of disposable plastic instruments, syringes, gloves and gowns that, in turn, help reduce the spread of infections within the hospital environment. Plastics have also replaced glass in a variety of laboratory consumables, improving lab safety while reducing consumable costs.
Likewise, high performance polymers contribute to the longevity and friction-free movement found in current generation artificial joints. Handheld medical devices and instruments also use plastics to reduce device weight, improve functionality and/or lower device cost.
An Ever-Changing Process
Medical Injection molding processes continue to evolve. At the design stage, rapid prototyping allows molders to create physical prototypes to verify form, fit and function before finalizing the mold design. Advancements to mold simulation software gives molders a detailed look into mold filling and helps to identify issues early in the
design phase.
Advancements to control technologies improves repeatability and gives better control over process variables, which translates into precise molding of even the most intricate parts. Together these molding technology advancements shorten product development time, reduce development costs and open the door to a range of new
applications.
The Growth of Polymer Science
Polymer science continues to be an exciting area of development in the field of medical injection molding. New materials and additives exhibit improved stability, reduced shrinkage and other properties that deliver improved performance in molding applications. Additionally, the mechanical strength of polymers continues to evolve, allowing them to be viable substitutes for metals in a range of applications.
Beyond the physical properties of the materials, the work on next generation polymers seeks to incorporate unique functional properties to the polymer. One example is the incorporation of antimicrobial materials in injected molded plastics, inhibiting bacterial growth on the molded part.
Post-Molding Processes
The development of various post-molding processes further expands the suitability of plastics into a range of applications. Processes like ultrasonic welding and laser micromachining continue to evolve and are compatible with a range of medical plastics. These secondary operations simplify assembly of complex plastic components and provide new possibilities for device designers
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Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Compounds for High Temperature Applications

Products are available in high temperature resin systems with carbon fiber reinforcement loadings from 20-40% to provide performance options that meet a broad range of requirements for demanding applications in energy, industrial, aerospace, automotive, and medical markets that previously required aluminum, zinc, and magnesium metals.
Manufactured using advanced compounding techniques that maximize fiber integrity; Ultra Performance Structural Compounds from JW Company achieve strength and stiffness properties that are higher than previously available products. Combining the higher mechanical properties and lower densities of carbon fiber with the excellent thermal and chemical resistance provided by using high temperature resin systems allows these injection moldable thermoplastic materials to close the performance gap between plastics and metals.Global custom engineered thermoplastics compounder JW Company has elevated the mechanical properties of its industry-leading portfolio of high temperature structural products to include new “ultra performance” compounds based on carbon fiber reinforced PEEK, PPA, PPS, and PEI resin systems to create the highest performing thermoplastic products available.
Injection moldable materials with this kind of performance are groundbreaking in their ability to open up new opportunities for using thermoplastics. We achieved this elevated performance by drawing upon JW Company’s knowledge and expertise in compounding high temperature polymers and fiber reinforcements to engineer a platform of products that raise the capabilities of thermoplastic compounds to new levels.
With higher strength and stiffness values along with improved impact and fatigue resistance, these materials provide across the board performance improvements that will give product designers added confidence when specifying Ultra Performance Structural Compounds to replace traditional materials.These high temperature polymers combine excellent chemical resistance with very high strength and stiffness making them the premier choice for energy exploration, industrial fluid handling, and other applications that are exposed to harsh service environments.
In addition to structural characteristics, JW Company can incorporate other capabilities during compounding, such as wear and friction resistance at high pressure/velocity ratios without needing external lubricants. PEEK, PEI, and PPS materials are inherently flame retardant and often chosen for their low burning toxicity, but flame retardants can also be added to PPA to increase product safety.
Ultra Performance Structural Compounds and all other products from JW Company are available and supported from design through finished part production.Jingwei molding has more than 15 years experience in plastic injection molding and mold making. Any questions,please feel free to contact us via info@jweimolding.com or visit us at :jweimolding.com