When it comes to coating silicone components in medical devices, engineers have long relied on parylene (a widely used term for poly-para-xylylene). But as device designs become more complex – and performance expectations rise – traditional solutions don’t always keep up. That’s where Surface Solutions Group’s Slick Sil® LSR stands out. Designed specifically for silicone...
Fluoropolymers are used nearly everywhere, in almost every major manufacturing sector. Those of us who formulate and apply the coatings, and our medical device manufacturing customers, understand the unique benefits they bring to everyday life, but most others do not. They have come under fire for allegedly causing harm to people and the environment. In...
With more than six decades of coating expertise, the Surface Solutions Group team is often asked questions about our medical grade coatings and their application to a variety of medical devices and components. Here are the answers to some of the more common medical device coating questions. Q: What is PTFE coating? A: PTFE, or Polytetrafluoroethylene,...
