𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐊𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐆 𝐓𝐏𝐄 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs), a portable, lightweight electronic device designed to save the life of someone experiencing sudden #cardiacarrest, require high standards of reliability and safety. Materials used in #AED components must comply with strict medical regulations while delivering consistent performance. #Thermoplasticelastomers (TPEs) are well suited for AED applications due to their durability, flexibility, chemical resistance, and insulating properties, making them ideal for grips, cables, seals, and protective housings. 

#KRAIBURGTPE, a global manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomer materials and customized material solutions offers its #medicalTPEcompounds as a specialized solution for #healthcare and medical device applications in the Asia Pacific. For AED applications, these compounds meet stringent performance and safety requirements.


Global standards approved for medical applications:

#THERMOLAST® H compounds comply with ISO 10993-5 and GB/T 16886.5 cytotoxicity standards, ensuring biocompatibility for devices that may come into contact with users, and meet Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 and #USFDACFR 21 raw material requirements. The compounds are sterilizable via autoclave at 121°C and ethylene oxide (EtO) processes and are free from animal-derived ingredients, heavy metals and toxic substances.


Strong adhesion for multimaterial design:

Medical TPE materials offer excellent adhesion to a wide range of polar thermoplastics, including #polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), PC/ABS blends, ASA, SAN, PET, PETG, and #polystyrene (PS). This broad adhesion enables the design of integrated components such as soft-touch grips, protective housings, and functional seals with strong, reliable bonding. The result is improved durability and greater user confidence in emergency situations.


Processing efficiency and material adaptability:

These materials are suitable for injection molding and extrusion, offering optimized flow properties for efficient processing and consistent product quality. They enable the precise manufacturing of complex components such as switches, seals, membranes, and flexible connections. The materials are available in natural colors and are fully colorable for branding, differentiation, and identification.


Soft touch advantage for broader application:

The compounds provide a soft-touch surface that improves grip and handling, making them excellent material for an array of medical and healthcare applications, including functional and design elements, soft-touch grips, switches, mats, seals, valves, membranes, and flexible connections. This versatility allows manufacturers to standardize materials across different medical devices while maintaining compliance and performance.


source : Kraiburg TPE

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