Replacing PVC in the Medical Disposable Manufacturing Market
Presented by: Ellsworth Adhesives & Henkel
Focusing on the use of PVC alternatives in the design and manufacture of disposable medical devices, this webinar co-hosted with Henkel highlights advancements and developmental achievements in PVC alternatives for medical tubing.
- Materials of Concern - PVC Medical Tubing: The Henkel team covers the benefits and considerations of PVC, including issues that have prompted many manufacturers to explore alternative materials in a medical setting.
- Alternative Materials to PVC Tubing: The team discusses medical tubing alternatives like Versaflex™, which offers excellent extrusion rates and high clarity grades without plasticizers.
- Assembly Solutions: Using Adhesives in Manufacturing: The webinar concludes with an explanation of how adhesives are used in the assembly process, including an overview of different Henkel Loctite tests showcasing the compatibility and versatility of adhesives in alternative materials.
About Henkel
A global leader, Henkel manufactures adhesives, conformal coatings, sealants, encapsulants, lubricants, soldering materials, and other specialty products for a wide range of industries and applications. Partnering with Henkel, Ellsworth Adhesives supplies these products supported by an experienced team of technical service representatives.