Tips for auditing your coatings supplier
8 Attributes to Look for When Auditing a Coatings Supplier Several factors determine whether a company that applies coatings to medical instruments and devices can meet a healthcare organization’s needs. A provider must have all of these attributes. If a company fails...
Stained Instruments Are More Than Just Unsightly. Here’s What to Do About Them.
Two factors must be considered regarding the effectiveness of medical instruments. The first requirement is that they meet their design specifications. Their shape, size, sharpness, etc. must be exactly as expected or their functionality can be impaired. In some...
Beyond Cost: 7 Important Factors When Choosing Metal Finishers
No metal finishing work matters more than the application of advanced coatings to medical instruments and devices. In some instances, lives are—quite literally—at stake. If a coating is too thick and impedes the functioning of an instrument, the outcome of a procedure...
5 Benefits of Working With a U.S. Based Coatings Company
In today’s global economy, businesses can find the products and services they need in many different countries around the world. However, when it comes to high standards—and we mean medical-grade high standards—, and trusting businesses to adhere to them, there are...
Why Using the Coatings Company Listed on a Blueprint Makes Business Sense
There is a reason for the phrase “no need to reinvent the wheel.” An item that has been thoughtfully designed, expertly crafted, and thoroughly tested typically needs no further enhancements. To expend time, effort, and capital on modifying it typically does not...
Precision Masking: The Art of Targeted Coating Applications
A high-end sports car is getting a fresh coat of glossy red paint. The technician walks into the paint booth, picks up the sprayer, and goes to work. The beautiful crimson material is adhering perfectly to the hood, roof, side panels, and doors. It’s also bonding with...
7 Benefits of Biocompatible Chromium Coatings for Surgical Instruments
Stainless steel is a strong material that has high levels of corrosion resistance and heat resistance. However, it is not indestructible. As every surgeon and surgical team knows, over time, even the highest-quality stainless-steel instruments begin to degrade. Edges...
The 3 Benefits of Coating Single-Use Medical Instruments With Chromium
While some medical items are used, cleaned, sterilized, and reused many times over their lifespan, others are designed to be used only one time and on only one patient. Not surprisingly, items like bandages and gloves fall into the second category. However, many...
Beyond Stainless Steel: Chromium Coatings for Fully Stain-Free Surfaces
The term “stainless steel” applies to iron-based alloys that contain 11% chromium or more. This formulation helps prevent corrosion and also makes items formed from the material more heat-resistant. As a result, stainless steel devices—from kitchen appliances to...- Chromium Coating: A Vital Barrier Against Oxidative Wear
- Protect and Extend: Medical Equipment Sterilization and Biochrome Coatings
- Benefits of Thin Dense Chrome Coatings for Medical Heat Sealing Equipment
- Comparing and Contrasting Anodizing and AL-COAT®
- Biochrome Coatings for Aluminum Medical Devices and Components
