Reinforced Tubing
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Reinforced Tubing
For Medical Devices
Building on our expertise in medical tubing, Nordson MEDICAL has full capabilities to design and manufacture high-performance reinforced tubing for catheters.
Reinforced catheter tubing is ideal for medical device applications that require:
- Strength
- Stiffness
- Flexibility
- Torque
- Kink resistance
- Compression resistance
The Widest Selection of Medical Tubing on the Market
Nordson MEDICAL is a pioneer and innovator in the design, development, and manufacturing of medical tubing, with decades of experience. We have the broadest, most versatile medical tubing line in the industry. From simple medical tubing to complex, tight-tolerance extruded tubing in a wide range of materials including polyimide tubing, we can meet your needs.
Experts in Medical
Reinforced Tubing
Partner With an Industry Leader
Starting with your clinical requirements, our engineers can work with you to design and manufacture high-performance medical reinforced tubing with the performance characteristics you need. Our capabilities include:
- Braid-reinforced microtubing
- Reel-to-reel braid-reinforced tubing
- High-pressure braided tubing
- Complex coil- and braid-reinforced shafts
Braid-Reinforced Microtubing
For Polyimide & PTFE
Our braid-reinforced microtubing is fabricated using the film-coat process developed for polyimide tubing and can be braided over PTFE as well.
- 4–5 layers of different materials within a 0.003" wall thickness for each layer
- Metallic and nonmetallic braid reinforcement (8–16 wires)
High-Pressure Braided
Tubing (HPBT)
Reinforced Polyurethane Tubing
High-pressure braid-reinforced tubing is a polyurethane tubing reinforced with polymer monofilament and can be utilized for various applications including high pressure transmission of contrast media into the vascular system. Typical working pressure of 1,200 psi is achievable, and it is EtO sterilizable. It can be manufactured to precise tolerances at high or low volumes. Custom designs are also available.
- Combines high strength and flexibility
- Withstands up to 1,200 psi working pressure
- Custom designs also available
Coil- & Braid-Reinforced Shafts
Designed & Manufactured to Your Specifications
Our complex coil- and braid-reinforced shafts are designed and manufactured to your specifications. We offer a wide range of dimensions and materials, including polyimide. Contact us to discuss your design intent and we'll work with you to design a device with the performance characteristics you need.
Our capabilities include:
- Variable-pitch braid-reinforced shafts
- Coil-reinforced shafts
- 16-, 32-, and 48-carrier braiders
- Fiber/nonmetallic braiding
- Custom tipping
- Custom hole punching & drilling
- Shaping
Reel-to-Reel Braid-Reinforced Catheter Tubing
We offer continuous reel-to-reel braiding, which allows us to produce millions of feet of braid-reinforced catheter tubing each year. This provides a cost effective, consistent, and reliable product while variable pitches in continuous lengths is also available.
Applications of High-Performance Reinforced Tubing
- Complex catheters and delivery systems
- Endoflators/inflation devices
- Contrast injection lines
- High-pressure tubing systems
Technical Information
Technical Information
| Dimensions | 2 Fr to 7 Fr |
| Liner Materials | PTFE, FEP, HDPE, Pebax®, Nylon, Urethane, TPE, Multilayers, Polyimide, Polyimide w/ particle composites, Polyamide-imide, Polyester, Polyphenylsulfone, and others |
| OD Tolerance | ±0.0002"–±0.0005" (±0.0051 mm–±0.0127 mm) |
| Outer Jacket Materials | All medical-grade polymers including Nylon, Pebax and Urethane, Polyimide, Polyimide w/ particle composites, Polyamide-imide, Polyester, Polyphenylsulfone |
| Reinforcement Materials | Stainless steel round and flat wire, Nitinol, Kevlar®, PLLA, UHMWPE, PP, Aramid, and others |
| Typical Flat Wire Size Range | 0.0005" x 0.0025" to 0.001" x 0.007" |
| Braiding Capability | 16 carriers; variable and constant pitch |
| Coiling Capability | Constant and variable pitch |
| Printing | Can be printed using conventional techniques |
Technical Information
| Dimensions | 2 Fr to 32 Fr |
| Liner Materials | Pebax, Nylon, Urethane, TPE |
| Outer Jacket Materials | All medical-grade polymers including Nylon, Pebax, and Urethane |
| Reinforcement Materials | Stainless steel round and flat wire, Nitinol, Kevlar, PLLA, UHMWPE, PP, Aramid, and others |
| Braiding Capability | 16 carriers (32 or 48 carriers upon request) |
| Printing | Can be printed using conventional techniques |
Technical Information
Custom sizes and materials available
| Typical Dimensions | Inner Diameter (ID): 0.071" (1.8 mm)
Outer Diameter (OD): 0.142" (3.6 mm) |
| Standard Lengths | 12" & 24" (30.5 cm & 61 cm) |
| Material | Flexible Polyurethane, USP Class VI |
| Reinforcement | Nylon filament |
| Pressure Rating | 1200 psi (min) |
| Printing | Can be printed using conventional techniques |
Technical Information
| Dimensions | 2 Fr - 70 Fr, including tapered |
| Liner Materials | PTFE, FEP, HDPE, Pebax, Nylon, Urethane, TPE, Multilayers, Polyimide, Polyimide w/ particle composites, Polyamide-imide, Polyester, Polyphenylsulfone, and others |
| Outer Jacket Materials | All medical-grade polymers including Nylon, Pebax and Urethane, Polyimide, Polyimide w/ particle composites, Polyamide-imide, Polyester, Polyphenylsulfone |
| Reinforcement Materials | Stainless steel round and flat wire, Nitinol, Kevlar, PLLA, UHMWPE, PP, Aramid, and others |
| Typical Flat Wire Size Range | 0.0005" x 0.0025" to 0.001" x 0.007" |
| Braiding Capability | 16, 32, and 48 carriers; variable and constant pitch |
| Coiling Capability | Constant and variable pitch; hybrid coil/braid |
| Printing | Can be printed using conventional techniques |