Reducing wear in stainless steel medical devices
Two distinct properties, wear and friction, are important considerations in the design of medical devices, equipment, and the tooling used for manufacturing surgical instruments. Many medical applications require special attention to reduce or eliminate...
Protecting medical-grade stainless steel materials from wear and friction
Stainless steel is a very versatile material that is widely used in a variety of industries for its corrosion resistance, strength, and durability. In the medical industry, the biocompatibility of stainless steel—and the fact that it is relatively inexpensive—makes it...
Top Medical Device Coatings to Improve Safety and Performance
Biocompatible medical device coatings are essential for improving the performance, safety, and appearance of surgical instruments, equipment and components. In this article, we’ll explore the top medical device coatings, the benefits they provide, and how ME-92...
Top 5 Frequent Questions about Biocompatible Coatings for Surgical Instruments
Choosing biocompatible materials for surgical instruments is of the highest importance in the medical and dental industries. To fully deliver on form and function, however, biocompatible coatings should also factor into the product equation. Developed for the...
Proud To Be the Pioneer in Biocompatible Coatings
Healthcare organizations understandably have high expectations for the chromium coatings applied to their stainless-steel and aluminum instruments and devices. None is more critical than biocompatibility. They want a coating that prevents corrosion,...
Addressing Nickel Sensitivity With Chromium Coatings
Nickel is a hard, ductile metal that is silvery-white in color. It is present in some types of stainless steel, including formulations that medical device manufacturers often use in producing instruments and devices. Its physical characteristics make it useful in that...
The Benefits of Working With a Start-to-Finish Coatings Provider
A couple decides to go out for a nice dinner. There is no reason they can’t get appetizers at one restaurant, a salad at another, their entrees at a third, and dessert somewhere else. And if they’re up for a significant amount of travel between sites, time spent...
The Case for Chromium Coatings
Every manufacturing process and material has its detractors. Chromium coatings for stainless-steel medical instruments are no exception. Despite the many benefits this article lists below, there are still those who criticize chromium. What do they say? For one...
Medical Instrument Chromium Coatings: Why Precision Masking Is Essential
Having a provider like ME-92 Operations apply a chromium coating to medical instruments produces many benefits. The layer provides greater strength and durability, an easily cleaned and sterilized surface, corrosion prevention, and many other advantages. ...- Design Considerations for Reducing Friction in Medical Devices
- Reducing wear in stainless steel medical devices
- Protecting medical-grade stainless steel materials from wear and friction
- Top Medical Device Coatings to Improve Safety and Performance
- Top 5 Frequent Questions about Biocompatible Coatings for Surgical Instruments
