Injection Moulding Asia

New resin improves productivity for medical devices

With a melt flow rate (MFR) of 31, Bormed HE9601-PH delivers a flow rate improvement of up to 2.5 times that of comparable alternatives, say the companies. This major enhancement enables higher speed injection moulding of applications ranging from two-part syringe plungers to caps and closures.

In addition to the potential for faster production and increased output, the higher flow allows for operation at decreased pressure and temperature. This lowers both energy and mould maintenance requirements and gives a cost advantage, according to the companies.

It is also said to simplify processing by enabling easier moulding, in particular of components with complex design parameters or longer flow lengths. Benefits include high stiffness, chemical inertness and high chemical resistance, barrier performance and impermeability to water vapour. The resin can also be sterilised using all common techniques such as EtO and radiation.