KRAIBURG TPE to showcase a range of medical TPE products at MD&M West

KRAIBURG TPE will showcase a range of new products at MD&M West 2022, further expanding the range of applications for its high-quality medical TPE products
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This year's event is one of the largest medical design and manufacturing events on the West Coast
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Alberto Oba, Sales and Marketing Director Americas at KRAIBURG TPE, said: "MD&M West 2022 is 'the greatest event in medical technology' and is the ideal platform to showcase our latest medical-grade innovations for medical packaging, pharmaceuticals and diagnostics
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Excited for the opportunity to not only connect with major medical manufacturers and companies, but also provide product solutions including ISO and USP compatibility, adhesion to engineered materials and optimized compression sets for seals/gaskets that will help to achieve their business goals, allowing them to present safe and economical products to their customers
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Solutions in the field of medical packaging

For the medical market, KRAIBURG TPE will present its MC series
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KRAIBURG TPE meets the most stringent requirements for the development, production and handling of medical grade plastics (MGP)
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THERMOLAST M compounds are characterized by adhesion to PP and PE and optimum compression permanent, essential for static or dynamic sealing applications
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These materials are designed for package seals, valves and flexible connections and are available in hardnesses ranging from 30 to 90 Shore
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The MC series is the material solution for applications requiring medical certification, such as ISO 10993-5 and food regulations
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In addition, the MC series can also be used for direct contact with body fluids and blood
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Medical series closures for the pharmaceutical industry

In addition, KRAIBURG TPE's medical compounds provide multi-component adhesion, creating hermetic security for capping applications that require resealing
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Medical grade meets VDI's 2017 standard for "Medical Grade" materials, chemically adheres to PP/PE, and is free of silicone, latex, PVC, phthalates and animal ingredients
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Typical applications include the closure of IV bottles, bags, vials and membranes that are often penetrated
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