PTFE Coated Wire FluoroWire®
Surface Solutions Group is a leader in applying industrial, FDA compliant, biocompatible PTFE coatings on medical wire and guidewires, with both non-acid and non-PFOA formulations, in several colors. SSG’s FluoroWire® coating can be applied to reel-to-reel continuous length wires, cable and tubing.
Low Friction Medical FluoroWire® Guidewire Applications
Uncoated mandrel wound guidewires, made of stainless steel and Nitinol have naturally high friction. FluoroWire® coatings that are bonded to a continuous reel-to-reel length of wire and small diameter tubing greatly reduces intravascular friction in devices such as catheters, stents, etc.
Any type of wire can be given a low-friction surface. All formulations are PFOA-free.
Coatings Can be Applied To:
- Stainless steel
- SLT
- Nitinol
- Silver plated copper wire
- Titanium
- Tungsten and other specialty wire
- Small diameter twisted and braided wire cables
Key Features of FluoroWire® Medical Coatings
When you coat your medical wire and medical guidewires with SSG’s FluoroWire® you’ll realize coating features that include:
- Uniform coverage and thickness of your wires, including twisted cable
- Low-friction and non-stick coating properties
- A variety of color options to choose from
- Continuous wire lengths (diameters of .007” – .040”)
- Easily coiled or fabricated
- Smooth surface once the wire is coated
- Excellent adhesion to your wire
Key Benefits of Medical Guidewires Coated with FluoroWire®
PTFE coated wire with diameters down to .007” are used in a variety of medical applications ranging from medical labs to surgical environments and imaging use. Medical grade PTFE coated guidewires with FluoroWire® coating are recognized for properties that include:
- Lubrication
- Resilience
- Ease of handling
- Shape retention
- Durability
- Flexibility
- Enhanced safety
For all medical and precision applications, the experience and integrity of the coating applicator is of utmost importance. Surface Solutions Group, LLC is a leader in the development and application of functional coatings. Our proven techniques assure the best in quality, repeatability, consistency, reliability, and service. Our customers must test for biocompatibility and end-use.